“Congratulations on your new position in the organization!”
It seems like a coronation to Rajesh who is elevated, but the expression in his boss’s eyes holds both expectation and consternation.
“The company’s profits and balance-sheet should be the be-all and end-all of your life. You will hold no other value system, other than the one inculcated in you in the last ten years.”
Boss continued after a pause, “You will attain Nirvana when you are able to fire your closest friend without a feeling of guilt, if s/he is no longer useful to the company, or is not a cultural fit.”
Rajesh suddenly feels deflated, as he knows where the arrow is headed, and he will not be able to look in his friend’s eyes ever after.
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Reena Saxena 
interesting post Reena. Would need to check you out more often. keep them coming.
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Thank you, Sophia!
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And that is why I don’t like to be in charge of anything!
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You are in charge of your life to arrive at that decision 🙂
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Bow down before the capitalist alter. Poor Rajesh. Maybe later he will reject this cruel world and find a different calling. Nice six, Reena.
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I hope he realises the trap he is in 😊
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Yeah, I get the feeling he’ll escape one day and find some peace 🙂
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I wonder at what point he will regret taking the promotion?
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When his other expectations are not met.
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How awful! I’ve a feeling Rajesh isn’t cut out for the cut throat operation it appears he works for.
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They learn not to regret anything, along the way.
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And that is sad and tragic.
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What a pickle to be in! Good six!
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Thank you, Lisa!
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I like your description of the conflicts that can arise in a work environment.
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Yes. Thank you, Frank!
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This is why i prefer capitalism to have a conscience.
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Interesting! How does capitalism connect with conscience?
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The corporate way, no time for emotion or hurt feelings, just do your job and make us money……or else. Great story, Reena.
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Thank you, Len!
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Ugh! terrible situation for him. And her. Good six. good use of this difficult cue.
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Yes. The cue was difficult. Thank you, UP!
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like the old saying, “Power is a verb.”
thought-provoking Six
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Thank you so much, Clark!
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Will be painful for him later.
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Yes. But what do people not do for power and perks?
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You are right. Money rules. Emotions are for fools. 😆
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