Tuesday 20 February 2024

THIS IS A GOODBYE

I wanted to send this earlier when I learnt the news (not long ago, also late last week - but I was shocked! and very sad too.) I also had a call with Swapnil today and he said you have talked so many nice things about me! I really appreciate it.


You are very kind, patient, hard working and strong person. In fact I think why I like pretax team so much was because every one of you are all the same, funny, nice, and strong! I’m the least experienced PM at Forma so I often worry about my capability, but you guys have helped me become me a better PM.


I enjoy the time working with you so so much. It’s a bummer that we can’t accomplish the remaining pretax work anymore together, but in the past year I had a lot of fun working with you. Ups and downs but we went through them for all of your hard work.


It’s still unbelievable that we got pretax out in just one year, fix so many bugs, did the migration, redo the card issuing, balance due and so much more. It’s so challenging, but I was able to hang in there cuz I have such a supportive and wonderful team.


Anyway you know I’m always such an emotional person. I just want you to know how grateful I am to be part of this pretax team, getting the chance to work with you. I hope our paths cross again in the future, be okay and do better in our new roles. Thank you so much for taking my “requirements” and deliver such a great work. Wish you all the best!


It's the famous final scene

And how you tried to make it workDid you really think it could?How you tried to make it lastDid you really think it would?
Like a guest who stayed too longNow it's finally time to leaveYes, it's finally time to leaveTake it calmly and sereneIt's the famous final scene
It's been coming on so longYou were just the last to knowIt's been a long time since you've smiledSeems like, oh, so long ago
Now the stage has all been setAnd the nights are growing coldSoon the winter will be hereAnd there's no one warm to hold

As the light fades from the screenFrom the famous final scene

Hi Team, My contract with Forma ends on Feb 29, 2024. I just wanted to say that I have cherished working with each one of you so much, and this is the team which gave me a sense of self-identity and helped me set my priorities. It helped me understand what type of work, processes, communications and people works best for my personality style.

This is the first team that I consciously chose and decided that I wanted to be a part of. Before that, I used to let things happen to me in professional life, and did not know what worked or didn’t work best for me.
I have very high standards now, when it comes to the people I work with (not sure how am I gonna adjust in Emumba now, but I am pretty sure that whatever I learned here, I will apply in my new project)

Swapnil Marghade Hi Team,
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that @Nida Munir @adeel @hamza iqbal khosa will be departing from Forma and they are being reassigned to other projects. Many of you have had the opportunity to collaborate closely with them, and it is important to recognize the significant impact they have had on our success.
Their dedication and commitment to self-discipline and self-management have been instrumental in the development and implementation of numerous features that have greatly benefited both Pretax and Posttax areas within Forma. Their contributions have played a pivotal role in our achievements, and it is important that we take a moment to express our gratitude for their hard work and dedication.
Let us take this opportunity to wish them the very best in their future endeavors, and to express our appreciation for the valuable contributions they have made to our team and to Forma as a whole. Their last day in Forma will be 29th Feb.

hi Nida! so sorry to hear about the news. I really enjoyed working with you and have always felt like you are such a strong engineer! All the best for your future endeavors.

Hey Nida, I’m sorry about the news. You are a great engineer and will be a great asset to all of your future employers. Your speed and sharpness are unmatched
I learned of the news a few days ago and tried to speak against it. I’m disappointed in the steps Forma has taken in the past month. Really sorry  
Hey Nida, Just saw the message in engineering. I wanted to wish you the best of luck in your future roles! It’s been awhile since we worked together, but I enjoyed working together.
Hi Nida! I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for all you have done for the team! It was great working with you and I wish you the best  
 :raised_hands:


Thank you Nida. Take care and best of luck!

Hey Nida,
Thank you for the kind words! I am really glad to see you grow at Forma and become one of the core engineers. I am hopeful that you will be just as dedicated and hardworking on your next project! Swapnil has always had a high regard for you and you’ve always represented Emumba in the best of manners.

Feedback Acceptance is a key skill as you grow and this is something which everyone needs to work at. I appreciate the time I spent with you during our 1-1s and my door is always open if you need any guidance or discussion. Feel free to ping me and I’ll try my best to help out as much as I can.

Wishing you all the best for your bright career ahead!

I am really happy that I got to spend the time with you that I did. I have so many good memories and I will cherish them.

Thank you so much.

Goodbye Forma!


Wednesday 31 January 2024

As we sat in silence, I had a horrible realization. For the first time in my life, I didn’t look forward to doing my homework.