Having been an unemployed for years except for few months in between I can very well empathise with the difficulties of individuals without a job and income. I was working with a company in UAE and I was considered to be a noted performer as far as the output of our section in the company was concerned. Though the company made lot of profit I was not offered any bonus and when others were given good increment I was given only a token increment inspite of the fact that the management and the promoter were apparantly satisfied with the performance. The company was lacking systematic management and communication system within the organisation so one could not be very sure of ones expectations. It was impossible to challenge the treatment I endured in the company and finally I had to quit the job. Ever since, in all the jobs I could manage, it appeared that some unknown factors working against me. For an average person like me it was a heavy burden to carry on with. This unknown factor surfaced in different forms. For past many years I am struggling with my personal life to find a way out of this impasse. It is very difficult for me to believe that my career life suffers due to some apparantly unconnected factors. But it is the fact and it appears that the goal post keep changing and I could not untangle the mess as yet. I wish I had a better support base which could respond to the situation in a more result oriented way. The silverlining is, I have not surrendered to the odds ..
Dear all, The story of Mr. Rahul Mehra is most common for the professional who choose corporate sector as their career. But, the lesson he learnt might not happen always. No matter whether the company is small or big, the most important thing is that the attitudes of top level officials of the company should be good. So, you should have that must intelligent to catch the attitude of the officials. Sometimes some small organization can bring you to top position, because in a small organization you can easily grip your own position. I am saying from my own experience. That’s all. Thanks
Thanks for sharing your expeirnce and story for benefit of others. I agree with most of your points. But the first point suggesting "do not join a small company" may not apply for all. In many sectors there are plenty of opportunities in a small companies. Ofcourse you can tell people to be cautious when joining a small company and know about its policies and other factors, but just ignoring an offer from a small company blidnly without looking at the role, package, opportunities holistically is not the right apporach. Luckily you got an offer in a global research company, had it not been for that and if opportunities are less you would have joind a small firm (a good one I mean) consumerate with your skills, experince. If you feel that you want to explore better opportunities you can always do it provided you feel that you can improve your career - dont jump just becuase you have some problem with your boss, work is boring, or if the pay or raise was less. When you have these problems see if these can improve after discussions or overtime, till then you can keep looking for opportunities. If things dont materialize in current company then you can take up a new offer after thorough due diligence. Remember everyone moves ahead to new opportunities to improve career and gain new experinces in different environments and improve thier overall knowledge, skills and expeirnce. But at the same time too many jumps say like within 6 months or a year will gi
It does make sense to join a rather large company rather than a small company. From personal experience I can say that working for a large company is more rewarding -financially as well as job satisfaction wise- than working for a small company.
Do not resign until unless you have a job in hand. It is very important message for all employee. Further never go for VRS until you are forced to do so.
Its good that u have gained something from it. Something similar happened with me and was out of job for 10 months. But now things are moving from past 4 months; but at lower position & little bit higher packege. Still learning how much bad these HR guys can be.
Re: Re: Cool Stuff
by itla kumar on Apr 08, 2010 12:51 PM
Completely irrelevant post.Copy /Paste is the thing most of the IT professionals do,unless u r working in R&D firm.And this has not got nothing to do with ppl from a particular state.Grow up dude,just because u've seen some ppl from a state doing it ,u don't have to spew venom on everybody.
Re: Re: Cool Stuff
by rajesh chowdary on Apr 08, 2010 10:54 AM
so wht do u mean,except Andhra guys remaining state guys knows how to write a program 10 out of 10?they won't do any copy and paste?..just give ur self explanation.don't u?
Re: Re: Re: Cool Stuff
by rahul mishra on Apr 08, 2010 07:21 AM
why not u gift this car to dead press trust of india or ur dead editors........THEY WILL ENJOY ON IT........THEY HAVE ENOUGH TIME........NOW A DAYS TO PARTY.......
on all the seven lessons : 1. nothing wrong in joining a small - healthy company , people are more taken care ..and more learning in smaller companies only. The work culture is also more resposibility-driven in smaller companies. 2. Its not possible to get too much details, frankly. un less u have someone close in the company. 3. Again the choice is yours, smaller / mid size consultancies provide far better opportunties. 4. True - but training upgradations, are not part of CTC, or even that could be taxable. which is not given in writing, but lies in the HR policies for different levels, the training budgets are made. 5 - THIS IS A GOLDEN ADVICE TO ALL- THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER THE OTHER SIDE, the new place could be even worser, but still if u want to change with some set parameters do not leave the existing job, as once left and time passes by - your confidence of negotiating your parameters will also sink, and whole purpose is lost. last two are also good advices - keeping your patience and closely monitor the mental stress is a crucial to keep up the search. There is no substitute to hard work at all, which is the only fool-proof way to go up & keep up.
Re: not all the lessons are worth attempting to
by balbirsingh on Apr 08, 2010 01:14 PM
I do not agree on your view. If possible try to join big company only it will not only heplfull for your exposer but also you can switch over to another big company. Only disadvantage is that you can not switch over from big company to small company because small group wants multipurpose employee.
Re: not all the lessons are worth attempting to
by NASAman on Apr 09, 2010 12:43 PM
Though I agree with the points in the article I also agree with your explanation too though both contradict. This contrasting views may occur and one has to decide carefully because there is no one-size fit all approach or 10 point formula that everyone can follow. You first point is very apt - nothing wrong in joining a small company. Today the trends are changing - sometimes smaller companies have good work culture, give more autonomy and provide opportunities for a broader roles and responsibilities. Last point but the most important point is well made. One has to be patient till a right opportunity comes-a hasty decision will only multiply problems - reduce your choices and put you in a position where you will get the feeling of being JOBLess. Better to get an offer in hand before quitting a company.
