A session with Sir Parvez

Title so because I treat him in high regards.
Having feeling not very good about my work environment these days, I tried to have a discussion with Parvez about the work life. I really won't like to elaborate much but gist can certainly be put here, before I go onto jot down key takeaways. I feel I'm too loaded these days, get no credit for the work I do, rather someone else is taking the credit and I do not feel enthusiatic about the work anymore. Thus I got into discussion with sir and I was 'enlightened'.

1. Prioritize - My per day work gets revised after every couple of hours and yet I'm expected to do all of them, whatever told whenever told. Sir advised to prioritize the task by asking upfront from the supervisor and telling timelines for each of the task. This way both, the supervisor and I will have a fair idea of the deliverables of a day and I'll have clear goals. Also keep a track of the work I do so that when September comes I've a ready reckoner.

2. Goals - Not idealistic but realistic. These days, while I 'prepare' for CAT, I set goals way ahead of my reach and end up shunning the preparing activity altogether. Getting up at 4 am is no way possible nor is study for 2 hours straight after coming back by 9 pm, at least not for the start. Start with something achievable say an hour in morning and build up on that. With not much time left, it's better to get a start or else the expectation/determination may die very early because of the magnitude of the task.

3. Involve - Sir could assess that it's the unsatisfaction at some level for the troubled soul. 'Twas the not getting credit/recognition in the current work scenario. I was asked to get involved in DU activity/Project PPA activity, Testing forums, white paper activity etc. This along with helping in getting recognition will also help in moderation and CAMS!

There is one more, I wish I could recollect it, but my eyes are burdened with sleep, plus I need to sleep 'early' (12 midnight already!) to get early.
One point before I go to sleep - A colleague of mine got into US and other got the visa. I got nothing. Not that I regret it, I miss it. There could be missing dot. Connecting...