Is mediocrity acceptable? - Well, the world needs mediocre people in any case.
Does that mean we don't rise above the levels of mediocrity? - Certainly not.
And there in, lies the rub.
On a literary level, there is some harsh truths laid bare, veils removed, and mysteries uncovered; all laced with a good sense of humor in the book.
May I add a disclaimer here on a personal note - Just like in Tequila, take the book with a pinch of salt.
Jobs Be Damned by Rishi Piparaiya is a "Satirical" guide to navigate your Corporate Life, deal with shitty politics, wing your way through tricky situations and emerge a corporate success.
What is the rub? The definition of Corporate Success.!
Rishi Piparaiya's Job Be Damned, essentially says pretty much everybody is an Average Employee in the company and has attempted to help guide people to be the best Average Employee they can be.
Why is everybody average, you may wonder?
Think of the Pyramid. The Number of people higher up only gets smaller as you get higher, essentially saying everybody else is Average.
Does this take into account talent, skill, opportunity, education etc? Who cares, as long as its appealing to the lowest common denominator
Jobs be Damned, decodes why the corporate world is the way it is, in the eyes of Rishi Piparaiya.
He shares harsh truths about the corporate world that if you think about it are pretty accurate.
His advise ranges from - Writing up ones CV, how to be at the job interview, to handling your boss and if your a mid level professional, how to handle your sub-ordinates as well.
His spectrum of topics include - How to behave at the office party, Town hall meetings, how to be part of meetings at work and most importantly how to handle work itself.
Not to miss out the most crucial factor - relationship management at the work place and the all important appraisal discussions.
His advises on how to deal with various situations one will experience in the corporate life, can be far fetched and theatrical at times, as well as downright impossible to even think of at others.
Perhaps, one can use it as a road map to making your own strategies. Formulating your own plans keeping in mind his views which are not fully incorrect.
.
After reading the book, I wondered - Should one remain Average all their life? Become the best Average person at work there could be, but Average nonetheless.
Or break out of the rat race and find a middle ground that satisfies various aspects.
Read the book, smile, Wisen up , and then do your thing :)
Does that mean we don't rise above the levels of mediocrity? - Certainly not.
And there in, lies the rub.
On a literary level, there is some harsh truths laid bare, veils removed, and mysteries uncovered; all laced with a good sense of humor in the book.
May I add a disclaimer here on a personal note - Just like in Tequila, take the book with a pinch of salt.
Jobs Be Damned by Rishi Piparaiya is a "Satirical" guide to navigate your Corporate Life, deal with shitty politics, wing your way through tricky situations and emerge a corporate success.
What is the rub? The definition of Corporate Success.!
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Rishi Piparaiya's Job Be Damned, essentially says pretty much everybody is an Average Employee in the company and has attempted to help guide people to be the best Average Employee they can be.
Why is everybody average, you may wonder?
Think of the Pyramid. The Number of people higher up only gets smaller as you get higher, essentially saying everybody else is Average.
Does this take into account talent, skill, opportunity, education etc? Who cares, as long as its appealing to the lowest common denominator
Jobs be Damned, decodes why the corporate world is the way it is, in the eyes of Rishi Piparaiya.
He shares harsh truths about the corporate world that if you think about it are pretty accurate.
His advise ranges from - Writing up ones CV, how to be at the job interview, to handling your boss and if your a mid level professional, how to handle your sub-ordinates as well.
His spectrum of topics include - How to behave at the office party, Town hall meetings, how to be part of meetings at work and most importantly how to handle work itself.
Not to miss out the most crucial factor - relationship management at the work place and the all important appraisal discussions.
His advises on how to deal with various situations one will experience in the corporate life, can be far fetched and theatrical at times, as well as downright impossible to even think of at others.
Perhaps, one can use it as a road map to making your own strategies. Formulating your own plans keeping in mind his views which are not fully incorrect.
.
After reading the book, I wondered - Should one remain Average all their life? Become the best Average person at work there could be, but Average nonetheless.
Or break out of the rat race and find a middle ground that satisfies various aspects.
Read the book, smile, Wisen up , and then do your thing :)
