Fruit of labour

Gurnaaz Kaur

In the years gone by there was a fixed pattern to growing up years. Parents took care of the needs of children till they passed out from college and landed up in their dream job but the tide has been changing. Youngsters these days understandthe importance of financial independence.  

Harsimran Singh is 21 and studying BTech from Chitkara College, Rajpura. These days he is working as a digital analyst and is learning skills such as time management and team work. 

“My job revolves around how to promote a brand online. I earn 18K a month and I try to manage my expenses in this amount. Earning while studying has taught me a lot and I feel I have an edge over those who do not have this experience.”

There is no such norm like first mastering a subject and then putting it to practice. Students learn and earn at the same time. Arshdeep Singh (23) is pursuing post-graduation diploma in yoga and is also teaching it alongside. “I take personal yoga classes and manage to get 8K per person. I also volunteer for NGOs as that’s a great platform to learn. It’s a world of competition and working helps me stay up-to-day.”  

That’s rightly said, learning is a forever process and Rahul Kumar (23) wants to devote his life to social service and is working on obtaining an MA in sociology participates in various activities to develop his know-how about the subject. “Other than managing some pocket money, I’ve learnt management skills, communication skills and contributed to the society.”

It’s quite heartening to see youngsters finding their way and making a difference, no matter what the job is. One such case is that of Gurpreet Singh who has recently graduated and other than volunteering work, he also works part-time as a farmer. 

“Till I decide what I want to pursue in masters, I wanted to be engaged in something and learn. I chose farming not because my father was a farmer once but because it’s something that does not have many takers among youth.”

Self-dependence is a quality everyone wishes to instil in life. Anshu Barak, a law student, understands it. “I take home tuitions because I want to be able to take care of my needs. I manage to earn 10K monthly and it’s enough for my expenditures.”

Varshita Khullar (22) has completed B.Voc in fashion technology and apparel design from SD College and thinks part-jobs don’t only help earn pocket money but also makes one understand the importance of a good career.  Well, these young-adults show working not only makes their college-life more affordable but also develops them into mature, independent, productive, responsible members of the community and makes the transition to adulthood healthy and rewarding.