LIFE BEYOND WORK IN THREE WORDS
Joy, Entertainment, Compassion
PASSION BEYOND WORK
I am passionate about ‘networking’ and do so as much as possible.
I network with people from various fields and not only HR. This gives me a chance to learn more about people and their life learnings. I also get together with friends, from the HR world, as well as from school and college, and learn from them. I believe in staying in touch with some old favourite teachers and bosses, and seek their mentoring and blessings from time to time.
I’m also passionate about acting. I did a lot of mono acts, drama, recitation and elocution during my student days. Unfortunately, I couldn’t pursue acting much after the start of my career. Being keen to learn acting more professionally, I’m currently doing a course in acting and also plan to join a theatre coaching programme.
MORNING ROUTINE
I start my day with a glass of warm water. This is followed by a morning walk for 45 minutes to an hour.
Post that, I have my favourite beverage, tea with family, chit chatting, browsing through news and events, LinkedIn and so on. Also, I enjoy some time petting and cuddling with Tyche, our loved pet Labrador.
On a working day I generally leave for office around 8:45 am.
IDEAL WEEKENDS
An ideal weekend should be as relaxing as possible. My time is spent with family, shopping, watching movies, eating out and on a video call with parents. Keeping an eye on self-development, I try to learn something new every weekend by reading or browsing or indulging in some impactful conversations with someone.
FAVOURITE PASSTIME
I enjoy watching movies and try to watch popular movies/web series recommended by friends. I also network a lot.
LAST FUN HOLIDAY
A two-day get together with my school classmates at a resort a couple of months ago was a fun holiday. We had an awesome time reminiscing good old days.
GIVING BACK TO THE SOCIETY
I would prefer not to divulge details since it’s about engaging with society and the joy of giving. However we try and do whatever possible for old-age people and children on certain occasions.
I mentor young professionals, which to me is a way of giving back to the profession. In the process, I also benefit from some reverse mentoring as well.
This article first appeared in the March, 2023 Issue of HRKatha Print Magazine
3 Comments
JK is an adorable and affectionate personality. Interaction with him though very little time leaves impression and used to be noteworthy
JK interviewed me as part of an award assessment and the impression he left in those 15 mins were lessons for a lifetime. His humility and compassion speak out in the very first interaction.
How simple yet fulfilling way to live!