Only the donkeys work hard !

Chamki says so..every time I complain about my work, she laughs at me,calling me an ass. I had not realized this until I came across people who work smart than working hard. In this era of self centered life, every one is selfish and all that matters is success without hard work. Work is not worship anymore, money is. Very few people are left who minds the values and respect the positions they hold.

Last few days at work were tough with almost an impossible deadline which had no option, but to be met. It required me to work over heels with utmost dedication. Since it was a team task, it expected everyone to be involved as much with all seriousness. But to my surprise, I found my team mates curse the work load, create scene out of their crying skills and bag extra support to share their handful job. With all the drama, they got their work done, without missing their quality time on facebook/telephone. This, in spite of providing additional benefits of food, transport and other luxuries. I handled the same job, sacrificing the break time, ignoring all the personal tasks, forgetting all the pleasures of special Ramadan timings and working till insane hours. I of course had helping hands, but reached to them only when it was unavoidable. At the end, task was accomplished on time. With huge success, management was beaming with glee and clients were all happy faced. Each one on the task force were congratulated and appreciated. No one bothered who did what, but were equally entitled for a celebration.

This leaves me with clueless questions. Is there any value for hard work? If acting smart can get your work done, is there any need to actually work hard? Does anyone care about professionalism? What about ethics and sincerity? At the end of the day, does the inner voice appreciate your deed?

I can not change others. But I can at least show my dis respect to those over smart asses through my blog. Sigh ! Now I feel light. I know, I am not God, I like bitching, but of only those who are morally incorrect. If you can touch your heart and say you were sincere with your work, you have all my regards.

Love,

Ashwini.