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The officer at the Driving License counter asked the lady "What is your
occupation?"
The woman seeking renewal of her license seemed to be puzzled.
So the officer said "Ma'am, are you employed, have your own business
or................
The woman replied
"Oh, yes!! I have a full time occupation. I am a mother"
Officer: "We don't have 'mother' as an option for occupation.
I will write it down as 'Housewife'. That takes care of all questions."
This had happened long ago, and was forgotten.
Years later when I went to get my license, the Public Relations Officer was a
somewhat pompous woman.
"Your occupation?" she asked in a rather authoritative tone.
I just had an inspiration and replied
"I am a researcher in the field of Child Development, Nutrition and
Inter-personal Relationships"
The lady officer stared at me in amazement. I calmly repeated my statement and
she wrote it down verbatim. Then, unable to conceal her curiosity, she politely
asked
"What exactly do you do in your profession, Ma'am?"
I was feeling good about having described my occupation so calmly and
confidently. So I replied
"My research projects have been going on for a number of years (Mothers never
retire!!).
My research is conducted in the laboratory as well as in the field. I have two
bosses.(One is God and the other is my entire family).
I have received two honours in this field.(A son and a daughter)
My topic is considered to be the most difficult part of sociology.(All moms
will agree!!).
I have to work more than 14 hours every day. Sometimes even 24 hours are not
enough and the challenges are tougher than many other professions.
My compensation is in terms of mental satisfaction rather than money"
I could see that the officer was thoroughly impressed. After completing the
licensing formalities, she came to the door to see me off.
This new viewpoint about my occupation made me feel much better on my way back
home. I was welcomed by my 5 year old research assistant at the door.
My new project(my 6 month old baby)was energetically practicing her 'music'.
I had earned a small victory over the Governmental red tape today. I was no
longer 'merely a mother', instead I was now a highly placed functionary in a
service vital for mankind -Motherhood!!
'Mother' - Isn't it a great title. Fit to be added to the nameplate on the
door!!
By this standard, grandmothers deserve to be called Senior Research Officers,
and Great Grandmothers qualify as 'Research Directors'.
Aunts and other ladies of that age group can be called 'Research Facilitators'
Please share this with all mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, all
ladies currently holding posts like didi-tai-chachi-mami-mausi-bua ......
They will all shower you with blessings and life will be happier.
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