Sailesh Mishra was raised in a joint family. Activism, he says, runs in his blood. The grandson of a freedom fighter, young Sailesh was always vocal about the need to better society, never shied away from helping others and actively fought any injustice he witnessed.
Driven by the need to serve his country, the idea of working in the family business just did not interest Sailesh.
“My mother always said I was meant to do more with my life, and that its purpose was not limited to the family’s enterprise. Her words fueled me to pursue something different and be independent.”
He refused to join his family’s business but knew he had to work to survive. During these trying times, he fell in love with his now wife. However, the inter-caste marriage did not sit well with his parents, and as a result, he left his home.
At 22, Sailesh had a bride to look after and a career to figure out.
Reluctantly, he became a salesman and spent the next 15 years climbing his way up the ladder to become the company’s marketing manager.
But all those years in the corporate world did not satisfy Sailesh, so he offered to volunteer at the Dignity Foundation, an elderly social support organisation, but destiny had more in store for him. Instead of just volunteering, the group wanted Sailesh to become its Marketing Manager.
The job came with a 75% salary cut, but the pay did not deter him. He recalls his happiness after he signed the papers, “I remember standing on the local train, and smiling, just full of excitement saying ‘yeah! This is what I want!’
I came home, and I talked to my wife about it, and she replied saying “If you are happy, you’re going to keep me happy.” ”
That’s how Sailesh left his well-paying job to work with senior citizens, who he believes is one of the most neglected and ignored segments of society.
Read More: https://www.thebetterindia.com/116372/sailesh-mishra-elderly-healthcare-silver-innings-social-enterprise/
Driven by the need to serve his country, the idea of working in the family business just did not interest Sailesh.
“My mother always said I was meant to do more with my life, and that its purpose was not limited to the family’s enterprise. Her words fueled me to pursue something different and be independent.”
He refused to join his family’s business but knew he had to work to survive. During these trying times, he fell in love with his now wife. However, the inter-caste marriage did not sit well with his parents, and as a result, he left his home.
At 22, Sailesh had a bride to look after and a career to figure out.
Reluctantly, he became a salesman and spent the next 15 years climbing his way up the ladder to become the company’s marketing manager.
But all those years in the corporate world did not satisfy Sailesh, so he offered to volunteer at the Dignity Foundation, an elderly social support organisation, but destiny had more in store for him. Instead of just volunteering, the group wanted Sailesh to become its Marketing Manager.
The job came with a 75% salary cut, but the pay did not deter him. He recalls his happiness after he signed the papers, “I remember standing on the local train, and smiling, just full of excitement saying ‘yeah! This is what I want!’
I came home, and I talked to my wife about it, and she replied saying “If you are happy, you’re going to keep me happy.” ”
That’s how Sailesh left his well-paying job to work with senior citizens, who he believes is one of the most neglected and ignored segments of society.
Read More: https://www.thebetterindia.com/116372/sailesh-mishra-elderly-healthcare-silver-innings-social-enterprise/
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Well-done.
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