Never be a workaholic..

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When I joined the IT industry, had so many butterfly dreams as many others.. .

Getting a word of appreciation, being motivated, showing a mark of uniqueness etc , etc.. the list goes on.

My dreams were built upon my motto. And no doubt, that I was pretty happy even under my tight schedule and work pressure. But later on, experiences proved that my motto was not adequate in a professional world. It lacked a BUSINESS EYE.

Let me share a few lessons which I experienced.  I am quite sure that whatever may be the profession, a business eye is the most essential thing required.

  1. Give and Take policy : When you offer ‘x’ to someone today, ensure that you get 2X tomorrow
  2. Never allow others to take your shoe until you get a better one.
  3. Understand that Managers are always “Managers”. Every manager will have a business eye upon your talents. With a few inspiring words, a manager could easily convert you talents to profit. Ensure you also get your share of profit. If you believe your managers blindly, you are lost.
  4. Do protest when you are sure of positive results. Otherwise quietly quit.
  5. The last, but the most important is ‘why don’t you think about becoming your own boss’.. Be an entrepreneur..

53 responses to “Never be a workaholic..”

  1. Bikramjit Avatar
    Bikramjit

    Hmmmm good pointers for sure.. and the last point to be your own boss is brilliant if one can do ..

    I am working on that fingers crossed. . Although the company I work for its been 17 years with them.. I have become part of the furniture it seems…😀

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      to be an Entrepreneur is the best option.. but it is not an everyone’s cup of tea as vickie told.

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    2. Akhila Avatar

      17 years in the same company.. how you become a part of the furniture.. why didnt think of a change..

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      1. Bikramjit Avatar
        Bikramjit

        I know.. everyone says that. But I think I have just become comfortable I know everyone and some of the software written was written by me ..I am sort of the only one left who knows it all..

        Moreover when I came into IT .. It was with the indian mentality you stick to your company till you retire. . I have become a old person now so just happy where I am..

        I did have a change .. I also used to be a police officer for 13 years.. 😀😀.. from which I have recently resigned in june to start a little something of my own..

        So trying to change..

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        1. Akhila Avatar

          oh.. from IT to police..wht a change…what next..?

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          1. Bikramjit Avatar
            Bikramjit

            No idea mam. .trying to write a little piece of software and then sell.. Let’s see

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            1. Akhila Avatar

              hmm.. that’s a good option..

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  2. Masoom Jethwa Avatar

    Very interesting post ! I can easily see a marketeer in some people in IT industry ! Relocatable !

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      thanks a lot…

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  3. Varsh Avatar

    I tried my stint at it and I know I can’t work under anyone. I was too dedicated an employee which is never good.
    The last option works best for people who can actually afford to take the leap!

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  4. Akhila Avatar

    Reblogged this on Words and Notion and commented:

    never be a workaholic..

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  5. dhirajanand Avatar
    dhirajanand

    Lesson learnt and noted, Thanks for sharing the value able things.

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      You are welcome Dhiraj..wish you a great time ahead..So how’s your IT experience..?

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      1. dhirajanand Avatar
        dhirajanand

        Thanks and wish you the same. I’m thoroughly a sales guy, not connected to IT sector but the learnings are the same even in non IT.

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        1. Akhila Avatar

          absolutely true.. learnings are the same irrespective of he industry

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          1. dhirajanand Avatar
            dhirajanand

            Indeed

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  6. GJ Avatar

    Reblogged this on blogged and commented:
    Have a business Eye

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      thanks a lot my friend..

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  7. krupajnanda Avatar

    Reblogged this on Krupa Nanda and commented:
    Be an entrepreneur..!

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      Thanks a lot. Did you experience it..?

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      1. krupajnanda Avatar

        Of course! 😛

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        1. Akhila Avatar

          he he..lol

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          1. krupajnanda Avatar

            I guess 8 out of 10 people suffer this thing! But not each people have guts to overcome what they faced. People become used about this and they do not take initiatives even!

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            1. Akhila Avatar

              Absolutely a wise statement that you made. people are often afraid to come out of this crisis. They just don’t bother about it..I donno why people simple allow themselves to be under someone’s foot

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              1. krupajnanda Avatar

                Just cause they don’t believe them selves!

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                1. Akhila Avatar

                  Yes.. 🙂

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  8. bisimodupe1975 Avatar
    bisimodupe1975

    I guess many of us are scared to step into the unknown world of an enteprenuer. But i believe letting go of all the “ifs” will help. Insightful post, Akhila.

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      Absolutely true.. there may be different different reasons holding us back .And success lies when we can be freed from those ifs.

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  9. vibhavaridesai Avatar

    I have nominated you for the ‘Versatile Blogger Award’ (https://randomboutsandthoughts.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/seven-facts-about-me/). Would you be interested?

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      Thanks a lot for the nomination. I am glad that you thought about me and that itself is the greatest honor for me.
      This is an award free blog and so I humbly skip from your nomination. Hope you will excuse me.

      Don’t think me rude as I made it an award free blog..

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      1. vibhavaridesai Avatar

        An award free blog is an interesting concept. Thank you for letting me know!

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        1. Akhila Avatar

          :))

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  10. Sakthi Avatar

    Good one! Action should define us!

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      Thank you sakthi. Glad that you liked it..
      every action has an equal an opposite reaction 😉

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      1. Sakthi Avatar

        Glad you have written something about workaholic! Exactly so we will stick with Newton’s 3rd law!

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        1. Akhila Avatar

          Yes.. true.. Sakthi, how will you compare this with your work culture.. is it better..?

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          1. Sakthi Avatar

            Your views are right for the current trend! But my way of approaching is different, i want action to define a person and look for result. It can either success or failure, the result matters. The company always looks for results and returns from employees through different business.

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            1. Akhila Avatar

              Hmm.. good point..how long you are working..?

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              1. Sakthi Avatar

                Glad you accepted my point! Almost 9 years! how about you?

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                1. Akhila Avatar

                  yes. me too joined IT industry in 2005

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                  1. Sakthi Avatar

                    Good 🙂 Knowledge is ocean and plenty to learn!

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                    1. Akhila Avatar

                      🙂

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                    2. Sakthi Avatar

                      🙂

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  11. jncthedc Avatar

    It takes a little courage to stand “outside the box” and take on the world. Those with integrity and a strong work ethic will find the experience rewarding. It’s not easy, but most things in life we find worthwhile require persistence and great energy.

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      yes. It’s not easy. Infact from my experience, it’s easy to be dedicated and hardworking if that attitude is there in one’s blood. Even it’s not difficult to be unique if there is passion. My point was on the business side of it. it’s not that easy. There is a saying, crying baby gets milk first’

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  12. theonlysup Avatar

    5) become leader without title. i mean be a leader in whatever role u play .. time tested thing. you will grow ..
    ofcourse you are hired for making profits, for ur skills to be utilised .. if its a win – lose situation then whats the use. both parties should gain ..

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      yes.. both parties should be profitable. Otherwise there is no point in continuing the work.
      Time may prove one’s worth and we need to be patient. 😉

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  13. Alok Singhal Avatar

    I experienced 3rd and 4th today…appraisal time!

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      ha great 😉
      So how was it..?

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      1. Alok Singhal Avatar

        Not so good 😔

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        1. Akhila Avatar

          hope for the best..

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  14. aurawithwriting Avatar

    Loved it! This seems so true in IT industry. Thing is, the managers just do their job. But it takes a while for a fresher entering this ‘fancy world in disguise’ to realize the tactics to survive in the industry.

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    1. Akhila Avatar

      Yes.. Absolutely true.. it takes much time for a fresher to understand the politics in an IT world. And once she/he starts realizing it, it would be much much late..

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