"The
grass looks greener on the other side," is a well-known
adage. However, one may not pay as much attention to this
saying when it comes to making decisions in one's career.
Our condition is no different from that of the rats running
the rat race in search of greener pastures. Some are able
to eat the grass, but others do not get the opportunity. The
left-outs believe that they have missed the rich taste of
grass, and those who have eaten the grass share their experiences
with the left-outs.
The
corporate sector is like a field of grass whose taste is becoming
increasingly bitter and the outer appearance even more beautiful
than before. Everyday is hectic; there are deadlines to meet,
24x7 schedules, a job you can lose at any given point of time,
the drive for wealth maximization in a limited period of time,
save-your-skin attitude, etc. All these can lead to a situation
where one's life is filled with stress. Employees no longer
like to do any work, it's more like an unpleasant chore that
has to be finished. They are paid for the pseudo-orientation
towards the customer. Every effort of an individual is labeled
with a price. (Some do not even have that fortune). Nowadays,
it is a common phenomenon to see individuals having bloated
egos, just because they work for multinationals and travel
abroad frequently. In this materialistic economy, one seems
to have forgotten the essentialself. We are running in a particular
direction like cattle and sheep for the simple reason that
others too are running in that direction.
The
tribe of managers who are paid hefty salaries are, in a way,
running today's economy. It is they who take car loans for
the luxury cars (Rs. 6 Lac +), stay in Five Star hotels, travel
only by air, etc. But, believe me, there is nothing wrong
in this. After all, these are some of the big attractions
why people opt for starting their own small business. They
believe that they lead a life of better quality when compared
to those struggling in unorganized sectors.
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