Forwarding the views of a highly respected person, please read &
think......
(If you do not know who Mr. Narayana Murthy is, Please stop reading
immediately)
Mr. Narayana Murthy's views on staying late in the office!!!!!!!
It's half past 8 in the office but the lights are still on...PCs still
running, coffee machines still buzzing...
and who's at work?
Most of them??? Take a closer look......
All or most specimens are?????-some male species of the human
race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Look close... again all or most of them are bachelors...and why are they
sitting late? Working hard? No way!!!
Any guesses???
Let's ask one of them...
Here's what he says... "What's there to do after going home... here we get
to surf the Net, AC, Phone, Food, Coffee.. that is why I am working
late...most importantly no bossssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the scene in most Research centers and Software companies and other
Off-shore offices.
Bachelors "time-passing" during late hours in the office just because they
say they've nothing else to do...
Now what are the consequences... read on...
"Working"(for the record only) late hours soon becomes part of the
institute or company culture .
With bosses more than eager to provide support to those "working" late in
the form of Taxi vouchers, Food vouchers and of course Good feedback,(oh,
he's a hard worker... goes home only to change..!!).They aren't helping
things too... To hell with bosses who don't understand the difference
between "sitting" late and "working" late!!!
Very soon, the boss starts expecting all employees to put in extra working
hours.
So, My dear Bachelors, let me tell you, life changes when u get married and
start having a family... Office is no longer a priority, Family is... and
that's when the problem starts... because you start having commitments at
home too!!!!!!.
1. For your boss, the earlier "hardworking" guy suddenly seems to become a
"early leaver" even if u leave an hour after regular time... after doing
the same amount of work.
2. People leaving on time after doing their tasks for the day are labeled
as work-shirkers...
3. Girls who thankfully always (its changing nowadays... though) leave on
time are labeled as "not up to it".
All the while, the bachelors pat their own backs and carry on "working" not
realizing that they are spoiling the work culture at their own place and
never realize that they would have to regret at one point of time.
So what's the moral of the story?? *
* Very clear, LEAVE ON TIME!!!
* Never put in extra time " *unless really needed*
* Don't stay back un-necessarily and spoil your company work culture which
will in turn cause inconvenience to you and your colleagues.
There are hundred other things to do in the evening..
* Learn music...
* Learn a foreign language...
* Try a sport... TT, Cricket, Exercise etc etc
* Importantly Get a girl friend or gal friend, take him/her around town...
* And for heaven's sake, Internet cafe rates have dropped to an all-time
low (plus, no fire-walls) and try cooking for a change.
* Take a tip from the Smirnoff ad: *"Life's calling, where are you??"*
* Please pass on this message to all those colleagues and please do it
before leaving time, don't stay back till midnight to forward this!!!
IT'S A TYPICAL INDIAN MENTALITY THAT WORKING FOR LONG HOURS MEANS VERY HARD
WORKING & 100% COMMITMENT ETC.
PEOPLE WHO REGULARLY SIT LATE IN THE OFFICE DON'T KNOW HOW TO MANAGE THEIR
TIME.
That's the Bottom Line......SIMPLE!!!!!!!!
Narayan Murthy.
From India, Bangalore
6think......
(If you do not know who Mr. Narayana Murthy is, Please stop reading
immediately)
Mr. Narayana Murthy's views on staying late in the office!!!!!!!
It's half past 8 in the office but the lights are still on...PCs still
running, coffee machines still buzzing...
and who's at work?
Most of them??? Take a closer look......
All or most specimens are?????-some male species of the human
race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Look close... again all or most of them are bachelors...and why are they
sitting late? Working hard? No way!!!
Any guesses???
Let's ask one of them...
Here's what he says... "What's there to do after going home... here we get
to surf the Net, AC, Phone, Food, Coffee.. that is why I am working
late...most importantly no bossssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the scene in most Research centers and Software companies and other
Off-shore offices.
Bachelors "time-passing" during late hours in the office just because they
say they've nothing else to do...
Now what are the consequences... read on...
"Working"(for the record only) late hours soon becomes part of the
institute or company culture .
With bosses more than eager to provide support to those "working" late in
the form of Taxi vouchers, Food vouchers and of course Good feedback,(oh,
he's a hard worker... goes home only to change..!!).They aren't helping
things too... To hell with bosses who don't understand the difference
between "sitting" late and "working" late!!!
Very soon, the boss starts expecting all employees to put in extra working
hours.
So, My dear Bachelors, let me tell you, life changes when u get married and
start having a family... Office is no longer a priority, Family is... and
that's when the problem starts... because you start having commitments at
home too!!!!!!.
1. For your boss, the earlier "hardworking" guy suddenly seems to become a
"early leaver" even if u leave an hour after regular time... after doing
the same amount of work.
2. People leaving on time after doing their tasks for the day are labeled
as work-shirkers...
3. Girls who thankfully always (its changing nowadays... though) leave on
time are labeled as "not up to it".
All the while, the bachelors pat their own backs and carry on "working" not
realizing that they are spoiling the work culture at their own place and
never realize that they would have to regret at one point of time.
So what's the moral of the story?? *
* Very clear, LEAVE ON TIME!!!
* Never put in extra time " *unless really needed*
* Don't stay back un-necessarily and spoil your company work culture which
will in turn cause inconvenience to you and your colleagues.
There are hundred other things to do in the evening..
* Learn music...
* Learn a foreign language...
* Try a sport... TT, Cricket, Exercise etc etc
* Importantly Get a girl friend or gal friend, take him/her around town...
* And for heaven's sake, Internet cafe rates have dropped to an all-time
low (plus, no fire-walls) and try cooking for a change.
* Take a tip from the Smirnoff ad: *"Life's calling, where are you??"*
* Please pass on this message to all those colleagues and please do it
before leaving time, don't stay back till midnight to forward this!!!
IT'S A TYPICAL INDIAN MENTALITY THAT WORKING FOR LONG HOURS MEANS VERY HARD
WORKING & 100% COMMITMENT ETC.
PEOPLE WHO REGULARLY SIT LATE IN THE OFFICE DON'T KNOW HOW TO MANAGE THEIR
TIME.
That's the Bottom Line......SIMPLE!!!!!!!!
Narayan Murthy.
From India, Bangalore
I think Wipro had a dating allowance or something like that but it got into trouble with somebody's wife. Otherwise, girlfriends is not a bad idea. There has to be some opportunity cost and some opportunity lost to prevent the company from being a 24 hour host:-
They will hate
Staying late
When they find a mate
Send them on a date
Who knows, it may turn out to be their permanant fate?
From India, New Delhi
They will hate
Staying late
When they find a mate
Send them on a date
Who knows, it may turn out to be their permanant fate?
From India, New Delhi
Hi Geetha,
Thanks for this nice eye opener.
I don't think there is a more candid analysis or view point than this on working late. The insight is absolutely so good and the vision of it's effects on work culture is something one needs to understand and ponder about.
Prasad
From India, Mumbai
Thanks for this nice eye opener.
I don't think there is a more candid analysis or view point than this on working late. The insight is absolutely so good and the vision of it's effects on work culture is something one needs to understand and ponder about.
Prasad
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
Nice Article, but i dont think so that kind of words used in this article ....."typical Indian Mentality" etc are use by Mr. Murthy.
He himself is an Indian and have written lots of articles which talk about why do we think that what foreigners are doing is the right thing!!!
Moreever this article was published in LIFE (One of the supplements of Times of India) in last week.
N nowhere it was mentioned that thought is of MR. Murthy.............
Sandeep
From India, Delhi
Nice Article, but i dont think so that kind of words used in this article ....."typical Indian Mentality" etc are use by Mr. Murthy.
He himself is an Indian and have written lots of articles which talk about why do we think that what foreigners are doing is the right thing!!!
Moreever this article was published in LIFE (One of the supplements of Times of India) in last week.
N nowhere it was mentioned that thought is of MR. Murthy.............
Sandeep
From India, Delhi
All, This has been a really nice and inspirational article. I think we all should try and imbibe this in our working culture and encourage people not to sit late. Great article guys!! Preeti
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Hey
Really nice article.
And there is nothing wrong in "Typical Indian Mentally" because this mentality prevails here very much.
Most of the companies / bosses do not appreciate smart work rather than they appreciate hard work.
I have really liked this letter very much.
Keep posting
Thanks a lot
Regards
Shalini
From India, Pune
Really nice article.
And there is nothing wrong in "Typical Indian Mentally" because this mentality prevails here very much.
Most of the companies / bosses do not appreciate smart work rather than they appreciate hard work.
I have really liked this letter very much.
Keep posting
Thanks a lot
Regards
Shalini
From India, Pune
Dear Mr. N R Narayanamurthy,
Before advising others get the hosur rd traffic and transport organised.
For your kind information some of the appointed subordinates from North India are not fit to be mangers or process managers.
we personally abhor you for having stated that bangalore candidates and karnataka candidates have more choices.
In a way you too are into politics.
So many compliants against North Indian managers and their facist attitude because of their feudal culture in their genes have gone unnoticed. And people who belong to this land never get recognisition for their quality work.
They are hindered in ways by the north indian scumm. ( Which I would not like to explian)
Why ape Cisco's diversity and EEO policy when your company cannot manage it 100% accurately as Cisco Inc.
BPO sector suffered more than 48% (shameful) attrition April (2006) and
your recruiters are busy hiring and pampering North Indian candidates who are really bad at people management skills.
Its Such a shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
Before advising others get the hosur rd traffic and transport organised.
For your kind information some of the appointed subordinates from North India are not fit to be mangers or process managers.
we personally abhor you for having stated that bangalore candidates and karnataka candidates have more choices.
In a way you too are into politics.
So many compliants against North Indian managers and their facist attitude because of their feudal culture in their genes have gone unnoticed. And people who belong to this land never get recognisition for their quality work.
They are hindered in ways by the north indian scumm. ( Which I would not like to explian)
Why ape Cisco's diversity and EEO policy when your company cannot manage it 100% accurately as Cisco Inc.
BPO sector suffered more than 48% (shameful) attrition April (2006) and
your recruiters are busy hiring and pampering North Indian candidates who are really bad at people management skills.
Its Such a shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
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