Chiset Dailiam

He has brought home good memories of Jamaica as he recollects the lively place filled with nice people and beautiful islands. Chiset Dailiam returned to the state last April after experiencing the rich work culture in the West Indies, not because his service wasn’t needed there anymore but because, he wanted to start his own business on home grounds, and also eventually contribute to the society in the long run.

The young man graduated in Economics from Pune University and also earned a Master’s degree in the same subject, during which period of study, he worked night shift since graduation to support himself in the city. When asked how he could balance study and work, he simply seems to indicate that wherever there is a will, there is a way.

And hard work, indeed paid off for him as it shows in the position he held as Manager for two Companies in Jamaica namely Wahek Import, which is a Distribution Company in Kingston, Jamaica and Solid Gold Jewellers respectively. He has all good things to say about the place as he professes his love for their work culture specifically because they are so committed in their work. “Unlike us, they maintain their timings, if it’s 9:30, it is 9:30 sharp”, he extols even as he wishes that the Naga society would discipline themselves in the same manner. Observing how work timings in government offices or even otherwise are so laid back, he feels that this is one of the reasons why, we are way behind others.

His experience with Jamaica seems to inspire him as he recalls that “it is a little busy when it comes to work, but clearly, he has had fun learning from their culture. One thing he likes about the people there is how they are not ashamed to work, even if one is a sweeper, a cobbler or a labourer.

He says that something that discourages him about government service is the things that are being done under the table, and in most cases that seem to need a background to get into a particular service. Towards this end, his concern includes young educated people to wake up to doing things the right way.

Also an entrepreneur at heart, it is desire to see our own people taking up all kinds of businesses in the state. He feels that “our ego and pride is killing us” while referring to the many jobs, we take as petty professions…”I just wish that young people will do away with this mindset”, he expresses.

In the mean time, he strongly feels that “we really need to humble ourselves because no matter how much we try to imitate ourselves, the reality remains”, and further emphasizes that “we need to see the true us and check out where we are going wrong…”

For him, it holds great importance that the state starts producing something, and not only that, but also export them. “If we want to become somebody, we need to create something from our land and send it out” is what he has to say even as he continues to stress that “we need to let money come in and not go out”.

With defined goals in mind, Chiset currently runs a Coffee Shop called “Gusto-Q” in Officers’ Hill. The enthusiasm is obvious from the name itself, while “Q” stands for Barbeque. Taking this forward, he has just recently been part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration in Science College by serving Barbeque the last two days.

It is an art he learnt while in Jamaica as he remembers his years there, wherein people always took work seriously but at the end of the day hand out to unwind on barbeque. With this in mind, the shop has been opened, and the BBQ feature will also be introduced shortly.

The eager young man will also be part of the Hornbill Festival by running a stall, serving fast food during the day and barbeque in the evenings. He shows excitement in the new ventures he has picked up since he came home to stay, and this, definitely is a sign of greater things to come for the jovial entrepreneur from Jalukie who loves to watch or play football in his leisure.