Recently my Computer Consultancy job required me to move to Mumbai from Kolkata.I moved here in Mumbai without doing much of a study of how this place could be for me.It was because Mumbai always stays in the news if not for anything else,then there is always Bollywood here.Also i had to take prompt decision or this job was at stake.
Well,its Mumbai u know, 'the city of dreams'.People from all places like to come here to give shape to their dreams.I had only one simple dream,to make a beautiful girlfriend.But just like sunshine interfere with sleep so does the living costs interfere with your privacy and private life.Here you have to share apartments with strangers sometimes if you cannot afford a rental of Rs25,000 per month.So dreams could be dreams.
The first thing i noticed here in Mumbai is the language.Whenever something is told about Mumbai in Kolkata news,its always told in Hindi.I am a bit weak in Hindi but i can cope up with it.But coming to Mumbai the language problem even got more difficult.
In Mumbai people find an immense pride in speaking Marathi.Most of the shops here also have their Board names written in Marathi.If ever i was lost in Kolkata i would have read the address that's written in the shop name and would get an idea as to where i was.But since i cannot read Hindi/Marathi its very difficult for me.To add to this Bus number are also written in Marathi.And railway stations also have names in Marathi.
Now comes the documentation problem that i faced.I have valid voter's Id.Ration card,Passport etc.But i went on roaming charges from my mobile service provider since i could not purchase a Maharashtra SIM Card with all documents intact.They did not give me because i was from a different state.
Coming to Maharashtra feels like coming to a new country.I wonder if they will demand for a visa for coming to Maharashtra from another Indian state.
Having the joyful days with Bengali sweets are over for me.Eating foods prepared by Mom are dead.Eating at a restuarant and finding a good Bengali recipe is rare.Eating some food that does not appeal to the taste is abundant.Paying exorbitant amount to have simple dishes like Rice and Dal is just normal.Getting slim is natural.
Again there is problem.You will miss those programmes and celebrations that Kolkata is famous for.And you will have to embrace those in which you have no interests or idea.How about skipping Durga Pujas and getting holidays for some events which you have never heard of.Things are really tough here.
Well to add to this is the depression i feel when i look at a good looking girl and find her in some lucky dude's embrace.I have made few friends here and i just hope i don't feel too frustrated.I miss my City Of Joy,KOLKATA.
Well,its Mumbai u know, 'the city of dreams'.People from all places like to come here to give shape to their dreams.I had only one simple dream,to make a beautiful girlfriend.But just like sunshine interfere with sleep so does the living costs interfere with your privacy and private life.Here you have to share apartments with strangers sometimes if you cannot afford a rental of Rs25,000 per month.So dreams could be dreams.
The first thing i noticed here in Mumbai is the language.Whenever something is told about Mumbai in Kolkata news,its always told in Hindi.I am a bit weak in Hindi but i can cope up with it.But coming to Mumbai the language problem even got more difficult.
In Mumbai people find an immense pride in speaking Marathi.Most of the shops here also have their Board names written in Marathi.If ever i was lost in Kolkata i would have read the address that's written in the shop name and would get an idea as to where i was.But since i cannot read Hindi/Marathi its very difficult for me.To add to this Bus number are also written in Marathi.And railway stations also have names in Marathi.
Now comes the documentation problem that i faced.I have valid voter's Id.Ration card,Passport etc.But i went on roaming charges from my mobile service provider since i could not purchase a Maharashtra SIM Card with all documents intact.They did not give me because i was from a different state.
Coming to Maharashtra feels like coming to a new country.I wonder if they will demand for a visa for coming to Maharashtra from another Indian state.
Having the joyful days with Bengali sweets are over for me.Eating foods prepared by Mom are dead.Eating at a restuarant and finding a good Bengali recipe is rare.Eating some food that does not appeal to the taste is abundant.Paying exorbitant amount to have simple dishes like Rice and Dal is just normal.Getting slim is natural.
Again there is problem.You will miss those programmes and celebrations that Kolkata is famous for.And you will have to embrace those in which you have no interests or idea.How about skipping Durga Pujas and getting holidays for some events which you have never heard of.Things are really tough here.
Well to add to this is the depression i feel when i look at a good looking girl and find her in some lucky dude's embrace.I have made few friends here and i just hope i don't feel too frustrated.I miss my City Of Joy,KOLKATA.
Kolkata is nice no doubt, but people in Kolkata r really rude.....on d other hand, ppl in Mumbai r really friendly n helpful.....
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