I bachlored in business for my graduation. There is a statement in there that becomes an echo in your mind as you go through the course – “Men may come and men may go, but, the company goes on forever”. That statement is true, but, it doesn’t take a deep-dive into the “human being factor”. Lets face it, at the end of the day, whether you love your workplace or not, the people you work with certainly make a difference.

Yesterday (3 June 2010), was my last day at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising. About 3 years ago, when I joined O&M, I hardly had any experience in advertising, except for a few banners I had created during my freelance years. I didn’t know anythng about branding, advertising creativity, media planning and all that fills the space. The first week was quite a challenge for me. You could say I regretted my choice of joining the company. It is always hard to be the software programmer among the creative folks! Everything changed as I sunk my teeth in and feel into the groove. My superiors and colleagues were very supportive and encouraged me all along the way. I received a lot of appreciation for my work and jumped from dumbo to expert in very less time. Life became balanced and fun.

As I walked home yesterday, leaving Ogilvy behind, my mind was filled with memories and emotions. I didn’t cry, but, I felt as if I missed something. I would really miss my team mates. They are an awesome bunch!

Next week, I’ll be at my new workplace, facing new challenges, meeting new people and working with different technologies. The day I spent there made me feel very comfortable and happy. I eagerly look forward being a part of Akamai. I know I have made the right decision to join this company and wouldn’t give it away for all the world in exchange