People can kill you with their praise,things get worst when you are from a creative field. Sometimes your craft looses sheen and you bask in the glory of previous laurels. It takes lots of effort and patience to master the art of not getting affected by what others say.
People’s memory is short lived and they tend to remember things for a very short span. It’s our duty to stay focused. These things should not deter us from doing the right thing.
I had been sitting quietly and working on my story when the phone rang. It was midnight and I knew it must be Zoya as she works night shifts. It was a panic call and she was at the verge of crying. “I ain’t doing this job anymore, was her firm response. What is it now ? I wanted to know before reaching any response. It was her nagging boss. I’m working my a@& off and for what ? She walks away with all the credit. She is a typical hypocrite.” Words flew out of her mouth,.
I asked her to analyse the situation and calm down for a moment. You don’t throw away things you have built for years. It’s your reputation.
Office politics can be nasty at times. “Better you take a break and enjoy your food. ‘This bi@@@h will malign my reputation as well. ” Anyway,she was already on a break and in no mood to work. I listened patiently to all her grudges. as there was no quick fix for her situation.
Sometimes all we need is a patient hearing. That’s exactly what I was doing . Some people if they don’t see it for themselves can’t it see for you as well. Her boss is one such person. It took lot of coaxing and cajoling on my part to get Zoya to work. I am getting ready with a nice filter coffee for her when she returns.
Zoya is a straightforward and up right person that’s what gains her the love of her near and dear ones and envy of others.
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