I actually found this one very difficult to write because I was apprehensive about the way people would take it. I pondered over it for the last few weeks…….and what did that result in………this second post of-course!!!!
As to what I thought, what I wanted to put forth……well I thought of writing about what I have experienced so far in this one year MBA program. Well I can’t write a year’s worth of material considering the fact that I have only gone through nine months of the program. But…..damn what a roller coaster ride!!!!! You get to feel nauseous, dizzy and spell bounded at the same time!!!
How do I feel nauseous? Well that is taken care of by the course. No time to breath between the courses……they come at you one after the other. I remember Ramki’s words here……for the uninitiated he is the guy who taught us marketing, told us that Kotler is somewhere near God……and then told us to throw the book out for the exam…….well he asked us one question we couldn’t counter…….who the $#&% chose the one-year course???!!!!! People find it hard to continue after hearing that……..and whatever answer that does come after that can be considered as gas!!!
How do I feel dizzy? Well I give thanks to what all I have had to learn till now……..I will be very greatful to the almighty if I can remember atleast one percent of this in a year’s time…….anyway that’s not gonna happen so I might as well start asking for that Ferrari……or maybe the next Google……or maybe Microsoft…..or maybe…….!!!!
How do I feel spell bound? This one definitely goes to the college management. I think I need not elaborate on this!!!! :) C’mon man I have to get my certificate right!!!!!
And what have I been trying to tell you all indirectly in these last few lines……..well that is simple…….if you value your life and your sleep never ever do a one year MBA program......its bad for your health!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Dubai the reality!!
Dubai has been christened as the ‘Land of opportunity’ by the many Indians that come here to find work. Many unfortunately are not aware of the difficulties and hardships that one has to go through. Leave out the blazing sun……which could actually give you a killer tan.........I wasn’t this dark you know!!!! :)
Finding a job here requires a lot of luck plus the 'right' connections who can actually help. And why do I say the 'right' connections…..well its simple, the people that you have to be scared of here are (guess who)…...fellow Indians not the Arabs believe it not!!!!! I have heard many sob stories of the many Indians that have been cheated out of an honest days work. The Arabs have a proverb: Keep your friends close but keep your enemies even closer. That’s the style adopted by everyone here these days……..and guys don’t worry I will keep my distance!!!! :)
I am not trying to paint a bad picture of Dubai…….c’mon after all I am trying to find work here myself. But what I am trying to do is to condition those who are interested in working here or doing business. The business world here is as you would find it in any other place in the world….…unforgiving if you make a mistake. There are no second chances……the Arabs do not believe in second chances. Labor laws, cost of living and many other factors make living in Dubai a tricky proposition for the many who find work here. But in the end people are only interested in the money……..atleast that can be multiplied back home!!!!
Dubai’s growth has been phenomenal…….from a dust bowl in the 80s to the metropolis it is today. I have seen this growth……having been here for the last 20 years. I still cannot believe this is the same Dubai that I grew up in. Suddenly wherever you go people know of Dubai……the brand Dubai is famous throughout the world!!!
But unfortunately how many know what is really happening in Dubai…….how it is because of the blood, sweat and toil of the many Indians that work here, Dubai is where it is now. Yes, life is tough here in the desert city.......but then where exactly is life easy?? Yes, you can be cheated by Indians in Dubai.....but then again Indians can now be found around the planet........I leave the rest to your imagination!!!!!
A happy independence day to all my fellow Indians……and Jai Hind!!!!
Finding a job here requires a lot of luck plus the 'right' connections who can actually help. And why do I say the 'right' connections…..well its simple, the people that you have to be scared of here are (guess who)…...fellow Indians not the Arabs believe it not!!!!! I have heard many sob stories of the many Indians that have been cheated out of an honest days work. The Arabs have a proverb: Keep your friends close but keep your enemies even closer. That’s the style adopted by everyone here these days……..and guys don’t worry I will keep my distance!!!! :)
I am not trying to paint a bad picture of Dubai…….c’mon after all I am trying to find work here myself. But what I am trying to do is to condition those who are interested in working here or doing business. The business world here is as you would find it in any other place in the world….…unforgiving if you make a mistake. There are no second chances……the Arabs do not believe in second chances. Labor laws, cost of living and many other factors make living in Dubai a tricky proposition for the many who find work here. But in the end people are only interested in the money……..atleast that can be multiplied back home!!!!
Dubai’s growth has been phenomenal…….from a dust bowl in the 80s to the metropolis it is today. I have seen this growth……having been here for the last 20 years. I still cannot believe this is the same Dubai that I grew up in. Suddenly wherever you go people know of Dubai……the brand Dubai is famous throughout the world!!!
But unfortunately how many know what is really happening in Dubai…….how it is because of the blood, sweat and toil of the many Indians that work here, Dubai is where it is now. Yes, life is tough here in the desert city.......but then where exactly is life easy?? Yes, you can be cheated by Indians in Dubai.....but then again Indians can now be found around the planet........I leave the rest to your imagination!!!!!
A happy independence day to all my fellow Indians……and Jai Hind!!!!
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