Decisive recession

The R-word has scared different people in different ways… I mean recession. While many people are having sleepless nights thinking about the future of their jobs, some regret having chosen the profession they are in. However, some of my friends have different kinds of regrets.
A friend of mine, Aasha, got married two years ago to her boyfriend after a lot of protest from her parents and in-laws. Soon after their marriage, there was a demand from her in laws — a baby. And, since they had done a big sacrifice by accepting the marriage, she had to agree to this demand. They had a baby six months ago. But along with the baby, came recession and job scare. Now, to save their jobs, both mommy and daddy dear are working double the hours they used to. They leave home at 9 in the morning and come
back by 9.30 pm. The baby stays with her grandmother and gets to see her parents only for a few hours or at times for minutes. Moreover, unlike the past, they do not get a Saturday off. This had led to another regret — of not giving the baby enough time as parents.
Another friend, Pavitra, has a different take to offer. She regrets not having a baby at the right time. She got married when she was 25, when she was at the peak of her career. Now, when she has turned 34, they have decided to have a baby. Just then came the big news… her husband lost his IT job in Bangalore and had to leave for the US in search of a better project. So, she is left alone here in India and slogging hard. She cannot even think of having a baby… not until the recession scare fades away. However, by the time it does, she is scared she is going to be 36 or 38.Decisive recession.