What's My Beef with Bangalore?

So, I have been in Bangalore now for five days, but something happened two days ago, that I was a bit surprised by... I've eaten at several places since I've been here, though, only one place would I consider having what I'm guessing is actual Indian food.  Which is to say, I've mostly eaten at hotels, or foreign Restaurants.  My room rate, at the hotel I'm staying in, comes with free Breakfast, so that's the one meal I will always eat at the hotel....

11 Nov 2010 · 1 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Bangalore and Rain

Went for a walk (more on that after the jump).  So, back in the hotel... watching TV.  There's an advertisement for a women's beauty product that seems to promise itself as a skin lightener.  I thought of this as crazy (even though Indian friends of mine have mentioned this before), so while writing this paragraph, I found a blog describing skin lightening products for men.  Of course, products that market to a 'better self-esteem' are popular everywhere, but ....

7 Nov 2010 · 2 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Among The Indians

For the first time, I'll be going to India soon.  I leave at the end of this week, and I'll be back just before Thanksgiving.  I'm very excited and very nervous about this trip.  It seems that this will be a major part of my career development.  It will also be chaotic working hours, as I'll be meeting with different departments that work all different hours of the day.  Many are suggesting that I try to work UK hours, due to the natural overlap that GMT possesses, but alas, I'm already in meetings that will start at 9:30 local time, so ....

3 Nov 2010 · 2 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Another Big Change; At Work

Big day at work today. Looks like a lot of things are changing all at once. The biggest thing about this, for me, is that I'm going to be working with a larger team. My job title is Technical Team Leader, but up to now, I've been dealing primarily with projects. During this project work, I've had between 1 and 5 people who are working on those projects. The guy I work for directly managed the people, while I just gave technical direction (leadership?...

14 Sep 2010 · 2 min · Gary Allen Vollink