Why some people micromanage?

In my last company, I had quite a few experiences of micro-management. At times, I was being micro-managed and at others, I closely saw my colleagues and friends at the receiving end. My personal experience tells me that, there are few reasons why some managers believe in micro-managing their teams, even though it most certainly … Continue reading »

One roll, ten rooms…

Back in 2008, when recession started, many companies had waged cost-cutting initiatives all over the world (at least the countries affected by recession). Back in India, in IT companies, these initiatives ranged from cutting the free cab rides, keeping a tab on free stationery (rationing the stationery or completely doing away with it). One thing, … Continue reading »

Managers with Benefits

This summer a movie featuring Justin Timberlake and adorable Mila Kunis is going to hit the screen. The movie is titled Friends With Benefits. I am not going to talk about the movie, even give you the plot. You can check all that on the IMDb link, embedded above. I referred the movie, just to … Continue reading »

The Other Side of IT (as in Frustration)

When I look back, I recall that my first aim was to be an Air Force Fighter pilot. I was somehow very much hooked on to fighter planes and air force. That was way back in third grade. See, I had an aim long long back. My younger brother wanted to be in navy. Later … Continue reading »

My worst day of 2009

4th Dec 2009 was simply the worst day for me in 2009. Oh well, it could be the worst day for me in a long time. I missed my CAT examination, which is the most freaking and upsetting thing to happen. The numbers shit let me down. Somehow I remembered that my exam is on … Continue reading »