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‘But how much do they earn?’
‘Maa, it is not just a job; it is a profession that weaves words and inspires change in society.’
‘Will that changed society feed you for your life?’
‘Maa, not everything is about money. I want to write and contribute to society. Meanwhile, I will earn my livelihood.’
‘But, Raj, you won’t earn enough to support a family.’
‘Let me try, Maa.’
‘Tell him. He is your son too. Tell him how hard it is to support a family with the current scenario and how important a salaried job is for a happy life.’ Indu stood up and went into the kitchen.
Raj and his father, Indra, were left to continue the conversation that most middle-class families in Bharat go through after SSC or HSC (if you know, you know).
Raj dreamed of becoming a successful writer. He had always loved writing and spent most of his free time jotting down stories and poems in his notebook during class in school.
But as he grew older, Raj’s dreams were met with resistance from the people around him. His parents wanted him to pursue a more stable career, like becoming a doctor or a lawyer, while his classmates teased him for spending so much time…
