Work Culture in India
With the recent EY episode, I thought I'll pen down some thoughts, having gone through something similar last year.
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It's ok to blame the companies, but I feel nothing will change fundamentally. We are mostly a service based nation and given our population, we go through so much competition that survival becomes our key goal. It's easy to make sweeping statements like one should not take shit and just quit, but it's easier said than done.
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I personally do not have a moon shot idea to change things, but I sincerely request the community to look after your near and dear ones. I was lucky to have my close ones and parents who actually forced me to change my habits and also take a break at the right time(I was working 14 hours non stop for 6 months, without any acknowledgement/appreciation, I was mostly depressed, started smoking 10-15 cigarettes/day and drank alcohol alone 4 times a week). An individual sometimes doesn't realise how he or she is hurting their physical or mental well being, it is others who could notice better and force you to do something to improve your life. Instead of always giving advice, hear the person out and try to pull out the inner feelings. I
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To all individuals who are facing a burn out or a career low in general, talk to close ones and just manage to do some exercise please(lifting weights is amazing), I guarantee, you'll feel 50% better.
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After working in multiple companies, I've realised it's impossible to get the ideal life/wl balance, you can draw lines but again easier said than done. You need to manage the stress somehow, exercise has been the only effective solution right now (a basic walk can also do wonders), but I'm happy to know from others if anything else has helped (apart from hobbies, talking to your close ones etc.)
I wish some labour laws could be brought in and implemented soon, but again, at the cost of being pessimistic I don't see that happening. Cheers and have a great weekend everyone!
