Being a minimum guy…
‘I
aim for perfection and settle for excellence!’
The
character from my upcoming book is also facing the syndrome of being a minimum guy in his new role…
Meet
Sanjay alias Sanju…
“That’s
why we are asking you to join us, Sanju sir,” Ronjoy pleaded.
“Yes,
you will get a role of your choice in our start-up, Sanju Bhai,” Irfan’s words
had the honesty.
“But
somehow, I feel it’s a big risk, Irfan,” Sanjay showed hesitancy.
“I
guess it was a bigger risk leaving government job to settle for this corporate
role.” Ronjoy opined.
“You
are right, Ronjoy. It was a bigger risk to leave a job for which 50% of people of
this country aspire. But I chose family over career then.”
“But
joining us will not make you compromise on your family, Sanju Bhai” Irfan
assured.
“In
fact, you will be able to do things that you love, as ours is a social
start-up.” Added Ronjoy.
“You
are right. I really miss doing what I love here. In the Government system, you can at least contribute to society and do something for people, if you wish. Over here, it’s only about
you and your company.”
“Exactly. We know that you are
not that typical nine to five government job person. I have seen you doing what
people can just imagine in their dreams. Your contacts are very solid Sanju
sir.”
“Thanks for your kind words.
But having contacts is different from having power. Then I had the power to
make a difference. Now I am just a corporate guy working for another private company.
People may think I am rich, as I left a high post in a government job 20 years
ahead of my retirement. But if that was the case, I wouldn’t have landed here
as a minimum guy.”
“Frankly speaking, I also used
to think that you are a super-rich person. Everyone knows that government
officers at key post make good money. But after knowing you, my thoughts have
changed,” Ronjoy admitted, “By the way, how many government officers in
administration are MBA like you?”
“ Hahaha. I might be an MBA,
but not from IIMs. And in Government office, it is more of a threat than an advantage.
Many government employees who are plain graduates consider MBAs as over smart,
they feel that the A in MBA stands for Attitude.”
“ Even if that A is for
attitude, it is the most sought-after trait in the corporate. None of those
government employees with plain graduation can get a job in corporate like you,
Sanju Bhai.” Irfan opined.
“Now
stop buttering me guys, I know what I am. Maybe I don’t know what I want at
this stage of my career, but I am sure I’ll figure it out in some days. So,
till that time, let me be a minimum guy.”
“Of course!
We won’t coerce you to join us. You may take your time, Sanjay sir.”Ronjoy
said.
“There
is no hurry, Sanju Bhai. You can take your time. We can talk on this subject
later.” Irfan said and left the cafeteria along with Ronjoy, while Sanjay was still
contemplating on his next move.
To
read excerpts from my latest novel, Affairs @ Corporate, please visit:
https://affairsatcorporate.blogspot.com/
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