Leighton International, Abudhabi

Even though the name mentions Abudhabi, we are actually based right here in Kerala, in the Pathanamthitta district. The office is at Kaleekal House, which is part of the Mekozhoor post office area. It’s a very green part of the world, and coming to work feels a lot different than being in a crowded city center. We operate out of a traditional house setting, which keeps things grounded. There’s no big sign on the roof or anything flashy. Usually, people just know where Kaleekal House is. Inside, it’s mostly just desks, computers, and a lot of filing cabinets. We handle the local side of things here, keeping everything organized for the larger company. The rain here can be quite something, especially during the monsoon, and we often find ourselves watching the water come down while we’re on the phone. It’s a quiet place to work, far from the noise of the main highways. Most of us have been working here together for a while, so we know each other's habits. We don’t really do formal meetings with presentations. We just sit around a table and talk through what needs to be finished by Friday. It’s practical and straightforward. We aren’t trying to impress anyone with a fancy office; we just want a reliable place to do our work and keep the records straight. That’s how we’ve always done it here in Mekozhoor.