Tuesday, March 3, 2015

When Things Get Scary

One of the seniors at work gave a bad, bad news today. Not as bad as me getting unemployed, but not a lot far from that.

It looks like a joke at the moment. Or I might be trying to convince myself that it is a joke.

This current experience is proving great for my personal growth. Someone once said live every day as if it is your last. This saying has a new meaning for me from now on.

This also reminds me to not expect too much and to never take anything for granted in life. I need more of such reminders.

Many times in life, the fun is in not knowing. This is different, but feels fun at the same time.

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  1. Dear KK, such news is always a trial, and you are being very brave, but I believe you have been in the game long enough to have a survival plan. Usually, survival in the workplace means making yourself indispensable, but sometimes that is not enough. Where I worked, it is also necessary to compose a "plan B", which is simply applying to other companies that are not downsizing. I know that you are clever enough, skilled enough, to have such an option already outlined. My best wishes for your success --commensurate with my confidence in you.

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    1. Thank you Geo for your trust and your good wishes. There is no need to worry, I am pretty much set for a few years of work. It is just the life changes that I worry about. Maybe I should take it all in my stride. We will have to see what happens.

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  2. Just when you think life is great, it will knock you back on your arse. Can't take anything for granted

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    1. You are right. The opposite also happens: when you think the chips are down, they come up in really unexpected ways. I have had the latter happen more to me :-)

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  3. Uh oh. I know its easier said than done - but think of it as one door closing and another opening . Cheers!

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    1. Somehow, your comment reminds me of the story of the Lady and the Tiger. It definitely is easier said than done :-)

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  4. I read your post 3 times. I cannot comment without knowing what was the bad news. I am not asking what is that. But one thing I have found in my work experience is you never tell any one at work (i mean any one at work) what you really think about a particular issue or a person. Listen to everyone but trust no one.

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    1. Your last line has hit home hard. I have been more of a thinking-out-loud person till now. This will have to change in coming time. Thank you SG for pointing this out!

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  5. You are right. In the long term, it is the experience that matters.

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