My Journey Back

I am a 32 year old mom of two who lives in the suburbs of NYC Metro. I am a Software Programmer who used to work for Fortune 10 companies, developing applications that let the big firms trade with each other electronically, with minimum human interference. About two years ago, I quit my job to spend more time with my then 5 year old son and rescue him from endlessly shuttling between living without his parents in India and with a string of supposed child care specialists in the US. In the meantime, I had a baby, gained a few stones and lost my desire to one-up every person I came across. In short, life happened.

Now that I have tried my hand at being home (and found that I enjoy it a little to much for my health and that of my bank account), I have decided to take the plunge again and go back to the big bad world of cut-throat competition, snarky co-workers and impossible deadlines. All I need is a high paying job in the worst economic shake-down since the Great Depression, a mind-blowing nanny who wouldn't mind caring for two very adorable but spoilt cherubs and a personal trainer ready to work for a pittance. Just another adventure for another day right?

So I figured I will share my experience of getting back to work with other amazons out there who are in the same boat as me and would like to commiserate. Hope you find enough time to share your insight on the mountainous terrain you are trying to navigate and the secret to your success. Any takers?

iPhone: The End of Big Technology?

When I heard the buzz over Apple's iPhone a little while ago, I put it down to the general excitement that surrounds any new product from Apple. What I didn’t realize was how much closer this device would bring us to a time when you could literally have the world at your fingertips. The sort of anytime, anywhere connectivity that this seamless bit of technology provides not only shrinks the digital stratosphere to so many playlists, but also gives a name and a face to all your communication.

With a kickass VOIP and dedicated SMS software, Apple is all set to capture the hand-held market. This kind of dynamic rollerblading between the parallel planes of multimedia, the internet and telecommunications, all through one cool device, does make you wonder if you are a bit of a dinosaur for shelling out two grand for a 56-inch HDMI that now graces your living room.