{"id":19835,"date":"2023-12-18T09:06:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T09:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etashasociety.org\/?p=19835"},"modified":"2024-01-13T00:46:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T00:46:17","slug":"vinays-transformation-from-sock-packer-to-confident-aspirant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etashasociety.org\/vinays-transformation-from-sock-packer-to-confident-aspirant\/","title":{"rendered":"Vinay&#8217;s Transformation: From Sock Packer to Confident Aspirant"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19835\" class=\"elementor elementor-19835\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-64f8697 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64f8697\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d34d4c\" data-id=\"5d34d4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96581ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96581ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 22-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Vinay, known for his warm smile and colourful socks, hails from Teliwara, where his family has been running a sock packing business for over two decades. Their daily routine involves receiving materials from Sadar Bazar, ironing socks, pasting stickers, attaching labels, and packing them in polythene for distribution. On average, they manage to pack about 120 bundles each day, with each bundle containing 12 pairs of socks, earning them approximately 10 rupees per bundle. This business is the primary source of income for their family of five.<\/p><p>After completing school, Vinay, being the only son, naturally joined the family business. Despite this, he harboured aspirations to expand his horizons, leading him to enrol in ETASHA\u2019s Computerized Office and Data Entry (CODE) Course. Here, he skilfully balanced his time between assisting in the family business and acquiring new English and computer skills. After completing the 17-week programme, Vinay emerged as a more confident and communicative individual. \u201cI was introverted, mostly spending my time at home. The course not only helped me make friends but also provided an opportunity to practice English,\u201d he shares.<\/p><p>Vinay&#8217;s interest in English was partly inspired by his uncles, who are English-speaking tour guides in Agra. While he had a good grasp of English grammar and writing skills from his school days, he initially struggled with speaking confidently. The course encouraged him to apply his knowledge practically. \u201cI could write well and knew grammar, but speaking is different and crucial,\u201d he realized. He diligently worked on his pronunciation, changing &#8216;aalso&#8217; to &#8216;also&#8217; and &#8216;vas&#8217; to &#8216;was&#8217;, and continues to make strides in his linguistic skills. This progress helped him overcome his fear of interacting with strangers. \u201cI used to be concerned about what others would think, but now, I don\u2019t let that stop me,\u201d he asserts confidently.<\/p><p>Vinay&#8217;s newfound confidence received a significant boost when he was tasked with approaching high-end restaurants in Connaught Place to inquire about job opportunities. \u201cVenturing out like this was new to me; even a visit to McDonald\u2019s used to be a rarity. These experiences significantly boosted my confidence,\u201d he reflects.<\/p><p>Vinay equates his recent journey of expanding his comfort zone to stretching a pair of snug socks. 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