Resignation Part2: Is Resignation a Boon or a Curse?

Resignation – Part 2

Is Resignation a Boon or a Curse?

Bright Light on the Topic

Resignation — even the word carries weight.

It feels awkward to talk about, yet it sits silently in the hearts of thousands.

For some, it arrives as pain.

For others, as excitement.

And for many… as a strange combination of both.

Opening

Life takes us through different quadrants of experiences.

Some move forward smoothly with a positive slope,

some struggle near the origin,

some climb vertically with fear,

some collapse in unpredictable quadrants,

and some gracefully adjust their angle of inclination.

But ultimately…

every soul tries to come back to one stable truth:

the line y = x  , where inner potential meets outer reality.

Real Incidents

1. The Boon: Mr. Sharma’s Unexpected Journey

A gentleman (let's call him Mr. Sharma) once came in contact with me for a job opportunity.

Confident, humble, and sincere — he was convinced to join us.

He informed his existing management, assuming they would let him go.

But destiny had other plans.

His organisation recognised his honesty and dedication.

They refused to accept his resignation…

instead increased his salary and promoted him administratively.

For him, resignation became a boon.

2. The Curse: My Brother’s Painful Lesson

My younger brother, working at a high post in a pharmaceutical company,

waited patiently for growth and appreciation.

Tired of waiting, he resigned — hoping for better monetary benefits.

The new company offered the moon initially…

but used him only for their inspection period.

After extracting the benefit of his expertise,

they reduced his salary drastically.

He was forced to resign involuntarily.

Two weeks of introspection later, he joined a third company.

Even though the first company called him back with better pay,

some unseen internal politics held him back.

A resignation that looked like “freedom”

turned into a curse with deep life lessons.

3. The Wise One: A Lady Who Chose Courage Over Fear

In a shared cab, I overheard a lady narrating her story.

Her boss asked her to resign saying,

“You are not up to expectations.”

Most people panic at such moments.

But she did something remarkable.

She wrote a respectful email to senior authorities:

“Please help me understand where I am lacking.

I am ready to undergo training or improvement processes as needed.”

Her clarity and maturity shocked everyone.

She continued in the same organisation with dignity —

while many others walked away out of fear or impulse.

Her resignation moment became not a curse, not a boon…

but a breakthrough.

Reflections

Resignation does not decide your future.

Your inner gradient, your angle of inclination, and your ability to adapt decides everything.

Some resign and rise.

Some resign and fall.

Some resign and find themselves.

Some resign and lose direction.

Some don’t resign at all — yet transform themselves internally.

Resignation is neither good nor bad.

It is simply a mirror, showing you your real capacity.

Takeaways

• Never resign impulsively.

• Understand your inner potential before taking the step.

• Check your slope: Are you going upward or downward emotionally?

• Don’t run from challenges — decode them.

• Don’t resign because of people — resign only for your growth.

And always remember:

stability comes when your inner and outer graph intersects at y = x.

From the Desk of the Author

I write this not as a teacher or storyteller…

but as a human being who has seen many lives unfold around this one decision.

I become emotionally connected while writing because every story carries a soul.

The intention is purely educational and motivational.

An Appeal

If you are planning to resign,

stop for a moment…

look within…

listen to your inner gradient…

and then take the step that aligns with your truth.

Your life deserves thoughtful decisions, not emotional accidents.

Disclaimer:

This write-up is purely for educational, motivational, and reflective purposes. The incidents, examples, and characters mentioned are shared to highlight life lessons, not to criticise or target any individual, organisation, or management.

The intention is to inspire thoughtful decision-making, inner stability, and personal growth. My current workplace has always been a source of learning and support, and this blog does not reflect any dissatisfaction or negative experience with my present organisation. Readers are requested to interpret the content with maturity and positivity.

Rakesh Kushwaha

Educator | Author | Founder – Mathivation HUB

“Where Mathematics Meets Life, and Life Finds Meaning.”