Jun 5 2007

Yes.. I am back to writing blogs.

Today I came across an article speaking volumes about how the work space have become fun filled arena, how employers take extreme care of the employees, blah blah blah. I really dont understand why the media is giving such hypes about few employers. I do not deny that they take care of employees but it really infuriates me when such employers are projected as demi-gods. C'mon, we do our work and they do make profit based on our inputs too, apart from their business acumen. There are companies which have provided pools, gyms, sports club , school for the employee's children back in 60's and 70's. I do not understand why there is so much hype and hoopla about the employee welfare programs given by the IT companies.

One of the oft- discussed topic with my friend is, "Are we really enjoying our lives in a cozy environment?". I really like her words of "corporate slavery" !! She asked me if my boss will accept without any qualms when I inform him/her about taking a day off. I could not give an affirmative reply. I have seen my neighbour who is with the Govt office taking a day off just b'cos he had not taken leave for 3 months and he wanted to relax for a day. I am sure I would not have done that because they very thought that I shall be swamped with double the work load on the ensuing day, will put the idea on the remotest corner of me mind.

Is it true that we have become a corporate slave? Have we forgotten the art of living?