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Economy drive - why we forget things?

There was an interesting chat going around in the company. Usual topic of the times - how to cut costs?

Solutions : Mundane points which are as visible as to anyone with a sight of 2/6. Recycle paper, book tickets in advance, get cheapest fare, pool cars, print on two sides of paper, etc.

Normally, I resist from talking buisness at home but when TV is on and I am watching a business channel, how can kids be immune to corporate doings?

My children beat any journalist when they start asking questions. They can be nasty (in questioning) but calm.

I had to sit up when my daughter asked, "Dad, what is economy drive? " I knew that more missiles are on its way.

Next few questions were -

Why talk of cutting costs now?
Why build up costs anyway?
Why office lunch costs Rs 100 per person when food in school canteen is available at Rs 25?
Why office people use top class stationary and writing instruments? "My Rs 5 Linc Ocean Gel writes as good as the your fancy Rs 20 pen."
Why office writing pads are not like our school registers that cost 1/10th?
Why can't you have guest houses rather than staying at hotels?
Why do you always need a 3 wheeler/car to go when we, as students, have to go by bus?
When schools can have a start at 7.30 am why office has to start and finish late?
Why is it that we are instructed to switch off lights at home but is not followed in offices?


All very pertinent questions. And also, all answers are known but still how come that we change our behaviour in our workplace?

I am still recovering from the impact.

Comments

  1. Great commenting. Great article. In my blog I am wondering how the short term economy will affect the consumer.

    The short sightedness of the Government and Corporate management will hurt middleclass and consumers.

    Take a look if you are interested
    Consumer Economy

    thanks for writing
    Mike

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