Maria Caroline Raj

I work out of a space at Miga 57 in A.S. Rao Nagar, which is a fairly settled part of Hyderabad. It isn't a corporate office block or anything like that. It is more of a personal setup where I can keep my things in order and get through my tasks without too much noise. The street outside has a few big trees that give some nice shade, which is a relief when the Hyderabad sun gets really strong in the middle of the day. I have been based here for a while now, and I like the quiet pace of this specific lane. Usually, the only interruptions are the postman or the neighbors saying hello as they walk past. Inside, it is just a simple room with my desk, a couple of chairs, and some bookshelves that are starting to overflow. I don't have a staff helping me out, so I handle everything myself, from the emails to the actual filing. It is a bit of a slow process sometimes, but I prefer doing it this way so I know exactly where everything is. I don't go in for all the fancy business talk you see these days. I just try to be honest and do a good job for whoever reaches out. My hours are a bit flexible depending on how much work is piled up, but I am usually here from the morning until the sun starts to go down. It is a steady, simple life.