‘What I am, where I am now, I owe it to YouthNet’

Never mind the tally. Samuel Magh, steadfast accountant for ‘YouthNet’, also the longest serving employee of this youth oriented organization does not bother to keep count of his length of service.

Six years on the roll with YouthNet, and the first sentence Samuel utters with a gush -“It’s been an amazing journey!”

 “Working with icons like Hekani Jakhalu, founder of YN, Joshua Sheqi and Lezo Putsure has been a source of inspiration,” he exclaims with alacrity.

A student of DBS Chiephobozou and GHS Chiechama, Samuel completed his B.Com from Baptist College , Kohima in 2005. After a brief stint as a teacher in a school, Samuel joined YouthNet in 2009. He has not looked back ever since.

In a tête-à-tête, Samuel shares with us a first impression on his enchanting life with YouthNet.

FIVE YEARS IS A LONG TIME. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH YOUTHNET.

=> It has been an amazing journey at YouthNet and every day I learn new things. I am fortunate to work with very competent and efficient mentors like Madam Hekani Jakhalu (YN Director & Founder), Joshua Sheqi, Lezo Putsure who have all molded me. Not forgetting my supportive colleagues who continue to motivate me…

What I am, where I am now, I owe to YouthNet.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

=>I love the work culture at YouthNet. There is so much positive energy and everyone is busy in their respective assignment. The environment, the nature of the work, the team bonding and most importantly our contribution to the youths of Nagaland is of utmost importance.

We also get the opportunity to connect and interact with people from different walks of life.

STRUGGLES AND CHALLENGES YOU HAD TO FACE TO REACH WHERE YOU ARE TODAY

=>Since my educational background was average, many times I found some tasks harder than others. However I made it a point to learn new things each day. My colleagues have been very understanding and assisted me at all times. Now I feel more skilled and I want to continuously learn.

FUTURE PLANS. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 5 YEARS FROM NOW?

=>I cannot tell what the future holds for me.  But as long as I am with YouthNet, I will learn more and at the same time contribute what I have learned through my service and work assigned to me.

Five years from now, I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges and emerge as an invaluable asset to the organization.