‘9-5 Grind’ – Boon or Bane

Every day there is some or other trend goes on social media. Most of those last for few hours or at the most a day or two. The one which I am talking here is ‘how to get rid of 9-5 grind’.

Twitterati (don’t know what they call post changed to X), Instagram influencers and similar other platforms keep shouting that, how the’ 9-5 jobs’ are a binding to one and stealing all the happiness one has. They suggest simple rules to get rid of this ‘9-5 grind’ plus consistency and then you are there on the beach in Goa enjoying all the freedom in the world.

No way, I undermine the ones who achieved the great feat by doing so, no doubt they had many hardships, sacrifices behind this and there may be many reasons, they traversed this path in their life. Like, interest, guidance from someone, having a backup plan, no liabilities/responsibilities, gone with the trend or most importantly ‘having no option at one point of time’. They go for it.

As always, those who succeed, the world will know, but unfortunately those who don’t,  no one even care about them. Again, I am not doubting their efforts and not saying that they unnecessarily dared to choose this path.

With all due respect, I would like to say that just because someone has done something, we shouldn’t blindly go for it. If one has a job [whatever it may be] and has to fulfil family obligations, then don’t go for a sudden switch. It may seem glamorous, but without having plan B or at least a return path, it’s a dangerous move. It’s always better to check where we are and tread cautiously.

Leap of faith is good but having a parachute of back-up plan is always better.

Vb