Pooja Sharma

Chandigarh is known for being planned and orderly, but my workspace at 3418 in Sector 37-D has its own kind of clutter. I’m Pooja Sharma, and I’ve been working from this address for quite a while now. The 160036 zip code is home to me. I don’t have a big corporate banner outside. It’s just a regular door in a regular building. I think that makes people feel more comfortable when they visit. There is no pressure here. I handle most of the tasks myself. Sometimes I have someone help out when things get really backed up. My days are usually filled with phone calls and checking over details. I don’t like to rush things. If a job takes two hours, I take two hours. I don't believe in cutting corners just to finish early. The trees in 37-D are nice, they give a bit of shade in the summer. I often walk to the local market for a break. It keeps the mind fresh. I don't have a polished pitch about why I'm the best. I just do what I know how to do. If people like the work, they tell others. That's how I've stayed busy all these years. It’s a quiet life, mostly. I keep my tools tidy and my schedule written in a notebook. It’s not high-tech, but it never fails. Being part of this city is enough for me. I just keep my head down and do what needs doing.