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     Jalsa Hero Username: Jalsa Post Number: 18712 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 159.53.78.142 Rating: N/A |
//Plainsboro ground ki vacheyi..konchem thaggiddam.. // endhi vachedhi philly lo unnaa...vachinaa choodadamey ga  | ||
| Rajusk Megastar Username: Rajusk Post Number: 26761 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.185.8.186 Rating: N/A |
repu podduna Plainsboro ground ki vacheyi..konchem thaggiddam.. but anyways..nee case different for the last one year..so will not count.for now.. | ||
| Jalsa Hero Username: Jalsa Post Number: 18711 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 159.53.174.140 Rating: N/A |
//Summer aithe kirket undi naaku...to see life and people outside of a monitor.. // manaki ye physical activity ledhu. bojja vachesindhi raju goru  | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2692 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 68.39.7.247 Rating: |
every 3, 6, 9 months ki contract dobbi, ledaa billing rate ani, work baaledani, rapport kudaraledu ani, career, learning curve ani veru veru reasons valla for more than 4 years 7 projects maarithey telisiddi stress elaa buildup ayithado. daaniki todu, nelalu koddi bench time ani, full-times kosam try sesi, visa validity, family pressures, yedi workout avvaka, interviews ku pothey select ayyelaa maatlaadatam chethakaka, project ki select ayithe enduko kooda sarigga teliyaka.. abbo story saana vuntadi. silver spoon people are amused by the shine, maa laanti wooded spoon people chekkukotaanike!!!
2007 ninchi modalu yekkadaina join avudaam anukune time ki, project sange, city sange. May 2011 lo I was at the lowest in my life. only one thing on my mind, oka long term project. almost 18 months 16 hr a day, am not exaggerating. ippude, monna Nov 2012 lo suddenly realized, time is simply passing by. kallu terchi soosthey life is completely out of my grip. ayinaa pedda dancer ni emi kaadu. yedo pasi vayasulo naalugu mukkalu bharatanatyam nerchukunna, konchem atu itu voogagalanu anthey. Good part of 9 years just went by, assimilating necessary stuff. Free times lo resorted to addictions to escape harsh realities. ippudu summer ye kada, choodaali. Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 13552 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.24.150 Rating: N/A |
Great that you ruled that out  BTW, why did you quit dancing ? emanna balamaina reason unda or just lost interest ?The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Zuri Junior Artist Username: Zuri Post Number: 274 Registered: 12-2012 Posted From: 173.36.196.7 Rating: N/A |
I don't think so Sein....working for incredibly long hours with no contact with outside world can be incredibly stressful.
yep, globalization kadu kani, put a serious dent on work life balance. Frankly, we have to call it work-life integration. | ||
| Rajusk Megastar Username: Rajusk Post Number: 26758 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.185.8.186 Rating: N/A |
Summer aithe kirket undi naaku...to see life and people outside of a monitor.. Winter ki em seyyali anedi thinking...of course lot of kirket to follow around the world..keeps me busy..though.. | ||
| Seinfeld Hero Username: Seinfeld Post Number: 12360 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 198.36.94.35 Rating: N/A |
mee side edo male strip club undi ani vinna,, join avvu | ||
| Seinfeld Hero Username: Seinfeld Post Number: 12358 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 198.36.94.35 Rating: N/A |
ayina work place lo stress teesukovatam (depression ki velle antha) antene naaku kamedy ga untadi..mentally strong gaa leni valle chestharu ilantivi.. | ||
| Rajusk Megastar Username: Rajusk Post Number: 26757 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 208.54.87.255 Rating: N/A |
maa India office janalu still working...sending e-mails as I type this | ||
| Zuri Junior Artist Username: Zuri Post Number: 273 Registered: 12-2012 Posted From: 173.36.196.7 Rating: N/A |
nah....sis antha opigga chebutunnaru kada, start with baby steps ani, iddaramu ade suggest chesamu, meeku nachina company dorikevaraku, nachina volunteer org lo join avvandi. | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2665 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 199.43.48.130 Rating: N/A |
I really appreciate your concern, and your understanding. I am trying, and I know I am old enough to comprehend what I am doing. Someday.. someday.. anukuntu cyclic redundancy triggered addictions for last 6 years. Okkamaatulo poorthigaa podu kada. Daatar ni ninna kalisaa for blood-report. Everything normal - liver, kidneys, BP, Sugar, everything in control. Thinking patterns gurinchi chepithey, Vitamin-D deficiency antundi. Walnuts, almonds and dark chocolate start sesi just over a week ayyindi. Everything in due time!! Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Jalsa Hero Username: Jalsa Post Number: 18690 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 159.53.46.142 Rating: N/A |
//Social circle, work life balance are critical - unfortunately IT workers are the most likely to replace social circle with virtual friendships- an illusory, weightless anchor , work-life balance to them is balancing time between browser windows ... Single people especially -Be warned and get a life outside the virtual world// idhi chaalaaa varaku correct. marii ghoramga ayipoyindhi. only virtual communications ippudu. evaridhaina b'day undantey email or facebook lo cheptunnaaru. too much. I am not on any social media except LinkedIn. @Simba, photography and kids - ivey naa hobbies kooda. office nunchi vachaakaa papa padukuney dhaakaa 100% time dedicated to her (one at home). manchi relief mind and heart ki. same with photography. time untey (before last september) tons of images teesevadini, now it's very very less. Now, I am planning to make sure we meet friends/relatives at least once a week/month, if not for me - definitely for kids. | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 13549 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 72.177.241.31 Rating: |
TGIF thread lo disc time ledu - work is hectic... Feel ayyindi chalu meeku kashtalu levu analedu - emi unnayo telidu - all my advice was around changing your daily routines and habits to reduce your despondency- none of those will fix the problems in your life... - but they can change your attitude towards it - and put you in a better position to fix them You sound like my kids.."I did this , I did that , it did not work...what's the point" And my answer is always the same - "so plan A did not work, try something different" there is no panacea - you have to tune the dial till you find something that worksThe foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2657 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 68.39.7.247 Rating: N/A |
meeru nannu maree yedava laa choosthunnaru!!! Shortcomings vunnayi ani inkaa enno theds lo vappukunnaa, try cheyanide avi maatram elaa telusthaayi? repu oka maanchi TGIF thed vesthaa... detailed gaa 300+ discudaam, ragatha abhishekaalu jaragaalsinde!!! Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 13546 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.24.150 Rating: N/A |
LOL Try cheste kani telidu hard or not Reminded me of a something...Circus baita elephants ni katti unchutaru ..they are tied to a small peg in the ground that the elephant can probably knock off with a kick- but it stays tied...an explanantion I read - when elephant is a baby they tie it to a large stake in the ground - it tries to pull away and it can't... after a while it stops trying because it thinks its not going to budge so even a little stake keeps it tied
Join some community ,an activity/interest group, volunteer for a cause you like, take a class in community center in something you have wanted to learn but did not have the opportunity to - there's tons of things you can do here economically if you have the time and mobility... The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Rasputin Hero Username: Rasputin Post Number: 18303 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 208.54.44.148 Rating: N/A |
so called social media kantey better kada. ayina manaki social life antey enti? colleagues or friends from MS days tho eating out, movies, bowling anthena?. ivi unna kooda I prefer playing with ' online friends'. outside of work naaku friends unnadi only bar lo and pc games lo. 01/06/2012 - 169.4;05/04/2012 - 175.8; 8/1/2012 - 179 | ||
| Zuri Junior Artist Username: Zuri Post Number: 269 Registered: 12-2012 Posted From: 173.36.196.6 Rating: N/A |
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| Emc2 Hero Username: Emc2 Post Number: 12316 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 71.246.229.243 Rating: N/A |
oohlala ee kotta id enti? cherapakura chedevu. | ||
| Zuri Junior Artist Username: Zuri Post Number: 267 Registered: 12-2012 Posted From: 173.36.196.6 Rating: N/A |
lol...that was meant for you | ||
| Dreamcatcher Side Hero Username: Dreamcatcher Post Number: 3990 Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 208.86.145.68 Rating: N/A |
social life total ga matash kada? total ga addict ayipotaaru kada?? | ||
| Rasputin Hero Username: Rasputin Post Number: 18299 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 208.54.44.148 Rating: N/A |
why. 01/06/2012 - 169.4;05/04/2012 - 175.8; 8/1/2012 - 179 | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2656 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 199.43.32.86 Rating: N/A |
 Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Zulu Hero Username: Zulu Post Number: 17362 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 199.168.243.252 Rating: N/A |
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| Dreamcatcher Side Hero Username: Dreamcatcher Post Number: 3989 Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 208.86.145.68 Rating: N/A |
This is the worstest Rao gaaru, kwit it if you can. | ||
| Zuri Junior Artist Username: Zuri Post Number: 266 Registered: 12-2012 Posted From: 173.36.196.6 Rating: |
Meevi anni hard to practice preachings Sis | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 13545 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.24.150 Rating: N/A |
Its a personality test that identifies where you land on the 4 mental tendency scales of - Introversion-Extraversion, iNtuition-Sensory Thinking-Feeling Perceiving- Judging Edi dominant ayite aa letter vestaru
Meeku theory baaga thelusu - but you know the information value chain Data-> Information-> knowledge-> wisdom-> action- Value The critical part is action to realise value What I am telling you are baby steps to make progress towards that desired end state... Casual friendship ki attempt cheyyakundane emotional relationship kavali anukunte jarige panaa ? And you do not have to have one anchor worth 1000kgs - you can have 10 , 100 kg ones - infact I think that is a safer bet to stay grounded The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Pulibongaram Side Hero Username: Pulibongaram Post Number: 6160 Registered: 03-2012 Posted From: 162.115.108.102 Rating: N/A |
ayithe pothaanu antaaraa | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2652 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 199.43.48.129 Rating: N/A |
Rama.. rama... boothu... boothu... boothu!!! Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Ruj Side Hero Username: Ruj Post Number: 9284 Registered: 03-2007 Posted From: 170.202.122.1 Rating: N/A |
thisis true too.. problem with IT field(AFAIK) is 90% of those out there have no passion abt what they r doing, that includes me.. passion lekunda pressure lo pani cheyatam and huge work load unte pressure double triple avutundhi.. temporary oka 3-4months I went through this pressure phase(depression gepression em led) once.. it sucks man.. have to seriously think abt alternate source of income..cant rely on this stupid IT job forever.. Visalandhra book house, koti - one stop place for all telugu literature..(books,novels, literature etc).. | ||
| Emc2 Hero Username: Emc2 Post Number: 12308 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 199.107.16.132 Rating: N/A |
only theory and knowledge gaining..Hand on is very very very difficult.. cherapakura chedevu. | ||
| Rasputin Hero Username: Rasputin Post Number: 18284 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 192.146.101.71 Rating: N/A |
Simba counter inkaa choodaledaa? think Razesh's version, for hands-on 01/06/2012 - 169.4;05/04/2012 - 175.8; 8/1/2012 - 179 | ||
| Ruj Side Hero Username: Ruj Post Number: 9281 Registered: 03-2007 Posted From: 170.202.122.1 Rating: N/A |
ejjatly oka range relief untundhi.. Visalandhra book house, koti - one stop place for all telugu literature..(books,novels, literature etc).. | ||
| Rebel Side Hero Username: Rebel Post Number: 9987 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 151.151.109.14 Rating: N/A |
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| Rasputin Hero Username: Rasputin Post Number: 18283 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 192.146.101.71 Rating: N/A |
PC games, bad antara rao garu? work kaakunda, ekkuvaga time spend chesedi PC games tho. 01/06/2012 - 169.4;05/04/2012 - 175.8; 8/1/2012 - 179 | ||
| Simba Hero Username: Simba Post Number: 10069 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.210.27.33 Rating: |
theory or hands-on? | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2650 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 199.43.48.130 Rating: N/A |
IT work force lo depression ayinaa, IITs lo suicides ayinaa, context oka rakangaa common ye. Very nicely written article by Nitin Gupta, IIT Bombay Chemical Engineer passout, living as an Entertainment Engineer. http://indianfusion.aglasem.com/stop-glorifying-iit-suicides -2/ About 2 years ago, when my cousin posted this on FB, he was still with IITM at that time, I refuted saying what every person needs is a Mentor. someone ideal enough to look up to, learn from them, face-to-face, one-on-one, like the Jedis in Star Wars do. Now I realize, mentoring, mentorship is a rarest rarity. Emotional Relationship is probably the key. Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Emc2 Hero Username: Emc2 Post Number: 12306 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 199.107.16.132 Rating: N/A |
reading raasi phalalu is my hobby you know..it is very interesting hobby..  cherapakura chedevu. | ||
| Simba Hero Username: Simba Post Number: 10067 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.210.17.33 Rating: N/A |
Hobbies play important role to vent out pressure. If the hobby does not include computers, it is much better. At least for me, there is zero work pressure, so I try to focus on my interests most of the time. Be it playing with kids, photography or to the least household chores | ||
| Cinejeevi Side Hero Username: Cinejeevi Post Number: 2658 Registered: 09-2010 Posted From: 69.147.191.50 Rating: N/A |
more than half or close to 80%?? of these new babies of IT does not get married until their 30s or so. even after that rarely will have "that" pleasure which takes out 90% of the stress. pellam NYC and moguDu FLorida or mogudu blore and pellams in Hyd. once a month kalaika.. enta sepu bhavishyattulo evaro pudataaru ani sommulu dachukotam meeda dhaysa tappa tamani taamu sukhapettukundam anna alochane unDadu.. depressions raaka emavutayi? | ||
| Zuri Junior Artist Username: Zuri Post Number: 263 Registered: 12-2012 Posted From: 173.36.196.6 Rating: N/A |
It might be hard to find new friends now, but you can lean on childhood friends, parents and siblings, rather than addictions. Otherwise, become a volunteer at any org that appeals to you. | ||
| Rasputin Hero Username: Rasputin Post Number: 18269 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 192.146.101.71 Rating: N/A |
?? 01/06/2012 - 169.4;05/04/2012 - 175.8; 8/1/2012 - 179 | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 13544 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.24.150 Rating: N/A |
Who said every relationship has to be soulmates/Best friends for life kind - you are a mixture potlam - the next guy too - find different common interest with different people and share those ... And before you tell me easy to preach - I know from personal experience that introversion can be worked around INFJ personality ikkada The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Yahoo Comedian Username: Yahoo Post Number: 1619 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 78.101.252.237 Rating: N/A |
mainga work atmosphere and commuting motham time tinesthunnayi..long wprking hours,peer pressure and sedantic life adds much needed weitght to it. people are jus busy in couting coins at the end of month and get indulged with one f their obsessions like movies,parties and other. A typical construction worker is having more peace of mind than a cubicle pet. | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2644 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 199.43.48.129 Rating: N/A |
easy to preach, hard to practise madam. yevaritoh yevaru yenduku, ye factors valla mixing easy avuthundo seppalem. ee lopala andaru lonely ye. kondariki konni hobbies helpful avuthaayi. inkondariki addictions ye anchors avuthaayi. Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Iamim Side Hero Username: Iamim Post Number: 4900 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 117.195.182.5 Rating: |
Ivanni undi Job lo Fire aithe em labam.. basically Indian IT job work culture is such.. there is no scope for any satisfaction or peace of mind or body... | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 13543 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.24.150 Rating: N/A |
Yeah extremely convenient - too convenient in fact... You have a vent without the responsibility of a relationship ... You do not have to worry about the other person's reactions/feelings,you do not have to be available for them when they need you , they do not make any demands on-they do not judge you - you can talk like old acquaintances when you meet offchance - life is perfect- right ? NOT Relationships are about attachment, of letting down emotional barriers and being sensitive of other people's barriers, their stances communicated thru facial expressions/body language, about putting their needs first when required , not address them when you have time between IM sessions-These are relationsship and social behavioral skills that you have to exercise in face to face relationship...The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Rasputin Hero Username: Rasputin Post Number: 18267 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 192.146.101.71 Rating: |
antey, adi mari, ippudooo, idi baagaa convenient kada 01/06/2012 - 169.4;05/04/2012 - 175.8; 8/1/2012 - 179 | ||
| Telugu_times Moderator Username: Telugu_times Post Number: 38441 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
Komaranna gym soosthey ardham kaavadam ledhoo? mandha byatchee....paisal osthey saalu | ||
| Mental_sachinodu Hero Username: Mental_sachinodu Post Number: 10603 Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 208.85.128.5 Rating: |
i think most engineers dont experience real life pressures, until they are in a job. sinnapt ninsi conditioning undaali ilanti vatiki ani naa yokka feeling. i might be wrong. the world of appearances may or may not be real, or both may and may not be real - or may be indescribable; or may be real and indescribable, or unreal and indescribable; or in the end may be read and unreal and indescribable - its all Syadvada | ||
| Iamim Side Hero Username: Iamim Post Number: 4893 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 117.195.182.5 Rating: N/A |
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/careers/job-trends/S udden-rise-in-cases-of-depression-among-IT-professionals-Psy chiatrists/articleshow/19720813.cms | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 13542 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 166.137.119.36 Rating: |
Good they are starting the public discussion ... Social circle, work life balance are critical - unfortunately IT workers are the most likely to replace social circle with virtual friendships- an illusory, weightless anchor , work-life balance to them is balancing time between browser windows ... Single people especially -Be warned and get a life outside the virtual world The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2642 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 199.43.48.129 Rating: N/A |
Baboi, yevado kaani too good raasaadu. Can you give the link to the article? Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Humpty_dumpty Moderator Username: Humpty_dumpty Post Number: 21324 Registered: 02-2009 Rating: N/A |
last week filmbuff saar vaaru kindal sesaaru @ shrinks in vomerica | ||
| Jambalahaart_raja Side Hero Username: Jambalahaart_raja Post Number: 2641 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 199.43.48.129 Rating: N/A |
Spot on!! Everyone needs an Anchor in life, at every point of time. Emotional relationship is the key. Three lessons for life - F**k, Don't give a F**k, Don't get F**ked!! - Robert Downey Jr. | ||
| Iamim Side Hero Username: Iamim Post Number: 4892 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 117.221.52.3 Rating: N/A |
Sudden rise in cases of depression among IT professionals: Psychiatrists Devina Sengupta, ET Bureau | Apr 25, 2013, 10.06 AM IST Sudden rise in cases of depression among IT professionals: Psychiatrists More than a few concerns are arising over the mental health of India's 3-million strong IT workforce, even as the industry slashes fresh hiring. BANGALORE: More than a few concerns are arising over the mental health of India's 3-million strong IT workforce, even as the industry slashes fresh hiring, demands better and more diverse skills from existing staffers and puts poor performers on notice. "Earlier, when the sector was booming, IT executives suffered stress. But they are showing signs of depression now," says P Satish Chandra, director, NIMHANS, one of India's largest psychiatric and counselling centres. In the past six months, more and more IT executives are coming in with problems of acute depression, insecurity, low confidence, dejection, aversion to social life and panic. Earlier, fewer people came and with different problems, mostly stress-related issues such as anxiety and lack of appetite. NIMHANS opened a centre for Well Being in 2011 to counsel urban patients on work-life problems. It is now seeing more than a steady trickle of tech professionals seeking help. At the current pace, the centre expects that more than half its patients will soon be from the IT industry. Even two years ago, less than a third were IT executives. It treated about 600 such patients last year. "This (number of depressed IT workers we are seeing) is just the tip of the iceberg," claims Chandra. Many choose not to seek medical help fearful of the stigma surrounding mental ailments. NIMHANS' well being centre has been built away from the psychiatric wards for this very reason. This is not just a Bangalore phenomenon. Sameer Malhotra, head at Max Healthcare's Mental Health and Behavioural Science department in Delhi, says roughly a third of his patients are techies. The number, he says, was much lower two years ago. "This group has no human touch and is connected mostly through social media, where everyone puts up their best photographs," says Nirmala Menon, founder of Interweave Consulting, who has counselled many IT workers struggling with depression. "They don't discuss work problems and everyone wants to pretend they have a slice of happy life," adds Menon. Lack of meaningful relationships Nirmala Menon of Interweave Consulting recalls the example of Ayesha (name changed), a 23-year-old high-performer with a Chennai-based IT company, who buckled under work pressure and needed counselling. Her lack of meaningful relationships outside work aggravated her problem. Similarly, Satish Sen (name changed), a professional with six years' experience, slipped into depression as soon as his project shut down and he was put on the bench. "I have no life outside my job. I routinely did night shifts and worked on weekends to meet targets," he says. Industry body Nasscom says such fears are exaggerated. "When we were growing at fast pace, people said stress; now it can't be growing depressed. Quality of work has improved," says Nasscom President Som Mittal. "Counsellors are making it (deterioration of mental health of IT workers) sound bigger than it actually is," adds Sangeeta Gupta, senior vice-president, Nasscom. "We have a 3-million workforce. We need to see what percentage is having such problems." Such slowdown pressures, Nasscom believes, should be seen as an opportunity to re-skill, not as a setback. The IT industry, which was once a magnet for young talent with its fat salaries, stock options and modern workspaces, is now flailing in the throes of a slowdown. This year, the industry will hire 50,000 people less than last, according to Nasscom forecasts. Salary costs eat up a big chunk of the industry's $76-billion revenues and any cost-cutting inevitably hits employees first. The industry is enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for laggards. Since variable pay is a high percentage of salary and calibrated to profits, small differences in performance ratings make a large impact on take-home salary. 1 to 1, a counselling centre for IT professionals, says even a hint of a negative communication causes heightened fear and anxiety. Financial pressures can easily crack someone who lacks nurturing emotional relationships. About 80% of India's tech workforce is under 40 years of age. They are at the peak of their earning careers and have taken on significant loan repayment commitments. "Earlier, the calls (for counselling) were about personal problems. Now, it is about fear of termination, and even warning letters spike need for emotional help," says Karuna Bhaskar, counselling psychologist at 1 to 1 help.net. It has 40 IT companies as clients and 80% of its 1,500 counselling sessions every month are for IT and ITeS companies. "Initially, they lived in denial," says head of NIMHANS' well being centre Prabha Chandra, recounting a pattern she sees in many patients. "They think they are infallible and will muster another job. But when they don't get one, they slip into severe self-doubt." This spills over and hurts marriages and filial relationships too. "Only after a few sessions do we understand that most problems start with unpredictability in their jobs," she adds. Bangalore-based TeamLease gets 300 resumes a day from the IT and ITeS industry across branches, but has few openings. Hiring numbers have dropped by 30% in the past two quarters. "Till a year ago, the life of a resume was maximum three months. Now it is at least five months," says Sangeeta Lala, VP and co-founder of the staffing company. |
