Yashvi Divecha
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I have read The Millionaire Fastlane and it has completely changed my perspective towards life and goals.
Sharing my first experience at my first job and why I refused 9 to 5 and making my way towards Entrepreneurship.
I was always scared of listening to my inner self and constantly pursued things that were easy(for a temporary period).
After getting a degree in Accounting I joined an accounting firm to gain experience in this field.
A new law (GST) is passed and it is going to change the taxation structure in India.
We were told to prepare presentations to help the client understand how it will impact the business. As I finished, I sent it to my manager for review and was asked to delete a few slides from it. But if I were the client I would want those files to be included in my presentation as it would have a huge impact on my business (Not going in to the practicalities). After a long discussion it was finalised that those files have to be deleted and I was supposed to follow the instructions.
On the final day, my manager asked me if everything was ready, I agreed, I never deleted those slides from the presentation and he had to present it to the client against his wish.
The client changed his perspective which in turn caused lesser revenue to my firm.
At the end of the day the higher authorities asked an explanation for my behavior, I expected they would fire me from the job very same moment but they didn't do so. When I shared this with my trusted aide, he immediately disagreed with my behavior and lectured me for not getting a hike or bonus at the end of the year or no promotion.
We have learned about Ethics in school that is what I followed that day. My inner self denied to agree with the manager's decision. I was scared at the very first moment but later I was happy that what I have done is something right.
Sharing my first experience at my first job and why I refused 9 to 5 and making my way towards Entrepreneurship.
I was always scared of listening to my inner self and constantly pursued things that were easy(for a temporary period).
After getting a degree in Accounting I joined an accounting firm to gain experience in this field.
A new law (GST) is passed and it is going to change the taxation structure in India.
We were told to prepare presentations to help the client understand how it will impact the business. As I finished, I sent it to my manager for review and was asked to delete a few slides from it. But if I were the client I would want those files to be included in my presentation as it would have a huge impact on my business (Not going in to the practicalities). After a long discussion it was finalised that those files have to be deleted and I was supposed to follow the instructions.
On the final day, my manager asked me if everything was ready, I agreed, I never deleted those slides from the presentation and he had to present it to the client against his wish.
The client changed his perspective which in turn caused lesser revenue to my firm.
At the end of the day the higher authorities asked an explanation for my behavior, I expected they would fire me from the job very same moment but they didn't do so. When I shared this with my trusted aide, he immediately disagreed with my behavior and lectured me for not getting a hike or bonus at the end of the year or no promotion.
We have learned about Ethics in school that is what I followed that day. My inner self denied to agree with the manager's decision. I was scared at the very first moment but later I was happy that what I have done is something right.
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