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Practicality of Life

Nishit Shah

An alumnus of INC-Vadodara (2007), is a Deputy Manager in Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance. He is all praise for his INC faculty members who taught him practicality in life. He shares his views on life, career and his post-INC experiences with INCAS Network. He can be reached at shah.nishit@kotak.com

Nishit, the younger of the two brothers, is from Vadodara. Both his father and mother are Government employees. His elder brother is in Australia.

Nishit is happy about his INC days, as he says, “This was the place where I started my new life. I gained so many good friends and lots of knowledge. Within that short span of two years, I changed my mind. I became practical in all aspects. I am always grateful to all my faculty members at INC for making me the perfect person.”

Nishit is positive in saying that, “High pressure situations are quite common in life.” He affirms that “Before joining INC I faced lot of pressures in my personal life. At some point of time, it became so difficult for me to face them.” But Nishit is all praise for INC when he says, “In my heart of hearts, I have a great admiration for INC and its faculty members who molded me in such a manner that now I can face any odd situation in my life. I learnt to face the pressure and survive by solving all the problems. The entire credit goes to my INC teachers and friends.”

Nishit is excited to share his feelings about his friends at INC. He says, “INC has given me a rare gift of so many nice friends who are always ready to stand by my side in times of adversity.” Nishit is happy to declare “Now we have become lifetime friends.” He is enthusiastic to say, “Whenever I thought of my friends at INC and the enjoyment we had together, I wish I would go back to that life once again.”

As a Bank Manager, naturally, Nishit’s work schedule is very busy. But he emotionally says, “There have been so many complaints from people that they can’t evenly balance their social and professional lives. But I think it is my privilege to pursue my MBA from INC-Vadodara, as it taught me practicality in the life. Whatever I learnt during my two year tenure of MBA, all that I applied to my practical life. Now, with that exposure, I can keep professional attitude during the job hours and can also maintain social relations while off the duty.”

Nishit sounds matured as he says, “We learn so many lessons in our lifetime. When we were children, we hardly know anything except our parents and their guidance. While as a college student, we would be sportive but when once we are settled in our lives, we start thinking practically. As we grow up, we learn to survive in various situations.”

When asked to give some guidance to his friends at INC, Nishit says, “Truly speaking, two years before, I did not deserve to give any advice to anyone until I had an exposure to the corporate world through the campus interviews of INC-Vadodara. But today I consider myself a good adviser.” This is what he has to say to his youngsters, “Always aim high and when once your goal is determined, start putting extraordinary effort to achieve it.”

 

 

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A Constant Learner

Tuli Dasgupta

An alumna of INC-Jamshedpur (2008), is a Sales Trainee in Pepsico International, Durgapur. She considers herself a constant learner and wants to learn as much as she can in her life. Here she talks about her INC days, her career, friends, personal and professional challenges and much more. She can be reached at dasguptatuli@yahoo.com

Tuli hails from Jamshedpur. Her father is a Store Supervisor, Tisco and mother is homemaker. She has a younger sister studying in class 12.

Tuli is jovial when she says, “Hi, I am a fun loving person and want to be happy always and take life as it comes to me.”

Tuli is confident to say, “I have always been successful in life because of the focus I have towards my goals. I believe that if one is focused and has self-assurance, it is certain to achieve anything in life. This is how I have planned myself.”

When asked about her job profile and the high pressure situations, she has to face while in job, she reacts positively and says, “My job as a Sales Trainee in Pepsico International is a complete hardcore sales job. I have to manage the entire distributor system and even the market too. Of course, it is tough and demanding. At times, I do face problems, but to keep a go I have to manage the situation and find immediate solutions.”

When enquired about her work-life balance, Tuli is affirmative and says, “Life is full of adjustments and balancing. I balance all the things that come in my way.”

Well, Tuli has big ideas in life. To relate them in her words, “Have patience and face any kind of situation with a cool mind. We should have coordinating power in order to become a successful manager. I learnt that a combination of knowledge, skill and a positive mindset keeps us on the top.”

Regarding guidance to her youngsters, Tuli says, “Just follow your teacher’s advice and you will never cut a sorry face in your life. Whatever may be the outcome, always believe in yourself.”

Tuli’s job profile demands lot of her time. So it is difficult for her to find leisure period. But whenever she finds some time, she says, “I find relaxation in my bike riding.”

When asked about friends at INC, she went nostalgic to say, “I had lot many friends at INC. Because every one has come up with flying colors in their chosen careers, they hardly find time to meet me. However, we do keep contacts over phone and emails.”

We understand that Tuli is a constant learner when she says, “There is no end to our learning in life. It is an ongoing process and as long as we live, we have to learn and learn and learn.”