Milestone...

Tomorrow is a milestone for me.

I complete 5 years working for Infosys. It has been an eventful journey, and to many of you, 5 years may not be a big deal even. But considering the behavior of an average Indian IT guy, I believe my sticking to one company for 5 years is a significant achievement (Don't go bursting my bubble, people).

I’ve had my share of ups and downs here in these years. I’ve even tried to convince myself that I do all this, I come to work with zest and enthusiasm because I love being an IT guy in a technology services company, working hard day in and day out, helping businesses grow by providing off-shore support to the tertiary sector (IT) of a company. Yet, I find it hard to make myself believe this is what I am. Is this my identity?

None of my hopes and aspirations I had as a kid had pointed in this direction. Did I lose my way somewhere? Perhaps. I took the beaten path. I don’t know whether I have taken the right decisions in life or not. I believe I am too young to ascertain that for sure. This is only my quarter life crisis. I have yet to deal with the biggies.

On a related note, just the other day, someone asked me a question similar to “Who are you?” …and I told him I was a Technology Analyst at Infosys… I mean, we’ve entered an age where our work not only defines us, but people even judge us by the work we do. I find it hard to believe that I could not describe myself in a better and more holistic way...Is it just me? Do other people answer these questions saying “I am a good husband”, “I am a patriot” ...I don't know what else...Something more meaningful, something more fulfilling and satisfying...It’ll be tonnes of fun to ask this of people and record their answers. But I’m too chicken, too lazy to do that alone…Will someone be my partner in crime?