Decoding Me

 

Welcome to My Blog: A Chronicle of High Hopes, Hard Landings, and Questionable Life Choices

You’re probably curious about the person behind this blog — or maybe you just enjoy a good story about spectacular failures with a side of sarcasm. Either way, welcome!

If you’re reading this, congratulations—you’ve just discovered the internet’s most unorthodox career road-map: How to Succeed in Failing Spectacularly (And Still Somehow End Up Somewhere)

My name is Srikant Yarlagadda, and this is the part where I’m supposed to dazzle you with my credentials. Instead, let’s play a game called "Spot the Recurring Theme!"

I’m someone who’s mastered the art of not following the conventional script. My journey is less “rags to riches” and more “plot twists and detours”.

The Highlights (Or Lowlights, Depending on Your Perspective)

Former Prodigy Turned Professional Underachiever

Once topped EAMCET (AP’s medical entrance), waltzed into the state’s best med school like I owned the place. Then discovered that "minimal effort" is a valid life philosophy. Miraculously graduated with an MBBS degree—proof that even the academically ambivalent can stumble into success.

The American Misadventure

Went to the USA armed with dreams of Ivy League degrees and a white coat.
Returned with a suitcase full of humility and a newfound respect for visa policies.

The Comeback Kid (MD Pharmacology) 

       Took two attempts to crack PG entrance while working at a hospital because nothing says "determination" like studying after 12-hour shifts.  Shockingly became a good student again, finished MD, and rode the high straight into…

Pharma’s Medical Affairs –  A Decade long Epic 

        Climbed to middle management, collected corporate jargon like Pokémon cards, and perfected the art of nodding in meetings while mentally composing resignation letters.Eventually, my enthusiasm went AWOL before I did. (Pro tip: Don’t ghost your career. HR frowns on it.)

The Existential Career Crisis Tour 

Tried clinical practice and quickly realized I’m better suited to binge-watching medical dramas.  Dabbled in freelance medical writing and consulting — turns out, “freelance” means “free” for a reason.   Attempted a comeback in pharma, only to discover that some “doors” are actually brick walls and people have long memories. After years of existential dread, I had an epiphany: Maybe "job satisfaction" is a myth, like unicorns or functional hospital Wi-Fi.

Academic Life: The Least Worst Option

Now: Teaching med students how to survive—both medicine and life—while quietly praying they never fact-check my career trajectory. Future plans: Ride this gig till retirement, or until another midlife epiphany strikes (whichever comes first).

Disclaimer: This bio is 78% true, 20% exaggerated for comedic effect, and 100% unapproved by HR.

 

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