Hire but wait before you fire

You're Fired. Donald Trump loved to say it and made a fortune saying it. However, these are two most feared words for an employee. I have fortunately never had to face such a situation but was unfortunate to be in Trump's shoes and putting across the same thought to a few employees, although much more mildly. 

I work in a mid sized company and love my work. I have been associated with this company since 8 years now. I have seen the business cycle thru the peaks and troughs. I have seen our company go thru uncertain times when all of a sudden the top management left as a bunch. I have seen our company come out un-scracthed thru that as well and come out blazing. I have seen the old horses make way for young blood. I have been associated in the hiring process all thru in my area of operation. I am very passionate about my work and expect my colleagues to be so as well. I push my team mates to achieve more and get on their nerves many a time. However, I share a great rapport with each one of them. They know I am more of a friend than a boss.

I sometimes disagree with the people we hire but accept that opinions do differ and we've got to make the most of the people we have. I put in a lot of efforts and time to try to make an individual an asset to our company. I feel very dissappointed when one isn't able to perfom on expected lines and is asked to leave. I urge our management to excercise restraint and give everyone a longer period to try and change. There are people wo have shown dramatic change after a year at work. Unfortunately, a few have also improved by leaps and bounds and then quit for greener pastures. That truly pisses me off. However, thats another fact that we have to accept. Off late we have been on a hiring spree. However, I dont see the kind of spark in the new guys. I hope for the sake of our company that they do pull up their socks and make amends. I am excited at the prospects of our organisation going forward and in turn the future of the new guys as well.

I hate to have to say the two dreaded words yet again. 

SRK is back....and how !

His name is Khan and he is certainly not a terrorist....he just happens to be the BIGGEST SUPERSTAR OF INDIAN CINEMA. He is the BADSHAH of Bollywood. He is Shahrukh Khan.

No review can ever do justice to the magic called My Name Is Khan. It is 180 minutes of superb wholesome entertainment. From the first frame till the last, the movie captivates the audience. The beautiful romance between the magical on-screen pair of SRK and Kajol is wonderfully captured and presented. The strong emotional moments have been brilliantly portrayed. The story effortlessly flows through various phases in the life of Rizwan Khan. Several scenes leave a smile on one's face and yet several leave a choke in the throat. Through all these little and big moments is Shahrukh Khan. He comes out tops with his portrayal of Rizwan Khan. He makes the audience smile, he makes them cry, he makes them believe in love, he makes them believe in the good. This is a career defining performance....a league of its own. Giving him company with yet another stellar performance is Kajol. Impaccable direction by Karan Johar makes this movie India's best shot till date at the ultimate award in cinema in the globe - the Oscar.

The beautiful theme of the movie about religious tolerance is a wonderful lesson that needs to be learned the world over. People are defined not by their religion but only by whether they are good or bad. In the Indian context it is very very sad that some Mumbaikars have chosen to disrupt screening of this masterpiece. This movie is ironically meant for such elements. If only they would go and watch the movie they would come out and repent at their intolerant behaviour. Things need to change in the world, in India. We all need to find ways to spread peace, find ways to live and let live. Go watch this movie TODAY. Go out there and relish every moment of the journey of Khan.


Goes without saying this one more than deserves 10/10 !!