My last day started with a final login into the MIS. Then I went to the third floor where Shraddha and Mala were sitting. We chatted for some time before I met the HR lady. She gave me some forms to fill, which I did. Like a very loyal employee of the company, she tried retaining me till the very last minute offering me positions in other departments in the same organization. But I had made my decision.

After filling in the forms, I was once again with Mala and Shraddha. We were mainly discussing the new project at Praxis and the new seating arrangement. It was not very different for Mala and Shraddha, except for the floor, so it didn’t make much difference to them. But it was very different from the place where we were seated first when the office was shifted Mahakali. That place was heaven. The whole team had its own corner and the interaction amongst the team members was great.

Ok, coming back to my last day description, after chatting with Mala and Shrads, I moved downstairs to the 2nd floor to my own sweet seat. I was there to copy a few songs in my MP3 player (Shh! Don’t tell this to the networks guys.).

Later I searched for Himanshu. Being my project manager, he was the first in the list who had to sign my papers. He kept the papers with him and said that he would return them to me in some time. I went back to my seat and started copying songs again. Subroto came in then. He was quite surprised that I was leaving. He said that he didn’t even know that I had resigned. Ok! That was news to me. I thought every body in the team was aware of my departure. But, maybe, I was wrong. We spoke for some time discussing my resignation and new organization. After he left, I continued copying songs again, as if that was my assignment for the day.

Some time later was treat time. No, not a very happy moment for me as I was the one who was giving the treat. I took my team to Foodland, a restaurant just opposite the office building.
In the restaurant, we were busy clicking photographs first as I wanted to capture these last moments with my lovely team members. Sachin trying to hide his paunch, Vipul trying to give different expressions, Shraddha ever ready with her ‘Cheese’ smile, Imran just trying to be himself…and me, trying to smile and laugh outside, while I was a little unhappy inside….my camera captured it all. And yes, I can’t miss Remy who was so unsure about who was giving him a treat, me or Sachin M. (Sachin M’s treat was going on at the other table, and dear Remy didn’t find a place there.) Vipul was determined to click Saira’s one good snap, which he did (after a few tries though). And last but not the least, my dear ‘late lateef’ Subbu….my camera was lucky enough to capture him in one photo at least and that too with a smile on his face (so unlike his other photos)

After lunch, Shraddha went to attend some training. So, I went to return Vincent’s pen drive which I had borrowed from him to take some personal data home. We started talking about my new job and openings elsewhere. Sachin also joined us later. I believe Vincent is of the types who like talking a lot. But later he changed the topic to product development. (Ok, that’s not my domain!) But still, like a good conversant that I am, I kept saying something. We spoke for a long time before I realized that I had to collect my exit forms from Himanshu.

After Himanshu signed my forms, I took signatures from various other department heads. Then I went to the Premier House office to take account department’s head signature and my relieving letter. When I got the letter and the signature, I went and met Samrat who was in Premier House office. He was surprised to know that it was my last day there. But at the same time, he was happy for me. Amrish also came in after some time. I spoke with both of them for some time and then left for Mahakali office.

I had some beautiful surprises waiting for me when I returned to Mahakali office. My lunch group gifted me a book (Ok, I haven’t started it yet, but plan to do that soon.) We clicked photographs and they wished me luck for my new endeavors.

Then was my team’s time. Every one was present there. Those 40-50 minutes will always remain unforgettable in my life. I was asked to say a few lines on each one of them.
Ok, so if that wasn’t enough, here’s a testimonial for each one of you.

1. SHRADDHA: Obviously, I have to start with my wonderful friend. With a beautiful, warm smile, she had welcomed me into the team. She did seem of the serious types in the start. Only later did I get to know what a mischievous person she is. But yes, she is always very serious about her work. A safe player, she is not the one who likes taking chances or encourages risks. Quite unlike me. Still, don’t know how, we always had something or the other to talk about…and that too something interesting. Shraddha, do you want me to say this? Yes friends, with me around, she did something, which she would otherwise term as "illegal". I know Shrads, you’ll miss me for that. Hehe. And I am sure you wouldn’t do that "crime" with anyone else.

2. MALA: Her first impression was of a very introvert girl. But later I realized what a joy she is to be with. A very fun loving girl, her life seems to be very interesting and adventurous to ‘seedhe-sadhe’ me and Shrads. She did inspire us to live a small part of our lives independently, right Shrads? But we are still in Mumbai, still living with our families. Not that we regret it, but that makes us feel that we are missing something in our lives. I admire her unique style of talking, where she states every word very clearly. Late sittings, Mala busy at work, her multitasking, walk by the beach, and the anger she showed when she was not given a chance to bat, I’ll miss that all.

3. DENISE: Naughty grand mother was the first thing I told Shrads after we spoke with Denise for the first time. I always enjoyed looking at her expressions. Ya, I did make her conscious a few times. Hehe. I admire her conversation skills. She always finds a topic which the other person can talk about.

4. AMIT SHARMA: Oh God! Hehe. I haven’t had any major problems with him at any time. Yes, did crib some times, to realize later that it was only the project’s demand. But yes, he did make us wait sometimes for no reason at all. And this was when I had just joined the company. That didn’t give a good impression about the company’s work culture. But then, there I was, successfully completed two projects, which were very interesting.

5. SHAHNAWAZ: His big size did scare me in the start, but later realized, he is like any other 25 year olds, or rather just out of college types. I always liked his sense of humor, sometimes those were PJs though. But I enjoyed them. What I didn’t like about him was that he would behave like a class monitor and not a manager at times. But then that’s ok. I guess he is learning the traits of management.

6. SACHIN T: Ok, don’t know if he would like it or not, but I would say this is a compliment, that he was always a father figure to me. Maybe because, I heard him talk to his 2 year old kid, and even I felt like a 2 year old then. The other reason would be that I never saw him lose his temper, unlike all others who did lose their tempers at some point of time. A very composed person that he is, he has a one pitch voice. He can never lower his volume. Always interested in gossiping, he himself does’t know to gossip. Work wise, I learnt a lot about the dos and don’ts of the project.

7. VIPUL: The other person whose sense of humor I like a lot is Vipul. He is full of ideas, ideas that sound interesting, ideas that sound workable, but…… Ok, he has a wonderful family, and just like him, his wife also loves talking. Not sure if his daughter does, coz she didn’t seem interested in talking to anyone when we went for the picnic. Vipul, thanks for the picnic. It was a wonderful experience.

8. SUBROTO: Attitude bhai! Blacks and denims guy. But yes, he looks very smart in formals. In the start, he seemed like a ‘satka hua khopdi’. But then, he took feedback positively and changed accordingly. That’s what I liked in him. I liked his calling me Nattu as that used to remind me of my college days where my friends used to call me Nattu.

9. TUSHAR: Don’t know why, in the start I used to think that he is a fresher and would take time in getting used to the work. But he picked up things pretty fast. What I like in him was that he has not lost his innocence. But at the same time, I do not like his sarcastic remarks. His gujju accent, asking meanings of some English words, loyalty at work, and helping nature makes him a person any girl would love to be with.

Ok, I could write about these people, no more. I guess that should be enough. And whatever you all said about me, I have taken the feedback, but I guess I don’t need to work on anything as those were all compliments. Thank you Team 2.