Today was the last day of my internship at DRDO. I'm so glad that it's over. Not that it wasn't good, but the last week or so had become such a drag. I don't know how much I gained technically but I certainly met some interesting people.
There was of course that chance meeting with a long-forgotten school buddy. Then the textbook bumping into a college junior. This was all on the first day. Just when I was wondering how dreary could things get without a mobile phone (yeah, you read that right: no mobiles allowed....sigh), I got introduced to the group of gals with whom I would be spending the next six weeks of my life.
With some people you hit it off instantly, discovering each day how similar their ideas are to yours. And with others, that "click" doesn't happen even after spending quite some time together. Thankfully, this group fell into the first category. Okay, maybe not all of them, but at least none were in the second one.
One turned out to be a convent-schooled gal like me. That was a big converging point for us. It's amazing what a great influence your school environment has on you. We don't realize it but it does shape us in more ways than one. And how can I not mention her diligence and patience. Our project is complete mostly due to her efforts.
Another was a girl who is hard to forget. She fit the stereotype of girls-love-shopping-and-movies-and-eating-out so well. Yet she wasn't that hollow personality associated with the stereotype. I really admire her for her loving nature.
The other two people were a little more enigmatic. Maybe because they spoke less but, mostly, I think because we three chatter-boxes didn't give them much space!!
One thing for sure, the entire DRDO experience has seriously scared off any lingering doubts about a govt job. The whole one-big-tea-break thing and the lack of work may seem very appealing on the outside. But the total boredom that comes with the package deal, coupled with the zero job satisfaction is enough to cross out PSUs, govt jobs and their brethren from my list of options.
I just hope I don't have to take back my words when the placement season starts at college. Placements....now that is seriously one scary word!! All those well-meant assurances of everyone-gets placed-eventually notwithstanding.
There was of course that chance meeting with a long-forgotten school buddy. Then the textbook bumping into a college junior. This was all on the first day. Just when I was wondering how dreary could things get without a mobile phone (yeah, you read that right: no mobiles allowed....sigh), I got introduced to the group of gals with whom I would be spending the next six weeks of my life.
With some people you hit it off instantly, discovering each day how similar their ideas are to yours. And with others, that "click" doesn't happen even after spending quite some time together. Thankfully, this group fell into the first category. Okay, maybe not all of them, but at least none were in the second one.
One turned out to be a convent-schooled gal like me. That was a big converging point for us. It's amazing what a great influence your school environment has on you. We don't realize it but it does shape us in more ways than one. And how can I not mention her diligence and patience. Our project is complete mostly due to her efforts.
Another was a girl who is hard to forget. She fit the stereotype of girls-love-shopping-and-movies-and-eating-out so well. Yet she wasn't that hollow personality associated with the stereotype. I really admire her for her loving nature.
The other two people were a little more enigmatic. Maybe because they spoke less but, mostly, I think because we three chatter-boxes didn't give them much space!!
One thing for sure, the entire DRDO experience has seriously scared off any lingering doubts about a govt job. The whole one-big-tea-break thing and the lack of work may seem very appealing on the outside. But the total boredom that comes with the package deal, coupled with the zero job satisfaction is enough to cross out PSUs, govt jobs and their brethren from my list of options.
I just hope I don't have to take back my words when the placement season starts at college. Placements....now that is seriously one scary word!! All those well-meant assurances of everyone-gets placed-eventually notwithstanding.
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