What was it being in the career?

Ummmm..Great !I have always enjoyed my work. My policy is "Whatever you do, do it with the passion". Take interest in the work, then definitely, it will be enjoyable. Then only, the work completed will have quality and perfection. Being in the software industry, I took quality to be part of my life.

I enjoyed meeting and talking to the various clients, mainly from outside India. I got many friends with whom I worked, who are all now in different places. Some of them become very close pals.

If one looks at the advantages of working :-

• The monthly paypacket makes woman think about financial independance (The catch is you have more money, but alas! less time to enjoy....)

• It definitely builds confidence in you


• You change into a matured person by the exposure in life


• There is no time to fuss about many things!


• Every human has a internal aspiration ,other than satisying his/her basic needs of food,clothing etc. Once the career is able to bring you closer to this, you get ultimate satisfaction.

But every coin has its other side too! especially so if you are a woman. Generally our society thinks that Man is the bread-winner and Woman is the home-maker.!

Many times I myself have felt the need for my presence at home. I feel by nature itself, a woman's mind is more tuned for care giving, nurturing etc. So if we dont satisfy our own feminine aspect, we will never get satisfied doing anything.

• Taking care of small children, children who need special attention, old/sick parents


• Due to the inherent feminine nature, woman still feel that home is her main responsibility. As long as this feeling is there deep inside, the stress builds up as we try to bring perfection to both home and career.

If the circumstances permits, definitely one should be in a career and do productive work. As for the reverse side, Care should be taken as not to spoil one's Physical and Mental health. So prioritize goals and plan accordingly. And always if situation demands, quitting from career does not stop anyone from taking alternate options, which gives you more personal time. World offers umpteen oppotunities, we only have to make the choice.