Chikaliya Manoj Kanaksinh

My name is Manoj and I’m based over at C/31 in Dabhoi. I’ve lived in Dabhoi my whole life, so I know these streets pretty well. My workspace is just a part of where I stay. It isn't much to look at, just a desk and some chairs for when people come to talk. I don't like the idea of those big offices in the city where everything is glass and steel. Here, it’s just brick and mortar. I handle various local tasks and help out people with what they need. Sometimes it’s documents, other times it’s just giving some guidance on local rules. I don’t follow a strict nine-to-five schedule because in a place like this, people might knock on your door at any time. I grew up with the other families on this block. We all know each other's business mostly. I decided to keep my work simple so I don't get too stressed out. Life moves a bit slower here than in Vadodara, and I prefer it that way. You can usually find me here during the day unless I’ve gone out for a tea break or to run an errand at the market. There’s no big marketing team here, just me. I do what I can and try to be fair with everyone. It's a small place but it serves its purpose for me and the people who know me. I keep my ledger on the shelf and try to keep up with the daily chores.