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Stepping Down, a Journey Through Time

 Looking back, my career has been a long, winding road—one that often felt more like a push than a choice. It all started in 2004, from Nest Cyber and Glintsol in Trivandrum, then to Sesame in Kozhikode, and back to Trivandrum with Satmetrix. From there, life took me beyond borders—to Microcenter, IGA in Bahrain—and what I thought would be just another step turned into 12 years of expatriate life.

Those years abroad were full of challenges. At times, I felt like I was thrown into deep waters without knowing how to swim. I got stuck, lost, unsure of the next step. But somehow, life kept pushing me forward, guiding me to the next chapter.

Then came the moment of decision—the call to return home. After over a decade away, I finally stepped back onto Indian soil. But home didn’t mean going back to where I started; instead, it led me to Delhi, Haryana, into an entirely different culture, work environment, and way of life.

Adapting wasn’t easy. Everything felt unfamiliar—the pace, the people, the expectations. It was a fresh start in many ways, yet also a continuation of the journey I had been on for years. Slowly, I learned to navigate this new world, to survive, to grow, and most importantly, to support those who depend on me.

Looking back, my journey was never really about reaching a destination. It was about moving forward, even when I didn’t know where I was headed. Every challenge, every moment of uncertainty, shaped who I am today.

And here I am, still moving, still learning—because the journey never truly ends.

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