Post Exams

MY C.A. exams got over on the 6th of May and I decided to take
off 2 completely glorious weeks all to myself.I had been planning
what to do since before my exams began. Its usually these childish fanatsies which motivate me during my exams.But as luck would have it, I got a job offer the very day my exams got over.

I had barely reached home that day, tired and hungry(since i can never manage to eat my full before exams),when my phone started ringing incessently.My first thought was to ignore it.But irritation got the better of me and i finally picked it up. It was a call from one of my closest friends.The first thing she said before i could even say hello was," Get ready and come immediately to Park Street. I'll pick you from there. You have been called today itself for the interview!"and a beep indicated that the call has been disconnected.

This particular interview was supposed to be held some 2 weeks later but was held suddenly since the boss had was going away for the next few weeks( as i later found out).Not finding any escape route i finally gave in to fate and went to catch the metro from Tollygunge. Half way through my journey it suddenly hit me that apart from the fact that i was feeling miserable about the whole situation, i wasnt exactly prepared the for the interview either(basically i am a sort of a person who has to mentally sort out all probable questions before exams)..............Hence mentally cursing all and sundry i reached Park Street where i found my friend waiting for me.

On reaching the office i was ushered into the chambers of the demi-god who in all probability was going to be my boss if everthing went well.The interview lasted for nearly 35 min and i hardly believed it myself when i managed to secure the job.

My boss turned out to be a typical seth in all respect.He expects discipline,good quality work,long hours but hardly ever pays on time.But i am not complaining about it.Since i wanted this job solely to get work experience.But for those for whom it is a method of livelihood,find it quite difficult at times.

The firm deals in chemicals and is an import/export firm so one can dabble in a variety of accounting and audit jobs. Hence so far i have enjoyed my work in this firm.It has also helped me realise a few things about myself.I have finally reached a point where i know exactly what am looking for in life.

Its now 5 months since i have been working and i have not bolted out of this job as i had earlier thought i would but am still waiting for my 2 weeks of vacation which even now seems out of reach