Placement season

The new year always begins with a flurry of activity, taking stock of things, looking at things left unfinished, new resolutions and renewed hopes.

The beginning of this year is very significant to some of the people i know. This year begins with the placement season. After a gruelling month of attending presentations after presentations, having mindless group discussions, HR interviews and getting shortlisted, the D-day has finally arrived.

I have seen people go through a lot in the past month. I saw the perky enthusiasm with which they began, the joy of those who got placed early and the feeling of relief. I saw the smiles slowly beginning to wane as comapnies came and left taking just a handful. I was witness to the accusations and insults that were thrown about, and the feeling of utter dispair that lead to bitter feelings. I saw tears when a much coveted profile slipped through into someone else's lap and gaity when unexpectedly one was in.

And i was there... right in the middle of it, but yet unaffected and detatched. I came n sat n watched the drama, but never participated. True i wanted a job too... but somewhere inside i knew i will get one, and hence there was no apprehension. I had no expectations and hence no dispair. There were only two disappointments for me but i didn't let myself be pulled down... and then one day... just like that, i was placed. There was no joy, no elation, just a feeling that "fine, this is over and done with".

I still observed people, and spoke to them. The nervousness was palpable in the air... there was one thought in every mind.."will i get it?"

Tomorrow is the day which will decide the career path of many... a much awaited day...

Let's see what it brings...