EXECUTIVES PRIORITISE CAREER OVER MARRIAGE
THE ASIAN AGE (DEC 2004)
By Skimmy Gupta
Marriages are made in heaven. But city men are taking their sweet time to enter the institution of marriage. Most professionals and executives are now preferring to marry in their mid thirties rather than mid-twenty age group prevalent in earlier days. City men enjoying more years of bachelorhood are keener on grabbing higher and good positions in their career rather than a good wife. They prioritize multiplying their bank balance for a secure future. A sea change in the thought process of these young executives does not bother them at all. And they are happy enjoying the bachelorhood and earning money. It’s rightly said ‘A bachelor never gets out of an idea that he’s a beauty and a boy forever’. Settling down in life and then getting married is the new mantra for young executives.
Keyour S., a 32-year-old former senior manager in an advertising firm feels times have changed drastically and marriage is no longer a priority .He says, “Settling down in life professionally is of more concern than everything else. Also modern society norms have altered, as there is no fixed age for marriages. The institution of marriage is a personal decision. I feel one must be independent professionally to consider marriage. Previously, people had little to do due to lesser opportunities and less competition at work. So they used to marry at a fixed age by societal set up. But not anymore. I am looking for a job change, so marriage is not on the cards for few more years.”
Sadanand Shetty, partner,’Shiv Sagar ‘ chain of restaurants across Mumbai city is approaching his thirties and is happy enjoying his bachelor life. As he opines ”Money, Status and luxurious lifestyle are vital things in marriage in these times. I think anyone lacking these things should think hundred times before getting married. A person who is not able to afford decent lifestyle can face failure in marriage. I still want to go abroad, explore business opportunities and expand my business. As of now, I do not wan to think about marriage.”
Murli Sharma, actor residing of Navi Mumbai will be seen in forthcoming films ‘Maqbool,’Main hoon Na’ feels “Everyone have their priority on personal and professional front. Personally, I want to get married and even there is pressure from my family. But I will not because after lot of hard work, I am being offered good roles in prestigious movies.” The 32-year-old actor is still to find his life partner as he says, “ Today, many marriages do not even last for a week. That scares me. Thus I want to spend my life with right person, which I have not found yet. For marriages to survive, one needs to have a secured job and decent bank balance.”
Marvin Fernandes, founder of CB Media Ventures (India) Private Ltd (CBM) –Mumbai is a Senior Scholar (Globalization & Leadership) from the London School of Economics states “I don’t think thirties is too late an age for marriage, infact it’s still early. These days; businesses involve a lot of commitment and responsibility. Thus at times it gets difficult for a person to strike a balance between the two. No doubt personal relationships should be a priority but they do take a backseat temporarily due to businesses. Lastly it depends on the choices one makes in life.”
Rukshana Eisa, an expert in social etiquette and grooming conducts corporate workshops for young executives at Image Inc founded by Birla Lifestyle feels “People these days are concentrating less on relationships. They value their freedom more and are quite happy being single. In case of support systems, they are self –sufficient and don’t think spouse is the only support. They can depend on friends, collegues and other people. Careers have taken top priority over relationships and by the time they are 32 or above they are already settle in their careers and dont want to compromise”
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By Skimmy Gupta
Marriages are made in heaven. But city men are taking their sweet time to enter the institution of marriage. Most professionals and executives are now preferring to marry in their mid thirties rather than mid-twenty age group prevalent in earlier days. City men enjoying more years of bachelorhood are keener on grabbing higher and good positions in their career rather than a good wife. They prioritize multiplying their bank balance for a secure future. A sea change in the thought process of these young executives does not bother them at all. And they are happy enjoying the bachelorhood and earning money. It’s rightly said ‘A bachelor never gets out of an idea that he’s a beauty and a boy forever’. Settling down in life and then getting married is the new mantra for young executives.
Keyour S., a 32-year-old former senior manager in an advertising firm feels times have changed drastically and marriage is no longer a priority .He says, “Settling down in life professionally is of more concern than everything else. Also modern society norms have altered, as there is no fixed age for marriages. The institution of marriage is a personal decision. I feel one must be independent professionally to consider marriage. Previously, people had little to do due to lesser opportunities and less competition at work. So they used to marry at a fixed age by societal set up. But not anymore. I am looking for a job change, so marriage is not on the cards for few more years.”
Sadanand Shetty, partner,’Shiv Sagar ‘ chain of restaurants across Mumbai city is approaching his thirties and is happy enjoying his bachelor life. As he opines ”Money, Status and luxurious lifestyle are vital things in marriage in these times. I think anyone lacking these things should think hundred times before getting married. A person who is not able to afford decent lifestyle can face failure in marriage. I still want to go abroad, explore business opportunities and expand my business. As of now, I do not wan to think about marriage.”
Murli Sharma, actor residing of Navi Mumbai will be seen in forthcoming films ‘Maqbool,’Main hoon Na’ feels “Everyone have their priority on personal and professional front. Personally, I want to get married and even there is pressure from my family. But I will not because after lot of hard work, I am being offered good roles in prestigious movies.” The 32-year-old actor is still to find his life partner as he says, “ Today, many marriages do not even last for a week. That scares me. Thus I want to spend my life with right person, which I have not found yet. For marriages to survive, one needs to have a secured job and decent bank balance.”
Marvin Fernandes, founder of CB Media Ventures (India) Private Ltd (CBM) –Mumbai is a Senior Scholar (Globalization & Leadership) from the London School of Economics states “I don’t think thirties is too late an age for marriage, infact it’s still early. These days; businesses involve a lot of commitment and responsibility. Thus at times it gets difficult for a person to strike a balance between the two. No doubt personal relationships should be a priority but they do take a backseat temporarily due to businesses. Lastly it depends on the choices one makes in life.”
Rukshana Eisa, an expert in social etiquette and grooming conducts corporate workshops for young executives at Image Inc founded by Birla Lifestyle feels “People these days are concentrating less on relationships. They value their freedom more and are quite happy being single. In case of support systems, they are self –sufficient and don’t think spouse is the only support. They can depend on friends, collegues and other people. Careers have taken top priority over relationships and by the time they are 32 or above they are already settle in their careers and dont want to compromise”
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posted by Skimmy @ June 07, 2008
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