Monday, March 2, 2020

Losing a close Friend due to work stress

Off late, I have been distant to blogging due to a number of reasons. 2019 ended on a very bad note for me personally, as I lost one of my best friend due to excess stress caused by WORK. Yes, you read it right, W O R K.

Along with him, myself and 3-4 others formed what we call as the Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam in IT. Whatever the pressure of work, we make it a point to enjoy ourselves.

Advices are not for self, it is only for others - as my friend's father told me as he is still coming to terms with this huge loss of his son who decided to part away.

Some people suggested - He should have quit the company. Some others suggested - He should have taken sabbatical or asked for a low stress project. While some others suggested - He should have quit and started enjoying his saved wealth.

To all, only one thing is difficult to get rid from your head - it is the pride factor at work.

From my point of view - I suggest - Never have pride in your work - Anybody on any day can replace you.

As the old philosophy goes, 'Time will heal everything'. I am just hoping it will heal this huge scar from my heart.

-Amen