Hi All,
I heard a saying from a senior while I was posted at HAL, Kanpur in 1983 -- "thora kam khaoo, thora gum khao. yahi jeena ka tarika hona chahiya". In English, there is a similar saying, "What cannot be cured must be endured". Dr. Ambedkar once said, "One who bears injustice is the bigger culprit than the one who perpetrates it". Most grievances are often imaginary. If one creates a grievance for oneself, then there is no remedy. I do not suggest that you should not fight for your rights, but the reality of life in employment is that "management is always right", "Boss is always right", etc. All Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India are commendable, but it is often challenging to get them implemented under the Indian Legal System. If that is the case, then the Fundamental Rights are merely a farce and a fraud on the constitution. Management possesses all the resources, making it challenging for an employee to fight against them. Grievance Procedures can sometimes be superficial. You may have seen newspaper reports on how difficult it is to obtain information under the Right to Information Act. Therefore, one must prepare to fight for justice and be ready for a prolonged battle both within and outside the organization, or consider changing your path. However, this may not be easy, especially when your children are settling in life or when retirement is approaching in a few years. In such situations, most people would choose to endure all challenges for the sake of their children's careers. Remember, God is Great. He will compensate you appropriately sooner or later. Believe in God.
Regards,
Yours,
Satish Kumar Dhanwal