Roji Abraham's Blog, page 2

✅ The Happiness Quotient – Employee Well-being Simplified ✅

There is this quirk of mine that I indulge in during every 1-on-1 review session with team members I’ve managed over the years. Regardless of how the discussion unfolds, before we part ways, I pose a heartfelt question: “On a … Continue reading →

Apple’s India Production Boost: Opportunity Bites? 📲

Did you hear the recent news of Apple’s plans to ramp up iPhone production in India? When the idea of succumbing to the iPhone temptation crossed my mind last year, I questioned myself several times: Was it worth it? My … Continue reading →

Got a Great Product? Elevate it to the next level with some Creative thinking!

Recently, my wife and I had the pleasure of being in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for our annual vacation. The city is truly enchanting, seamlessly blending modern infrastructure with traditional charm. That being said, one of the most intriguing … Continue reading →

When Hindsight Hurts: The Value of Health Insurance and Timely Decisions

I recently came across a rather sad first-hand experience of someone struggling to meet medical expenses after one of his parents was hospitalized with a critical illness, and with medical bills far exceeding the basic coverage offered by his employer. … Continue reading →

The Need for Financial Prudence when Choosing a Life Insurance Plan

Ten years ago, I got sucker punched by my bank’s sweet-talking, all-smiles relationship manager who sold me a glitzy-looking participating insurance plan when I was on the lookout for a tax-saving investment. It was pitched as a tax-saving investment cum … Continue reading →

Striking a Balance: The Dilemma of Competence and Likeability in the Workplace

In one of my earliest jobs, I was part of a team that provided first-line technical support for Microsoft. My team and I spent 8 hours picking up emails customers sent to Microsoft support and writing carefully framed responses to … Continue reading →

Striking a Balance: The Dilemma of Competenc and Likeability in the Workplace

In one of my earliest jobs, I was part of a team that provided first-line technical support for Microsoft. My team and I spent 8 hours picking up emails customers sent to Microsoft support and writing carefully framed responses to … Continue reading →

Parkinson’s Law: When Work Takes the Long Way Home

Have you ever come across these scenarios at work? You are allocated a piece of work that you know won’t take you more than a day, but since your boss didn’t give you a deadline, you promise you’ll do it … Continue reading →

The True Story Of The Making Of A Terrible Credit Card Customer

Did you know that as of 2022, the average American carries a whopping $7,900 in credit card debt? Now, while the numbers may differ for us urban Indians, credit card debt is still a concern for many. I’ve had my … Continue reading →

🤷‍♂️The Strange Phenomenon of the Middle Class in the 95% Percentile in India! 🇮🇳

There is an interesting reason why even the average person who falls in the 95% percentile of household income in India would call themselves Middle Class and nowhere near rich. But if you fell in the top 5% of household … Continue reading →