Talent Acquisition professional || Internet, Fintech & Crypto || Ex Ola, udaan and Lenskart
In my line of work, I talk to a lot of different people, and recently, two conversations really stuck with me: One guy in his early 30s has a steady government job but wants more. He's spent two years studying UI/UX because he wants to move into the corporate world where he can work on interesting projects and make more money. His friends think he's making a mistake leaving his stable job, but he's decided to go for it. Then there's another guy who's 26 and works at a big internet company. He earns good money, but he's tired of the long hours and office politics. For the past three years, he's been studying for government exams because he wants a job that's more secure and lets him have a better work-life balance, even if it means earning less. Here’s what I learned from these two conversations: First, follow your gut. People might not understand why you want certain things in life, and that's okay as long as it makes sense to you. Second, the grass isn’t always greener. What appears better isn't always the best choice.
Product at Yulu | IIMK | NITK | Ex - Ola | OYO | Delhivery
3wWell said, Abhishek. Two ends of a continuum, indeed. Here’s the thing I guess, people often outgrow their own selves and hence it shows in their choices too - be it professional or personal.