The rule of the world is to move on with the conditions in our lives
which keep changing every time. People will come and go from time to time but
they will leave such effect on us. They help us, they make us laugh and they
make us joyful, especially when you are working in a new office and there are
all new faces around you. Soon you start knowing people very well, their hearts,
their characteristics and their unconditional love towards yourself as a
family. Yes, to work in an organization means you have to work as a family. And
therefore every day, your love and respect towards every employee increases. We
create a family. But you know how in practical life, when we lose a family
member, we usually get upset. Same thing happens with an organization too.
Mr Balakrshnan Khopre, better known as Bala (& Balasaheb addressed by me) worked last in our organization on
this 31st March 2015. I learned that he spent 40 years in JAICO in
accounts department and contributed his role in major activities. 40 years are
hard to describe in one blog because when I saw Sachin Tendulkar retiring at
age of 40 from international cricket contributing 24 years of his life, I just
ask myself, “Are you even be able to
spend that much time with a single or multiple organizations doing just same
work?” Well it was very tough question and I just answered myself, “For now,
you must continue where you are doing & what you are doing.” On hearing that Balasaheb spent 40 years in
single organization, I was almost surprised and forgot Sachin Tendulkar! I have
known Balasaheb for only 2 year, and one of the reasons why I have known him
well because he seated exactly beside me. What made us good friend? His character
and my presence of mind, I have many of moments to remember with Balasaheb.
From buying his favorite Britannia Good Day Cashew biscuits to attending his
son’s marriage function in Bhayandar east. It was a leave on that particular
day when his son got married and usually I never attend marriage functions. But
what Balasaheb said while giving an invitation angrily,
“Tumko to aana hi hai…”
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| Bala |
This wasn’t the reason which forced me to attend a marriage function
but our relationship that took me there. We always had fun here in office. I have
also suffered through his anger but he never stopped smiling. He kept himself
too busy in his job yet he never forgot to share his feelings with me. He never
involved in office politics, he never complained about any other staff, he
never complained about any situation. He was aggressive yet gentle. He not only
shared his professional life but also shared his personal life too. One of them
was so painful that almost brought tears in my eyes. He has often scolded me
for some of my decisions too. Mumbai city never stops because people like
Balasaheb never stop. Even at the age of retiring, he remained in full action
mode, he traveled long, despite of a father’s death, his capability to work
never decreased. I have realized that a person like Balasaheb is a living
example of the formulae that indicates…
Hard work + Dedication = Success.
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