Vox Populi – Letter to Editor: Judge an individual based on ability to move beyond comfort zone
WE’VE all grown up with the common phrase, “masa zaman dulu…”, followed by an awe-inspiring story of the strength, resilience, and determination of our ancestors.
We listen to these tales in suspense, wondering how the older generation worked hard and pushed boundaries to put food on the table.
Today’s hustle culture exists in completely different terms.
Our boundaries are in the illusions of comfort surrounding us: the ease of technology, the security of our jobs, and the assurance of the system.
To hustle means to push technological innovations, climb the career ladder, and achieve self-sustainability.
A cursory glance at job vacancies shows that an ideal candidate should have the skills, but no hustle.
Employers call for candidates with specific knowledge skill sets and a set number of years of experience.
These vacancies imply that an academic certificate and industry experience make you more qualified than others.
Not enough employers call for the ‘hustle’: the grit to push forward, the resilience to weather the storm, and the determination to succeed.
How many job vacancies ask if you are ‘motivated’, ‘determined’, or can display the ability to ‘thrive under pressure’?
These critical skills have been overshadowed by stringent requirements of a bachelors, masters, or professional experience in a particular area.
This leads me to ask: did the chicken or the egg come first?
Has our society shaped the job market, or does the job market shape us?
As employers, should we prioritise a candidate’s academic qualifications over the unflappable drive to succeed?
As jobseekers, should we place confidence in our personal struggle to hustle or take pride in our academic certificates instead?
Both the industry and the society need to judge an individual based on his/her ability to hustle to breed a generation of hard workers, deep thinkers, and high achievers.
As we progress through the normal stages of development, we can all improve on one thing: the hustle culture. We need to move beyond our illusions of comfort, challenge these boundaries, and be willing to drip sweat and tears to achieve success.
The call for a hustle culture is so strong today, more than ever.
What tales will our grandchildren listen to?
– Rania Rizal
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