VINOD KUMAR
Mahindra Pride School, Patna Alumni currently serving as Manager, Café Coffee Day, Mahbubnagar, Telengana.
There are seven members in my family, including three brothers and a sister. My father passed away in April 2015 after battling a prolonged illness. He ran a betel shop and worked as a rickshaw puller earning approximately Rs. 4,000 per month. I used to work as a daily wage earner assisting wedding caterers. My income was irregular and I earned approximately Rs. 200 per day. The total monthly income of our family at the time was around Rs. 5,000. It was a constant battle for survival. I would also manage the betel shop for my father when he took ill. At that time, it was essential for me to find a job that provided a steady income. Joining Mahindra Pride School proved to be a turning point in my life. I received excellent training from young, energetic and knowledgeable trainers. We also received additional amenities, such as breakfast, lunch, bus-pass, study material, uniforms etc, all free of cost. The lessons in grooming, personality development and the valuable tips on how to face an interview, helped me find my dream job in hospitality. After joining MPS, I was selected as a team member for Café Coffee Day at Hyderabad, with a monthly salary of Rs. 5,500. I have been with the café since April 2012. Presently, I have been elevated to the post of Café Manager at a monthly salary of Rs. 12,500 plus food and accommodation. Thanks to the superior training at MPS, I am confident that I will make rapid strides in my career.