Soon after you complete your journalism course under KTO, you promise yourself that you wouldn't come back to see the old man again. You get busy with reporting and editing, as you try to make a big impression in the first year of your journalism career. And, as you go through the process of completing a year, you realise how the teachings by KTO have made you do your job efficiently.
But why I'm saying all this. That's because, you want to go back and meet the great teacher and thank him for taking so much trouble to teach the “buffaloes”. But then, you fear how would KTO react? Will he accept the gift you lovingly bring for him? Or, will he again ridicule you with his favourite pet names?
Hmmm. I'm in one such confusion. But I think, it's worth giving a try. Because I would go and meet him alone in his cabin. Even if he's in the worst mood, I would take the wrath sportingly, because all his harsh words and painful sentences during the course have made our backs strong. It can withstand any humiliation and embarrassment now.
In fact, it's because of KTO's harshness that I managed to survive till now. We got an utterly atrocious boss, a devil at his best. Some of my colleagues withered away, quit jobs, while others wined and waited for the bad phase to pass. I said confidently, “Hey, it's normal for me. Because, I have gone through an even worst scenario under KTO during my journalism course.” They laughed at me, and urged me to accompany them to speak to the boss and request her to mellow down. I said, “I don't have a problem with the boss. I'm doing a job, which I have to do under any circumstances.”
So, I think, you got the point. Let's now, come to the main topic. Should I meet him or not when I go down south. Hmm. Still in confusion. But I always go by what my heart says. And, my heart says, “Go for it, baby!
- An ex-student of KTO
