Regretful Attitude of Workers Towards Companies that Empower Them in Pakistan Leave a comment
The Journey of Learning, Loyalty, and Ethics in Pakistani Workplaces
In my experience managing companies like Tetralink Technologies, I have seen how workers in Pakistan face challenges and opportunities at work. These experiences have taught me a lot about how employees grow, learn, and behave in professional settings. Let me share my thoughts on how companies invest in their workers, the chances they give to learn, and how workers respond to these efforts.
Helping Workers Stand on Their Feet
Companies like ours work hard to help employees grow by giving them the best learning opportunities. From day one, workers at Tetralink Technologies are encouraged to learn new things. In our field of electronics, this means learning how to build circuits for inverters, genset controllers, and SMD screens from scratch to the final product. This hands-on training gives them skills they can use anywhere.
We also believe in giving chances to people who are weak in studies or afraid of learning. At Tetralink Technologies, we think it is important to help such people become skilled so they can support their families and contribute to society. Helping those who struggle and turning them into successful people is our true goal. Making someone who is already good even better is not as special as helping someone rise from nothing.
But this process can be tough. Workers sometimes feel that the workload is too much, without realizing that this hard work is preparing them for future success. They often don’t see that working in such an environment gives them unique skills they wouldn’t get in a relaxed job.
Learning Under Pressure
The best learning happens under pressure. Think about students during exam time—they study harder and learn more in a few weeks than they did all year. Similarly, in a challenging workplace, workers learn much faster and gain valuable experience.
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, said that workers should join companies that are growing. These companies give employees chances to learn because they involve them in all kinds of tasks. But if you join a well-established company, you may not learn much because the work is already set and limited. You might just become a machine doing the same job every day.
Workers Often Don’t Value Opportunities
Sadly, many workers don’t appreciate the opportunities they get in a company that teaches them everything. Even after gaining years of experience and becoming skilled, they still complain about the company and the workload. Some leave as soon as they find a slightly higher-paying job. This lack of loyalty hurts the companies that helped them succeed.
Workplace Ethics
One major problem in Pakistan is the lack of work ethics. Many workers leave a company without giving proper notice, even after learning and growing there for years. The standard notice period should be two months, both for workers leaving and companies letting employees go.
Companies hiring new employees should also follow this principle. They should ensure that new workers provide a two-month notice to their current employer before joining. This helps maintain professional integrity and ensures smooth transitions.
Workers should remember that if they leave without giving notice, the new company might treat them the same way in the future. If you join a new job without respecting your previous employer, you might face even worse consequences later. Loyalty and professionalism are essential for long-term success.
Workplace Comfort vs. Growth
Workers often prefer relaxed jobs where they don’t have to work hard, even though they don’t learn much in such roles. While these jobs might feel comfortable, they don’t help workers grow or earn more in the long run. A company that challenges you to learn prepares you for a brighter future.
A Story with a Lesson
My grandfather used to tell us a story about a Raj Hans (swan) and a cloth washer. A male swan felt pity for the washer, who worked under the hot sun, and started shading him with its wings every day. Despite warnings from the female swan, the male swan became friends with the washer. One day, the king fell ill, and his healer said the king needed swan meat to recover. The washer betrayed the swan, caught it, and gave it to the king in exchange for a reward. The female swan, seeing her partner’s feathers scattered on the ground, cried out, “I told you not to trust those without principles.”
This story teaches us an important lesson: always help and invest in people who value and respect you. Betraying someone who helps you will lead to harsh consequences, as life has a way of returning the same treatment to you.
The Importance of Humility and Hard Work
At Tetralink Technologies, we involve our workers in every task, from cleaning their desks to completing high-level projects. This follows the teachings of Islam, which encourage humility and hard work. Even Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did his own work, setting an example for us all. If we clean ourselves in private, why can’t we clean our workspaces or do basic tasks ourselves? This self-reliance builds character and removes arrogance, which can block learning.
Giving Credit Where It’s Due
Many workers claim their success is because of their abilities, forgetting how much the company helped them grow. They don’t realize that their peers who started at the same time may not have achieved the same success. This shows how valuable the company’s training is. Recognizing and appreciating this is key to maintaining good relationships and achieving long-term success.
Life’s Lessons
Life often teaches us lessons in unexpected ways. Those who don’t value the kindness and support they receive may face difficulties later. Loyalty and gratitude are not just good values—they are essential for building a successful career.
Conclusion
In Pakistan, we need to change how workers think about their jobs. By valuing learning over comfort, staying humble, and practicing good ethics, workers can unlock their true potential. Companies must continue to create environments where both growth and respect thrive. Together, we can build a workforce that is skilled, principled, and loyal.
