Consultant

I’m working as a consultant here in Hyderabad. It’s a big city and there’s always something going on that people need help with lately. I don’t have a specific niche, I just help with general advice and getting things organized for people who are stuck on a project or a problem. My space is pretty simple, just a desk and some books I’ve kept over the years. I spend a lot of my time meeting people in small cafes or going to their offices because it’s easier than them coming to me through the heavy traffic. Hyderabad is always changing, and sometimes it's hard for people to keep up with the new rules or how to get things done effectively. I try to listen more than I talk during these meetings. It's not a big corporate setup with lots of employees, just me using what I know to help others out. Some days are very slow and I just catch up on my reading or emails, and other days the phone won't stop ringing from morning till night. I don't use any fancy software, just a pen and a plain notepad most of the time. It feels more real and honest that way. People seem to appreciate that I don't use a lot of big words or try to act like I know everything. If I can't help, I usually know someone else who can, and I just pass the name along.