i am happy with my work

I work as a cleaner in Sumitra hospital. And I want to say, I am happy with my work. Yes I sweep the floor and clean patients rooms but for me it’s more than that. I take care of patients, talk to them for a while and comfort them in their illness.

Of course, I didn’t always wanted to be a hospital cleaner. My family comes from Rampur village. We don’t have much facilities there and one government school in entire village. I studied there and after my 10th wanted to become a CA.

That didn’t quite work out though. My father was a farmer. We had a few acres of land and did wheat plantation. That year unfortunately we had drought and we couldn’t make enough money. Being the elder son in family, I had to work at a industry.

I didn’t get a chance to pursue my education. I was married off when I was 22 and had to look for our family.

After 2 years the industry went bankrupt and we lost our jobs. That was when I started working for Sumitra hospital as a cleaner. The money was enough for us to meet all our needs.

One day I was cleaning for a cancer patient and he started talking to me. About his hobbies, family, life in general. His children were so busy working at their offices that they didn’t have time to visit their father frequently. His wife used to come every day. In a week I almost became a part of their family. They treated me so well, his wife always used to ask me about my wife and my daughter. And she also used to give some homemade sweets for my family. T

When I couldn’t come to work because I was ill, they kept on asking nurses about me. It felt so good! Even if in a small way, I have tried to make their life better, a little easier. And that matters way more than money.

There are many experiences as these. I don’t think I’m just a cleaner in Sumitra hospital. Its my family. I try to comfort all the patients and take care of them. Even if tomorrow I’ve a opportunity to leave this hospital and get a better job, I am not sure if I would! The connections I make every day with patients and their families makes me think I’m doing something meaningful. It makes me happy!


Most of the times how we perceive our work is important than the work itself.

P.S – guys its a purely fictional story to illustrate my point. It’s not about me or anyone I know.

22 responses to “i am happy with my work”

  1. Really Positive & Beautifully Written 🤗🤗🙏👌

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    1. Thank you sooo much!! ❤️❤️ That’s very kind of you

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  2. A beautiful post! But if you are the elder son, why is a girl’s photo in your WordPress DP?

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    1. It was a fictional story to illustrate my point😅
      It’s not about me

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      1. Oh!!! Wow! That’s amazing. I liked your way with words. Simple yet effective.

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      2. Thank you sooo much Debjani!! ❤️❤️ Means a lot seriously!!
        And sorry for the confusion 😅

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  3. I love your story! – Although I wondered the same thing like the reader above 😉
    Happiness can be found in the little things but mostly how we connect with life.
    This story illustrates love, kindness, respect and a positive attitude.
    I LOVE it! ❤

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    1. Haha… I’ve learnt a lesson to mention when something is fictional henceforth 😅 sorry for the confusion.
      Thank youuu so much for your kind words dear❤️❤️❤️ means a lot!

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  4. Ramyani Bhattacharya Avatar
    Ramyani Bhattacharya

    A heartfelt account, Vrunda. It’s true, sometimes it’s just the emotions, not material things that touch your heart and make you happy! Take care!❤️

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    1. Yes true, Ramyani!! Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️ means a lot dear!
      Take care💝 stay safe

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  5. Stories are beautiful way of narrating Virtues. Keep up the amazing work Vrunda!

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    1. Thanks a lottt Kalyan!! ❤️ you’re so supportive and kind❤️❤️

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      1. You’re welcome 🙂

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  6. If you love what you do .nothing else matters…

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    1. ❤️❤️❤️

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  7. Beautifully penned👌.

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    1. Thanks a lottt!! ❤️❤️❤️

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  8. Some jobs require no qualification but only being a good human being having a kind heart. Good message as well as read. 👍

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    1. Thanks a lotttt Pratik! 💗💗 Appreciate your kind words❤️

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    1. Thanks!! ❤️

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