Sarkari Naukri (Government Job)

I started my career in the private sector. Even though my boss was nice and relaxed about hitting the target, yet there was an unspoken competition between my colleagues. If I don’t perform better, I will be left out. I worked hard sincerely to perform better, and when I got appreciation and acknowledgment from my seniors, I felt on top of the world. The healthy competition among colleagues made me feel alive. Stress was always there at the back of my mind to be better than others, but I was kind of enjoying it too. It made my life happening.

A few years later, causally, I took some government jobs exams.  Surprisingly, I cleared it. My parents and friends were happy for me and told me not to lose this golden opportunity – an excellent salary with lots of benefits, security for life, an apartment, after retirement benefits, etc.

My first week at my Sarkari job was exciting. Mr.Chada welcomed me along with the other staff. I threw a big party and everyone enjoyed it. They all wanted to be friend with me. 

I was working hard, as usual, and the boss highly praised me. Suddenly, my colleagues’ behavior changed towards me. Appreciation was a far-away thing. What I got was criticism and discouragement from my colleagues. I think they were just jealous. Delaying the work, and impolite to the general public and they wanted me to be part of them. 

They started avoiding me, not involving me in any group discussion and get-together. It became difficult to work in the office. I started having my tiffin by myself. The working environment was too cold for me. I wanted to leave the job, but what should I tell my family and friends? They would call me a fool and no one would understand my situation.

Shall I quit the job and start my life from scratch? Why are things not easy? Why is life so confusing?