Dear All
Our world today is a global village and we live in troubled times. If you think that the two facts are unrelated, think again. Turmoil in the world's largest economy is reflected in some small measure in every part of the world and even if the word "recession" remains a very vague fiscal concept for many, another term, "inflation" is familiar enough and dreaded by everyone. The concept of "troubled times" may be distant, or even far fetched, but in due course, in some way or another, it will affect each one of us, both personally and professionally.
I wish neither to be stern nor harsh, but some simple advice can help you face what the future might hold. Be productive and proactive at work. No one asks you to die for the company or stay late in the office; but during your regular hours, do what you are meant to do, do it well and do a little extra. Be responsible. No one will come and feed you what you need. Instead, you have to approach them, discuss your concerns and sort it out on the table so that at the end of the day, you will have peace of mind. No one will come and catch you for your mistakes, but make sure that every single mistake will be a lesson for you. We don't want that same mistake to be the reason for another mistake. Learn from it and live with it. In time, you'll see that you have the courage to take up bigger responsibilities in your work and your life. It is a misconception that no one notices the mistakes you make or the shortcuts you take. They are; and we are only being lenient.
We are just like your doting parents, waiting for their little children to learn and correct themselves. Oftentimes generous bosses allow lazy or irresponsible members of their team to continue with their erratic habits, hoping they will change. But a day may come when it is too late to undo your past mistakes, or correct your wrong behaviour. Don't wait for that day. Oft-repeated mistakes, even the smallest ones, are noticed more quickly, but forgiven very slowly when an organization is battling bigger trouble.
In your personal life, I recommend that you save as much as you can from your earnings, and as much of that in cash as possible, which is readily accessible to you. Our future may be uncertain, but there is no reason why we should not be well prepared for whatever it holds.
Wishing you luck and prosperity,
Sincerely,
