This is for you Mr. Mayank.
Very rarely have I come across a
man with qualities like you. Dynamic and competent at workplace; humble and
satisfied outside of workplace – I always looked up to your way of life.
My first boss, you literally introduced me to the corporate lifestyle. I vividly remember all your teachings from “forcing me to use excel without a mouse” to “mentoring me in taking the right decisions.” You were the best first boss one could have asked for. Tough; lived by the deadlines; made sure I understand and finish up work you allotted to me but also made sure to stay back with me in office till I finished writing the codes.
ZS and consulting lifestyle was difficult. I had so many dinners with you during those two years. We would just eat the instant maggi available in office or order rolls for the convenience and quick turnaround. I used to despise sitting those long hours but looking back what I learnt back then is 2013 is my bread and butter till date.
You had a positive and pleasing
aura. I always looked forward to meeting you outside of work and especially
coming to your home. Trying the herbs, Meeting
skye, listening to Balcony TV, sitting under the beer bottle chandelier, I have
so many happy memories from your place. I remember how passionately you used to
talk about things – From hydroponics during the ZS days to trekking when I last
met you a couple of years. You were an inspiration.
For me you will always be the one who was busy doing gazillion things all at
once and surprisingly managed all of them with at most perfection. Seems you always knew you had a limited time
and hence made the most of it!
Farewell Mr. Mayank - my mentor/friend/brother. Muchas gracias, amigo. Muchas gracias. The world is a lonelier and a sadder place without you.
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| Letter I had written to Mayank from Spiti. Was never delivered :| |
P.S. – Fuck you COVID!!! A giant FUCK
YOU to hell and back.
