Is Aditya Birla Group the one-stop shop? _Goa Institute of Management

While we all face hardships in the course of life there are some which stand out due to the impact they have on our lives. For me, the first of these occurred during my graduation when I underwent a surgery five days before my first semester exams were to begin. I soon realized I had underestimated the pain and complications post an operation and as it followed, my performance in the exams took a major blow including me having to skip some of the papers. This meant the papers had to be cleared in the later semesters and with a rigorous schedule like ours back then it was not an easy feat. For someone used to going by the rule-book, the entire experience was almost traumatic for me. However I continued to strive and never lost the love for my subject(Economics) which is what led me to pursue a post-graduation on the same.The other noteworthy challenging phase in my life was in my tenure as a banker during the period of demonetization. Junior-most in the branch I was posted in, my role involved front-end retail banking operations. The crisis that came with demonetization forced us to prepare for drastic changes in the banking operations overnight. We were required to understand and implement new rules every day , take decisions on the spot while upholding the security and managing chaotic crowds. Being at the cash counter at such a critical time and duly carrying out the cash transactions first hand was the most intense and hectic experience. Having worked on an average of 16 hours a day during this period, the kind of physical and mental tenacity that was required was extremely demanding, to say the least. But given how the entire experience also helped me evolve as an individual I call myself fortunate to have faced such a challenge. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and not only brought to fore but enhanced my skills in managing people, time and adaptability.