Dear Prithvi
I am proud to hear
that you will start your career in the corporate world. Based on my experience
and understanding there are a few, mostly obvious, things I think will stand
you in good stead when you internalize them.
101% honesty and transparency in every small detail is
essential. It is not only about being honest to the core; it is also about others
having that opinion about you. When you forget to collect the bill from the
taxi driver, it is best not to claim that amount. Yes drinks are always on you
and it is absolutely right that you pay for them always. Settle all advances as
soon as possible. When someone reminds you about settling an amount, it means
you broke this code.
Be Confident always. You were chosen for a particular job by
people who know more, as being suitable for the position. However being self- assured and insolent is a
thin line!
Be a good finder. A colleague generous with compliments is a
welcome member of any team. However,
being generous with compliments and being sycophant is a thin line.
Be Loyal. Loyalty is first to your profession, then to your
organization and a bit to the individual superior who teaches you. Yes there is
a hierarchy of loyalty and it pays in the long run to understand this .
Keep 3-5% of your pay
for expenses that are essential for your assignment/career which you cannot
charge. Things like books, chart paper, additional stationary, professional
design fee for a presentation, conveyance, coffee for a customer, are some of
the things that might have to be covered by individuals not chargeable yet so
critical to make you feel comfortable and required for making the most of the
assignment.
Opinions are important. Voice yours always. Let your
superior know that while you share your opinion you will finally follow
instructions. The difference between
voicing differing opinions and insubordination is a thin one. Choose the right opinion to support rather
than who you think is the ‘right’ person. This is the single most important
part of being on the right side of office politics.
Having the helicopter view (or what is referred to as the
IPL view, because the camera zooms in and out) and seeing both the forest and
the trees is essential. This is a skill we develop over time to have the big
picture and getting into minute details at once.
Be grateful for your job, education, colleagues and express
this often. It will remind you how interconnected the world is.
There cannot be a healthy brain in an unhealthy body. It is
crucial to devote time regularly as a habit to exercise and meditation. This is
all the more needed when there is pressure at work or long hours of work inside
an office.
Take initiative at work. Do not wait for instructions. When
you are sure something will enhance the quality/efficiency or output, just do
it. People like to be led by people who take initiative. Take Initiative not only in matters of work, also
in wishing a colleague on an achievement or picking up the paper on the floor.
People like to work with friendly people, positive people
and those with a smile on their face and spring in their feet. Be that, and,
never the grumpy, complaining, long faced colleague.
Am sure you know all of this and much more as I am old and
you are new. It is just my view that these are timeless values and fit in any
organization and period of time.
When you are stressed about a situation, quickly make a analysis about what could be the worst case and understand that the statistical probability of the worst case becoming real is close to zero.
One last thing, something I have told you enough times to bore you, that 'Balance' is the most important word in our lives dictionary.
When you are stressed about a situation, quickly make a analysis about what could be the worst case and understand that the statistical probability of the worst case becoming real is close to zero.
One last thing, something I have told you enough times to bore you, that 'Balance' is the most important word in our lives dictionary.
Wish you all the very best in your career. May god give you
happiness, prosperity, and the opportunity to serve humanity with your work! My prayers for your well- being are constant.
I am a really proud father and am sure you will do well in
everything you do.
Love
gps