I leave on Friday. In 48 hours' time I should be boarding a plane to Mumbai, but as yet I have no Visa (and obviously, no passport). I'm not worried though. Not at all. If it doesn't turn up then I'll just have to get a later flight!
Still, I have had my blood group result (had to phone the clinic to get it), so if anyone causes me stress or disquiet, I can relax, safe in the knowledge that I know my blood type: A+ [naturally - I'd be disappointed if I didn't score top marks in my blood test!]
I spoke to a colleague today who is in Mumbai already: the rain has started. Rain, thunderstorms, cloudy. Umbrella, sensible shoes and waterproofs are on the "must bring" list. I want to buy a pretty umbrella when I get there though: a "proper" umbrella, preferably in a bright colour (like the ones at the end of Monsoon Wedding). Not sure about the waterproofs though... may need to go shopping tomorrow. Along with all the other things I need to do before I travel. Like packing, cutting the grass, cleaning the stairs, setting the TV recorder, a final Pilates class and getting a good night's sleep on Thursday.
Friday morning will be a 4.30am start, and I'm due to get to India about 12.30am on Saturday. Delightful.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
About this blog
1. This is really just my own travel diary, gone all modern and internetty and groovy. So at times I’m going to talk about random things that some people may have no idea at all what I’m on about, but I make no apologies for that. It’s My Diary.
2. I’ve read in the papers about employees being disciplined (oo er) for writing about their company on blogs. I’m not going to offer comments or opinions about the pros and cons of my company sending work offshore to India. I’m not on the redundancy hit list (yet… who knows what the future will hold), but many of my closest colleagues are, and they are working with admirable professionalism on this project and I have no intention of getting into a political / ethical / moral debate about it because I’m the lucky one (again, wood being touched at this point).
3. If you work for the company and will be travelling to India in a similar role, by all means get in touch with any extra questions or concerns you have.
4. I’m not on holiday, I’m working, honest. I won’t be able to take photos at the office unless I sneak my camera phone in, and likewise the confidentiality agreement I’ve signed cuts back what I can talk about freely. So you’ll probably mostly be reading about the off-shift stuff I’m doing. Work is work, and happens in the same format in many countries of the world.
5. Comments from family / friends / colleagues are welcome, but please bear in mind that a wide audience may read this.
2. I’ve read in the papers about employees being disciplined (oo er) for writing about their company on blogs. I’m not going to offer comments or opinions about the pros and cons of my company sending work offshore to India. I’m not on the redundancy hit list (yet… who knows what the future will hold), but many of my closest colleagues are, and they are working with admirable professionalism on this project and I have no intention of getting into a political / ethical / moral debate about it because I’m the lucky one (again, wood being touched at this point).
3. If you work for the company and will be travelling to India in a similar role, by all means get in touch with any extra questions or concerns you have.
4. I’m not on holiday, I’m working, honest. I won’t be able to take photos at the office unless I sneak my camera phone in, and likewise the confidentiality agreement I’ve signed cuts back what I can talk about freely. So you’ll probably mostly be reading about the off-shift stuff I’m doing. Work is work, and happens in the same format in many countries of the world.
5. Comments from family / friends / colleagues are welcome, but please bear in mind that a wide audience may read this.
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