Sunday, November 4, 2012

My dad's memoirs- Episode 3





(Chronicles of my dad in his own words down the memory lane)

Today whatever I’ve achieved, I owe it to my father. In the SSC examination I secured 80%, standing first in the school and third in the university. I wanted to join Maths group in Intermediate course and ultimately become an engineer.

During those days unemployment was rampant among engineers. Postal department was directly recruiting  those students as clerks who secured good marks in the SSC exam. There were no interviews and appointment letters would be issued based on marks. My father’s friends and well-wishers told him that my good marks would surely fetch a job in postal department as a clerk. They also added that later I could get promotions by appearing for the departmental exams. My father was a school teacher and got a humble salary. He was finding it hard to make both ends meet. My joining as a clerk and earning money would have augmented his income. But he didn't heed to their advice and encouraged me to pursue intermediate course. After completion of intermediate course, again the same predicament was faced. I could join LIC based on intermediate marks and get decent salary. But, he saw to that my aspirations were fulfilled. Today if I’ve achieved additional secretary rank in Government of India service it is all because of his determination to make me an engineer. 

21 comments:

  1. WOW!!

    That was so sweet of your Dad... He could see your dreams and helped you achieve them!

    I must say you are really lucky dear...touchwood.

    And as for your dad - May his tribe increase <3

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    1. Thank you for the comments!

      That was about my grandfather.

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    2. Oh yes... I missed reading that one line above.

      So sorry for that!!

      :/

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  2. Your dad is great. Your grandfather went one step further to make his son "great".

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  3. Aparna,

    Read 2 posts now. Had a good laugh at ingenuity of your sister for calling father home early. And he took it so sportingly. I admire support he gave you to achieve what you wanted to even when he could hardly afford it. Hope everyone can emulate him.

    Take care

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  4. wow..dad's r so spl to daughters..

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  5. You must be so proud of your father as well of your Grand father. Things were so different in those days, and they never had so many choices that we have now.

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  6. Aparna,

    On re-reading it today I realized my mistake of taking it as your father having supported you that way. It was your grandfather who did it for your father. How I wish that every father does the same.

    Take care

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  7. Some parents know the long term effects that can happen to their kids and plan accordingly.
    By the way that is a wonderful picture..... apt for the blog post.

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  8. Parents always want the best for their children. And they tend to take better decisions because they have a vast experience and wisdom to support their decisions. Happy New Year, Aparna!

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  9. To choose between immediate income to augment resources and the long term prospects of the child is very tough.Hats off to your dad for the right chice he made.
    There are no posts after this from you

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  10. Lovely piece.. Supportive parents create a happier society..

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  11. The intricacies of a career, a life ... and then a family life. All of them in your last 3 posts! :)

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  12. @ Aparna - Every dad is his daughter's first hero and your dad is so loving and sweet

    I loved this post. That was so touching.

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  13. lucky to be a daughter of such dad :)

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  14. Its a wonderful thing to have a dad who has such unfailing faith in your dreams. :)


    Pages off Life

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  15. It has been more than a year since you published a post. Please come back and post again. Waiting eagerly to read your posts.

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  16. wow! wonderful.
    Dreams,aspirations,faith and never giving up.

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