ஒரு வீடு இரு வாசல் (ORU VEEDU IRU VAASAL!!)

This write up covers two contents or happenings that took place simultaneously, but of course significant and worth-mentioning separately; hence the title.

Content 1: A much needed break
After a very long time, had the wonderful opportunity of relaxing, recharging and refreshing myself at home. MY SWEET HOME. Stayed at home for six fantastic days. Of the six days, two days were overloaded with official work (will be covered in my Content 2); the remaining four days were overloaded with excellent food, thorough rest and a bit of outing.

Took rest, had food, took good rest again, had food and almost the agenda at home did not change a bit in those days, but for a day's trip to Thenmala (Kerala) and Pabanasam. Me, dad, mom and uncle's family planned to go to the aforementioned places and the trip indeed went on quite well. Long showers in Pabanasam Agasthiar falls paved way to vent off the summer heat. Went to a dam at Thenmala as well. Also, watched a couple of movies that was in my hit list for quite some time now. Thamirabarani & Thiruvilayadal (pretty decent ones).

Most importantly, quality time with my parents. They were so happy upon hearing from me that I would be there for a week. And first time in my life, strangely I too felt a sense of excitement (as against the usual happiness) upon feeling that I would be staying for a week at home. And the excitement promptly lasted till my sixth day at home.

A much needed break indeed!! Energy level after the trip for sure triggered up. And of course the level of enthusiasm in me. Atleast for a while.

Content 2: The other side of the table
In connection to the first content, where I mentioned I had been to my hometown partly on an official want, in this content would want to share my happiness and experience of me changing positions across the table.

Let me not hype more. It's about me sitting in the HR panel and getting involved in the selection process of Engineering graduates from Accredidated engineering colleges across TN. So far, had visited 5 campuses, that included Govt College of Engineering, Tirunelveli, that eventually paved way to my stay at home for a while.

The first time I assumed this role, was really proud and at the same time was perplexed, as I could not help imagining that I was on the other side of the table just a couple of years back facing the HR Managers during my selection process.

"Tell me about yourself"

"Tell one good reason, why the company should select you"

"Do you have any questions for us?"

"What will you bring with you to our company?"

These were a few questions for which I was answering before, which now is a question from my end. The funniest part is the kind of respect we got from the campuses were at times a bit "too much" and "slightly embarassing". Repeated "Coffee saapteengala nna", "Tiffin saapteengalanna" kinds, though it might be sounding slightly exaggerated.

All said and done, there definitely was an air of pride when I say people enquiring my whereabouts, replying "Nan inga oru campus ku recruitment ku vanthirken" over the phone. And a sense of excitement is catching up me again, as I would be a part of the HR panel which is supposed to recruit candidates from my own engineering college. Awaiting that day.

Could not have asked for more as an HR than going back to your college, meet your professors and select candidates for your organization!!