1. "Perquisites" - यह दिल मांगे More !! On Monday (21 July) the whole office was abuzz with news of impending perks which were to be announced by the Central Office. Besides the five Circulars issued that day, rumours were rife that the Petrol limit and Central Banking Allowance would be also hiked. But in this case rumours remained just rumours. Alas !
2. Giving More 'Teeth' to Security. I came to know today that one of the newbies about to join the cadre (one of the 17 new Security Officers just selected) happens to be a dentist. This is no joke ! So it may be a case of giving more teeth to Security or conversely "अपने दांत झढ़वाने लिए तैयार हो जाओ ". (No offence meant to the lady in question!!)
3. Career Progression. It is understood that there is little or no progress in the case regarding increase of AGMs posts in our cadre. Last heard, even the minutes of the meeting have not yet been prepared. However, our friends at Mumbai are still hopeful that interviews may be held within the next 2-3 months. Good luck to the veterans and freshers in the race !!
4. Postings - Blessings in Disguise ! I know of at least four guys who are singing a different tune today regarding the topic. Earlier they were singing (nay, whining) about their misfortune on having been posted to 'so-and-so' centre but after just a couple of months their tunes have changed. Just goes to show that we should not form an opinion about a place on hearsay. (Now dont say "look who is talking" !!)