Manas Kar

My place is located at No-3 in Debinagar, right near the Basic School here in Maynaguri. It’s a quiet enough spot most of the time, except when the kids are coming out of school in the afternoon. I run the business out of this building, and I’ve been here for quite a while. The neighborhood is mostly families and other small shops. I don't have any big signs or flashy lights out front. Most people just know me by name and come by when they need something. The office is small and usually has a lot of paperwork piled up on the wooden table. I spend a lot of my day on the phone or talking to people who drop in for a chat. The seasons in Maynaguri can be tough, with the heavy rains making the road outside a bit of a mess, but we manage to stay open. Inside, it’s just me and maybe one helper depending on how busy things get. We don't have a lot of corporate rules here. We just handle the tasks as they come in. Sometimes I’m out in the back checking on things, and other times I’m sitting on the porch watching the traffic go toward the center of Maynaguri. It’s a simple life and the work is steady. I like being near the school because there is always some life on the street. It’s just a local business serving the people around Debinagar. It's been my livelihood for a lot of years now.