Mohit Sir . This just affirms my idea that the wild success of movies like 12th fail and shows like Kota Factory (which has been renewed to a 3rd season recently) tells a lot about how we can just relate to it. Undoubtedly, a majority of country’s productive energy goes into clearing one shot exams that are supposedly going to ‘set’ one for life .
That is a very perceptive comment - I hadn't thought about these movies. And it is amazing how your performance in that one exam, especially the UPSC, affects your career even 35 years later.
What is also heart breaking is to see all (at least all who can afford) mbbs graduates giving up 2-3 years of their productive lives preparing for post graduate exams. This is normalized. When i hear about those who were successful and are now in their 30s, it seems they mistakenly thought clearing exams would lead to happiness. They are making mistakes that are expected in your twenties but could be costly in your thirties.
Now if we consider such high demand of these jobs vis-a-vis supply, can reducing incentives(salaries) or encouraging more HR only on contractual basis like Agniveers in army will help in making these govt jobs less attractive?
On the lines of private sector salaries for entry level jobs.
Would love to hear your thoughts, ultimately pointing towards some possible line of solution to this recurring damage.
Salaries must be set by the market; this will allow for more rational recruitment processes, and self-selection. I don't think short-term contracts are a good idea; all jobs have learning curves, and organisations must contribute to, and benefit from, the growth of the employee.
Well said as always
Mohit Sir . This just affirms my idea that the wild success of movies like 12th fail and shows like Kota Factory (which has been renewed to a 3rd season recently) tells a lot about how we can just relate to it. Undoubtedly, a majority of country’s productive energy goes into clearing one shot exams that are supposedly going to ‘set’ one for life .
That is a very perceptive comment - I hadn't thought about these movies. And it is amazing how your performance in that one exam, especially the UPSC, affects your career even 35 years later.
What is also heart breaking is to see all (at least all who can afford) mbbs graduates giving up 2-3 years of their productive lives preparing for post graduate exams. This is normalized. When i hear about those who were successful and are now in their 30s, it seems they mistakenly thought clearing exams would lead to happiness. They are making mistakes that are expected in your twenties but could be costly in your thirties.
The loss to the country also is immense.
Thanks, Shekhar. I didn't realise that qualified doctors take so long to prepare for PG entry. This is truly a national waste.
Thanx Mo Sir for another light bulb revelation.
Now if we consider such high demand of these jobs vis-a-vis supply, can reducing incentives(salaries) or encouraging more HR only on contractual basis like Agniveers in army will help in making these govt jobs less attractive?
On the lines of private sector salaries for entry level jobs.
Would love to hear your thoughts, ultimately pointing towards some possible line of solution to this recurring damage.
Salaries must be set by the market; this will allow for more rational recruitment processes, and self-selection. I don't think short-term contracts are a good idea; all jobs have learning curves, and organisations must contribute to, and benefit from, the growth of the employee.