As I was laying on my bed listening to some soothing music, my phone rang. The very familiar voice at the other end said, “I have resigned. Call you back in some time”. With that, the phone went dead. I double checked the name displayed on the screen with thousands of thoughts racing through my mind.
While I waited for her to call back, I allowed my thoughts to wander. I met Anamika at the induction program of a company 7 years back. She had been a top ranker throughout her academics. She is straightforward and does not hesitate to call a spade, a spade. Her first boss had not been very nice to her. After all, people seldom like the truth being spoken or mistakes being pointed especially in a corporate setup where subordinates pour tons of butter on their bosses. She is different, extremely good with her work and equally outspoken.
I knew of late, she wasn’t very happy with the workplace and she had been thinking of putting up her papers. But I had been asking her to think over it again. Bosses change, the profiles change. The phone rang again. It was her. I eagerly picked up and heard the narrative. At the end of the call, I respected her more than before. The key takeaways from the conversation were:
- She had started hating herself for bowing down and dragging her life. She said that she felt her self esteem was belittled every moment. The fight between self and office environment had started taking a toll on her mental peace. Whatever she did was simply not enough for them. Hence, she decided that it was enough for her. She needed to get up, take hold of her life and walk out of the place that made her feel so miserable.
- Her husband said, “Your happiness is above everything. If you are feeling suffocated, just let go”.
- It was an extremely difficult decision as it would have a monetary impact on both of them but she derived strength from his support.
As I brooded over the incident, what I realized was how important it was for her that her husband understood her situation and supported her decision. As spouses or as part of families, our lives are so intertwined that a decision by one can impact all. And this is when the others should step in and support. Anamika’s husband gave her the confidence that they will be able to manage and that she should choose happiness. Are spouses not meant for supporting and understanding each other? Love is not about bringing red roses on Valentine’s or taking out on a dinner date. Love is also not about that solitaire ring adorning the ring finger. Love is putting your partner above all and running that extra mile with that extra 10kgs of weight so that your partner can walk comfortably.
Author’s bio
Priyanka Maheshwari is a Chartered Accountant by profession and a mother to a sweet little Angle. She has an experience of over 10 years. She is a blogger out of her passion for creative writing. You can also follow her journey on Instagram as @momzjourney
-By Priyanka Maheshwari
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