Disclaimer: This piece is a light hearted article, with intended humor and puns. We really respect and appreciate the work our TnP does. For the record, 2016 marks the year of highest placement in our university. Give and take no offence.
PS: If you take offence so easily, read no further.
Hello folks! It’s been a
really long time since I had a hearty chit chat with you all. Firstly I would
thank all our readers for showering us with such unconditional love and warmth. Secondly, I would tell you the
reason behind my long absence. Well, I was sick. Really sick. Not just me. But
a whole lot of people. It all started 2 months ago and finally the epidemic is
over. Placement epidemic. Such was the superior side effect
of this viral epidemic, that wherever my eyes gazed, all I could see was
frenzied people (poor victims of this catastrophic fever) running with their
CVs and even though it’s somewhat on a break for now, the trauma is alive and
unnerving. Frenzy faces, sweaty palms,
erratic outbursts, followed by intense tantrums and depression aftermath are
the sure shot signs to look out for. Funnily, some went extra mile to get
afflicted by this fever (by sitting in “germ zone” <read TnP> as many
times as humanly possible)
The after effects are quite
amusing though. Those who survived, bask ed in glory as if they had found the elixir of life, the ultimate purpose of their existence. And that was followed by just one
thing: facebook timelines. But, the so called unfortunate-unplaced souls were left to deal with their own tantrums and disdain hopes of a doomed future.But what if it’s the other way
round? Just an illusion woven by the mighty magician? Reminds me of the golden
words spoken by one of my professor “Placements? Lucky who don’t get it.” I
wonder why?Maybe because placement season
is like a flu or a lucky draw which pathetically marginalizes who gets it and
who doesn’t? Because not everyone wins a lottery because they totally deserve
it. Because sometimes, dreams have more value than a six figure package.
Because this is not the end of life. We are just in our 20s. It’s only the
beginning. And at the risk of sounding
overly optimistic, I would quote that ‘Believe that there’s something more
beautiful, happening and fulfilling beyond this. Believe that even though life
seems to be in bits and pieces; One day we will have the courage to gather them
and weave a picture perfect future’.But till then, drink plenty of
water, soak in the winter sun and avoid germ zone :P
pic courtesy: Ned & Larry
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