Its more than a year since I left the Office and while having lunch with some old friends we talked about the old time. When I got home, the thought lingered and made me wonder about what I have actually done to contribute to the company.
I would like to believe that I have done some good sometime during my 30 odd years that I have worked, be it for the company and/or to some people who has worked with me. I would like to believe that at some point I have left a legacy or two, that are still being implemented till today. Or a person or two would still be holding on a principle that they learnt from me.
Further thought that came to mind is : Yes, it would be great in deed. As then my existence is not a total waste of time.
I have never been an ambitious person, even when I was in school. More of go-with-the-flow type. (One of the reasons why I have a degree in Physics instead of Engineering. It's a long story. I can tell you about it over a cup of coffee!) And at work, I have never aimed for positions or titles. As long as I was happy with what I was doing and the people whom I was working with, I just give my best shot. And have fun along the way.
Now that I think about it, now that I am able to look back, I realise that it doesn't matter what is our profession but as long as you do good to the people around you, then you are "good to go". I used to think that certain profession are more noble than others, like teachers and doctors. Because they are able to make a different. But now I know that in anything that we do, as long as we are sincere in what we do and do our best, it will not only benefit the company but the people around us. Provided that we help others along the way and not just "helping" ourself.
Well, I have fond memories. And some nostalgic time. And many great people who have become friends.
May Allah bless what we do and whatever we have accomplished. And may what we have done earn some credit to qualify us to enter Jannah.
Aameen.
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