1. How CS profession attracted you? Your student days and how you finished the course.
Cs. Raghavan:
Basic qualification is
B.Sc; (Geology). Becoming a geologist was my ambition. As I could not pursue
further studies, joined UCAL GROUP as an Accounts Assistant. Maintained
statutory registers even during probation. Advised by the group CS, pursued CS course.
As there was no study material, I used
reference books available in the office. The long journey time in
suburban train was my study time. Immediately after the completion of CS (within
one month) I joined THANJAVUR TEXTILES LIMITED, a listed company as a Company
Secretary and served in the company for more than 21 years. Now, I am proud as a
CS professional.
Though I knew about
this profession from my kindergarten days through my father, my aim was not
this while in school. I was more inclined towards Chemistry, and after my high
school by chance I entered commerce stream. I started with CA course but ended
up finishing CS, as I had a better aptitude in theory subjects. Now I’m
definitely in love with the profession.
It is really an advantage if two people in a family are in the same profession
Cs Gayathri Raghavan
When compared to starting your practice as a standalone professional, being in it with some one you know well definitely gives better understanding towards the subject and also towards how to approach your profession.
3. What are the positives, negatives and challenges in two people being in the same profession.
Cs. Raghavan:
Everything is positive only.
Cs Gayathri Raghavan
First thing is the
course and the profession itself being a known thing. I had a set platform to
start my career from. I had his guidance always. I could easily get his
opinions and nuanced handling of clients. I could learn many things from
observing his actions.
Biggest challenge for me is to sustain the level of professionalism and develop myself as there will be an expectation on me. Coming out from his shadow and creating a space for myself would be my aim. No negatives to list out.
4. Do you discuss work related matters at home?
Cs. Raghavan:
Yes. We do not hesitate to discuss, whenever required. People are asking me to consult Gayathri also before giving opinions.
Having my office at home and dad being the senior and mentor, yes we obviously discuss work at home.
5. What was the
thought of Mrs. Raghavan on their only daughter taking up CS profession similar
to father
She was always very supportive and encouraged me to
pursue the field of my choice. Motivated me to never loose hope during student
days. Bad luck that she couldn’t see me as a professional.
6. Passing out CS course 25 years ago by father & now by daughter– which one is tough
As no study material
was available at that time, I had to depend on reference books available in the
office. Pursuing a course when in employment was very difficult.
When
compared to the old system, now there are lot more new legislations and acts to
study. To negate that difficulty we get good study materials.
I had an opportunity
to have personal contacts with most of the past presidents of ICSI from
Chennai. I have good rapport with Ms. SARAH madam.
Through my father I
could get in touch with many esteemed seniors, faculties and even the
administrative side of SIRC. ICSI has provided me
with a professional path and SIRC along with giving a professional platform to
succeed has also been a place to develop friendships at personal level. SIRC
would always have a special place in my life.
8 Any final thoughts you would like to share
My status and economic
condition improved after becoming CS. This profession has given me an opportunity
to have high level contacts.
Two people in same profession is a boon, which only a few of us get. I see a growing trend here where the next generation following their parent’s/elder’s footsteps. Good for the CS profession too.
Interview: CS Mohan Kumar, Past Chairman ICSI SIRC
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