Indian Oil Corporation Ltd

This office in Gorakhpur has its own history, even if it’s just small bits and pieces written down in old logs. There’s a note from back in September 2007 that we still keep around, almost like a reminder of how long we’ve been at this. Dealing with Indian Oil operations in this part of Uttar Pradesh means being ready for anything. The weather gets pretty intense here, whether it’s the summer heat or the winter fog that slows everything down on the roads. Our team isn't very large, but everyone knows the city and the surrounding areas well. We spend most of our time coordinating with drivers and making sure the supplies are moving along the routes they’re supposed to take. It’s not the kind of job that gets a lot of attention, but if we don’t do it right, people notice. The office itself is pretty simple. There are files everywhere and the tea kettle is usually running. We don’t have fancy lobby furniture or a big sign out front. It’s just us doing the daily grind. Sometimes the days are long, especially when there’s a delay at the depot, but we stick it out. We’ve been part of the Gorakhpur landscape for years, and we’ve seen the city grow around us. It’s a lot of routine, but there’s a certain rhythm to it that we’ve all grown used to over time. Even the old documents from 2007 that start with 'Dear' are part of our story here in the city, helping us remember where we started.