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suni51 replied to the topic Laws to help woman.
Male dominant society? try it in North India especially in Punjab, Hariyana and parts of Western UP and see what happens. The woman knows her rights but the only problem is being physically weaker she has to back out at times otherwise women are leading in every field or doing better compared to men.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Laws to help woman.
In this male dominated society that treats a woman like a showpiece in the drawing room, expecting a society that values a woman as woman, looks a distant dream.
10 years ago
Sofs answered the question Growing herbs on window sil...
Gardening is my passion. I have a whole bunch of herbs in containers. Basil, rosemary, coriander, mint, curry leaves etc.
I need fresh herbs in my cooking. I used to live in an apartment until recently and all these herbs graced my kitchen window. I cannot think a life without a garden or herb garden.
One of my favorite plants is the pandan, I use a lot of pandan leaves in my cooking.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic How do you feel when someone interrupts you?.
Listening constitutes a most important point in the Conversational skills. Who interrupt are undoubtedly are missing this vital point . Their nature is Bulldozing their way.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Writing in other languages.
Fortunately, there is a script for Telugu. Though I write in English, i think the content of the subject in Telugu first, then i convert my thoughts into English. This way I found it more useful.
10 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic How about Instant Publishing of Articles?.
This feature will be available as soon as the software is upgraded. Now the thread is locked.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Laws to help woman.
Sofs wrote:
More than laws we need men who understand humanity, men who look at women as equals and not eye candy to be exploited. We need a change, a huge change in the way they perceive women and interact with them. We need a morally responsible society which values and respects women for who they are.
That does not mean we don't need the laws.. what I mean to say is that if people change and act responsibly we don't need laws to keep us in check.
Exactly ! no matter how many laws we may have, nothing works unless you have a mature and humane outlook from everyone , not just men. Because I have seen women of the house encouraging men to beat up their wives and daughters and hide facts when , men in their house go around abusing women. The fault lies with both men and women in making our society double faced and unable to come to terms with the fact that men and women are equal and both have the capacity to excel in any field. We need to have a change of attitude which has to take place at home, school and in public places !
10 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic Writing in other languages.
Yes, I love writing in other languages. I write best in Nagamese, a dialect spoken in Nagaland as contact language in between different tribes. The language has no script so they use Roman script for writing it.
10 years ago
Sofs replied to the topic How do you feel when someone interrupts you?.
More people than we know are supposedly listening while they are mentally thinking up stuff to tell us. Listening would mean understanding, giving the speakers words a deep thought and responding in turn.
I think poor listeners are in a hurry to give their bit and get on with life. They miss out on so many things in life.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Writing in other languages.
Sadly although I would love to write in my local language Thulu , there is no script so the best I could do would be to write in my state language which is Kannada .I do write letters and fill forms in Kannada but I doubt if I have the proficiency to write an article .So, I will have t be satisfied with writing in English only!
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Writing in other languages.
Sadly although I would love to write in my local language Thulu , there is no script so the best I could do would be to write in my state language which is Kannada .I do write letters and fill forms in Kannada but I doubt if I have the proficiency to write an article .So, I will have t be satisfied with writing in English only!
10 years ago
rambabu created new topic How do you feel when someone interrupts you?.
How do you feel, when someone starts to talk, the moment you finish ? What it suggests ?
The person was more interested in saying something than in digesting what you said.
Listening what the other person says and taking a second will create an impression that the person thought your statement was worth pondering, and more importantly , that you were being taken seriously, which we all want.
What is your opinion about such poor listeners ? What are the benefits of listening ?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/how-do-life/201509/in-praise-the-one-second-pause
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Share humour with yor Toddlers.
A smiley babies are a joy not only to the parents, to all. They are the source of Joy. Seeing a smiley baby one can drive away the blues.
10 years ago
rambabu created new topic Bounce Back From Anything.
What is Resilience ?
It’s the ability to bounce back after difficulty, to get up after you fall down.
How to build Resilience.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/splitopia/201509/bounce-back-anything
10 years ago
Sofs replied to the topic Laws to help woman.
More than laws we need men who understand humanity, men who look at women as equals and not eye candy to be exploited. We need a change, a huge change in the way they perceive women and interact with them. We need a morally responsible society which values and respects women for who they are.
That does not mean we don't need the laws.. what I mean to say is that if people change and act responsibly we don't need laws to keep us in check.
10 years ago
Sofs replied to the topic Share humour with yor Toddlers.
Whether they have a sense of humor or not they keep us in splits with the things they say. I agree kids who smile are the ones who are able to interact better with the environment. The others may just be observers with very little sensory experiences.
10 years ago
suni51 created new article You and your workplace- Are you satisfied.
Career by chance or by choice
This is a situation faced by millions of people in India every year as not everyone is in a job of his or choice. I have read so many posts which say a job satisfaction is prime motivating factor that encourages a person to do his best. But if one is not in a job of his choice then? Obviously it’s hard to be in a job which you’re not doing with your choice and still feeling happy. So what is the alternative, should you leave the job and try for something that you always wanted to or adjust and try to make your present job more likable!
I would go for the second choice despite all the odds and try to mold myself to the present job as much as possible until I get a job of my interest. And who knows with a little bit of efforts you begin to adhere or even find your present job interesting enough. May be your present job that you thought was a burden on you but with little bit of interest you start loving the challenges you fac. Trust me, if you look at our present job with a new perception you may find it an altogether new experience, not in every case though, some of us would still like to get rid of their present jobs.
Ways you get motivated
Let me clear it at this point that I have said it based on the way different persons find motivation in their workplaces. Certain people work for the kick of praise they get for their performances. They consider name and fame as big boosting factor which keeps them going forward for more than anything else. Some people do it to prove their expertise and do some extra efforts to stay in limelight. For them being looked as a leader in certain field is more than an achievement and always works as a driving force.
As a marketing professional I have seen a person at the lowest rank of the team but having lots of talent and raring to go but not finding his outlet in normal work environment suddenly returns far better results as soon as made a group leader which enabled him to show his leadership qualities. In fact he was happy to show his powers of displaying his qualities of accepting the challenges independently. Persons like these are always eager to show off their success results to their colleagues and seniors.
Cooperation
Cooperation makes one interested in his job either ways, give it or take it but if someone helps others it never goes unnoticed. If you help someone in his tough time during job you are bound to get a favor in return when your time comes. It mostly happens when someone is working on a time bound project and finding himself way behind the schedule. A helping hand will not only solve his problem but you will also see that you are feeling important and looking at your job with more respect and somewhat more satisfied than before. And not to talk about a friendly colleague in a work place is always a treasure.
Your targets matters
We all do the routine jobs with best of our abilities, I am sure we all do but some of us do a little extra while not busy with their routine tasks. We can always do certain things which in turn will be helpful in financial gains for your company. These might or might not ever surface on the ground but the satisfaction of doing something good for the company will provide you a great pleasure and per chance these come to the notice of your seniors, they will certainly notice it and know about your abilities. I leave the result of such jobs on your imagination. I am sure your name will be there at the top when the next promotion list will be announced.
No excuses please
Most of the problems we face at work places are real but some of them we create ourselves. Like the people who find their jobs not to their satisfaction use excuses trying to evade the work by saying, ‘oh I have never done it before’ or ‘I am not able to do it’ maybe the best excuse they find is ‘I will spoil the whole thing’.
I suggest you never to use such words as they will show you the door before you are really ready for that. I am hundred percent sure that there is not a job which you cannot do with your own efforts or with the help of your seniors and colleagues. On the other hand most employees do not know how to complete a job on their own but they do it without a trace of a complaint and they succeed in the end. Once you have self confidence in yourself and your abilities your moral will go up and you will love taking such jobs as challenges and loving your job with new outlook.
'Updated' is Key to success
We all know but let me repeat that skills and updates are directly related to each other so to stay in competition you must keep your skills updated at every step. That will help you stay ahead in the race as well interested in your job as you will see newer avenues opening each and every day. There are lot of chances for technically updated people in our industries but most of the ten million candidates in search of jobs do not qualify for the jobs they apply for.
In fact, they have not done enough efforts in their colleges or during their preparatory period to keep updated to the demands of the job they applied for. In fact we have enough openings in our country but the problem is we do not have enough skilled people to fill them in true sense and if the companies recruit such “unskilled’ people they find themselves misfit for the job hence the dissatisfaction.
Now the other way round
Let me ask a simple question, ‘Are you satisfied with your job?’ Why I am asking this as I have read in so many management surveys that almost 50% people in our country are satisfied with their job or maybe the actual figure may vary and it could be 45 or 46%. But the fact that almost 50% employees in India agree to leadership style of their companies and this is more true for the specific age group of 20-30 which is more important as that is the time when most employees join jobs and their interest matters. But the fact that as the employees grow in age they find themselves lesser concerned that goes to show the level of their expectations increasing with passing years.
Conclusion
The most important factor of your job is to understand the nature and workload otherwise you will never be satisfied with your job. I am sure salary is important for you but it’s equally important to know that nature of job should have equal weightage. It may sound out of the way but the fact if one gets to learn everything about his future company and management especially his immediate boss it will help adjust in the setup easily. If you ask me about my personal suggestion I will prefer to work in a company of my choice even if I get a lower salary. Last but not the least, the distance in between my office and my home is very important as the time saved during travel to and fro could be utilized for my personal works.
10 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic Laws to help woman.
Male dominant society? try it in North India especially in Punjab, Hariyana and parts of Western UP and see what happens. The woman knows her rights but the only problem is being physically weaker she has to back out at times otherwise women are leading in every field or doing better compared to men.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Laws to help woman.
In this male dominated society that treats a woman like a showpiece in the drawing room, expecting a society that values a woman as woman, looks a distant dream.
10 years ago
Sofs answered the question Growing herbs on window sil...
Gardening is my passion. I have a whole bunch of herbs in containers. Basil, rosemary, coriander, mint, curry leaves etc.
I need fresh herbs in my cooking. I used to live in an apartment until recently and all these herbs graced my kitchen window. I cannot think a life without a garden or herb garden.
One of my favorite plants is the pandan, I use a lot of pandan leaves in my cooking.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic How do you feel when someone interrupts you?.
Listening constitutes a most important point in the Conversational skills. Who interrupt are undoubtedly are missing this vital point . Their nature is Bulldozing their way.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Writing in other languages.
Fortunately, there is a script for Telugu. Though I write in English, i think the content of the subject in Telugu first, then i convert my thoughts into English. This way I found it more useful.
10 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic How about Instant Publishing of Articles?.
This feature will be available as soon as the software is upgraded. Now the thread is locked.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Laws to help woman.
Sofs wrote:
More than laws we need men who understand humanity, men who look at women as equals and not eye candy to be exploited. We need a change, a huge change in the way they perceive women and interact with them. We need a morally responsible society which values and respects women for who they are.
That does not mean we don't need the laws.. what I mean to say is that if people change and act responsibly we don't need laws to keep us in check.
Exactly ! no matter how many laws we may have, nothing works unless you have a mature and humane outlook from everyone , not just men. Because I have seen women of the house encouraging men to beat up their wives and daughters and hide facts when , men in their house go around abusing women. The fault lies with both men and women in making our society double faced and unable to come to terms with the fact that men and women are equal and both have the capacity to excel in any field. We need to have a change of attitude which has to take place at home, school and in public places !
10 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic Writing in other languages.
Yes, I love writing in other languages. I write best in Nagamese, a dialect spoken in Nagaland as contact language in between different tribes. The language has no script so they use Roman script for writing it.
10 years ago
Sofs replied to the topic How do you feel when someone interrupts you?.
More people than we know are supposedly listening while they are mentally thinking up stuff to tell us. Listening would mean understanding, giving the speakers words a deep thought and responding in turn.
I think poor listeners are in a hurry to give their bit and get on with life. They miss out on so many things in life.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Writing in other languages.
Sadly although I would love to write in my local language Thulu , there is no script so the best I could do would be to write in my state language which is Kannada .I do write letters and fill forms in Kannada but I doubt if I have the proficiency to write an article .So, I will have t be satisfied with writing in English only!
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Writing in other languages.
Sadly although I would love to write in my local language Thulu , there is no script so the best I could do would be to write in my state language which is Kannada .I do write letters and fill forms in Kannada but I doubt if I have the proficiency to write an article .So, I will have t be satisfied with writing in English only!
10 years ago
rambabu created new topic How do you feel when someone interrupts you?.
How do you feel, when someone starts to talk, the moment you finish ? What it suggests ?
The person was more interested in saying something than in digesting what you said.
Listening what the other person says and taking a second will create an impression that the person thought your statement was worth pondering, and more importantly , that you were being taken seriously, which we all want.
What is your opinion about such poor listeners ? What are the benefits of listening ?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/how-do-life/201509/in-praise-the-one-second-pause
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Share humour with yor Toddlers.
A smiley babies are a joy not only to the parents, to all. They are the source of Joy. Seeing a smiley baby one can drive away the blues.
10 years ago
rambabu created new topic Bounce Back From Anything.
What is Resilience ?
It’s the ability to bounce back after difficulty, to get up after you fall down.
How to build Resilience.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/splitopia/201509/bounce-back-anything
10 years ago
Sofs replied to the topic Laws to help woman.
More than laws we need men who understand humanity, men who look at women as equals and not eye candy to be exploited. We need a change, a huge change in the way they perceive women and interact with them. We need a morally responsible society which values and respects women for who they are.
That does not mean we don't need the laws.. what I mean to say is that if people change and act responsibly we don't need laws to keep us in check.
10 years ago
Sofs replied to the topic Share humour with yor Toddlers.
Whether they have a sense of humor or not they keep us in splits with the things they say. I agree kids who smile are the ones who are able to interact better with the environment. The others may just be observers with very little sensory experiences.
10 years ago
suni51 created new article You and your workplace- Are you satisfied.
Career by chance or by choice
This is a situation faced by millions of people in India every year as not everyone is in a job of his or choice. I have read so many posts which say a job satisfaction is prime motivating factor that encourages a person to do his best. But if one is not in a job of his choice then? Obviously it’s hard to be in a job which you’re not doing with your choice and still feeling happy. So what is the alternative, should you leave the job and try for something that you always wanted to or adjust and try to make your present job more likable!
I would go for the second choice despite all the odds and try to mold myself to the present job as much as possible until I get a job of my interest. And who knows with a little bit of efforts you begin to adhere or even find your present job interesting enough. May be your present job that you thought was a burden on you but with little bit of interest you start loving the challenges you fac. Trust me, if you look at our present job with a new perception you may find it an altogether new experience, not in every case though, some of us would still like to get rid of their present jobs.
Ways you get motivated
Let me clear it at this point that I have said it based on the way different persons find motivation in their workplaces. Certain people work for the kick of praise they get for their performances. They consider name and fame as big boosting factor which keeps them going forward for more than anything else. Some people do it to prove their expertise and do some extra efforts to stay in limelight. For them being looked as a leader in certain field is more than an achievement and always works as a driving force.
As a marketing professional I have seen a person at the lowest rank of the team but having lots of talent and raring to go but not finding his outlet in normal work environment suddenly returns far better results as soon as made a group leader which enabled him to show his leadership qualities. In fact he was happy to show his powers of displaying his qualities of accepting the challenges independently. Persons like these are always eager to show off their success results to their colleagues and seniors.
Cooperation
Cooperation makes one interested in his job either ways, give it or take it but if someone helps others it never goes unnoticed. If you help someone in his tough time during job you are bound to get a favor in return when your time comes. It mostly happens when someone is working on a time bound project and finding himself way behind the schedule. A helping hand will not only solve his problem but you will also see that you are feeling important and looking at your job with more respect and somewhat more satisfied than before. And not to talk about a friendly colleague in a work place is always a treasure.
Your targets matters
We all do the routine jobs with best of our abilities, I am sure we all do but some of us do a little extra while not busy with their routine tasks. We can always do certain things which in turn will be helpful in financial gains for your company. These might or might not ever surface on the ground but the satisfaction of doing something good for the company will provide you a great pleasure and per chance these come to the notice of your seniors, they will certainly notice it and know about your abilities. I leave the result of such jobs on your imagination. I am sure your name will be there at the top when the next promotion list will be announced.
No excuses please
Most of the problems we face at work places are real but some of them we create ourselves. Like the people who find their jobs not to their satisfaction use excuses trying to evade the work by saying, ‘oh I have never done it before’ or ‘I am not able to do it’ maybe the best excuse they find is ‘I will spoil the whole thing’.
I suggest you never to use such words as they will show you the door before you are really ready for that. I am hundred percent sure that there is not a job which you cannot do with your own efforts or with the help of your seniors and colleagues. On the other hand most employees do not know how to complete a job on their own but they do it without a trace of a complaint and they succeed in the end. Once you have self confidence in yourself and your abilities your moral will go up and you will love taking such jobs as challenges and loving your job with new outlook.
'Updated' is Key to success
We all know but let me repeat that skills and updates are directly related to each other so to stay in competition you must keep your skills updated at every step. That will help you stay ahead in the race as well interested in your job as you will see newer avenues opening each and every day. There are lot of chances for technically updated people in our industries but most of the ten million candidates in search of jobs do not qualify for the jobs they apply for.
In fact, they have not done enough efforts in their colleges or during their preparatory period to keep updated to the demands of the job they applied for. In fact we have enough openings in our country but the problem is we do not have enough skilled people to fill them in true sense and if the companies recruit such “unskilled’ people they find themselves misfit for the job hence the dissatisfaction.
Now the other way round
Let me ask a simple question, ‘Are you satisfied with your job?’ Why I am asking this as I have read in so many management surveys that almost 50% people in our country are satisfied with their job or maybe the actual figure may vary and it could be 45 or 46%. But the fact that almost 50% employees in India agree to leadership style of their companies and this is more true for the specific age group of 20-30 which is more important as that is the time when most employees join jobs and their interest matters. But the fact that as the employees grow in age they find themselves lesser concerned that goes to show the level of their expectations increasing with passing years.
Conclusion
The most important factor of your job is to understand the nature and workload otherwise you will never be satisfied with your job. I am sure salary is important for you but it’s equally important to know that nature of job should have equal weightage. It may sound out of the way but the fact if one gets to learn everything about his future company and management especially his immediate boss it will help adjust in the setup easily. If you ask me about my personal suggestion I will prefer to work in a company of my choice even if I get a lower salary. Last but not the least, the distance in between my office and my home is very important as the time saved during travel to and fro could be utilized for my personal works.
10 years ago