My name is Pappu Guchhaita, and I’m 24 years old. I come from Odisha. Life in my village was fun and carefree. My family is involved in agriculture, and I worked with them after completing my studies. But money was always tight. That’s when my cousin suggested I move to Bengaluru in search of better prospects, since I wanted to support my family financially. He works here as an executive in a company, and he got me started here at Flipkart.

I’ve been in Bengaluru for about four years now, and I’ve been with Flipkart for the last three years. When I first arrived, I didn’t have any work experience, but I learned quickly. I started as a senior assistant, and now I’m a Data Entry Operator (DEO). It’s a big responsibility, managing pickers on the floor and ensuring things run smoothly.

We handle a lot of orders, especially during the Big Billion Days Sale (BBD). I remember my first BBD – it felt like the orders would never stop. We managed around 3 lakh orders a day, and it was an energetic environment. It taught me how to handle challenges and manage a team.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing online games. It’s my way of unwinding. I also play cricket with other colleagues here at the fulfillment center. Once a year, I make the long journey back to Odisha. It takes about 24 hours by train, but it’s worth it to see my family – my parents and two sisters, one of whom is still studying in college.

I didn’t study beyond 12th grade in school because of financial issues. But now, I’m happy with my work and the life I’ve built here in Bengaluru.