Pandemic: A Game Changer

2020 started like any New Year would. Big bang celebration that marked the passing of the Year 2019 into history with 2020 shining like a new bride. The whole world celebrated without knowing what the year was going to unleash. At least one country knew that the New Year isn’t going to be great. The Lockdown announced on 24th March 2020 had people from different strata react differently. While the daily wagers, construction & retail workers felt the pain immediately, the working middle class took this as an opportunity to reunite and spend time with their families. But there were some who had torrid times. I decided to live the Lockdown through reflection, introspection. This book is an effort to help the students in their teens, college goers preparing to start their career and those who have started working in the last decade to review, reflect and replan their strategies in the light of a changed post Pandemic world wherein the Author has tried to include his life experiences right from the school days to the two decades of Corporate Experience in four renowned companies that he had worked to give a world view of the things to look forward to and the actions to be taken to remain relevant. The Book additionally includes tips for Parents, Students, Mid Career Professionals and families in general covering topics related to Career Planning, Parenting, Importance of Financial Education to one and all, practical approach towards life and insights that will make one prepared for the ultra competitive world that we all may need to be prepared to face in coming decades. The Book also showcases the myriad of opportunities and the importance of focus in this fast changing world. The Author feels that this is one book he would have loved to read or have his hands on in his 20s and therefore he has urged all the Parents and the kids in their 20s and beyond to not miss this book. This book has been written with an intention to be a reference book for youngsters and parents alike and hopes to answer many questions that career aspirants and their parents have and may serve well in all countries. For the 20 somethings I have following tips for securing their future – Choose your career carefully with thoughtfulness and assessing personal strength and weaknesses and not on hearsay or by copying someone. Acquire one New Skill every year whether on job or by online courses relevant to your domain and interest area. Start an investment through SIP in mutual funds an