The lessons we learn and direction we take - Workplace Saga

 I used to teach high school before I left everything for love and moved to Pune. A new life, a new city, new people—I enjoyed everything as a newlywed. The TELCO colony will forever remain my favorite place.

After a few months, Mr. Husband took a new job, and we moved to a new place. He would leave at 8 and come home at 5. All of a sudden, I had a full day of doing nothing. I was bored and didn't know what to do with my life. During my walks, I found a hospital in the neighborhood, and one day I just walked in, asking for a job.

The managing doctor didn't have any job for my master's in Chemistry degree, nor did he have money. But I wasn't taking no for an answer; I just needed to get out of the house, with no money or title needed. He offered me a job at the reception. To think of it now, I could have done so much better with my time, but that was the best job at that time. I would get dressed and walk to the hospital and work for 6 hours.

I loved interacting with people, and the staff and patients loved me equally. For them, a North Indian woman with beautiful mix of Hindi and Marathi was a welcoming change. More than anything, I learned that I am a people's person—communicating and connecting are my strengths. I didn't make money or use my time to gain a new degree or start my career, but in those 8 months, I grew as a person, built long-lasting relationships, and learned life skills.

Growing up, my ability to 'speak up' wasn't always valued, but here, I discovered that it is my greatest strength.

Kotbagi Hospital, you will forever be a reminder that "talking" is a skill.

A beautiful mul cotton Saree for a quick visit. 

The place is not what it was, heard it's taken over by Ruby Hall. But for me just a sign of "Kotbagi" was enough.