From the very first day I knew that it was not my cup of tea....I still dragged it for almost 6 years. But that's it..Finally I have taken a bold(bold because its difficult to part away with that kind of money which gets deposit in your account every last day of a month) decision to part ways with the corporate world. Yes, I have quit my IT software engineer job. So what is my plate now? Frankly speaking nothing..except taking care of my LO. But, yes I have dreams and would like to thrive to do something which gives me happiness and something I would do passionately. But, hey I am still not aware of that "something". Okay, let me go back to my early days..what did I enjoy most in my school days or childhood? I did paintings,learnt dancing,singing and various other arts and craft but unfortunately nothing stayed with me long...So, I am not sure that they would catch my attention as a career choice. In school as a part of In-house activities I was a part of two very successful plays. My character was appreciated by all. So, should I give theatre a chance? Why not? I have a husband who I know would stand by me always. So giving it a chance should not be a problem.
2) I also taught small children and students of my own class(I was pretty intelligent student ;)). So, I think teaching could be another option. Taking private tuitions or joining an institute can be a great option as well. Wherein I need to just give a few hours every day.
3) 3rd thing that I remember I enjoyed in those days was selling things to people. yes, I use to sell roses(from my plant) to young girls of my class on V-day or other special days) for Rs 5/- and Rs10/-. I had collected Rupees 35 out of it. I also sold them Indian film Actor Actress picture which I procured from Film fare(can you believe it). My friend and I had also started a small Library business at school and would give comics and novels on rent to other friends which got hit by someone complaining to Principal and then it came out to be against school rules.
So, why not try my hands on all of these for a while and see what clicks? Isn't it a great idea?
Will keep you posted.
Shradha Drolia
