My SBI

A small dedication to all SBI, LCPC friends…..
 
Life as a SBIan started in a partially constructed room of the great LHO building of SBI. 3 men dressed in full formals came with some white sheets in hand which probably had the list of people with the names of branches they are posted in. With new faces all around I was equally scared and happy, to be recruited in “THE SBI”. Then came the announcement with the names of the people to be reporting at RACPC, LCPC and LHO. Now, nobody had an idea about what these abbreviations were. The address was given as no: 787, Kareem mansion, Anna salai, Chennai. Unfortunately for a person (me) who has spent 3 full years travelling to mount road daily, this place was unknown. Anyhow we found the place at last.

We arrived at the office which pretty much looked like an old man n his late 80s with parents waiting for their children to come back after office hours. We were taken to the 2nd floor of the building which looked nothing better than a godown. 33 of us sat there and a formal introduction session, after which we were asked to sort forms. My first duty in “THE SBI”. 

As days passed, there were group of friends, induction training, account opening forms and welcome kit, etc just to realize that we are not going to be seeing a branch for the next 3 years. 

“Our office looked much like a final year classroom (seniors excluded) with so many people to enhance the happiness we had. Lots of misunderstandings, F5 of groups, change of seats, OT during Sundays which at least for a very short period made us earn like someone working in an MNC from our age group.

For the past 3 years we were struggling to form a group of friends who had totally different opinions about everything but still remain together, a group of 6 people did take form. Before we could start enjoying being in the team, our Marx resigned. But we did go ahead with the rest of the 5 people and now it’s time, my priya, ramesh anna, Siva and our ji are getting relieved tomorrow leaving me all alone. 

What would be LCPC for me without,

Handsome Jaffer,
Ambi Krishna
Arvind’s photos
Somu anna to say a “hi” as soon as I enter the ground floor
Barani, who always speaks so fast and still makes me understand what he was about to tell me,
Preetika’s “aenunga, illanga”
Ganesan annaachi’s kodaanu kodi vanakkangal
Ephi’s refreshing good morning daily at 11 o clock
Mr. Musci Deepak calling me : dhanyaechi”

Above all,,,,,,

Who is going to transfer me songs via blue tooth, who is take me to pondy bazaar for shopping, who is going to get me matching-matching bangles, who is going to share my food with a hope that someday she will put on weight and last but not the least, who is going to steal the words from my mouth as soon as I have it in my mind,,PRIYA-MY MIND VOICE,,, yes, I am going to miss her a lot.

Siva, who wants me to repeat whatever I say her or ask her to do, the one who accompanies me for break no matter wherever I want to go. Who is going to hold my hands when I break up into tears???? Siva, yes, it’s only you.

Ji, hereafter nobody is going to ask me whether the transfer orders have come or not, nobody will bring us different kinds of foods every Monday from pondy, there is no person to crack the dumbest jokes with a serious face, who is going to tempt me by talking about shawarma roll, crab curry, tandoori chicken and fish fry….?? Going to miss an awesome person…..bye ji..

Last but not least,, my awesome Ramesh Anna,,, who blabbers for each and every question asked. You have been a lot of me..WILL MISS YOU A LOT…

Bye friends……………………………..! 



My awesome friend-Paranitharan


        After writing about my journey in SBI, I could not stop myself from thinking about this one special person who always motivated me and has been a support whenever I needed him.


        I don’t remember when I actually met him but I used to hear people talking about this one studious guy in our office who is too passionate about SBI which made him utter the tag line “My SBI” for each and every deed he did when he was inside the office.


       One fine evening, our Roop sir came and asked me whether I could share the cheque book return work with this person since he himself has recommended my name. Hearing this, I was too happy because I came to know that there is someone who has recognized my work. 2-3 days passed by and we started working in the same department in 2 shifts. We shared a beautiful understanding between us. According to me, it was an achievement, because very few people understand what he speaks. (he is too fast to capture all the words he utters).


       I still remember that evening, when he came back from his home to office just to pull me out of a simple problem. I realized how much I really meant to him.


       I had a beautiful time for 2 months with meetings happening every afternoon from 1.30-2.30, we both were actually enjoying the pride of owning the cheque book return cabin. Every evening after a brief nap he would call me up by 6 o clock just to check that I didn’t have any problem in the work.


      At the end of 2 months, we did learn a lesson-“ we have lost 1 year of precious time, which could have made our relationship even better”. From then he has been one of the best friends I have ever had.


      Then came the “saptiya” mania. Everyday he would wait for me to arrive into the office just to ask me this one word “SAPTIYA”, as if he is going to buy me food if I have not had. I know it sounds kiddish, but we are proud about it considering the fact that we are still able to retain our childishness within us.


       Off late, I have realized that he was someone too special for me. During the T.O. exam preparations he has been my inspiration and motivation.


      And then, one evening the news of transfer came. The unforgettable evening in my SBIan life. As soon as I reached the ground floor, he got up from his place and gave me a look. His eyes had a lot of things to tell me but in turn mine had only tears. That particular moment I wasn’t able to realize the reason for me breaking into tears as soon as I saw him. But it didn’t take me too much time to recollect that he was indeed very special for me and that was the reason behind my tears.


      Two situations are there, were he made me feel that I am very special for him, one is, he made it a point to call me every evening when I was in a training at Bangalore, and the second is, our Nakshu kutty wishing me birthday. Yes, I am going to be missing him badly and this post is dedicated to that one special person- After writing about my journey in SBI, I could not stop myself from thinking about this one special person who always motivated me and has been a support whenever I needed him.


       I don’t remember when I actually met him but I used to hear people talking about this one studious guy in our office who is too passionate about SBI which made him utter the tag line “My SBI” for each and every deed he did when he was inside the office.


       One fine evening, our Roop sir came and asked me whether I could share the cheque book return work with this person since he himself has recommended my name. Hearing this, I was too happy because I came to know that there is someone who has recognized my work. 2-3 days passed by and we started working in the same department in 2 shifts. We shared a beautiful understanding between us. According to me, it was an achievement, because very few people understand what he speaks. (he is too fast to capture all the words he utters).


       I still remember that evening, when he came back from his home to office just to pull me out of a simple problem. I realized how much I really meant to him.


      I had a beautiful time for 2 months with meetings happening every afternoon from 1.30-2.30, we both were actually enjoying the pride of owning the cheque book return cabin. Every evening after a brief nap he would call me up by 6 o clock just to check that I didn’t have any problem in the work.


      At the end of 2 months, we did learn a lesson-“ we have lost 1 year of precious time, which could have made our relationship even better”. From then he has been one of the best friends I have ever had.


      Then came the “saptiya” mania. Everyday he would wait for me to arrive into the office just to ask me this one word “SAPTIYA”, as if he is going to buy me food if I have not had. I know it sounds kiddish, but we are proud about it considering the fact that we are still able to retain our childishness within us.


       Off late, I have realized that he was someone too special for me. During the T.O. exam preparations he has been my inspiration and motivation.


       And then, one evening the news of transfer came. The unforgettable evening in my SBIan life. As soon as I reached the ground floor, he got up from his place and gave me a look. His eyes had a lot of things to tell me but in turn mine had only tears. That particular moment I wasn’t able to realize the reason for me breaking into tears as soon as I saw him. But it didn’t take me too much time to recollect that he was indeed very special for me and that was the reason behind my tears.


       Two situations are there, were he made me feel that I am very special for him, one is, he made it a point to call me every evening when I was in a training at Bangalore, and the second is, our Nakshu kutty wishing me birthday. Yes, I am going to be missing him badly and this post is dedicated to that one special person- my awesome friend- BARANI.