Patni Computer

Our spot is at A2 102 in Rutu Estate, right along Ghodbandar Road in Thane West. It is a busy stretch of road, so there is always a hum of traffic in the background while we work. The Patni Computer office isn't very large, but we’ve made it work for us over the years. We have a couple of desks pushed together and a shelf full of old software boxes and spare parts that we haven't quite decided to throw away yet. The window looks out onto the estate, and we can see people coming and going from the other buildings. It’s a pretty typical Thane neighborhood. We don't really do the whole corporate image thing here. Usually, I'm wearing a casual shirt and we just drink tea out of mismatched mugs. The carpet is a bit thin in the high-traffic areas, and the door squeaks a little when you open it. We just show up, check our emails, and deal with whatever technical issues are on the list for that day. Sometimes it’s busy and we are rushing to get things done, and other times it’s quiet enough to have a long conversation about nothing in particular. Being in Rutu Estate is convenient for us. It’s easy to get to, and it’s a comfortable place to spend the workday without any unnecessary stress or fancy expectations.