Govt Job vs Life
I may get downvoted and criticized, but this is the harsh fact reflecting the mindset that many youth have in this state.
I know that everyone wishes for a stable life, good earnings, and a hassle-free future, which is why many young people prepare for exams—this is understandable. However, the quote we’ve all heard since childhood, "never give up," seems to be misused in this context.
I have three cousins, all around 39-40 years old, unmarried, and still preparing for government exams. They’ve been at it for nearly two decades. Why? To secure a dowry of 20-30 lakhs. They’ve never wanted to work in private companies or MNCs, so all they have are BA degrees. They’ve even appeared for their 10th and 12th exams multiple times, hoping for more chances. Now, in their 40s, they’re starting new careers—one as a teacher, the other pursuing law—at an age when most people are already settled in their professions. They still believe that becoming a lawyer or a respected teacher will bring them the rewards they’re seeking (dowry). Their parents, including one mother who is over 68 years old, still hold out hope for a "good job" for them.
But what has all this really achieved? They’ve spent their entire lives chasing a job and dowry, neglecting their own dreams and potential. They’ve sacrificed opportunities that could have taken them to new heights—things they could never have imagined. Now, they’ve lost decades of their lives struggling to make the next 40 years "better." By the time they’re in their 50s, they’ll likely be dealing with health issues like diabetes, osteoarthritis, and thyroid problems, spending their time running from doctor to doctor and saving what little they have to either secure a "better son-in-law" (one with a government job) or fund their children's education. When they’re 65-70 years old, their children will be getting married, and they’ll be left reflecting on a life spent in pursuit of a future that never came.
Have you really enjoyed your life? Have you lived for yourself? Or did you just exist, waiting for a job, dowry, and validation?
Even if you get that government job at 40, what have you truly gained? What’s the cost of the life you’ve lost in the process?
Edit- I'm not against anyone but i hate this trend of late marriages,and obsession with govt Job and dowry.