30 years of teaching.
It is said - Exploring different career options while in class 11 helps one make informed decisions about their future. But not always. A person's career may take turns and diversions like it's now in Chennai, due to the Metro railway construction work. You can't change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to always reach your destination. Years 1981 - 82. I wanted to become an engineer when in class 11. I got hold of some friends in Coimbatore PSG college to get me an application form. I had a fascination for civil engineering just because I had a smart relative who was a successful civil engineer. Since I was good with Mathematics, I thought I too can become a great civil engineer. Years between 1983 - 88. Then the take diversion, roads closed happened, I joined Kalakshetra to do a 5 year course in music after class 12. Everyone said I sing well. I had a good high pitched voice and could imitate great singers t...