About Me
Hi there, I’m Janet
The Day My New Chapter Began
On April 1st last year, just past midnight, I boarded Lufthansa LH 765, a fully packed flight leaving from Bangalore. As the plane soared into the sky, I felt a strange mix of excitement, fear, and quiet courage. I was heading to a country I had never set foot in before — Germany, all alone, with no familiar faces to greet me, no one to call if things went wrong.
I had done all the research I could. I had read the blogs, watched the videos, prepared my documents, and even reserved a student dorm in advance. But no amount of preparation could match the weight of that first moment when I stepped into a foreign land, cold, quiet, and unfamiliar.
I reached my dorm, found the safe box, retrieved the key, and opened the door to what would now be my space. It was silent. I was truly alone. The world outside my window was entirely new, Munich, Germany, a place I had only seen through screens and brochures. Suddenly, all the confidence I had gathered began to feel fragile.
Later that day, as hunger crept in, I searched online and walked to a nearby Lidl store, hoping to pick up a few snacks. I stood there, overwhelmed, unable to understand the labels, unsure how to ask, feeling lost and vulnerable.
And then something happened I will never forget.
A kind woman, probably in her seventies, noticed me. She didn’t speak my language, and I didn’t speak hers, but through gestures and warm smiles, she helped me patiently, caringly. I understood everything she meant to say. In that moment, she made this foreign place feel a little like home.
That single act of kindness was the beginning of many more. Since that day, Germany has never felt like a strange country again; it has slowly become my second home.
I started attending classes at my university in Landshut, threw myself into learning, and began applying for student jobs. I cleared my very first interview with Personio and started working in their Accounts Payable department. That opportunity changed everything. It gave me the confidence and ability to sponsor myself, to stand on my own in this new land.
A Bit About Me
I enjoy working with numbers just as much as I enjoy discovering new places. Whether it’s spending time by the beach or walking through small towns in the mountains, I value quiet moments, new experiences, and learning from the people I meet along the way.
By day, I work as a Working Student at Personio in Munich, where I support the Accounts Payable team. It’s a role that challenges me and teaches me something new every day. At the same time, I’m pursuing my Master’s in International Business at Hochschule Landshut, a journey that has expanded not just my knowledge, but also my world.
Before stepping into life in Germany, I spent several years at Tesco Ltd, taking on different roles within the finance function. From sorting through complex invoices to analyzing financial data, resolving tricky issues, and building dashboards—I learned how to bring structure to chaos, and clarity to numbers. More importantly, I learned how much I enjoy helping systems run better and people feel supported in the process.
What I Really Enjoy
Making numbers talk (accurately!)
Turning messy data into neat reports
Working with teams to solve little finance puzzles
Learning about AI, finance tools, and new tech
Keeping processes smooth and audit-ready
I use tools like SAP, Power BI, Excel, and SQL daily—and honestly, getting things automated and organized makes me super happy.
A Bit About My Adventures
When I’m not deep in Excel sheets or helping close month-end books, I’m probably planning my next getaway. I absolutely love traveling and soaking in new cultures, food, and scenery. Some favorite moments:
Bangkok & Phuket – street food, temples, and ocean vibes
Hallstatt & Salzburg – fairy-tale villages and mountain trains
Zurich – peaceful lakeside walks and chocolate dreams
Berlin, Regensburg – history, street art, and cozy cafés
Ooty, Calicut – misty hills, beaches and homemade chocolates
Why This Blog?
This little corner of the internet is where I share what I’m learning—whether it’s finance tricks, ERP tools, or techy experiments like setting up this blog using Jekyll (yes, I built this myself with Markdown and a little help from Ruby programming language!).
If you’re curious about finance, accounting, or love discovering new places, you’re in the right place. Alongside tips and learnings from my finance journey, I also share my favorite travel stories and snapshots from adventures around the world!
Let’s Connect!
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Thanks for reading and being here! — Janet