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Monks' Dilemma
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Soon after Deepak had reached office the CEO called him, “There is good news for you. The management is very pleased by your hard work and dedication. You have completed the project which is very important for the company, successfully and in time. Your presentation before the client and Directors of the company was really superb. A very hefty rise in salary perks and status have been sanctioned for you. You have been promoted as senior manager. You will get a free well furnished flat. The company has also gifted a car to you."
Deepak thanked the CEO, "It was possible only because of your able guidance that a novice like me could do it. The credit must go to you. I was only an instrument."
CEO. "It is your humility. I forgot to tell you that the company has also sanctioned LTC to you. You can avail it any time of your choice and convenience and with your girl friend if you have any. The company will pay the expenses for both."
Deepak, "I thank you very much, Sir. I shall avail LTC in December as I have to go to meet my parents at Jaipur where I have also to attend the marriage of my close friend of school days."
Monks' Dilemma
| 31 CEO, "Manage to have a girl friend by then and if possible get also married. You now have a flat also. You will feel bored in a big flat without a spouse."
Deepak "Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestion."
He wanted to share the good news with Deepti. He phoned as soon as he came out of CEO's chamber, "I have something very special to tell you. Please try to leave office at 5.p.m. the schedule time. I shall reach your hostel at 5.30.p.m. We shall go to some good restaurant."
Deepti, "I shall be in time. I also have a lot to tell you."
Deepak, "I am keen to know about your trip to your home town."
Deepti, "I am also very eager to meet you at the earliest."
Deepak reached her hostel in time and she was already there on the road side waiting for him. She was surprised to see him coming driving a new car and said, "You did not tell me that you have purchased a car. You should have informed me about this on the phone."
Deepak, "I have not purchased it. It is a gift from the company I got today."
Deepti, "Congratulations."
Deepak, "Why congratulate me; the credit goes to you because it was your suggestion to go to Ooty. It was very effective and I was very much relaxed and rejuvenated after that. It increased my efficiency. I could do that important project so well and in time. My presentation impressed the clients and the Directors of company. I got the reward because of you. I have been promoted as senior manager and have
