Is Networking a Career Must or Overrated? Ten Monster Members' Stories -
Well this not much of text; you may want on networking for career enhancement, but still something is there. Networking is very important for career enhancement, but it cannot be sole means to climbing that corporate ladder.
Cheerios
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Friday, June 16, 2006
Hype Hype and more Hype everywhere
'Hype' is back on my blog; my previous post on Hype can be found on SDLC Blog (Another blog, which I write).
BSE Sensex is hovering in 9000s now. The correction as predicted has come, it was something that was bound to happen. People who invested in stock markets needed returns and it was the right time to sell. This same correction came in Software and BPO industry few years back and now these industries are stronger and more stable than ever. The reason for the bubble was 'Hype' - we all love hype isn't it?
There is similar hype now days in real estate markets. It is amazing how 2 bedroom flats are being sold for 40-50lacs; well beyond the reach of majority of middle classes. There is a lot of hype in the market and it can be seen easily. There are more flats and houses ready than there are any takers. Builders spread false rumours to attract premium and clients. The fact is, if you go back to same builder a month after - he will show you same flats. According, to some latest surveys (I can't get hold of sources to verify the facts) there is more supply than demand in real estate market. Sooner or later correction will set in real estate market as well. Correction in markets is a natural phenomenon. It can be seen in real life too, mountains are flattened, low lying areas filled due to earthquakes or silt deposited by rivers etc.
Correction should not be considered negative; rather it is something positive which stabilises the market. This is the time when you see the real picture - Boys separated from men. The winners or the companies which are strong will stand tall in times of correction too. While, the companies which were unnecessarily attracting attention and taking advantage of the hype will die. It can be termed as natural selection of industry.
Now, I have given more hype to Hype and this should end here.
-Thinking Thinker
BSE Sensex is hovering in 9000s now. The correction as predicted has come, it was something that was bound to happen. People who invested in stock markets needed returns and it was the right time to sell. This same correction came in Software and BPO industry few years back and now these industries are stronger and more stable than ever. The reason for the bubble was 'Hype' - we all love hype isn't it?
There is similar hype now days in real estate markets. It is amazing how 2 bedroom flats are being sold for 40-50lacs; well beyond the reach of majority of middle classes. There is a lot of hype in the market and it can be seen easily. There are more flats and houses ready than there are any takers. Builders spread false rumours to attract premium and clients. The fact is, if you go back to same builder a month after - he will show you same flats. According, to some latest surveys (I can't get hold of sources to verify the facts) there is more supply than demand in real estate market. Sooner or later correction will set in real estate market as well. Correction in markets is a natural phenomenon. It can be seen in real life too, mountains are flattened, low lying areas filled due to earthquakes or silt deposited by rivers etc.
Correction should not be considered negative; rather it is something positive which stabilises the market. This is the time when you see the real picture - Boys separated from men. The winners or the companies which are strong will stand tall in times of correction too. While, the companies which were unnecessarily attracting attention and taking advantage of the hype will die. It can be termed as natural selection of industry.
Now, I have given more hype to Hype and this should end here.
-Thinking Thinker
Wants, Needs and Life
What you want in life, is what you won't get
What you don't want in life, is what you will get
As one of my friends say, life takes care of your needs. But, it does not take care of your wants. This makes sense does it?
Most of us remain unhappy throughout our lives, trying to fulfil our wants. We do not understand that we can be happy as our needs are fulfilled. But, then - is it okay to be content with our needs being met? What if everybody in this world was content, where will human race then stand in terms of progress and development?
Why do we need to Progress?
Bigger question - What is progress?
This puts us back in the circle; vicious circle of our wants and needs. There is a very thin line between wants and needs. As we move on with our lives slowly our wants becomes our needs, this leads us to development, progress, innovation and inventions. Then again there is a question - what is the need for all this progress? As we can be happy without it too.
I believe life should be kept as simple as possible, but that is very hard to achieve in this world of materialism.
THINK THINK AND KEEP THINKING
CIAO
What you don't want in life, is what you will get
As one of my friends say, life takes care of your needs. But, it does not take care of your wants. This makes sense does it?
Most of us remain unhappy throughout our lives, trying to fulfil our wants. We do not understand that we can be happy as our needs are fulfilled. But, then - is it okay to be content with our needs being met? What if everybody in this world was content, where will human race then stand in terms of progress and development?
Why do we need to Progress?
Bigger question - What is progress?
This puts us back in the circle; vicious circle of our wants and needs. There is a very thin line between wants and needs. As we move on with our lives slowly our wants becomes our needs, this leads us to development, progress, innovation and inventions. Then again there is a question - what is the need for all this progress? As we can be happy without it too.
I believe life should be kept as simple as possible, but that is very hard to achieve in this world of materialism.
THINK THINK AND KEEP THINKING
CIAO
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
SOS Pub, Garuda Mall, Bangalore
SOS PUB
The name is right, the location is right, the decor is right, drinks are right, the music is right, staff is helpful and courteous, seating is relaxing and proper - but, BANG the music is too loud. You cannot even make yourself heard to your mate, even if you shout in their ears.
Yes it’s good to have state of art speakers, with high wattage but please low down the volume in seating areas. I understand that there is separate area of seating too; but then with this loud music there is no use putting tables and bar near to dance floor.
A lazy Saturday afternoon, house full for almost all movies at INOX. I relaxed at SOS Pub when my colleague joined me and then I realised how loud the music was (we had hard time even placing our order to the waiter).
Well but there was a nice surprise in the end and it was worth sitting there to finish the drinks. In the end DJ or DJs friend, I am not sure turned out to be a RAPPER and we had a live performance with the entire crowd standing and dancing. It was a total surprise to be frank the performance was impressive WOW!!!
Well after such a loud music and few beers down, I was in not in a mood to take pics. But, will try taking some pics some other time.
Have fun till then!!!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
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