Layoffs

The economy takes a downturn, time to layoff staff,

Meta has cut by 13%, Twitter has let go half.

At the end its a contract, We'll pay 8 weeks of gross,

We'll push it on investors, cant run the company in loss. 

The psychological impact be damning, its a trauma unleashed, 

Their identity was tied to the job, now they are naked after the heist.  

Never mind, we'll replace their opium, give references and help get a job,

And hope as they settle for much less, they'll forget their story sob.

The moral dilemma of firing, is non-existent to speak,

Sometimes its due to recession, at times, for performance weak. 

Don't employees leave within a year or two, Loyalty is a 6 letter word,

Why should we feel responsible for them, aren't they as free as a bird? 

We expect layoffs at the drop of a hat, isn't that the way the world works?

That you are able to justify the brazen act, is where the danger really lurks.

Moonlighting Scum?

The day job is dry and deadening, side hustle keeps me sane,

By owning my work, I come to terms, with what's boring and inane.

I can choose to do, what and when, or whether to work at all,

Having that freedom, in a day job, is an order tall. 

I like my gig, it hones my skill, and gets me instant love,

To meet deadlines, and have impact, I move earth and heaven above. 

Is it a sin, to follow my passion, why are some hell bent? 

To treat me as a despicable scum- if it also pays my rent?

 

My hustle is a different breed, with work it doesn't conflict,  

The skills I learn, stand me in good stead, and that's the reason I picked.  

When I feel high, post working on a gig, the affect seems to spread, 

And colors the tone, of the rest of my day - and helps me win my bread.

I don't wear it on my sleeves, to my manager I don't lie, 

I don't do it for money, does it still qualify?

The Discipline of Execution

Strategy is made in heaven, execution carried on earth,  

Visions attract many, for operations there is a dearth. 

The leader decides what to do, you blindly toe the line,

Innovation is oh! so glorious, Operational Excellence just fine.

 

Visions provide direction, but if you fail to execute,

The best laid plans of mice and men, go tumbling down the chute.

If you want to execute with elan, list your Wildly Important Goal, 

And by saying No to everything else, stop them from taking toll.

When working towards that goal, don't obsess day and night, 

Just focus on the steps you need, and all will be alright. 

Do keep a check on the daily count, of how many steps you took, 

By this simple measure, of accountability, you'll achieve as per the book.

I know all that I need to know, of how Execution is King,

When you need to put your ass to work, Discipline is the thing.