Sawan Jasoliya

Phone rings. I look at the screen. I already know. It is a marketing call. Caller ID makes it obvious. Still, I pick up. But I stay silent. After a couple of seconds, the voice comes. “Kya meri baat SHAVANKUMAR se ho rahi hai?” Even my name is not right. It is “Saavankumar,” with a soft ‘S’. The tone is always the same. Fast. Loud. Urgent. Maybe that is what they are trained to do. To grab attention. But I don’t engage. I disconnect. And this repeats. Again and again. I am sure many of us do the same. Either we don’t pick up, or we disconnect quickly. But then a thought comes. Someone is on the other side of that call. Calling strangers. Facing rejection. Every few seconds. Q1. How do they manage this work? Q2. How do they stay motivated to keep doing it? --- Q1. How do they manage this work? Most telecalling or cold-calling operations run on structured systems: Scripts and training: Callers are given fixed opening lines, tone guidelines, and objection-handling responses. That “urgent ...

At this point in my life, one might ask: "Why take on the challenge of pursuing an online degree, especially one that spans three years?" It's a valid question, and one I’ve thought deeply about before taking this step. Here's my reasoning, and I hope it inspires anyone who's hesitating to pursue something similar. A Career Rich in Experiences, But Growth Never Stops Having spent decades in the cement industry, I’ve had a fulfilling journey—working in newly set-up plants, standalone operations, and even handling challenging assignments in turbulent political environments. From troubleshooting machinery to leading entire plants as Plant Head, I’ve accumulated a wealth of experience that I’m truly grateful for. But here’s the thing: experience is just the foundation—learning keeps you building higher. The cement industry is evolving rapidly, and I realized that while practical knowledge has been my strength, adding formal learning to my portfolio can only enhance my...