Thursday, February 15, 2024

A world to beckon for! - Story of Mr Palanisamy

 A world to beckon for!

This is the story of Mr. Palanisamy, a man who faced numerous challenges in life but never gave up. Mr. Palanisamy decided to halt his studies after completing school and didn't pursue higher education. Instead, he followed his heart and married the girl he loved.

To support his family, Mr. Palanisamy managed to secure a job through a referral at a manufacturing company at Chennai. Although his income was modest, it was enough for their survival. Unfortunately, his family faced financial difficulties, and they were forced to sell their land. As a result, Mr. Palanisamy was kicked out of their house.

In order to support his family, Mr. Palanisamy borrowed money from several people, plunging himself into heavy debt. Despite the burden, he worked tirelessly to repay his debts, except for the money he owed to his wife's mother. During this time, Mr. Palanisamy and his wife were blessed with a baby boy and a baby girl.

Realizing that his current salary wouldn't be enough to clear his debts, Mr. Palanisamy made the difficult decision to move to another city in search of better opportunities. However, his wife's mother refused to let him take their daughter with him until he paid off his debt. Undeterred, Mr. Palanisamy, accompanied by his wife and son, moved to the new city where he knew no one.

In this unfamiliar city, Mr. Palanisamy took up a job as a watchman at a textile company and rented a small hut for his family. His salary was so meager that he couldn't afford to eat for the last two weeks of each month. To hide his hunger from his wife, he lied, claiming that he received free food at work. In reality, he only ate once every two days.

Despite his hardships, Mr. Palanisamy's determination remained unyielding. He used his spare time to learn about the textile industry, borrowing books on the subject. Eventually, his hard work paid off, and he began working directly in the company.

As part of his job, Mr. Palanisamy was assigned to purchase goods and spare parts for the company. Given a small amount of money for bus fare, he chose to walk instead to save the money to buy something for his son. He would wake up his sleeping son and share the sweets he bought with that money, finding happiness in his child's joy.

Unfortunately, due to unscrupulous business practices, Mr. Palanisamy's company had to lay him off. Devastated by this setback, he could only see his daughter once a year. Determined to find another source of income, Mr. Palanisamy purchased a bicycle and pedaled 25 kilometers to the harbor for work.

At the harbor, Mr. Palanisamy had to stand for 13 hours, noting down truck details. Meanwhile, his wife engaged in crafting work, earning a meager 10 paise per piece. Together, they worked tirelessly at night on these crafts.

Eventually, Mr. Palanisamy managed to secure a job as a salesman at a furniture showroom. Over time, his salary began to improve. With his hard-earned income, he paid off his debts and finally brought back his daughter to live with them.

Having learned the ins and outs of the furniture business, Mr. Palanisamy decided to start his own company. Unfortunately, the venture failed after two years. However, he gained valuable contacts during this time and embarked on a new business endeavor.

This time, his business flourished. Mr. Palanisamy's determination and resilience paid off as he bought a new bike, followed by a car a year later. Eventually, he even purchased a house for his family. Relatives who had once been reluctant to help him now treated him kindly, seeking financial assistance, which he gladly provided.

Thanks to his hard work and unwavering resolve, Mr. Palanisamy provided his son and daughter with a good education. His son secured a job in a reputable company and took on the responsibility of managing their expenses.

So, how do people become wealthy? They do so by refusing to give up, by working hard, and by having the support of their family.

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