Internship

At the moment I am frustrated coz I just got over the phone with one of the people in the world who think I am 'aggressive' and talk to me as though they just don't want to talk to me. Hmmm, me and aggressive. I wish. I think I am too timid!! ;) So well I have this horrible feeling in my stomach. I hate this kind of days where you have to interact with them.

Let's talk about something I love! My internship at Star Drugs and Research Labs! This is one absolutely fantastic company. The best I have worked so far and I have got the greatest manager I can ever hope to get. We have a fun quotient in our relationship and though you are working, you really don't think you are! How many managers can achieve that ;)?

I worked under operations, finding out their process cost and ways in which we could cut down. It was fun! I also got to see how a pharmaceutical works- right from purchase of chemicals to their processing, packing and delivery. The various managers of all the departments sat with me and made me understand what each department does and how they are interlinked with each other. I saw in details both the work in the factory as well as in the administration. I am yet to learn how the marketing is done which is what I really want to know and with time, InshaAllah I will.

My internship trimester officially ends tomorrow on Saturday and Monday I begin my 4th trimester where I start my specialisation in Marketing and Finance. I have to admit that though the studies are stressful and just unbearable at times, I will miss my MBA days immensely. I loved doing MBA, my first year was great. It had ups and downs and brushes with all and one and I lost my temper many times - especially during deadlines- Uff, horrible! However, I loved each moment and the end report.. it's great! I love it!

Coming back to my internship, I had not mentioned that I wasn't really focussed on getting into a company quick. I kind of took my own time. The only interview I gave was to Mahindra Finance coz a friend got me the lead, they wanted salesman for selling their mutual funds (Horror!!) and I never got a call from them. LOL. A lady and a lady in veil. Nope, not the candidate for a salesmanship job, zooming across bangalore on the bike in the summer!

Star Drugs happened just like that. As if it was a miracle. I got it through a friend's friend and one call saying "Your welcome to do it here". I think I am so spoilt :-) My sister calls me a brat. The good thing about me, put me in anything and I will fit. I am the jack of all types kind of nut. Of course all the credit goes to my wonderful company and all the people I have worked with there.

Flip. Talking of not so good tutors, my driving tutor! My sis learnt it from him so I thought he must be good and friendly...schreeeech, who am I kidding! He talks to me so rudely! The first day or so I couldn't make it coz I had gone out of Bangalore and rushed to the class and I simply can't describe his attitude. So well, I go, I don't even say Hi, I just sit in the car and drive. He says turn left, I turn left, he says turn right, I turn right. He makes me drive at 20km/hr, I drive with grinding teeth ( I want to learn how to drive a car not a bullock cart! Even the cycle guy rode faster than me!). Today he seemed ok but hey I still don't like him. Another 10 more classes and hopefully I never get to see him again. (I know it's harsh but really. The same way I feel about all those 'other' guys)

A few more days to go, finish up my internship and start off the next chapter: Trimester IV. The sales report is pending and I have simply no inclination towards doing it and I know it's v.v.bad but I can't help it.

LOL: May be I should see a therapist! What say you? ;)