Its TCS Velachery now ....... Wat Next ???

I guess my whining goes to the next level each time I start blogging out. But my employer (TCS) doesn't help my case in any bit... After a small stint at TCS Ambattur, I'm now shuttled out to Velachery. Although I feel that its good to explore a lot more options early in one's career, 3 Branch-location changes in 2 weeks is still something I haven't come to terms yet.

I feel the atmosphere is near perfect (just like the one I had in mind). The ambience and building aesthetics are worth a mention too. Anybody who frequents the Velachery road (which almost all S/W related dudes does) will find this Maroon-coloured building standing proudly with the banner TCS.

What didn't go well with me were a couple of issues.

1. The distance I have to travel - 55 KM (to and fro)
   
2. The canteen food.
   

I have managed to get accustomed to the long rides (though it gives a huge strain on my back). But the food is really pathetic. There are NO .. absolutely NO varieties. No taste in the food either. And the Rs.23 tag on the meals is totally unjustified with the items they provide. And what more... The makeshift canteen is currently situated in an alternate Car-Parking lot. Grrr.. I guess the new canteen (to be completed in a couple of months) should improve the situation.

From today, I vow to update my blogs twice a week. Its really hard to visualise all the events if there is such a huge gap between blogs. Cya soon.....

Reallocated to TCS-Ambattur

After a brief stint on the Bench (the Floor would be more apt) at TCS-JNR, the rest of the Nov-15 batch were asked to report at TCS-Ambattur to attend a test. I didn't have anyclue what it was all about.

When I learnt that the project was a TCS support group, I wasn't amused. I've never given it a thought and I spent the rest of the day deliberating whether to opt for the group or not. Be it fate or my destiny, I got selected into the group alongside Saigopal and Arun Thilak. I was atleast happy that I was not alone.

The main issue that plagued me was that I shouldn't be straight jacketed by opting to stay in SSG for long. But when Mr.Ashok assured me that there was no reason to worry and that choosing my career path would be up to sole discretion, I felt confident of taking the next step.

Also I did some reasoning out myself. Being put in a project right away, I wont be doing any good with my current programming skills. It would be better if I could increase all my competency levels before venturing into the projects area. So, I felt that SSG would be the best place for one to kickstart his career.

Right now my primary job is simple.. Learn !! Learn !! and Learn !! Nothing else. I haven't had much of an appetite for learning since my schooling days. But I guess all that is about to change in a short while !!