Is a Profession Important for Women? Stories of Some Professionally Strong Ladies Of My Life

“A woman should be two things; who and what she wants to be.” Someone rightly said.

In the 21st century, there are no such words as “female jobs” or “jobs for girls/women”. The women of India and the world are now getting out of their houses and creating history by making a mark for themselves. Women stand shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts when it comes to career growth and choosing the right path. Today, a huge number of women are making a mark by working at high posts in different professions.

Each woman has a right to fulfill her dreams. Women have now earned a tag of “an equal earning member” of the family. A woman is a multi-tasker who takes care of her job duties along with the household chores. As the economy is now flourishing in India, women have found several avenues to leverage their creativity, career goals, dreams, and passions. If a woman is financially stable, she can handle her expenses independently and need not expect her partner to give money.

Even after marriage and maternity, women are keen to pursue their careers. According to the surveys and sources, only 1 female can work on a full-time basis out of 7 college graduate females. In India, females are quite confused about choosing a profession when they are at an early stage of their higher education.

EDUCATION IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR WOMEN:

We all know that education is the key to a successful career. The more educated you are, the more successful you become by working hard. To be in your dream career, you have to choose your education. Even if you are not much educated, you still have job options to choose from.

To decide how far you can and are willing to go, is the most essential thing. If you have been out of the workforce for a while, you have to brush up on your skills again before you join again.

Earning money allows a woman to be determined and independent which further makes her a better human being. It gives her a sense of self-identity which is an achievement in itself. Identifying yourself is very important as there is a life beyond maternity and household chores. Willingness to live life with passion along with handling the household duties is the beauty of a real woman. A woman is “A hero with an invisible cap.” She must work in her desired field to live a satisfied and happy life.

As they say, “Beauty begins the moment one decides to be oneself.”

Now, let’s have a look at some of my friends/relatives who are strong ladies and achieved a happy, successful life while excelling in their professions.

1. TEACHER

In India, a Teacher is said to be our ‘first Guru’. Since ages, Teaching has been the top-most career choice for Indian women. Traditionally, this profession has been tagged as ‘Best Female Job’ in India. Till now, it proves to be one of the best professions for females.

Divneet Kaur Sammy (Divneet Bhabhi) has been into the teaching profession for many years now. Belonging to a well-established Sikh family, she is happily married to a Senior Operations Professional (I call him PP Veer Ji). Also, she is a mother to a cute little princess. Settled in the capital (Delhi), she teaches in a reputed school. She is a beautiful person with a golden heart. Teaching little kids and taking care of them is what she is best at. Along with her job, she also manages her family well. Taking care of her daughter, teaching and helping her with her homework, she proves to be a “Super Mom”, “Super Wife” and “Super Teacher”.

2. HUMAN RESOURCE (HR) PROFESSIONAL

HR (Human Resource) department is a great career path and the best option for females who want to join the corporate world. It requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This profession gives you emotional and financial satisfaction. HR is the backbone of any company and acts as a ‘sutradhaar’ between the management & the employees. They are responsible for employee engagement, employee satisfaction, hiring, salary, etc. HR works towards the development of employees as well as the company.

I am a post-graduate in HR and have been working in the same field for around 4 years. Starting from recruitment, I have now explored different branches of HR and enjoying my work. I feel that this is one of the best professions for girls. I also follow my passion for writing. Read my articles. Click Here.

Tanushree Malik (Tanu, my lovely manager) is the best manager one could ever have. Being into this field for more than 7 years, she has been handling the HR Shared Services division and working with a leading UK based MNC, handling a team of more than 8 people. She is so good at her work that you would never feel work pressure, as she distributes the work among the team members so well. While I was in the process and working in the UK division, she was the one who helped and guided me in every possible way. She spent a wonderful time as we used to go on tea breaks and discuss work and life. A former model and HR Professional, Tanu is a very strong and independent woman who has worked hard to achieve the position of a Manager and is an ideal one.

3. SCCM PROFESSIONAL

SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) is a professional who helps us manage PCs and other devices. Their role is to configure the devices to standardize our systems across domains, no matter how small or large the system is.

Ankita Chettri (a sister figure), SCCM Professional, hails from Dehradun (Uttrakhand); is married and well settled in Noida (Uttar Pradesh). She works with a reputed MNC and is very talented in her field. Working hard with systems, configurations, monitoring, scripting tools, etc. is what she is best at. She believes in maintaining a healthy and happy balance between her professional and personal life. Along with work, she handles her family well. Being married to a wonderful and fun-loving man, both of them live their lives to the fullest. Ankita Didi (this is what I call her) is a wonderful person and carries a million-dollar smile.

4. ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

This profession requires an understanding of people, hard work, and outstanding communication skills. This requires a lot of negotiating skills which further improves one’s interpersonal skills. They counsel the students/working professionals and make them aware of the advantages of taking up a particular course.

Anchal Dham (an ex-colleague and a very lovable friend), is settled in Delhi and has been working as an Academic Counselor for more than 6 years. She very well knows how to negotiate things and employ strategic selling techniques with her excellent communication skills. Determined, dedicated, and hardworking are some of her traits. A Post Graduate in International Business & Marketing, Anchal understands the responsibility of being an academic counselor and proves to be an asset for the students/working professionals who are willing to pursue some of the other courses. Apart from being a talented professional, she is a fun-loving person and a very lovable friend. A friend like her is hard to find and I am lucky that I share such a beautiful bond with her.

5. DIGITAL MARKETER

In the 21st century, the Digital Marketing domain is taking hype. The majority of the companies and businesses are now working to create an online presence for themselves. This industry is becoming more stable with each passing day and hence is proving to be a decent field for women. They have an inherent skill of tolerance, patience, and ability to cope with each situation which makes them a perfect fit for this.

Nitya Rambhadran (a good friend, more like an elder sister) is a Digital Marketer/Blogger/You Tuber. A Tamil Brahmin settled in Pune, she is a sister figure to me. Though she is quite elder to me, still we bonded so well from the initial days only. She is such a strong lady that she never looked back in life. At a young age, she had to face 2 severe setbacks; the death of her beloved mother and betrayal of her partner. She stood strong in front of the world and didn’t let the negativities kill her dreams. Nitya, is a freelance Digital marketer and excels in Content Writing, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and other branches of Digital Marketing. She motivated me to write. Eventually, we landed up together and started writing for LYFWIN. Check out her written pieces of work. Click here.

6. YOGA TEACHER

Originated in ancient India, Yoga is a physical, spiritual, and mental exercise. This practice has been thought to date back to the pre-Vedic traditions of India. Now, Yoga is practiced not only in India, but in several parts of the world. As the people are very conscious about their health and fitness, many Yoga Teachers are coming forward to serve the people.

Nicky Create (a lovely Australian friend) is passionate about Yoga and imparts its benefits to others. Nicky, a young pretty girl from Adelaide, is a professional Yoga Teacher and an Artist too. I know her for just a few months but it feels like we’ve been connected for ages.

It was January 30, 2020 when I boarded Amritsar Shatabdi from New Delhi and she sat next to me. Gradually we started talking and discussed many things. As she was on her way to Amritsar, I was curious to make her familiar with Punjab and the Punjabi culture. Her respect for Punjab and India made me overwhelmed. When I told her about my HR profession and writing passion, she gave me a “Talented Girl” tag and wanted to read all my articles. We bonded well in just a 5-hour train journey and I am going to cherish this relationship all my life.

Nicky is passionate about her work. She takes Yoga classes online as well as in-person and leads group Yoga classes in Adelaide.

7. CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER

The role of a Customer Success Manager is to develop & maintain customer relationships which lead to loyalty and retention of the clients. They are mainly responsible for working closely with clients to ensure that they are happy with the services of the company. They also work towards improvement in case of dissatisfaction.

Priyanka Chaudhary (my gorgeous and loveable friend) has always been a well-wisher to me. In more than 7 years of our friendship, we have supported each other in all ups and downs of life. She has even supported me in my hard times and stood for me. Priyanka has been working as a Customer Success Manager for more than 5 years now. She holds an expertise in onboarding service delivery and using various Customer Service software efficiently. Happily married to an engineer and settled in NCR, she hails from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. While studying in a coaching institute, we bonded well and have maintained the same till now. She is a strong woman who faced many challenges but she stood strong and didn’t let the society affect her.

8. BUSINESSWOMAN

This requires good communication skills and understanding of people & their needs. These days, girls/women have been entering the business and are undoubtedly doing well. Girls can start a business from home and expand it later on.

Karnima Tuneer Verma (a gorgeous ex-colleague and well-wisher) is an example of a successful businesswoman. After working with a reputed MNC for a couple of years, she felt she is not made for a job. “Purraan Jewels” (Purraan, her son’s name) is her successful venture which is about selling artificial jewelry online. Karnima is happily married to a working professional, and is a mother to a little boy. We worked together for more than a year and initially, we developed a strong bond. Being elder to me, she has been my mentor and guide. A jolly person who lives her life to the fullest, Karnima never pays attention to the negative elements of the society. She is a wonder woman and handles work & family together.

9. CABIN CREW AND HOSPITALITY

Young ladies these days are entering into the hospitality field in growing numbers as they add a glamorous element to the job. In India and abroad, Airline and Hospitality jobs give a chance to travel the whole world.

Jagrati Sharma (a very dear friend) is basically from Lucknow and works with a leading airline as a Flight Attendant. Her excellent communication skills and a glamorous personality add a spice to her expertise in the job. She has spent weeks to undergo a rigorous training along with the policy learnings. The young lady has also trained herself for emergencies, safety, and security of herself and the passengers along with other team members. Dedicated toward her work, she looks after the passenger needs and make sure that they have a safe and comfortable flight. We have known each other for around 7 years now and I have always seen her smiling. She is a wonderful person with an amazing quality of making others happy.

    CONCLUSION:

“Each time a woman stands for herself, she stands up for all the women.”

A woman is an Architect of the society. She educates the whole society if she is educated. There are many ways to get your dream job; you just have to work hard towards your goal. In today’s world, all jobs are the best jobs for women.

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