Part 6
Geet has just reached the orphanage and was setting up her class when she got a call. It was an unknown number. She cannot ignore the call as she has been applying for jobs on the job portals.It can be for a new job opportunity. She texted
“Will talk later!!”
After her class was done, in her lunch break, Geet thought of dialing back.
Pinky was at lunch with their whole group when she got a call back from Geet. Luckily Maan was busy with his client today.
“Guys Geet” she whispered and excused herself.
“Hello, I got call from this number a couple of hours back”
“Hi, This is Pinky Manchanda from 'The Innovator’s Land’. Am I talking to Miss Geet Handa” Pinky talked ever so professionally.
“'The Innovator’s Land’?? Did I apply here? I am not sure. But yes, Geet Handa this side”
“Miss Geet, We have come across your profile and think you would be fit for the position that is vacant with us”
“Okay, what is the position?”
“It is the position of Personal Secretary to one of our MD - Managing Director”
How many managing director do they have - Geet wondered
“We have five managing directors” her question was answered as if heard on the other side.
“Actually, five partners are running this company and they have their own sector”
“Okay, make sense now. Personal Secretary? But I am a teacher”
“Teacher to elementary kids, right? Here you will get to work directly with the MD of the company and accompany him in client meetings. And if you are good, he may also let you assist him with real work. Your growth here is on you. The more you prove the more you grow. We can give you an opportunity to start with. It’s on you how you do your job and prove your calibre. As our name suggests, it’s the Land for innovation and we don’t bind you by rule.”
It sounded very fancy to Geet from the monotonous work she was doing. She remembered Sheela’s words. Will joining here give her a new outlook on life. Should she gather courage and get off this ‘Well’ and explore a broader horizon.
“Miss Geet, come for an interview and see if you like it?”
“Ok. It sounds interesting. Send me the interview time for next week. I will have to take a leave for that day.” Pinky disconnected. She was surprised by the professional approach Geet had.
She discussed the details with the group, took Adi, Sam, Pari and Karan’s free time slot for next week and shot the email with details to Geet. It was made sure, Maan would be busy at client locations at that time slot.
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Geet got ready on an organdy cream colored Salwar Kurti that Sheela had forced her to buy for an interview in a corporate firm. Geet was excited but Sheela was even more excited. Her friend was at least giving herself a new opportunity. Only dreaming will not help, she has to work for her dream.
“I am nervous”
“Di, Why are you nervous?” asked Titu
“Yes, Geet, why are you nervous” added Sheela
“Because, they way you two are looking at me.”
“Di, you will do great. See how good you teach me”
“This is not a teaching job, Titu.It is completely different.”
“And they called you. They must have found something in you”
“Yes, why not.” Geet threw her hand
Sheela fed her sweet. When Nanda saw Geet all ready for interview
“You spent a lot of money on clothes for this interview. Make sure you get this job and a good Salary. What’s the use of going to corporate sector if the salary is same”
Geet did not say a word, touched her feet and left.
“I hope am on time”
Geet reached for the interview on time. The office of ‘’The Innovator's Land’ was in the high rise, twelve floor corporate building. ‘’The Innovator's Land’ occupied three Floors, whole of the eight, nine and tenth floor of the building. Rest has other three companies. One was a branch of a multinational company, which occupied six floors. One floor was occupied by the private bank and two top floors by another small company.
The building has typical modern corporate world architecture. Geet felt she was in an entirely different world. Though, living in pune but stayed on the side where small houses were held with very close knit neighborhoods.
Later, she was called for an interview which was conducted by none other than the four Co- MDs of the company - Karan, Pari, Sameera and Adi.
Geet was confused as to why the MDs would take the interview for a personal Secretary. But they diverted her by saying that the position may be called Personal Secretary but it will be a very important position as she will have to work closely with the MD.
Formality of interview was conducted. Even though they were sure to take her in, the interview was formal and Geet actually impressed them with her answers.
They shook hands with Geet. “Our head of recruitment will discuss salary with you. You have impressed us and you really have a tough job with the MD you will be working. Your compensation will be bit above the market rate for this position”
Geet was happy as her interaction with everyone was pleasant. She immediately fell in love with the environment.
Head of Recruitment, Pinky Manchanda, explained to her all the details and salary. Geet could not believe it. It was a hundred percent increment. Her Salary just doubled and the whole work environment was so new, she could have only dreamt of.
There was a Samosa and jalebi celebration in Geet’s house and of course Sheela and her parents were also invited.
Nanda was also doing sweet talk. If Geet’s salary has doubled, she can increase her contribution as well.
The optimistic person that Geet was, she liked to keep positive vibes. She agreed to increase her contribution by five thousand.
At the same time in Maan’s office.
“This was completely unnecessary. Personal Secretary? Why? I am self sufficient, I don’t need one. You are understanding, this means we are adding a person to the Org. It will increase in budget.”
“Maan, trust us. The Personal Secretary is not that big addition to the budget. Very minor. And we all have assistants, and we see the difference. It helps us focus on important stuff, rest is taken care off”
“Did I even ask for one? My work was going fine.”
“No Maan, things were getting juggled up. You had even started missing your lunch and coffee, meetings etc. These are small things but matters overall.”
“Anyways, now that you guys have already hired her and added the position, nothing is in my hand” Maan shook his head
“Okay, now chill. This weekend drink party from my side, only for Maan” offered Sam.
Maan’s eyes popped out “Really? You? giving a party for me? Did the sun rise from the west today? '' Maan laughed. Then looked at karan
“Shadi kerle jaldi. Lagta hai teri girlfriend ka dil tere dost pe aa raha hai”
“Maa-aan” Sam took the file and threw it at Maan.
After two weeks, it had almost gone from Maan’s mind that today his Personal Secretary was joining. It was a no use position as per him which has only added to the budget. It was right that they made enough profit to easily hire anyone of this low salary position but at this stage of just setting their foot strong in the market he did not want to add even minute addition. Esp., hiring someone for his help, he was completely against it.
Rather he would hire a high paid fine skilled professional who could use their specific skill for company. But she has already been hired. He has to now assess her and see how he can make beneficial use of this new hire.
It had rained last night but Maan had to reach the office on time so that he could set up all his files, check his presentations etc. pre-work for his long day meetings. He was driving in a bit of a rush.
It was Geet’s first day in the new office. She had adorned a Green color top and jeans, both from the local market but had a decent look. Geet was coming to the office in an auto. She was ten minutes walking distance from the office when there was a traffic jam due to rain last night. After ten minutes of the vehicle not moving at all, Geet realized she would be on time if she got down and walked. She left the auto and took the pavement. Geet was walking on the pavement and would reach office in five minutes when the car zoomed and the clogged water on the road splashed on Geet, making her all wet with dirty water.
Geet was shocked and angry. “Hey you….” she shouted.
Maan realized that his car splashed water on someone. He was in a rush, still he stopped to apologize.
He got down from his car. Geet looked at the man getting out of his elegant car. He himself was well dressed and spoiled her clothing in the worst way, that too on her first day to office. Her anger rose to heights.
“Okay, so Mr well dressed, what do you guys sitting in the car think? We, those who walk on the roads, are insects.”
“Listen Miss, I am sorry. I was in rush”
“Ohh Sorry… Wow. And you were in a rush? What do you think? You are some business tycoon. And even if you are, you have no right to splash water on passersby from your car.”
Maan kept his patience. He was in a rush but at fault. Let the girl pour her anger and leave.
“I am sorry, really sorry. I was in rush”
“So? I was in a rush as well? Do I keep pushing the kids on road to make my way in rush” She scolded
“See, you are taking things in different direction”
“Really? And in which direction do you want me to take it, with whatever you have done? Give a look. Will your apology solve my issue?” She moved forward and scrutinized his car. Maan wondered what she was doing
“Okay, so you drive an Audi, that is why this attitude”
Maan wondered, not knowing what attitude he was even showing. But Geet was angry. It was her first meeting with her boss.How could she go this way.
“Listen Miss, you are overreacting”
“Really?” and she moved forward opened window of his back seat, took the file and dipped it in muddy rain water on the road
“Hey hey.. What’s this? It’s important.” She took his hand and placed the ruined fine on his hand
“What the hell. You are taking my politeness for granted. Do you realize how important the file is?”
“Now you will realize Mr., what's my loss?” She left and Maan kept looking at the file.
“Ohh God.” He shook his head “This word feminism has spoilt all the girls. They are ready for war. Sunni nahi kisi kee”
Maan was worried, how to get his file fixed.
Geet walked towards the office, worried how she would explain this messed up state on her first day to her Boss.
Geet reached office before her boss as he got stuck further in the sudden traffic Jam.
As she reached the office in a muddy state, the receptionist gave her a look. Geet ignored, knowing the reaction must be natural. Thanks to that Audi guy.
She forwarded her offer and appointment letter, which asked her to meet HR Head, Pinky Manchanda.
“First day to office” Preeti, the receptionist gave her a look but gave a call to Pinky
Pinky was having her little flirty time with boyfriend and another MD of the company, Adi.
“Ma’am, here is Geet Handa. Her first day of joining.”
“Adi, need to go. Maan’s would-be has arrived”
“Hey, she is our new member.”
Pinky went to receive Geet but was shocked to see her condition
“Ma’am, don’t be shocked. One rich, irresponsible and civil sense lacking guy did this to me. I was about to reach the office and he drove in a puddle and see, what he had done. I would never come to office this way”
“Geet- Geet. Calm down and take a breath. You are lucky to have arrived before your boss. I will take you to his office. You go to the washroom and clean up a bit. I will arrange for your onboarding process and see if I can arrange a change of clothes for you.”
Later, after Geet changed to the clothing Pinky arranged for her, Pinky took Geet to Maan’s cabin and left from there. Geet looked around the cabin of her boss. First thing she did was lighten it up by raising the blinds. It was a decently sized cabin, with his big work table holding his chair and on the other side two chairs for visitors. There was a sitting area. A file cum bookshelf and cupboard and more such boxes having locks. The office was good but it looked overused and not maintained. The boss came and worked and no one maintained it or arranged it for a pleasant work environment. Beautiful office but looked mismanaged and messy to her. She was observing when she moved backwards and her one foot went onto some roller and she slipped. Geet would have fallen back on her back when she was caught by someone in his arms. He turned her in swift movement to make them come face to face, still in his arms.
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