Everything is not in my hand

I have applied for jobs at more than fifty places, ranging from peon to assistant professor positions. Yet, I am still unemployed.

But is it really my fault?

I have the Masters degree. I have written 8 books. I am continuously applying for jobs. What more can I possibly do?

Unfortunately, society fails to understand this. In its eyes, an unemployed person is lazy. They assume that he avoids hard work and that this is why he cannot find a job.

But the reality is that there is a huge shortage of jobs. On top of that, favouritism, personal recommendations and bribery make the situation even more difficult. I am experiencing this myself, particularly in my attempts to secure an assistant professor position.

Just think for a moment. How much mental pressure must a 24- or 25-year-old experience when parents and relatives constantly pressurise him to find a job? They taunt him, make him feel unworthy and question his abilities.

The problem with our society is that it places almost all the responsibility on the individual. It questions the unemployed person but rarely questions the system that fails to provide enough employment opportunities.

Therefore, I have a request for parents: Your child is already fighting a difficult battle in life. Please do not add to their burden by constantly pressuring them to get a job quickly.

Just think about it. Which young person would willingly want to remain financially dependent on their parents? They are trying. They are making efforts. But not everything is in their hands.