tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post8435770824144912103..comments2024-03-05T10:53:50.566+05:30Comments on Abhishek's blog অভিষেকের ব্লগ: Life After ISI Is Working on Independent and Identically Distributed ProjectsAbhishek Mukherjeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-79707501986259785762013-02-22T20:47:23.220+05:302013-02-22T20:47:23.220+05:30:):)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-44666476926067609572013-02-22T20:43:07.139+05:302013-02-22T20:43:07.139+05:30I am happy (or 'happy') despite my profess...I am happy (or 'happy') despite my profession; not because of it.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-45845348793937427362013-02-22T17:42:00.803+05:302013-02-22T17:42:00.803+05:30so then I presume you are 'happy' after al...so then I presume you are 'happy' after all,even if it is moderately happy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-30410248520430619742013-02-22T17:24:02.145+05:302013-02-22T17:24:02.145+05:30I am aware of that. However, if I pursue an entire...I am aware of that. However, if I pursue an entire career in analytics, I will possibly turn up in an asylum of sorts. My bank-balance will come handy, in that case.<br /><br />Jokes apart, I know money is important. However, in my case, it would not have been an important parameter, in case I did not have responsibilities.<br /><br />I guess I have to multitask, which is terribly difficult at 35. However, it is not an impossible task.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-44176445858269640352013-02-22T17:12:54.575+05:302013-02-22T17:12:54.575+05:30I thank you for this honest reply.Though i do beli...I thank you for this honest reply.Though i do believe that then you'd have been mightily dissatisfied with the salary part...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-36823960461440097762013-02-22T16:50:55.105+05:302013-02-22T16:50:55.105+05:30Yes, I agree with you that people undermine the qu...Yes, I agree with you that people undermine the qualities of a literature or arts teacher. The mentality of the Bengali middle-class is responsible for this - the best students almost invariably study science (and hence the arts/literature teachers, who are basically ex-arts/literature students) are looked upon rather derogatorily.<br /><br />As for my dream profession, I always want to be a cricketer; however, I am not talented enough for that.<br /><br />Realistically, I guess at this age I realize that I get more satisfaction from writing than doing anything else. I guess ideally I should have tried to be a writer, along with a profession as a journalist or a teacher of literature.<br /><br />Then again, there are responsibilities...Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-65863707467033747852013-02-22T16:45:57.907+05:302013-02-22T16:45:57.907+05:30I have a few questions.Please answer if you can.
D...I have a few questions.Please answer if you can.<br />Do you think you'd have fared better as,say,a lecturer? Writing is not a paying profession unless one is well established,and Middle class people have to earn their bread as well.Don't you think People undermine your capabilities if you teach literature or arts ,since it's seen as a no-brainer,unlike your superior analytical skills.<br />What is your dream profession and if you also think writing is overrated,since we all can write?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-19825268951150294332013-02-22T16:21:10.552+05:302013-02-22T16:21:10.552+05:30Thank you. At 35 I have learnt the hard way that I...Thank you. At 35 I have learnt the hard way that I have been in the wrong profession, and am trying to make amends in the only possible way I can.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-60703224736623031492013-02-22T11:48:40.223+05:302013-02-22T11:48:40.223+05:30My friend posted this link and told me to check it...My friend posted this link and told me to check it out.I am glad i did.<br />I agree with the author here regarding the banality that life acquires over time,but I also believe that those who deal with fine arts,music and literature never get bored with what they do.My friend taught literature,and never ,even once,complained about his life draining the creative juices out of him.One can believe that AR Rehman gets tired of his craft,but never bored.I believe stats is not the author's passion.Crunching numbers never is :(<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-64182689478230755692013-02-20T18:54:02.751+05:302013-02-20T18:54:02.751+05:30Thank you. To be very honest, I basically write wh...Thank you. To be very honest, I basically write whatever comes to my mind.<br /><br />Also, are you Japanese? Just curious.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-6807455860361157662013-02-20T17:10:35.894+05:302013-02-20T17:10:35.894+05:30You know Abhishek,THIS writing is straight fromthe...You know Abhishek,THIS writing is straight fromthe heart because i am sure many can relate...This is straight from the heart...i don't understand why you fool with other flighty topics at all.<br />-SanyukiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-18968523499636931922012-07-24T23:24:02.281+05:302012-07-24T23:24:02.281+05:30Congratulations. I'm not a jealous person by n...Congratulations. I'm not a jealous person by nature, but I suppose I do envy you.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-50795436758272867332012-07-24T23:23:21.391+05:302012-07-24T23:23:21.391+05:30I have no idea, Apoorva. I wish I ever got to know...I have no idea, Apoorva. I wish I ever got to know. I wish I get to know some day.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-5438070895822672952012-07-24T23:21:30.362+05:302012-07-24T23:21:30.362+05:30Like what, Amrita? :OLike what, Amrita? :OAbhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-85380148546503282012012-07-24T23:19:22.450+05:302012-07-24T23:19:22.450+05:30loved this post....got answers to many of my unask...loved this post....got answers to many of my unasked questions :)Amritanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-53592094386476346442012-07-03T15:52:13.413+05:302012-07-03T15:52:13.413+05:30I still look at all the ph.ds around me and do not...I still look at all the ph.ds around me and do not feel any penchant to be a part of them.am I happy: Yes,if happiness is being non demanding of self,I am indeed happy. :)Insightfulinnerspacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679126088804973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-40529339320393182812012-06-12T07:56:14.654+05:302012-06-12T07:56:14.654+05:30Finally getting around to posting :).
Straight fr...Finally getting around to posting :).<br /><br />Straight from the heart, as someone remarked.<br /><br />I'll try to answer your question if you answer mine:<br /><br />Why are we here?<br /><br />(And no, just saying that we are part of a complex organic computer program designed to seek the "Question" won't do :). You'll have to tell me what we do with this Question.)Apoorvanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-38908263352366639732012-06-02T15:11:35.446+05:302012-06-02T15:11:35.446+05:30are you doing phd? what's this 'superior&#...are you doing phd? what's this 'superior' work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-30253844771729855322012-06-02T14:42:12.126+05:302012-06-02T14:42:12.126+05:30Erm, didn't get your question. Can you rephras...Erm, didn't get your question. Can you rephrase? Switching over from what?Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-85817439586774116692012-06-02T13:57:18.689+05:302012-06-02T13:57:18.689+05:30now what are you doing exactly and if you can see ...now what are you doing exactly and if you can see the change since switching over?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-48411585870781667272012-06-02T10:29:31.374+05:302012-06-02T10:29:31.374+05:30RGB, thanks for the nice words and the book refere...RGB, thanks for the nice words and the book reference. Shall try to grab it ASAP.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-88095497688443641422012-06-02T04:55:06.184+05:302012-06-02T04:55:06.184+05:30It seems that irrespective of the paths chosen, on...It seems that irrespective of the paths chosen, one's work tends to iid s , simply because it is usually deemed to be the path of maximum 'efficiency' ... concepts that have more traction in the market than interesting and fun. But what a wonderful account of life post ISI! This is another reaffirmation (if one was necessary) that you really should be writing books. <br /><br />Incidentally, your definition of qualifications to be a full fledged grown up reminds me of one of my favorite books. The author discusses the qualifications required to be considered grown-ups by different groups of people he knew (you know folks from home, from work, and from field work) and discusses how he passed each of those qualifications.<br />I am purposely being vague since I do not want to say much about the book, but whole heartedly recommend reading it if you have not: It is called "A primate's memoirs" by Robert Sapolsky.rgbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-72423259960205930272012-06-01T10:13:05.220+05:302012-06-01T10:13:05.220+05:30Absolutely.Absolutely.Kuntalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675088325804867045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-84685438620573349252012-06-01T03:52:00.703+05:302012-06-01T03:52:00.703+05:30SUIRAQUA (I didn't copy-paste this), I agree: ...SUIRAQUA (I didn't copy-paste this), I agree: but then, the "what-could-have-been" thing comes back to haunt you every now and then.<br /><br />This is certainly not life as I had thought would be like a decade back. Let me see what awaits me a decade from now.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855248342256284358.post-41148022433535433652012-06-01T03:48:36.724+05:302012-06-01T03:48:36.724+05:30So true, anonymous. You echo my thoughts.So true, anonymous. You echo my thoughts.Abhishek Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492031639536656851noreply@blogger.com