Today I looked at the date, and realized that its been 8 years since I started my journey at Tesco. I started consulting with Tesco way back on 02 Jan 2005 to Program Manage the recruitment function. Life has come a full circle and while I contemplate many happenings, I thought its best to pen down some notes from the heart.
Reflecting on many of the positives, this is my first experience in a large MNC and I still feel an integral part of a large company though Tesco HSC at heart is a very localized Indian set up that understands and supports employees and is very sensitive to the various cultural nuances of the Indian work force. I am grateful for this, as with all the ups and downs in life, it has helped me bring up two lovely children, go through a life changing accident and come out with more friends, strength and tenacity. Second, Tesco has a very core people value that may or may not be present in many large organizations. This has been a boon to sustain a long career with one company. This has also helped me sustain my motivation levels during the peaks and troughs in various work assignments. Third, I have had the good fortune to work with many good leaders, peers and subordinates who have had their part in moulding me in more ways than one. I can see a vast difference in my outlook, problem solving capabilities and the basic ways that I contribute and work as part of a team.
I wanted to take a moment to thank each one of you and wish you a very happy year ahead!!
As always, there is only one life and one way to look at it and that is to seize the moment and enjoy it while it lasts. I will continue to do the same J
