I had always heard that hope was really all that humanity had left really and truly. I never paid it much mind though, until I came here. I sometimes forget that India is still a third world country, being in the Infosys bubble and what not. When I go out into the country I'm reminded of it though. Things are so messed up here, bad roads, poverty, corrupt government, overcrowded areas, it's enough to make someone go crazy. It's also strange because it's not ALL poor. There are elements of a more prosperous nation mixed in within the third worldliness. This company for example, kind of like a glimmer of hope for a better future. I think this country can be economically and politically successful, if only the leaders of this country leverage the numerous advantages this nation has and utilize them successfully.
I'm a bit overwhelmed by it all and I've only been here for close to two months. I can only imagine how people who have lived here all their lives must feel. Yet they still go on living their lives and trying to make the best of whatever situation they've been placed in. It's inspiring to say the least. I do wish the youth of India that have been educated (like my co-workers) cared more about the political situation in their country and were more proactive about things though. I wish I could help in some way, but even though I'm Indian by heritage, the politics of it all keep me from being able to do much.
This country is still 60 years young though, it has a long way to go for sure, but I'm sure it can grab a hold of the economic success that lies just out of reach if the leaders of the country get their act together and the people voice their opinions more (easier said than done, for sure).
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This blog is about my experience in India. I'll be living here for the next 6 months (until about January 2008). I'm working for a company called Infosys and I'm here in Mysore, India training with about 100 other people from America. I'll soon be relocated to another place in India, I'm not sure where yet.
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"I do wish the youth of India that have been educated (like my co-workers) cared more about the political situation in their country and were more proactive about things though. I wish I could help in some way, but even though I'm Indian by heritage, the politics of it all keep me from being able to do much."
How are you doing Rudy? Just wanted to comment on this post. I think it boils down to who holds political positions. Most of the politicians in India were the people who couldn't make Engineering or Medical as their careers, or people who knew they weren't smart enough to be Engineers and Doctors, or people who knew they were damn cunning. I'm sure you know how Indian parents want their sons to get into IIT (I hear preparation for this begins in the 8th grade), and they want their daughters to be a good housewife. So, who's left to run the country?? It's irritating for me too... I feel like India can to great things if it was run by the right people! I would actually like to take up a political position later on in my life to see how I can help. (Hopefully, by then, India's Dual Citizenship laws will allow me to hold positions).
Well, I just wanted to say sup and share my views... see ya!
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