Deja Vu

For the last two weeks I have been working on a project that I left 2 years ago. Back then I was a bit player in a complex web of a project and never made any friends with the client team. I had issues with my manager who - lets be frank - was a complete screw up. I left after a few months when there was no need for me. And like any project that did not bring joy or learning, I blanked it from my brain.

But last two weeks were fun. I remember a few names and faces, but thats it. I was standing outside the office in the freezing London cold and a tall guy walks past me looking at me like he knows me. I start to try and recollect his name, but by the time it strikes me he is long gone. Later in the day I go up to meet the implementation team and this guy is sitting there. Even before I say anything he says - "I know this guy ... ". I smile and tell him I was around two years ago.

Again today I walk up to his colleague - I remember this guy, no way I can forget him, his knowledge is too good - and even before I tell him my name, he says "from Infosys ... " - I could only smile.

There are about 10 to 20 faces I know, pretty ladies I used to keep an eye out for etc etc and it is both funny in a way that I know so many things about the place. Its the first time in life that I am working a second time at the same place. I am enjoying it - and am hoping I have a happier ending this time around in this project.