I think there is a social problem due to the enormous stress the software jobs are creating on our young workforce..The BPO's, late night working hours, extended work hours, tight & unreasonable job targets are putting a big burden and drives up the stress levels to intolerable levels. The stress does exist in all kinds of jobs; but the recent increase in divorce, home violence and suicide incidents has driven me to open this topic. In the current scenario the youth are flocking in millions to the software jobs which gives them the high salaries and posh life styles. But beneath this golden fleece lies umpteen challenges for them to face.
The current economic downtrend has seen huge layoffs and salary reductions which has stranded many software professionals. They are forced to cut down their lavishes and adjust their spending. But not many find the change manageable...This is a worrying trend...The earlier Indian system of a closely knit family (Joint family) used to be such a fine medicine in dealing with stress, boredom and loneliness. Now even small families are scattered; both husband and wife go to work..leaving the child/children at crèche or home giving very less time for mutual interaction. Feeling, thoughts, problems are not heard and there is no or very few people to confide in or talk to. Suicides and divorces are unfathomable, dangerous happenings which must never occur in any society. Husband and wife live in separate places with children either living with single parent or at a boarding school. The upbringing of a growing generation of children is leaving much to be desired. Both parents role in a good child personality development is essential. I have more to say but only after you voice your opinion on these alarming changes....
