I'm surprised to hear that ACM SP Tyagi(Retd), a former chief of the Indian Air Force, is currently providing consultancy services to an European aircraft manufacturer covering their Indian interests. In other words, he advises the firm on the ways to do business with India. He had, in this new garb of his, taken part in the recently concluded AeroIndia military airshow in Bangalore.
Taking up a job post retirement is fine as it keeps the individual busy and prevents him/her from vegetating and sliding into old age infirmities rapidly. In fact, based on a study conducted on the subject, it has been established beyond doubt that a great amount of attrition takes place soon after retirement - the boredom that sets in because of inactivity, after a fairly packed professional schedule, can seriously affect any well meaning person! Hence, the need to keep oneself occupied is acceptable!!
But choosing the right job/activity has to be thought of carefully. Taking the present case, it goes without saying that the consultant while providing his services has to bear in mind the requirements/interests of the firm that he's working for as that's where his loyalty lies as they're looking after him, in terms of emoluments. And what must be understood in the context is that the firm's interests may not be in consonance with the interests of his nation!
And it's here that the gentleman needs to ask a question to himself. Is it okay by him to overlook this important ethical factor when his nation had placed trust in him and given the charge of its Air Force, not very long ago? Is money the sole criterion that influences his existence? Doesn't he listen to his soul?
Tailpiece.
It's back to a familiar question that each one of us needs to ask oneself. What will satisfy you in terms of material possessions in this life of yours?
And we're also aware of the truth that the lesser you crave for, the happier you are!
Taking up a job post retirement is fine as it keeps the individual busy and prevents him/her from vegetating and sliding into old age infirmities rapidly. In fact, based on a study conducted on the subject, it has been established beyond doubt that a great amount of attrition takes place soon after retirement - the boredom that sets in because of inactivity, after a fairly packed professional schedule, can seriously affect any well meaning person! Hence, the need to keep oneself occupied is acceptable!!
But choosing the right job/activity has to be thought of carefully. Taking the present case, it goes without saying that the consultant while providing his services has to bear in mind the requirements/interests of the firm that he's working for as that's where his loyalty lies as they're looking after him, in terms of emoluments. And what must be understood in the context is that the firm's interests may not be in consonance with the interests of his nation!
And it's here that the gentleman needs to ask a question to himself. Is it okay by him to overlook this important ethical factor when his nation had placed trust in him and given the charge of its Air Force, not very long ago? Is money the sole criterion that influences his existence? Doesn't he listen to his soul?
Tailpiece.
It's back to a familiar question that each one of us needs to ask oneself. What will satisfy you in terms of material possessions in this life of yours?
And we're also aware of the truth that the lesser you crave for, the happier you are!
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