Saturday, November 08, 2008

Lay-offs

How are we expected to react to lay-offs? The U.S team I used to work with, got laid off yesterday. I mean, it's all 'doomed'...I wonder how they are all taking it. And guess what, we are all thanking our stars that our asses are well on the office chairs! It is a weird situation. The managers are trying to cheer us up, telling us to look at what we have achieved so far, and be happy that the company still thinks that we are employable. Oh yes, there comes the famous talk of employment vs employability. Well all that apart, I still feel a little unethical to remain insensitive and move on. But I guess, that's the way to live in today's world. I am not cribbing about it, but I find it strange. If I fail to move on, then I am left behind. It's a bloody rat race out there. And we are all just moving without looking back. It tires me at times, but I really want to be a part of it, so much so that I want to lead the race. When will that time come? I am now reading 'Ignited Minds' by Abdul Kalam, it's such an inspiring book; especially now because my morale is a little down because of professional and personal sinusoidal waves..well ups and downs I mean. More to come...bye for now.

2 comments:

Praveen said...

That sure is a good book. I guess Books and Music are the best companions to keep our sanity in place.

RK said...

all that happens is for the good. for someone like u, for whom music is second nature, sinusoidal waves will be washed away in no time.

btw, i am currently addicted to 2 tamil songs:
1. marudhamalai maamaniye
and
2. sangeetha jaathi mullai

best wishes
bellur rk