My new role as a Project Manager
All you Project Managers out there, HATS OFF!
It takes a lot of… to become one ... and even more to become an acclaimed one.
I finally found some time out of my craziest schedule ever working as a Project Manager slash Business Analyst to muse over my present, future and past. I landed in this job so reluctantly. I wished not to be selected during the different rounds of interviews that I went through. The role/ responsibilities/level of effort/ time involved/stress ... huff this is not at all me, especially after I just got back from an exciting trip to home.
Nonetheless, I feel that I wasn’t born to do a regular 8 – 5 job anyway, not here to slog as a software engineer in the ever changing, hi-fi IT industry; studying, designing, developing, managing computer-based information systems, software applications and computer hardware, not that there is anything wrong with it or it’s not challenging enough.
As a child, from the very first days I remember, I have always had an inclination towards the Art part than the Science part of academics, given a choice. Though I really enjoyed Geography, Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry, Biology, Grammar, Phonetics and Languages etc at my school, I also wanted to learn either classical dance or singing or playing an instrument. I was good at acting (plays, dramas, skits, silent plays etc) and drawing. I excelled during the creative SUPW workshops. But alas, I have been brought up in quiet an orthodox family when it comes to choosing something as career/hobby. Being the eldest in my family I was expected to live up to hopes, values, beliefs of my parents, grandparents, uncles/aunts and thus set an example to all my younger ones. I grew up being an adjusting, hard working, quick learning, compassionate, simple and non-complaining girl brought up to fulfill ‘Great Expectations’.
Eventually (it has become such a common norm now for parents in India to have their children study or settle abroad) I landed on the land of opportunities, The United States, for my Masters degree. Later if not sooner, this is where I realized that “There is no excuse for not achieving your dreams!”
Wow did I actually say that! And hence now, I have to live up to this :)
There will always be hurdles and failures, nay-sayers and skeptics...yada yada yada, but then I believe destiny of every person lies in their own willingness to dream and work to achieve those dreams. I have found the unlikeliest of achievers... people who faced confrontations and obstacles that seemed insurmountable, yet went on to accomplish beyond imagination. I only hope each experience and lessons learnt help and inspire me, here, to LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM.
Reality check: Of course as long as life is not a constant struggle for survival and I can afford to take the time and the risks to work towards my dream.
Oh well, all’s well that ends well. Slowly I am taking a liking to my job because of its ability to feed my creative side and ability to challenge my never say never attitude at work. I am going to continue in this job till it reaches my endurance limits and then… time for change!
Change is good, very good, heavenly!
I am also taking up few classes at a community college to feed the artistic side of mine, which include guitar classes, Salsa, Techniques of Drawing and last but not least Astronomy!!!
Status: On track …
Bugs Found: Zero…
Bug Review Meeting: Canceled…
Ready for code push on prod? GO or NO GO: GO!...
Requirements Documentation for the next release: Oh! Comeon…
Comments
True to the core. Well, Haven't handle projects yet, but ur artistic side stuff, felt as if u were talking for me...Quite similar feelings...Well its never too late..Gr8 going wid ur Community College..Have fun :)