Ex – Boschler

This Friday evening almost feels just like another regular weekend. I think it will take until Monday, when everyone goes to work, and I sit alone Jobless to comprehend this completely. I have ended my tenure at Bosch and looking ahead at uncertainties.

Last Day at Bosch

I was greeted with Gobi Paratha in the breakfast. It was as if Bosch was giving a farewell treat. I have written about my love for Parathas in Two Parathas and Pongal.

Following the lovely breakfast, I logged in early as usual. I just had to get my final clearances today. I waited for the Teams window to light up with green dots as colleagues logged in.

I received pings and calls from friends who could not join the farewell meeting call yesterday. So many kind words flattered me.

My colleagues planned a lovely farewell lunch. We clicked a few photos before we started

After some confusion about the restaurant between Empire and Aromas of Biriyani we settled with the latter. There was the usual banter, Deepak messing with Debanjan and Nitesh. Nitesh could not dodge Deepak’s teasing in spite of strategically choosing to sit the farthest away from him.

I was then presented a Titan Smart watch as a farewell gift which I loved.

Luckily, I also got an opportunity to meet my ex – team mate. She presented me a bouquet.

Finally, the time came to submit my laptop and ID Card and bid farewell to Bosch.

Conclusion

For the first time I deviate from the normal and I feel like a maverick. There is thrill in this adventure and it is making me euphoric. For the longest part of my life there was always a template and I walked on it meticulously:

School -> Graduation -> Job -> Marriage

Finally, the day came when I broke away from the template. But with me today my wife, my parents and my rest of the family also broke away from a standard template of their expectations from me.

I don’t know if they feel scared and anxious or adventurous and euphoric as me. But I’m deeply grateful for their unwavering support.