GURUJI GUIDES ME TO A NEW JOB

I had been working at a position that did not complement my experience. I shared my concern with Guruji, knowing that He was aware of my qualifications and experience and letting Him decide the matter.

A few days later, a vacancy came up in our company through an internal email. It was a dream job, but I had not even completed 18 months in my current role as of year 2018, so I knew I was out of the reckoning. I took courage and spoke to my boss about my interest and how demotivated I felt in my current role. My boss, as anticipated, said that he couldn't let people vacate a role so early.

The matter was still on my mind, and I told Guruji to stop teasing me. Then I thought of trying and talking to my boss again. However, I wanted Guruji to indicate that this was the correct course of action. I decided that if a colleague walked up to me and said I was good for that opportunity; I would go ahead. The next day, an Indian employee, (working in the department that had the vacancy), asked me if I had applied and I told him of what had transpired. He thought I was an ideal candidate and was sad that I had been turned down. We discussed the issue, and both agreed that there was no harm in me trying to convince my boss.

Surprisingly, this time my supervisor was positive and supportive. Filling in the application was a task in itself. But it so happened that there was a systems outage, and I found the time to fill the form. I felt Guruji was guiding me.

The next week, I was shortlisted along with less than 10 candidates. They all had the natural advantage of being British, being experienced for that function as well as skilled. I still advanced to the next level. The company emailed us on November 15, 2018, to prepare a 5-minute presentation on a topic we were passionate about. I immediately remonstrated before Guruji: "Naya presentationka naatak," I told Him. I was not comfortable giving presentations, but instantly Guruji told me that the presentation was to favour me. I was relieved. I had to choose the topic and Guruji suggested one that was strong, apt for the position and which I was passionate about. I kept getting positivity from Guruji.

My interview was fixed for November 23 for a competency-based discussion. I summed up the numerals of the interview date, which added up to seven (Guruji's number), and Nov 23 was also Gurpurab—I was overjoyed. I was now confident that Guruji was with me and I would get the job.

However, I had not prepared for the interview till two days before it. When I reached home the

day before, I was too tired and sleepy. I asked Guruji for His help; then I set the alarm so that I could have an hour's nap. During that time, someone in a strong Punjabi accent asked me various questions and advised me on how to answer them. Though I slept soundly, the dream preparation was vivid. I still got up 40 minutes before the alarm went off, fresh as after a deep sleep. I still don't know how and in what manner I got His guidance. I just can't explain it. I found myself confident and prepared for the interview.

That experience was a bliss because I was sleeping as well as being mock interviewed by the divine power, our Guruji. I was in that half sleep half- conscious state. I just cannot explain. After 40 minutes, when I woke up, I was feeling so fresh as if had sound sleep and was glad that my interview preparation was done. It was an out-of-the-world experience, after which my confidence was an all- time high.

On November 22nd, an inner voice in Punjabi (I am sure it was Guruji) told me to learn the definition of IBP (Integrated Business Planning). I replied, saying this was not a technical interview, but the inner voice kept reminding me to learn the definition till I did.

On the day of the interview, I dressed myself in a very professional attire, as per Guruji's wishes. I felt as if Guruji was inside me. During my interview hours in the UK, my husband was in Bade Mandir. This was very reassuring. A half hour before I was to be called in, I sang Guruji's Mahima before an Indian colleague. He had seen Guruji's Swaroop in my locket and inquired about Him. I felt confident and blessed. Yet Guruji kept reminding me to revise my IBP definition. Sure enough, when I was being interviewed, I was asked to define IBP.

I felt as if a strong inner energy was driving me to shine during the interview. And, of course, I got the job with Guruji's grace.

My heartfelt gratitude to our loving and most caring fatherly Guruji. I am forever thankful for His infinite blessings. I wish to keep doing selfless service, simran, and Satsang and give thanks to Him till I remain in existence.

SHUKRANA GURUJI