Cultural sense ??? :( :( :(

September 2005,
Manish Sir: What is “||” (pipe) used for in Linux?
jESS: “Pipe” command?
Manish Sir: Is pipe command?
jESS: ?????????????. Sir, It is used to edit the file and print the output in shell.
Manish Sir: Tell me honestly, how much do u know about Linux shell? x-)
jESS: Sir, honestly kahu chhu, I’ve read only 2nd and 3rd chapter 
Mahish Sir: “Tu bahu moto hathodo che. This question is from second chapter itself you duffer” x-)
jESS: :’( :’( :’(

This is how I used to perform during Viva in college.
It’s been for all time fun even if I used to give forged answers in viva. Hardly could I convince faculties as normally I used to make “home production answers” in NIT :D ;). The fact is - I used to study only during semester exams and never picked up book on hand in pre test viva. Some one may ask “how about attending lectures?” – then I must say I was LLB (lord of last benches) of my class being expert and showing unique talent in passing comments to make other classmates LOL :D ;)

Lately I have been giving interviews which are no lesser than vivas to make change in current job, seeking for new challenges (What a fake reason it is! ;) :D) and expecting above 50% hike in salary. Anyways, it’s been good practice in NDTC Pvt. Ltd. on learning various testing techniques, automation testing and improving leading capabilities. In-fact, I was project lead for one small project that came to our company which got terminated within 3 months :( :( :( (Thanks to Dev Team @ATLANTA). But, now for any of the interview, my Job profile is reflected strikingly good and I can show my work as a lead. However, sometimes we can prove ourselves and sometimes we fail to prove. During Last Interview at StayInFront Pvt. Ltd in Gandhinagar – I proved myself and I also failed to prove at same time, but had been one of unforgettable experience of interview :)

9:45 PM,15th November, 2010
I already had granted a Sick leave for appearing in interview next day. Read about testing concepts late night before the day and also did some Database technical which I normally never have worked on, so needed to have at least persuasive answers ready. I am overconfident about my communication where by at least they will pass me in soft skills. I have worked on Automation testing, so I knew it would be extra benefit for interview.

Opened www.google .com and typed “Database interview questions”. One hit and What “Google” rendered me back was no lesser than Rajnikant ;) :D. More than thousands of questions and answers. I just started reading from “What is Database?” ;) :D. I din’t recollect the last question I went through and had been in dreams with nasty girls having playboy role play. Reminded me college exam days:D I’m sure every one of you must have experienced at least once such most happy sleep and unhappy exam; those who’ve not must be “CHATOOR” of 3-Idiots :D.

When I woke up I was already late out of my time. 10 minutes and I was done with POO stuff. 5 minutes more and I was out of shower. Took my shirt on and “One &Only Lucky Formal Trouser” which I wear for every interview(did anyone observe that I missed my inner wear? ;) :D). I had to reach to Gandhinagar, Infocity and I din’t have the address of the company. I logged into Gmail and take out the address on paper from interview invitation mail.

While I was combing, “Ohhhhhhhhh shhhhhhhhhhhit”. I forgot to shave; I was looking no lesser than GABBAR. Unfortunately dint have time by now; hence I compromised with thought that “they need smart guy, not handsome guy ;) :D”. In no time, packed up the interview file which I just had bought paying 180Rs and that ended up to another tragedy – “No copy of single resume in file”. It takes at least 45 minutes on FZ-16(I hardly miss to talk about my FZ :D) driving to Gandhinagar from my home. How would I reach on time – God knows? I had to get print of Resume ASAP; recalled FRIENDS cyber cafe which opens up around 8:00 in morning. Had my Resume on hand now and kicked on towards StayInFront. Touched 100Kmph somewhere in between on highway as I had only 30 mins to reach on time. But worthless………

Had to reach 9:00 sharp and it was 9:16 in my cell. Sony W910i was already showing 2 missed calls from HR of StayInfront.With no permission, went inside the StayInfront and it was decent infrastructure which I didn’t expected. Asked to one of the employee for HR’s cabin and right on 10th second I was inn.
“Hi, I’ve been called up for an interview today.” I spoke as I were to take interview ;) :D
“What’s your name?” asked HR.
“I’m Jasmin. Jasmin Prajapati.” - It’s my style of repeating name.
“Ohhh, I just called you up twice.” said HR with commendable voice.
“Is it?” My eyebrow was up. “Actually, I was waiting outside since 20 minutes and my cell probably is on silent, so din’t get an idea about your call.” I started making them fool right from HR.
She gave me smug smile and asked me to wait outside.

I was observing no. of girls and nature of girls over there thinking on if would they fit in my requirements and from nowhere a guy came to start with initial procedure form to verify weather I fit in their company’s requirements or not. Thank god I got above 60% throughout 10th, 12th and Graduation.

10:00 AM, 16th Nov, 2010 : Interview Level -1
Written exam for English and technical on-paper test. Needless to say I was through. I found English test very easy compared to English that I have command on. Technical test on testing was nothing greater than deriving test-cases from Requirement of client and I excelled in that. Later on I came to know that I got 57/60 for English test. I moved down to next round within 30 minutes where I had to face intuitionally smart guy who can rag me technically.

10:45 AM, 16th Nov, 2010 : Interview Level-2
He started with my introductory part and responsibilities I possess in current company. I started verbalizing all that I had gone through resume again and again with all glibness hold on communication. (I recalled my senior KG “Popat mithu mothu bole” :D :D :D). He was impressed; But then…………

He started with technical questions and initially I also started with technical answers. But when I was wrapped up by the “Twister” of Integration testing concept, I started babbling anything shit out of my words. I knew I was jammed up by him still I continued (may be I was looking for 1 correct statement out of 50). And it came - I was on track after prattling for 10 minutes and I could see his convinced face. Thank God !!

Within 20 minutes he was tired of asking question on same concept. He moved on practical scenarios giving me pen to test. I gave 15-16 scenarios and I got tired, but he did not. He kept saying “One more”…”One more”. He crushed all my oil out of me and moved to puzzles then. I was assured that I also must’ve been new puzzle to him ;) :D :D

2 puzzles he asked and honestly speaking I solved both.
One was ball puzzle and other was Try and Error puzzle. I am good at solving puzzles :) He was impressed by then and I know I was selected. But………

He asked me to tell him something I know about StayInFront and I was DoooooooooooM; rather I said “dint get chance to went through company profile; can you please summarize for same?”- 1st -VE impression.
He said “You seem to be hell loaded with your company responsibilities.”
“Yes, I too think so”
“Is that the same reason you are going to give for being unshaved?”
“:( :( :( :( :(”

He made some corrections in his interview form and I confirmed that he had cut down grades for being unshaved and thunderstruck about company’s knowledge. Though I chatted and asked about company cultures and working environment which might have impressed him over my communication – I thought

11:30 AM, 16th Nov, 2010 : Interview Level-3
This was the level I have posted blog for - if I be truthful. It was an ATTITUDE game for me and Project manager both.
The Project manager called me up for 2 things
1. To negotiate on package :(
2. To criticize me :(

Initially he also started ragging as he never did it in college asking about me, my reasons for change, hobbies, strengths and weaknesses etc. I had all answers ready for him. He also took my blog address “jasminspeaks.blogspot.com” when I told that writing is my hobby. I assured him that he gonna like my blogs. Especially “I loved call girl” and “Extreme Enjoyment @Extreme” ;) :D. I am big show off those who know me already know that :D :D D

“I’ll see” he said.
“So Jasmin I mean jESS, you are asking for ~70% hike in your expected salary. Why so? ”
“I think I deserve it after 3 years of experience and as per potential I possesses.” I blurted out as it was mugged up.
“Okay let’s play business game. Prove me that you deserve it and I will give you what you want.” He started showing himself.
“I think I already’ve proved in interview taken by your technical guy. You may offer me as per my performance.” I avoided ans.
“jESS, I doubt if 30 minutes of interview is sufficient to know potential of any person; so I can’t rely on that.” He kept hold on it.
“That’s what I’m saying. 30Mins are not enough to judge my actual potential. I may worth for 100% hike” ;) B) Nice punch.
“It’s not word game that we are playing. I am giving you 5 minutes to you, speak about yourself and convince me that you worth 70% hike.”
“I started as ………………1st minute………………………2nd minute………………………3rd minute………Done”
I spoke for 3 minutes and I was out of words now. Had he asked me to write about me, I would have given one more post.

“I offered you to speak about yourself for 5 minutes and you could speak for only 2.5 minutes. That too you spoke about what you’ve achieved not about what you worth for. Now you tell me what should I offer? Anyways leave it. Why do you want to change your job?”
“I want to work with new challenges and new technologies which can offer me stable process background and knowledge. Additionally I think that I am not paid as per my potential in my company so salary hike is also a concern.”
“What I think is your company gave you chance to work as leader within 2 years and you are not paying them back.”
“Of course I do and I have paid back for any responsibility they have offered me so far with all commitment towards work”
“That’s you are paying back for salary your company is paying you. Paying back to company is to stay with it for longer time and you are leaving it within 2 years. I could see un-justice to your organization. I could see you concerns to money only once you get ability to lead project and wonderful profile.”
“I don’t think so. I am offering you talent and you need to pay for it. You should see justice to your company”
“jESS, you’re technically good guy but you don’t have CULTURAL SENSE. Anyways, I am offering you 10% hike. Will you work for me?”
“No, not at all” I rejected offer confidently.
“15%?” He raised my market value
“Nope” I said again.
“20% ?” He seemed to be vegetable seller to me.
“I won’t work unless you give me 50% hike” I had to stop this childish negotiation.
“Okay then jESS – 20% is all I can offer you otherwise that is the way for the exit.” He slept me hard I hardly can bare this insult.
“Thanks Sir, I really didn’t know the way out.” :D :D :D

I was out of StayinFront with heavy blows from Project manager that time. I don’t know I proved myself or failed to prove.
But, What I’m still thinking on is “What is CULTURAL SENSE?” :D :D :D Can any one explain?