ABG, a big part of my life..
ABG is one of the most well-known MNCs in the country and it plays a significant role in the day to day life of citizens of this country. I am no exception to this. With the number of subsidiaries this conglomerate has, it revolves around us for the most basic needs. When my parents finally decided to construct their dream house, UltraTech was the obvious choice for cement. Since UltraTech is “The Engineer’s Choice”, who were they to disagree. Predictably this decision has not been regretted since. I remember, for my last birthday, my eldest cousin took me on a shopping spree to Pantaloons. With the unbelievable discounts on offer, I returned with three bags full, without burning a hole in her pocket. My uncle used to work in Hindalco Industries before relocating to Durgapur from Mumbai. He has always praised the work culture and ethics of the organization. Since the group retails some of the most sought after brands in the country like Louis Philippe, Allen Solly etc. it is really a household name for the millennial generation. I remember arriving for my XIMB-XaHR interview with a Peter England shirt on, and it turned out to be lucky for me. I converted my interview call even though I was really nervous. Now that I am studying in one of the most prestigious B-Schools of the country, Van Heusen formals is my go to attire as they are both comfortable and reasonably priced. Finally, I have been a loyal user of Vodafone since my school days, and its reception facilities have hardly let me down. Thus it pretty apparent that Aditya Birla Group is a big part of my life, just like a lot of my friends, and it will continue to be so for times to come.
How I overcame a big difficulty in my life..
Even the most privileged people in the world have overcome some difficulties in their lives to be where they are today. These difficulties might seem insignificant to a third person, but only someone who has been in those exact shoes can understand to some extent how taxing it is to feel unworthy of love and respect. My story is along similar lines, when I plunged into depression on the passing away of my grandmother on my mother’s side. My grandmother was not only my role model, but also my best friend. I don’t remember any weekend when I did not crave her presence, her bedtime stories, her smile that lit up my day, and that’s the reason her sudden and unfortunate death came as a devastating shock. She took her last breath in front of my eyes, and my entire reality came crashing down. I remember questioning my existence, and if my life had any purpose henceforth. To top it off, my higher secondary exams were to start in a week’s time, and I woke up every morning sad and tired. Unsurprisingly when my results came out, I had let down the expectations of my family, friends and loved ones. What was worse was that I could not explain my situation to my family, not even my own mother, because I was too tired to make excuses. I felt undeserving of their trust and love, and this led to suicidal thought patterns at a point. But, as the age old saying goes, time heals. I decided that I was done feeling sorry for myself and my circumstances and I would make sure that my grandmother would be proud of me, wherever she was. This of course was easier said than done, and I relapsed a couple of times. Eventually with continuous self-counselling, and my family beside me during my worst times I made it out of my depression. I worked hard for my undergraduate entrance exams, and fast forward three months I was enrolled into one of the most prestigious universities in the country. In hindsight, I can safely say that without the continuous support of those who loved me, I probably wouldn’t have made it out. I will be forever grateful to my friends and family for being there when I needed them the most. My job is only half done though, and now that I am studying in a renowned B-School, I intend to do justice to my grandmother’s memories to the best of my capabilities.
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