Back with a Bang

The moment i was waiting for, finally arrived and i was transferred back to Bathinda. I was in Delhi for some official work and i got a call from a colleague that my orders had been received in the office and i was instructed to join the office at Bathinda as soon as possible. Unfortunately, i could not join earlier than 18.2.2014 which was 8 days late from the orders date. But as they say, there is nothing like too late. I distributed sweets in the office and gave my joining to my boss. everyone was happily surprised as my logistics had been confusing for quite some time as described below:

• 16.12.11 to 31.12.11 Head office

• 1.1.12 to 23.8.13 PWSS Sub Div No 3 Bathinda

• 24.8.13 to 29.10.13 PWSS Sub Div Zira

• 30.10.13 to 25.11.13 PWSS Sub Div No 6 Bathinda

• 26.11.13 to 17.2.14 PWSS Sub Div Zira

• 18.2.14 onwards PWSS Sub Div No 6 Bathinda

But this time I am here to stay. No more transfers (this is what i believe!!!) hopefully. Along with transfers there comes another news of probation period clearance. Receiving the letter gave me more confidence to stay in the department despite the nuances. I have successfully cleared 2 years in the department and when i look back at the time, i still cannot believe the fact that i have actually stabilized in the atmosphere. I still remember the call letter from American university for doing MS there. But no more regrets. This department has actually helped me in growing up as a human being and as a civilian. I have come across some wonderful people and beautiful moments in last two years. I have become more stronger internally , more tactful in handling with public etc. My attitude towards life has not changed rather i have gelled up together the positives of private sector and govt sector. The most important factor which has helped me survived through the tough times is Box Office. Cinema is one thing which requires special mention due to its support it has landed to me. whenever i used to feel low or disturbed i chose to go for a movie to lighten my mood and release the work pressure. It acted as stress buster for me.

In these two years i have been able to create a niche for myself in the department. I have been involved in many projects starting from OHSR to STPs, from UIDSSMT projects to the Bathinda project. Though i am a civil engineer, yet i was afraid of working in field while joining MNC back in 2008. I was so comfortable in that designing job that i never imagined myself working in field and instructing labor to work. After 5 years, i have managed to get work done in field also.

It was celebration time so i invited all my bathinda freinds to join me in my happiness. It was the first letter that i got mentioning that my probation has been cleared; earlier i had left the companies before the period got completed. Now everyday calls for a party. I am enjoying this phase of my life and would cherish throughout my life. I have put on 10kgs of weight also; thanks to these parties only but its worth it coz Days will never come back, time spent with friends will never return. Goodbye For now.

Regards

Parul Goyal