A Talk With Drumming Teacher Mohit J Gopalani
Mohit Gopalani is someone who effortlessly transitions between his daytime job and his hobby – and both of them involve drums. During the week he works as a Brand Manager for Furtados Music, selling drums for one of the most popular drum kit brands in the country. On weekends, he runs his own musical school where he tutors people, young and old, on the art of playing drums. OfficeChai spoke to him about how he’s managed to strike a balance between these two roles, and the inspirations behind his obsession with music.
National Film Award Winning Director Abhaya Simha Talks About His Work
Abhaya Simha is one of Kannada cinema’s brightest young stars. He burst into the the limelight in 2008, when his debut movie, the critically acclaimed Gubbachchigalu, won the National Award for the best children’s film. Since then he has directed Shikari (2012) and Sakkare (2013), which starred Kannada superstar Ganesh. The 33 year old talked exclusively to OfficeChai about his life as a film director.
I’d scored over 10 phone interviews in the past one year & converted none: What I learnt.
Despite a great resume, relevant skills and experience, something was amiss. What was I doing wrong?
An account of my utter failure at converting phone interviews into jobs, and a list of practical lessons that I’ve learnt from this.
Which Harry Potter Character Are You At Work? [Quiz]
Find out which Harry Potter character you’re most like at the workplace!
This Startup Offered Me A Job And Then Disappeared On Me
Story of a negative personal experience with a startup in India
13 Most Awkward Moments At Work You’ve Surely Had
13 Most Awkward Moments At Work You’ve Definitely Had At Some Point
Meet These 11 People Who Quit Their Jobs To Follow Their Passion
You’ve been dreaming of finally leaving your corporate cubicle forever. Maybe it’s because you think your work is boring and repetitive. Maybe it’s because your boss is an prick. Or maybe it’s because you’re truly passionate about something, and are willing to forego the comforts and perks of a normal job to follow your dreams.
We bring you 10 people who did leave their corporate cubicles. Their motives were different – some have set up businesses, others have travelled, yet some others have tried to give back to society. But their underlying motives remain – they’ve turned their backs on a safe, conventional life and taken the plunge. And they’re all very happy with their life choices.
These Employees Goofed Up & Cost Their Companies Big Time
Organizations take great care in building up a solid reputation over the years with great products, impeccable service and fostering an inclusive and harmonious work culture. However, at times, the actions of one or a few employees can cause immeasurable damage to the entire company. We profile employees who their company probably regrets hiring.
This Office Went Naked For A Month As A Social Experiment [NSFW]
Have you ever complained about the rigid dress code at your work place? Or when the mercury went soaring in those hot months…