The 24 x 7 Generation - By Chitrangada

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   ravirajan01posted 17 months ago

   Chitrangada has written a realistic commentary on the generation shift between the older and newer generation. Today's generation is working 24X7, which was not the case in the older generations, who led a easier life. I loved the poem, which talks about handing over culture, values, and finally the happiness keys from one generation to the next. Every generation is different with its own set of challenges and constraints; And what is required is imparting the correct values transcending across generations. Thanks for this wonderfully inspiring poem Chitrangada.
   
   https://hubpages.com/literature/The-24-x-7-Generation

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   ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months ago

   Thank you so much Raviji, for sharing the link to my response to the word prompt, Generation.
   I am glad to read your positive feedback.
   Appreciate your thoughtful comments about my views on generational shift, especially with reference to the work culture. Happy to know that you liked the poem too.
   Thank you for sharing. Best wishes.

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   Jodahposted 17 months ago

   Hello Chitrangada,
   This is an excellent response to the prompt. Your story explains how work practices have changed for the present generation. We need to appreciate how expectations of availability have changed now and they must be available 24/7 rather than what used to be the norm 9 to 5.
   The poem is also well-written.
   Thank you for sharing this, Ravi.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much John, for reading and appreciating my response to the word prompt, Generation. The thoughts expressed in my story is what I see around me nowadays. I do appreciate the way, the younger generation handles all the pressure of work and life. I am glad that you liked the poem too.
      Thank you and happy weekend.

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         Vellurposted 17 months agoin reply to this

         A great response Chitrangada, wisdom in your words, my friend. As you have stated, things have changed so much after the pandemic, which is so different from our work culture. Everything is done at lightning speed, and there is no clear-cut line between working and off-working hours. I feel nowadays they are working 24 hours without rest.

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   surovi99posted 17 months ago

   You are very right, Chitrangada, about the current generation's work ethics. I have seen my younger sisters work 9 to 5. I myself have worked for a similar duration. But when I see my youngest sibling, my brother and my younger cousins who rightly belong to this generation, there is no end to work. They really work 24/7. I am glad your prose and poetry highlights this scenario accurately and wonderfully. Thank you for sharing.
   
   Thanks, Ravi, for sharing her post.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months agoin reply to this

      Thank you Rosina, for reading and appreciating my response. I am sure that you will find the story relatable, if you have come across some of the younger executives these days. Happy to make my response relevant with the current scenario.
      Appreciate your kind comments and support. Enjoy the weekend.

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   PurvisBobbi44posted 17 months ago

   It sounds like my nieces, especially one who never rest. She is in college and into everything else. She even works for a Florida senator. I don't know when she sleeps. I will see her ay Thanksgiving to talk.
   
   I enjoyed this Chitrangada, and I am happy I slowed down to read it.
   
   Take care, Dear, I see you are as sweet as Brenda sharing and helping others. I wish India was not so far away, so we could do lunch with all these ladies.
   
   Until later,
   
   Bobbi Purvis
   
   Thanks, ravirajan01 for sharing this with us.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months agoin reply to this

      Hello Bobbi!
      Your kind and thoughtful words have brought a smile on my face. How wonderful would it be to meet you and have some chit-chat! I cherish my friendship with all you wonderful and caring friends.
      Good to know that you liked my response to the word prompt, Generation.
      My best wishes to your nieces, and I do admire such hard working youngsters of this generation.
      Thank you for your kind words and support. Happy Weekend.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 17 months ago

   Chitrangada,
   You highlight a very interesting fact of this new way of life.
   
   We do constantly have obligations to meet at odd hours of the day & night.
   
   The magic of Wi-Fi has changed things.
   
   I love how you say the older generation needs to accept this change instead of saying
   "Oh! It was not like this, when we were young!”
   
   In "Generation: Poem"
   you tell us that we need to pass down our knowledge from one generation to the next.
   
   We need to make the transition a happy one & share in one another's joy.
   
   Admittedly, I have connected with others in different time zones across the world in the wee hours of my morning, instead of sleeping.
   
   It's so great to talk with them in real-time, but nowadays I try to send messages during my day time & anxiuosly await to receive their response.
   
   I honestly doubt that the saying..."back in my day"...
   Ever truly goes away, but I do understand it.
   
   This is a great piece with a very valid point.
   
   The future & all this technology is changing the way we live life.
   
   I'll post a link in the word prompt article.
   
   P.S. ~ I agree with Bobbi...I wish we could all do lunch.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months agoin reply to this

      Hello Brenda!
      Thank you for the word prompt, and your wonderful analysis of my response. I am glad that you liked it and found it relevant, with reference to the present generation and their lifestyle.
      Connecting with close ones, living in different time zones has become quite common, and we also do it. I find it very satisfying to hear and see them, via video calls etc. The technology has reduced the distance between people, and it’s so wonderful.
      I would also  love to meet you all. What a beautiful thought!
      Thank you and happy weekend to you.

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   AliciaCposted 17 months ago

   I think the Internet was a great invention. It's wonderful to be able to communicate with people around the world at any time (provided they have Internet access). People may have to make changes in their routine if they do their work online, though. Chitrangada has raised some interesting points related to this idea. Her article is thought provoking. Thank you for sharing it, Ravi.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months agoin reply to this

      Hello Linda!
      I agree with you that Internet is a great invention, and it has made communication so easy and enjoyable, with family and friends living far away. At workplaces too, the efficiency has increased due to the many options of communication. I believe that the younger generation is using the technology wisely, for the overall progress of humanity.
      I am glad that you found my response relevant and thought provoking.
      Thank you so much. Good day.

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   Misbah786posted 17 months ago

   This is an excellent response to the prompt, Di. I loved your poem, story, and the quotes you shared. I love this quote: “Every generation needs regeneration.”— Charles Spurgeon.
   Now before I dive deep down in the depth of the concept of the newer and older generation, I am stuck thinking about which category I fall into here
   My youngest brother and I have a 16 years age gap; although I enjoy his ideas, they sometimes sound weird. Maybe a generation gap. Haha!
   Stay blessed, and have a great weekend.
   Much Love!
   
   Thanks for sharing, Ravi!

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months agoin reply to this

      Thank you Misbah, for appreciating my response to the word prompt.
      Your comments made me smile. You certainly belong to the youngest generation.
      Though I belong to the earlier generation, I believe in keeping myself up to date, as much as possible, with the views and beliefs of the younger generation. I am curious, progressive and ready to learn, and don’t want to lag behind.
      Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
      Have an enjoyable Sunday.

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   ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months ago

   Hello Nithya!
   So good to read your comments. I am happy that you liked my response to the word prompt, and that you found it relevant to the present times, with reference to the work culture.
   Thank you for sharing your thoughts and adding more value to this thread.
   Have a great day.

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    Pamela99posted 17 months ago

    Chitrangada, I thought your poem was such a timely piece for the changes in our lives, especially with this generation. The differences between the older generation and this generation are significant, and you covered that vey well. This is a very good response to Brenda's prompt.
    
    Thanks for posting Chitrangada's article, Ravi.

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       ChitrangadaSharanposted 17 months agoin reply to this

       Thank you Pamela, for your kind words of appreciation. I am glad to know that you consider my response has covered the word prompt well.
       Appreciate you for reading and sharing your positive feedback.
       Thank you so much.

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