Years of Education, Employment and Retirement

                  Years of Education, Employment and Retirement

               

My life is pretty exhaustive. It is not possible to tell my tale in brief. I would like to highlight some significant and note-worthy events of my life. I classify the events of my life in three phases -Years of Education, Years of Employment and My Retirement stage.

Years of Education

I was born as the first son in my family in 1950 at my maternal grandfather’s house at Ramanathan Street, Mambalam. Most of the days, I used to stay at my grandfather’s house, where my grandparents and my maama Sri C.S.Rangan, Maami Smt.Bama, their son, my periamma and her daughters lived jointly as a big family. The house was a bungalow with six grounds spread in area. My grandfather and a maternal uncle were jointly running a wholesale Paper merchant business at Bunder Street and Badrian Street. They were the prime supporters of our entire family both financially and morally.  During my summer holidays, I used to spend my leisure by assisting them in their business by doing whatever small tasks I could.

The entire family of my mother’s siblings which covered minimum of 25 people used to gather at Mambalam house for Diwali celebration. Crackers were bought in bulk orders and shared among all children in the house. Unlike nowadays, as a custom, all school going children were gifted with two sets of uniforms along with Diwali dress. I cannot imagine any such big family gathering ever again in the future. We have reached a stage where we celebrate festivals in whataapp wishes.

I did my schooling at Saraswathy Vidhayalaya in elementary level, and at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Boys High School.(Main) in high school level. In both schools. I was only an average student. I must say that I somehow managed to do B.Com at the New College, Chennai. I got a seat at New college only by influence of my Athimber,  late Sri.V.R.Sampath.

During childhood days, pawnshop was the only quick, convenient and confidential way to borrow money for emergencies. When in need, we used to seek the help of known persons to do the transaction of pledging silver. During my days, it was my gold ring which often visited the pawnshop to meet urgent needs.

When we constructed the first floor in our old house, we borrowed money from the co-operative bank by pledging our house. Immediately after construction one Mr.Y.V.Rao film Director had come for rent. He started making the rent payment quite irregular. At one stage he stopped the rent payment due to failure in his business. Consequently, the interest money due to the bank also accumulated. At the extreme state legal action had to be taken by the cooperative bank for auction. My father somehow managed to solve the problem. But, it wasn’t an easy task at all. My father has sacrificed a lot for running the family.

During my college days, I used to get a rupee a day for pocket money. After paying the to and fro bus ticket to college, I had enough left for a taking lunch in Thousand lights café. That’s how far a rupee was valuable for.

My public life started during my childhood. Once, I attended a public gathering at Arcot road ( now corporation commercial complex). It was only when I went nearer to a dias that I realised it was Anna who was addressing the gathering. I had an opportunity to see and hear his speech.

 Later, my parents identified a girl Ms.Radha, who became my soulmate which I consider the best gift of my life. She is a dynamic women who has been my support throughout the journey of my life. Her excellent culinary skills are definitely to be mentioned. She always has a thirst to learn new skills. She is a quick learner and works on computers and mobiles very comfortably.

We have two children, Smt. K. Pavithra married to Sri.Prasidh Ramabadran and Grand son Chi.Ayan Prasidh and a Son  Sri.. K. Venkatesh married to Smt.Shravanthy and has grand-son Chi.Adithiya and Grand  Daughter-Baby.Adithi Venkatesh DOB.

Coming from middle class family background, I couldn’t engage myself to social service during earlier years. It was mostly the time and effort spent on surviving the battle and giving good education to my children

Years of Employment

After Graduation i got employed in Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd and served more than 30 years. I served in the different capacities Viz. Liaison officer, Sales Development officer, Assistant Public Relations Officer , Public Relations Officer.  During my tenure, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd , had nominated me as General Secretary to Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. Central Sports Council in the year 1995. I have organized inter Regional Sports meet at Erode .

I was specially drafted for the work in connection with the 22^nd International film festival 1991 and I have performed my duties creditably.

I have opted for VRS in the year 2004 ( 4 years before retirement ). I have got several accolades from the senior I.A.S officers for my excellent service during their tenure in Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. I have served with 63 I.A.S officers and  Food Ministers directly during my service.

My philosophy in life keeps me contented and happy. I am a man of simple needs. I have had no great aspirations. My balance sheet is perfect. No materialistic life, hence, no debts and no assets created by me. No commitments and no unnecessary or unwanted needs.