Cultural fit

“The guy who has filed for sixteen patents during the year, had once applied for a job in this company, and was rejected. Is this true?” “He was not seen as the right cultural fit for our company.” The HR Manager wiped the sweat on his brow, as he answered the CEO’s sharp questions. “Typecasting … Continue reading Cultural fit

Eternity

It is liberation. It is also unbelievable. I find myself in this space, where nobody can inflict pain. All that matters is gone. There is nothing left to be robbed or snatched, except a sense of being alive. I experience being – not slumber or wakefulness. There is no competition between have-nots. Energy moves and … Continue reading Eternity

Unanswered

The documentary is a major hit, but raises ethical issues. Did the filmmakers have the required permission? Is it okay to delve into the privacy of lives – however downtrodden or less privileged they are. There is a strong movement to support  online streaming of the film. There are people who see themselves in that … Continue reading Unanswered

A New Order

The new language is hailed as a revolution. It will transform the manner in which computer bytes interact. The intersection of words, syllables and alphabets lead to new spaces.  Blockchain might soon be declared obsolete, if this catches the fancy of the world. I’m tempted to use it like Lego blocks and put them together … Continue reading A New Order

Ridicule

cutting across the psyche sharp lines of ridicule transforms to unseasonal storms pulverizing structures that bind me with the rest of the world…   my sanity survives I rise above it all to see my resilience analyzing how insignificant was the storm https://helenevaillant.com/2019/04/02/11001/

Tomfoolery

Our financial year ends on 31st March every year. After a hectic fortnight or month, the first of April is time to check reports and prepare for performance appraisals and review meetings. Frivolity of fooling or being fooled is limited to kids and idle pranksters. Content factories do churn out some silly jokes to keep … Continue reading Tomfoolery