Premier 'jolt' in a mild way

I had one of those casual conversations today for a Software Manager positions. The HR lady was very courteous and beaming about her company. During our conversation, she asked me for my educational background, and after hearing, she indicated how they mostly hired IIT's.

I guess if they can find only such talent and all talent that they find from IIT's are excellent, goodness to them. That was not too surprising as I have heard some good things regarding this firm. I am not sure if that was enough hint for folks who went to the so-called less exemplary schools that they are not welcome, but I don't want to just bow down.

I am going to go attend the interview and see what they mean by it. I suppose if they mow me down, it will only get easier from here.

NRI to TTRTI

My status right now should be 'Trying to Return to India'. I say trying coz I think I suffer from 'US-expectations' effect.

What job do I get? What is the work-culture like? What kind of salary do I expect? What about the expenses? What about a house, car, school? You see this is the state of my mind any given second. I suppose this ain't bad. Its a pretty big decision and I dwell over it a lot.

But each time I do, and I weigh the options of staying in US vs staying in India, the fact that my wife and I miss our folks always trumps the financial benefits. With Pattu in our lives, it becomes doubly more important to give her the same lovely upbringing that we had as kids.

The leads are trickling in and I hope my two month working-vacation gives me enough leads to head home.