Adopting a Higher Work Ethic for Faster Career Growth
“Hi, Krishna! How come you are at home gardening on a working day? Hope all’s well?” asked Ram Krishna’s friend. “All’s well except for the pain in the neck, the monstrous boss.” “The same one you complained about? The one who, last year, robbed you of your legitimate claim for a promotion?” “Yes, the same devil has now transferred me from the Manufacturing Division with 2000 workers to Production Planning with 25 engineers, half of them dumped by other departments. It’s an exile island.” “You are really upset and so must be everyone in your family. Do you want to talk about it?” Krishna nodded and they sat on a nearby bench. Both were quiet for a while, waiting for the other to start the conversation. “Krishna, you need to sort this out. Let’s have a serious discussion,” said Ram. “ Yes, Mr. manager-cum professor, thriving and happy on both fronts, tell me which management guru’s sermon are you going to off-load on me now?” “I want to discuss work ethics with you. And I know of you