Occupation: Unemployed

Satchi, You should have said “Royally employed”arty
One of the high profile cabinet minister managing multiple portfolios and leading critical ministries.
Ministry of Home affairs(ensure safety and security of civilians at home ), ministry of finance(platinum member for all debit, credit, shopping, petro cards :shhh, Ministry of foreign affairs(entertain guests, friends n family), Ministry of defense(peacemaking with In-laws :roll, Health ministry (act as In-house doctor, nutritionist), Labour ministry (managing maids, electricians, plumbers, watch men..etc) and many others like textile, education, transport, cultural ministries..etc..
You have won it hands down, so not needed to prove majority, not required to go through no confidence motion, no veto power required. And all this, not termed based, live long service…Phew!
Who gets this luxury? Tell me???
Good one Satchi!

 

Ha ha ha - Nice one S'

(Seriously isn't a Home Maker the all in one Chairman, MD, CEO and all the Directors of the Board or rather Singular Board Director)

 

Satchi,

wow that was a wonderful backslapping of an reply though I should not be using the word backslap but that is what comes to mind when people can be rudely persistent in the way they ask you questions on this particular topic.

i had the same question popped at me while I was waiting for my doctor this evening. I would not mind saying lazing around 24x7, but I am yet to get that full rest that I am being pestered to take for the past 15 days.But there is answer that I would like to shout from the roof top " I am living my life by my choices and my comforts, do you have a problem with it. And yes I am working! Working at being a better human being. "

Why is earnings measured by ₹₹₹₹ all the time. There are things that I earn that are more priceless. A blessing, a heartfelt thanks when you listen to a old person craving for attention. The humble namaste almost bending himself ( that makes me uncomfortable but he never stops) from the kid who comes home to collect all that I manage to collect for the orphanage. The friend in distress who says she is relieved talking to me. A friend who says my suggestion and network helped her cinch a bargain, find a donor...

a happiness that blooms when you come to know that the effort though was minuscule has brought a change in somebody's life.

Making a difference in a small way and feeling contended priceless.

 

its Like........ You know Like...... Yeah....... You know......

Sometimes its better to be speechless in awe than to tire out yourself finding the right words to discribe perfection.........

 

Dear Satchitananda,
On many occasions women face such embarassing situations as though they are fit for nothing.
It is a sorry state of affairs that the term 'gainfully employed'is always associated with monetary gain.


I am reminded of an incident quoted by a lady while attending the interview for licence.

The Public Relations Officer asked "Your occupation?" in a rather authoritative tone.
I just had an inspiration and replied
"I am a researcher in the field of Child Development, Nutrition and Inter-personal Relationships"
The lady officer stared at me in amazement. I calmly repeated my statement and she wrote it down verbatim. Then, unable to conceal her curiosity, she politely asked "What exactly do you do in your profession, Ma'am?"
I was feeling good about having described my occupation so calmly and confidently.
So I replied "My research projects have been going on for a number of years (Mothers never retire!!). My research is conducted in the laboratory as well as in the field.
I have two bosses. (One is God and the other is my entire family).
I have received two honours in this field. (A son and a daughter)
My topic is considered to be the most difficult part of sociology.(All moms will agree!!).
I have to work more than 14 hours every day. Sometimes even 24 hours are not enough and the challenges are tougher than many other professions.
My compensation is in terms of mental satisfaction rather than money"
I could see that the officer was thoroughly impressed. After completing the licensing formalities, she came to the door to see me off.
This new viewpoint about my occupation made me feel much better on my way back home. I was welcomed by my 5 year old research assistant at the door. My new project (my 6 month old baby) was energetically practicing her 'music'.
I had earned a small victory over the Governmental red tape today. I was no longer 'merely a Mother',or House wife; instead I was now a highly placed functionary in a service vital for Mankind -Motherhood!!


Jayasala 42

 

Dear Satchi,

No one who has a formal profession to earn a living can find 100% satisfaction on all he/she does everyday as much as one who does action out of love and get returns in the form of happiness, satisfaction and sense of fulfillment. In my opinion, the quality of life is not in what we do or what profession we belong or what respect we get from fellow beings but in how satisfied we feel about what we do. Especially, when love is the ingredient in our actions, the resulting satisfaction is also full of love.

Your description in the post regarding unemployment reminded me of a practical joke we have experienced when many of us (CAs) went for interviews with Union Carbide, Bank of America, Bank National De Paris, Shriram Fibres, etc. We are fresh professionals with no experience in interviews. We were all asked to fill up forms with our credentials and one of the questions was "Salary expected?" Because of the question mark at the end of that row, one of my friends replied, "Yes" to that question. There was a row called "Status" requesting everyone to answer whether they are single or married. But one of my friends answered, "Unemployed".

Viswa

 

Satchi.. never ever say that!!!... then you will not come shopping.. and what will darling BH do with all those Rs in his bank????
this post of yours is a show stopper!!!..
ok editor saab.. thanks for the laugh!!!
Kerman