Entrepreneurial spirit

I regularly observe on LinkedIn, people of various hues and colours- youngsters, middle aged, seniors, retired, bankers, financial professionals, technically qualified et al – declaring themselves to be “ Open to work.” And many of these seeking work are already employed and are actually seeking a change.

The above thought struck me when I read that worldwide, increasing number of people are working and working till ripe age ( late 70s and early 80s – unlike here where we hang shoes at 58 and 60) and this class of people are given a new name or sobriquet – “ unretiring.”

But we all know that ground reality is different in India where a young breed of qualified professionals is available and is actually, actively seeking jobs. Under the circumstances, the concept of “unretiring” is not quite relevant in Indian context and many experienced professionals, including yours truly, are in good health and mind, raring to contribute their mite to the fledgling sectors around us, but are actually sitting idle, doing nothing worthwhile. 

The above arises because irrespective of our experience, exposure , knowledge and age, we essentially lack in entrepreneurial spirit and at all junctures of our lives, we seek opportunities rather than creating! 

Luckily, the number of successful start ups and youth brimming with innovative ideas, bear testimony to the fact that we may be on the brink of developing this “unretiring “ generation!