Hi Everyone,
It would be in everyone's interest if a query, complete in all respects, is made when seeking advice.
In Neha's case, the query began with her stating that she had received an Offer Letter and if she was required to give notice etc... later it was mentioned that she had actually joined the co., had worked for 7 days but had not signed the Appointment Letter.
Neha, if she had stated all these facts in one go, we could have given her "Complete" advice. She asked for advice in instalments and we also responded in instalments. This could have been avoided and useful time and effort could have been saved.
Someone has tried to explain the Law of Contract in extensive detail. Good information for everyone.
However, this effort reminds me of a story we got to study during school days.
There was a farmer and his wife who stayed in their farmhouse. One day they decided to go for a picnic in the woods.
The wife cooked all the goodies and packed a swell lunch and off they went.
As they went deep into the woods, the farmer happened to ask the Wife if she had locked the Door of the house properly.
The wife being what she was, wasn't too sure. She offered to go back to the house, check and come back soon.
So off she went to check if the door was indeed locked properly.
Later in the evening she returned, huffing and puffing, carrying the door on her back. Proud of her achievement, she plonked down before the farmer, truly but proudly tired.
The farmer was shocked to see her carrying the door. He asked why she did so.
She said that since the farmer had asked her to check if the Door had been locked properly, she thought the Door was so improtant and valuable, so she carried the door back with her lest someone take it away.
The mystery of narrrating this story is hidden in one of the responses to Neha's query. Find it and you will appreciate why I have narrated this story.
Cheers!!!!
Vasant Nair
PS: No Offence meant to anyone pl.