Day 1 — Overwhelmed but Observing (Also… Culture Shock Much?)
The moment I walked into Odigma, my brain said: “Okay wow this is REAL.” There were introductions, new faces, and that classic first-day energy where you smile more than you speak. But the biggest surprise? You cannot judge anyone here by their looks. Everyone seems fresh out of college but talks with the confidence of people who’ve seen corporate wars. The real shocker though was calling seniors by their first names. No “Sir.” No “Ma’am.” Just names. My sanskaari system needed a software update. Thankfully, meeting teammates from Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan gave me instant comfort, familiar languages, familiar vibes. Lunch with the team melted the awkwardness, and conversations finally started flowing. Post-lunch inductions with seniors, design heads, and HR made everything feel official. Even the temporary laptop struggling to open Photoshop couldn’t ruin my mood, because by the end of the day, I had my signed offer letter in hand. Main character moment unlocked.
Day 2 - Designer by Degree, Canva by Destiny
Day two wasted no time, work mode activated. I was assigned carousel posts for a client and here comes the plot twist: everything had to be designed on Canva. Yes. Canva. As a designer, it felt slightly illegal… but deadlines don’t care about emotions. So I adapted, experimented, and surprisingly got things done pretty smoothly. Between tasks, I spoke to more teammates and slowly started decoding agency life, fast communication, faster turnarounds, and everyone constantly multitasking like pros. I was still adjusting, but things didn’t feel as intimidating anymore.
Day 3 - Holi Hai… But Corporate Says “No Leave”
Holi arrived but with zero festive chaos. No holiday, no colours , just meetings and responsibilities waiting at the desk. I met new teammates and discovered our team operates in rotating shifts because our client runs a 24/7 movie and entertainment news platform. Basically, entertainment never sleeps… and now, neither do we. The day turned into a multitasking marathon - video editing, post designing, and managing work across two laptops like some corporate ninja. The only festive touch came from the office snacks: gujiya and kachori that genuinely tasted like happiness. But emotionally, it felt like my quietest Holi ever. I left home neatly dressed and returned exactly the same, not a single colour stain. Festival vibes: missing. Adulting vibes: present.
Day 4 - Deadlines by Day, Foosball by Night
By the fourth day, the office didn’t feel so unfamiliar anymore. The rhythm of edits, posts, approvals, and quick fixes became part of the routine. I was getting comfortable with the chaos. But the real highlight came after work hours - intense foosball matches and table tennis rallies with colleagues. Laughter replaced stress, and suddenly teammates started feeling like friends. It was a reminder that sometimes bonding happens not in meetings, but in playful competitions and shared jokes.
Day 5 - Women’s Day, Creative Therapy & Small Joys
The last working day arrived with celebration energy. The office hosted Women’s Day workshops, and for a moment deadlines took a backseat. We made our own perfumes and bracelets, and creating something just for fun felt surprisingly therapeutic. Amid celebrations, I worked on posts and even assisted in an upcoming Women’s Day reel - a little mix of fun and productivity. Also, special mention to kachori for being the real constant support system this week. Wrapping up the day with more TT and foosball felt like the perfect ending to a packed week.
Closure - Ginger Tea, Growing Up & Getting Comfortable with Chaos
As the week ended, I realized I wasn’t just adjusting to a job, I was adjusting to a whole new life. New people, new work culture, new responsibilities, and tiny independent decisions every day. Somewhere between all the chaos, I discovered my newest obsession: ginger lemon tea. Twice a day, no excuses. It’s now my little cup of comfort in the middle of deadlines and design madness. Week one was overwhelming, exciting, slightly lonely, but deeply memorable. If this is how the beginning feels, I’m curious (and a little excited) to see what the rest of the story holds.
New City, New People & Corporate Plot Twists
Suitcase, Sleepless Bus & A Brand-New Life. Every “new chapter” aesthetic video starts with a travel scene… and mine began with an overnight bus from my hometown. Sleep? Zero. Thoughts? Unlimited. Excitement and nervousness took turns sitting next to me the entire journey. Reaching Bengaluru early morning felt strange and cinematic, like life just unlocked a new level. I rushed to my PG, got ready in record time, and left for office pretending I had everything under control. (I absolutely did not.) A new city, a new routine, and a completely new version of me were waiting at the door.
paletteofdiya > Behind the Scenes > New City, New People & Corporate Plot Twists
Diya Jain, 07 March 2026
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New City, New People & Corporate Plot Twists
Suitcase, Sleepless Bus & A Brand-New Life. Every “new chapter” aesthetic video starts with a travel scene… and mine began with an overnight bus from my hometown. Sleep? Zero. Thoughts? Unlimited. Excitement and nervousness took turns sitting next to me the entire journey. Reaching Bengaluru early morning felt strange and cinematic, like life just unlocked a new level. I rushed to my PG, got ready in record time, and left for office pretending I had everything under control. (I absolutely did not.) A new city, a new routine, and a completely new version of me were waiting at the door.
paletteofdiya > Behind the Scenes > New City, New People & Corporate Plot Twists
Diya Jain, 07 March 2026
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Day 1 — Overwhelmed but Observing (Also… Culture Shock Much?)
The moment I walked into Odigma, my brain said: “Okay wow this is REAL.” There were introductions, new faces, and that classic first-day energy where you smile more than you speak. But the biggest surprise? You cannot judge anyone here by their looks. Everyone seems fresh out of college but talks with the confidence of people who’ve seen corporate wars. The real shocker though was calling seniors by their first names. No “Sir.” No “Ma’am.” Just names. My sanskaari system needed a software update. Thankfully, meeting teammates from Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan gave me instant comfort, familiar languages, familiar vibes. Lunch with the team melted the awkwardness, and conversations finally started flowing. Post-lunch inductions with seniors, design heads, and HR made everything feel official. Even the temporary laptop struggling to open Photoshop couldn’t ruin my mood, because by the end of the day, I had my signed offer letter in hand. Main character moment unlocked.
Day 2 - Designer by Degree, Canva by Destiny
Day two wasted no time, work mode activated. I was assigned carousel posts for a client and here comes the plot twist: everything had to be designed on Canva. Yes. Canva. As a designer, it felt slightly illegal… but deadlines don’t care about emotions. So I adapted, experimented, and surprisingly got things done pretty smoothly. Between tasks, I spoke to more teammates and slowly started decoding agency life, fast communication, faster turnarounds, and everyone constantly multitasking like pros. I was still adjusting, but things didn’t feel as intimidating anymore.
Day 3 - Holi Hai… But Corporate Says “No Leave”
Holi arrived but with zero festive chaos. No holiday, no colours , just meetings and responsibilities waiting at the desk. I met new teammates and discovered our team operates in rotating shifts because our client runs a 24/7 movie and entertainment news platform. Basically, entertainment never sleeps… and now, neither do we. The day turned into a multitasking marathon - video editing, post designing, and managing work across two laptops like some corporate ninja. The only festive touch came from the office snacks: gujiya and kachori that genuinely tasted like happiness. But emotionally, it felt like my quietest Holi ever. I left home neatly dressed and returned exactly the same, not a single colour stain. Festival vibes: missing. Adulting vibes: present.
Day 4 - Deadlines by Day, Foosball by Night
By the fourth day, the office didn’t feel so unfamiliar anymore. The rhythm of edits, posts, approvals, and quick fixes became part of the routine. I was getting comfortable with the chaos. But the real highlight came after work hours - intense foosball matches and table tennis rallies with colleagues. Laughter replaced stress, and suddenly teammates started feeling like friends. It was a reminder that sometimes bonding happens not in meetings, but in playful competitions and shared jokes.
Day 5 - Women’s Day, Creative Therapy & Small Joys
The last working day arrived with celebration energy. The office hosted Women’s Day workshops, and for a moment deadlines took a backseat. We made our own perfumes and bracelets, and creating something just for fun felt surprisingly therapeutic. Amid celebrations, I worked on posts and even assisted in an upcoming Women’s Day reel - a little mix of fun and productivity. Also, special mention to kachori for being the real constant support system this week. Wrapping up the day with more TT and foosball felt like the perfect ending to a packed week.
Closure - Ginger Tea, Growing Up & Getting Comfortable with Chaos
As the week ended, I realized I wasn’t just adjusting to a job, I was adjusting to a whole new life. New people, new work culture, new responsibilities, and tiny independent decisions every day. Somewhere between all the chaos, I discovered my newest obsession: ginger lemon tea. Twice a day, no excuses. It’s now my little cup of comfort in the middle of deadlines and design madness. Week one was overwhelming, exciting, slightly lonely, but deeply memorable. If this is how the beginning feels, I’m curious (and a little excited) to see what the rest of the story holds.