Programmer

I’m currently staying and working out of the Surya Boys Hostel in Ameerpet. If you know Hyderabad at all, you know Ameerpet is the center for everyone learning computers and looking for IT jobs. It’s a very crowded place, full of hostels, coaching centers, and small food stalls. Living in a hostel as a Programmer means I don't have a private office or even a quiet corner. I just have my bunk and a small desk where I keep my laptop and a few books. It’s noisy because there are always guys coming and going, talking about their classes or their interviews or complaining about the food. We share rooms and we share the common dining area every single day. The food is basic, usually rice, dal, and some curry, and it’s the same thing every week. My life is pretty much centered around this small area. I wake up, deal with the shared bathroom situation, and then sit down to code for as long as I can. It’s not the most comfortable setup, but it’s what I have right now to keep things moving. There are cables everywhere and the Wi-Fi is shared by everyone in the building, which can be a real struggle when I need to download something big. But being here keeps me around people who are doing the same thing. We talk about code and help each other out sometimes. It’s a temporary way of living, but for now, this hostel is where I do all my work.