Valediction

Dear Co-workers and Managers,

I'm fighting the jarring dissonance of myriad thoughts as I set myself up to write this final memo. As absurd as it may seem, I can't help feeling vehemently nostalgic at having to bid adieu to my first company, and also, concomitantly, I can't help feeling ecstatically rhapsodic in eager anticipation of a wonderful journey I am waiting to embark on.

From being inducted into the organization two years back to the present day, I've come a long way. It's been a momentous undertaking for me - one that has seen the crests of exhilaration and troughs of despair; fortunately, the crests have by far outnumbered the troughs. From the carefree indulging in the youthful exuberance during my training days in Mumbai, to learning to cope with the vicious pressure of meeting deadlines, life has indeed come a full circle. And before I depart from here, it only befits that I give credit where it is due.

Foremost, special thanks are due to some of the most wonderful and fascinating people whose ingression into my life helped me see life in a new perspective. Deserving special mention amongst these are Abhishek, Amit, Amrita, Anil, Anitha, Bishnu, Chirag, Lalit, Mudita, Nancy, Neeraj, Piyush, Vanshika and Writu. If I had to thank each of you individually, I'd have to write till eternity. So, let me cut the long story short saying that I could always count on you, which kind of makes me think that I must have done something genuinely angelic to deserve guys like you. I wouldn't be the person I'm today without you. Your presence lends meaning to my life. Thanks. I'll miss you.

My thanks are long due to Mr. Manojkumar Khandelwal. Of late you've been looking despondent, which I would probably attribute to the anguish of watching your stocks plummet in the wake of the recent meltdown in the stock market (deliberate pun intended). I hope your stocks resurge with an even greater force than with what they went down. Apologize if I took liberties with you, but it's only you with who I could take liberties with. Despite me being several years junior, you always treated me like a friend. Your presence will be terribly missed. Have a wonderful life ahead.

Also, I wish to extend my heart-felt sense of gratitude to my managers and co-workers for showing faith in my abilities and providing me a platform to showcase my skills. Special thanks to Mr. Raghunandhan Kadirvelu, my on-site project manager. The fact that the project was a plain sailing right through could be majorly attributed to your perspicacious competence. I'll regret not meeting you in person. It was an honor to work under you nonetheless. Thanks.

And, last but not the least, thank you, Mr. Srinivasan Ranganathan for giving me the opportunity to make that presentation to Flowserve (if you can still remember). I'll never forget you walking up to my seat (after the presentation was over), shaking my hand, and then uttering, "Great job, Chief. I'm impressed" - undeniably, a magnanimous gesture from you and a remarkably proud moment for me. I still savor that moment and always will. You never fail to dazzle me with your sophistication and pristine demeanor. Thanks.

Finally, I wish the company a successful undertaking and a long lasting success.

Once again, thank you very much. Good bye.

Sincerely,
Sankash Thakuria.