My friend Chandan called me yesterday and told me the challenges he faces after he was fired from his job. He was doing well in customer support but laid off in the company's restructuring exercise. Now, he is not getting any calls and hence was quite depressed. I explained to him about so many career choices available these days. Those like video editors, YouTubers, internet marketers, and so, asked him to pick some new skills on the technical and mindset front. He didn't seem excited and went on ranting about all the problems in life, blaming his parents and everyone around him. I just kept quiet, listened to him, and finally said, "do let me know if I can be of help". This incident reminded me of the man's lovely story in a remote town. I love it because it's the story of your life. And mine. And everyone else's. It seems the man was an honest, hard-working who never hurt a fly. Pleased with his excellent work, a fairy magically appeared before him an...
Last Sunday, my wife asked me, "Sweetheart, why don't you talk to your buddy Ranjit. His wife, Monika, called me and said he is too much stressed out these. He is in too much debt due to a new house he bought. His salary is almost stagnant for five years. Even when not busy in office work, he hardly has any time for his family, and instead, he keeps himself busy in either watching cricket, news, or Netflix series. Have you encountered any such person in your life? Being concerned for my childhood buddy Ranjit, I called him all the pain in my voice, "How are you, my brother Ranjit." He replies in a very confident voice," I am perfectly fine." I was surprised since I thought being a good friend, he will open up with me about the challenges he is going through. I tried further and told him, "I am glad you're doing so well, even during this crisis times of COVID, how is your future looking in these times." He said "Bro, we can't predict ...