Growing up, FMS
I still remember the day in crisp detail. It was the first day of placement season in my undergrad college. I was attending my first ever pre-placement talk. And it happened to be my dream company at the time. I still remember that day in minute detail. Nervous jitters the night before, waking up 2 hours before my alarm clock was supposed to ring, pacing up and down my room revising anything and everything I’d learned, being excited and nervous at the same time. I distinctly remember taking out crisp and pressed shirt my mother bought me from Allen Solly and trousers to go with it. I remember the smooth fabric hugging me like a blanket, making me feel safe while still making me look elegant. I was transformed into the person I wanted to be. This was the suit of armor I was going to wear to fight for my chance at this crossroads in life. The moment I put those clothes on, my inhibitions went away. I felt confident, ready to take on any challenge thrown at me. I went on to excel in my group discussion and interview rounds. I displayed presence of mind and coolness in that stressful situation so that my hard work could shine. And I ended up converting my first company. This was the impact a simple piece of cloth had in my life. So many years later, I still have that shirt in my closet and will keep it for years to come.
