From Banking Dreams to Tech Leadership: Mr. Bhatia's Unexpected Journey

🚪 Accidental Entry into IT

Coming from a banking family, Mr. Bhatia never imagined a future in IT. But a training opportunity with Airtel's telecom vendor in Chennai changed everything. Despite being far from Punjab and facing cultural shocks, he embraced the challenge and started learning the ground realities of the telecom sector.

Eventually, he got promoted from intern to on-roll employee and began leading teams in unfamiliar environments.

🗣️ Culture Shock, Language Barriers & Adaptation

Relocating to South India was tough. Mr. Bhatia faced language discrimination and even mild racism. Locals didn't speak Hindi, and workplace instructions were often misunderstood.

But instead of quitting, he learned Tamil, built personal connections through warmth and persistence, and gradually earned his place. He created a Punjabi friend circle, attended Sunday Gurudwara services in Chennai, and slowly made it feel like home.

"मैं नीदरलैंड गया, चेन्नई भी मचाया — डर नहीं है, एडजस्टमेंट ही असली गेम है।"

🎙️ Communication Over Coding

Mr. Bhatia emphasizes that coding alone isn’t enough. Communication, confidence, and personality are what truly build careers — especially for managerial and leadership roles.

Even after spending years in tech, many struggle to grow due to weak communication skills.

"कोडिंग स्किल्स नौकरी दिलाती हैं, कम्युनिकेशन उसे बचाती है।"

🌍 Abroad Dreams vs Ground Reality

According to Mr. Bhatia, many Indian students spend ₹35–40 lakhs to settle in Canada or the US without proper planning. He criticizes the glorified lifestyle shown on social media, saying it hides harsh realities like job struggles, culture shocks, and isolation.

He encourages youth to build skills and careers in India first — the opportunities are immense if you work smart.

"इंस्टाग्राम पे ग्लैम है, ग्राउंड पे स्ट्रगल है। इंडिया में रह के भी सबकुछ पाया जा सकता है।"

📈 From Telecom to Tech to PMO

After years with Airtel and Jio, Mr. Bhatia felt stuck in telecom. So, he shifted gears. He completed certifications in:

• 📘 Scrum
• 📗 Agile
• 📕 PMP

This helped him land IT roles as a Scrum Master and later move into PMO (Project Management Office). He now works in Mohali and has also led projects in the US, Dubai, and Europe.

💸 Salary Insights Across Indian Cities

Based on Mr. Bhatia’s observations:

• Gurgaon/Noida – Higher salary, higher savings
• Bangalore – Glam life, high rent, lifestyle distractions
• Chandigarh – Best for remote workers, but limited local growth

He suggests professionals choose based on lifestyle goals, not just trends.

🚀 Startup vs Sarkari Naukri Debate

Mr. Bhatia challenges the obsession with government jobs. He explains how private sector skills allow you to start something of your own, while many stuck in government preparations waste years with no result.

"पहले स्किल्स बनाओ, फिर स्टार्टअप या करियर अपने आप बन जाएगा।"

🔁 Key Takeaways

• 📣 Communication > Coding (for growth)
• 🎓 Certifications open doors to leadership roles
• 💭 Manifestation works — only when paired with execution
• 🌍 Adjust to survive — in jobs, cities, and cultures

🎓 Final Message to Students & Parents

"सरकारी नौकरी के पीछे मत भागो। विदेश भेजना बंद करो। स्किल्स दो — लाइफ बनेगी।"

He urges parents to stop chasing status through sarkari naukri or Canada dreams, and instead help kids build skills and confidence. That's the real ticket to a meaningful life.