Life @ Goa

It’s been three months since I have started working with this company.

My work life:

Positives: Lots of freedom to work, on the job training (no boring lectures) lots of new things to learn, posting in Goa. Also this is the first time I m getting paid for learning. But till now, the best part of the job remains that 3 weeks induction we had and the day I had my first salary.

Negatives: Primarily, daily commuting between Panaji and Vasco (60km) & night shifts (a few though).
In a nutshell, a decent place to start your career with.

Keywords: Barge, vessel, loader, unloader, bunder, fines, lumps, draft, tide, bill of lading etc

Key acronyms: NOR (Notice of Readiness), TML (Transportable Moisture Limit), BMS (barge monitoring system), CCP (Central Control Panel).…just to name a few.

The climate here in Goa has been a spoiler, initially the heat & humidity of May and then the incessant rainfall of June-July. Sometimes it rains for 3-4 days at a stretch which becomes particularly irritating if it includes weekends also.

A special mention has to be made of the food in Goa. It’s a diner’s paradise; the diner must be non-vegetarian though.

Sher-e-Punjab Classic – Authentic Punjabi cuisine, tandoori chicken being its specialty. Meal for two costs around 800/-

Sher-e-Punjab – Inexpensive good food along with quality and fast service. Meal for two costs around 300/-

Kebab Street – Awesome kebabs, the best being mutton adraki. Others items like chicken kasturi, chicken achari are also superb. Nice ambience, nice décor, great service with additional live music on weekends. Meal for two costs around 800/-

Goenchin – Easily the best Chinese food available in Panaji. Meal for two costs around 600/-

Corus – Chicken Picata is a must have!! Vegetarian dishes are also good here. Meal for two costs around 500/-

Riorico – This restaurant inside Mandovi Hotel offers decent food though price is on the higher side. Meal for two costs around 800/-

Moonlight Shack @ Anjuana – Authentic Italian food available at reasonable prices. From the outside it looks like any other shack but stands out with its amazing wooden pizza and lasagna.

Also not to forget awesome pav-bhaji, chicken savarma and chuski at the Miramar beach.
That’s all for now. Cheers!!  