20 Something.??

Life is at its best at ones childhood! The greatest deadline would be that one has to assemble in the palyground at sharp four; the hardest thing to do would be the slush down the glass of milk your mom forces upon you down the sink; the greatest disappointment would be to find the ball you very much wanted during shopping yesterday so vehemently oppposed by your dad under your worst enemies foot... But as one would slowly realise growing up is inevitable an you end up in high school. People who pass by you on the roads: who rarely know you stop by to reminding themselves (or you) that you are in your crucial stage in life and this exam is going to "make or break your life": not to mention the apprehension faced by our parents (cables on TV's g off, no outings). Finally that is gone by and you end up in a so called prestigious academic institution only to realise that you are expected to study harder.But the recklessness of your age takes over and you realise (or is it believe?) that "this is the age to enjoy". New found freedom, friends and you are on top of the world. A few studs in college do remind you often what you are there for, especially during the semester end. I can bet that only an Indian engineering student can even think about completing an arduous task of skimming through ( get it clear studying, not even reading) 20 to 40 chapters of a complex subject whose title in itself doesnt make the slightest of sense.. Yet scrap through the exams and come out as a bachelor of engineering ; And yes probably I should include that we as engineers have some practical knowledge and look at academics as a way to learn and not read though me make a comedy out of exams :) . All this set and done out of college with full of dreams and aspirations we start pursuing our careers hoping to put our brains into proper use!

Lucky few or probably determined and clear few get to pursue what they would like to be it higher studies or a job profile that would motivate one. But most of 2000's engineers end up at the big software giants (nicknamed as bus companies by us) dreaming of the day of leaving the company the day you enter it! Even then we are determined to put our heart and soul into it and give our best to it (ofcourse for the sake of appraisals and onsite trips :)). Not to forget the concept of bench ! In IT it is always either too much of work or no work at all, both of which are highly irritating and demotivating. But days to pass by and comes the next inevitable thing .. Marriage.. sooner so for girls...

Myriad of things confuse us at this point of time in life... career, studies, marriage, meaning of life.. what not ? But we also do realize that this is the "Golden period" of or life. Not too much of responsibilities.. great friends... do whatever you wanna do (no strings attached!).. How one uses this and shape ones life is at ones own disposal.

So get set to take this phase as it is and get the most out of it !