Manager :  Pooja, I have been noticing for last few days, you are not taking your job seriously.

Pooja: No sir, it’s nothing like that. In fact sir, I am pretty disturbed these days.  I’ve certain family issues.

Manager:  Pooja, you have always been a star performer. I want you to perform your best irrespective of the personal issues.

Pooja :  Sir, I promise to continue my good work. But sir, I have a request…

Manager:  Tell me.

Pooja :  sir, I was thinking if I could get few days leave.

Manager:  How many days you need?

Pooja:  Sir, at least a week.

Manager:  Though it is going to be difficult without you because Vineeta and Anjali are already on leave, but I think you have a genuine reason. I will manage.

Pooja :  Sir, I’ll be very thankful to you.

Manager:  Pooja, Let me suggest you something. See, there are so many problems that we face in life but we are always having certain responsibilities too.  Responsibility may be of any kind; personal or professional. We need to manage them together without reflecting stress in one another.

Pooja :  I know, sir.

Manager:  I understand that our family issues do disturb our professional life. But managing both simultaneously is an art.

Pooja :  I agree, sir. Your suggestions are always worthy.

Manager:  This is nothing but my experience of 50 years.

Pooja :  Sir, are you 50 years old?

Manager:  I am rather 60.

Pooja :  I can’t believe it, sir. You don’t look like.

Manager:  But I am.

Pooja :  Anyway, sir. Thank you so much once again.

Manager: Go, sort out the issues and come back with the same energy.

Pooja : Sure sir. Thanks