Hikes - The ever elusive chase

So finally its officially announced and we got our hikes today. As usual there is disappointment and dissatisfaction. There is so much variance that even a trending tool cannot find a correct trend. I can see people reasoning with themselves, their peers and even their superiors. Its just not what they wanted or rather expected.

I do realize that its basic human nature to always be discontent in some way or another and inspite of telling myself I am discontent too :) What an irony but that's how life is. The more you get the more you want. There are very few people in this world who are content with what they have and hence are at peace......maybe these are the people who are called Saints. But then you find simple people who have achieved this great feat as well. Take my granny for example. She never complains and is always satisfied no matter how she is health wise or comfort wise.

So coming back to the topic of hikes. In these times we often wonder how valuable we are to our organization and what the organization will do to keep us happy. Well the answer is really simple.......they don't care a bit and it doesn't matter even if you leave and go. The moment you understand this plain truth life in such highly competitive organizations becomes extremely simple. This is because when you understand this basic fact, all you stay on is for your own good and own liking.

But believe me I was not this logical myself. A year ago I was also this highly frustrated soul trying to figure out complicated answers to simple questions. But then my mentor told me quite a few things. He explained the scenario to me from the CEO's perspective. From the level where all major decisions are made, my problem seemed so puny...... so small that hardly ever would be noticed. And yes, if you think from the perspective of the decision maker, you understand why and how extremely easily.

So to all my friends and dear colleagues who are not at all happy with hikes......I can understand when you say its unfair, I can understand when you say its disappointing and believe me I thought the same not very long ago :)

But Life's Like That :)