Come august, I'll be completing the compulsory articleship (For the uninitiated, its the compulsory training a CA has to undergo) But these three years have been enriching to say the least (I know i sound cliched but this is the fact). It has actually been a mixed bag when I introspect. There were many highlights and many incidents that I want to erase out permanently from my memory.
Ultimately, I owe this place a lot because I know I've changed a lot because of this place. I've discovered many things in me that I never knew I had. And I must say these 3 years have been the most memorable years till now.
Few things that I learnt and want to remember always:
- Google and Incometaxindia are your best friends.
- You will meet all kinds of people - People whom you appreciate, whom you admire, whom you totally detest... every possible kind. If you are an introvert or the silent type, its time to change. You have to interact with them. No choice about that.
- No matter how patient you are, you will come across people whom you just cant stand. Even if you feel like throwing the person out of the window, remember the saying - "This too shall pass". Patience is the virtue.
- If, out of the blue, your boss appreciates your work, it definitely means you are about to be drilled. Beware.
- As many good hearts you'll encounter, that many back biters will be ready to pull you down.
- However boring it may sound, if you are honest and hard working, no matter what, you will always be in the limelight. As long as you are in the limelight, there'll be people who silently wish for your failure.
- You will realise the value of your childhood friends only in this period. Make sure you spend a lot of time with them. Hold onto them dear.
- Creating formal relationships and getting many acquaintances is part and parcel of articleship. Make full use of it.
- Forget about getting 8 hours of sleep everyday. You will not get it. :P
- Clients and Bosses demand respect. It does matter if they deserve it or not. Keep all personal emotions to yourself.
- You will realise that a lot of your perceptions are completely wrong. That will lead to you remembering your old blog :P
