On Monday 06 Aug 2007 9:15 am, Udhay Shankar N wrote: > As the IT worker demographics change (as the typical IT worker > becomes 30+ instead of 25- like today) the desire for the mythical > construct called a "life" will increase.
Absolutely. One "mythical construct" that the "IT sector" started out with was the premise of indestructibility and immortality - both of which occur in large doses among "youth". With family often guiding career choices, and family support to young IT professionals who work long hours, "young IT professionals" offer everything that the Indian family desires. Financial security and elevated status for parents, and a high ranking in the "marriage market". But as these people grow older the "cares of life" kick in. The need for time with children, the need to control hypertension, diabetes, and the wearing out of the novelty and excitement (and status) of "foreign travel". The solution seems fairly simple. More time off. But more time off makes someone else more efficient and cheaper. That someone else is often someone younger, unmarried, with family support. Culturally Indians, (Hindus in particular) do not have a concept of getting even one day off a week. Hindus do not close shops on any day, and do not give maidservants a day off, and we (non-shopowning non maidservants) will ourselves work all days without a break. Traditional Hindu lifestyles did however allow for unscheduled breaks like family functions and festivals. But while the IT professional may work weekends, he does not get informal time off for a million festivals. The system must change. shiv
