"Work means work, not sitting idly in a job and taking salary without doing anything."
Exactly! This is a real problem in many places.
Sometimes, people get jobs but don’t actually work.
They sit in offices, take salaries, and do very little or no useful work.
This is called idle employment or ghost working.
️ This is not decent work. It’s unfair to the economy, to the organization, and to those who are jobless but eager to work honestly.
️ Why Is It a Big Deal?
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Wastes public money or company resources
People get paid, but the organization gets no real benefit. -
Slows down economic growth
If people are not truly working, they are not helping the country move forward. -
Demotivates others
Hard-working employees see this unfair behavior and feel discouraged. -
Blocks job opportunities
A lazy worker is occupying a seat that could be given to someone who really needs and wants the job.
What Should Decent Work Look Like?
The employee is skilled and productive.
The job is meaningful, safe, and respectful.
The person is really contributing to the team or society.
There is equal chance for everyone—men, women, youth, and even people with disabilities.
For economic growth to be real and helpful for all, we must replace idle jobs with meaningful, active work. Decent work means earning a salary honestly, using your skills, and helping the workplace or country
What’s the difference between 'exposing ourselves' vs 'doing our real work'?
Exposing Ourselves Doing Our Real Work
Trying to look busy Actually being productive
Showing off skills without action Using skills to complete tasks
Talking more, doing less Talking less, doing more
Pleasing people for position Fulfilling responsibilities honestly
Creating a personality image Creating real impact through work
🧠 So what should we ask ourselves at work?
Am I truly contributing or just passing time?
Am I doing what is required by my job, or just doing what looks good?
If someone removed me from this post, would the work stop or continue the same?
Is my presence meaningful or just for show?
The goal should be:
Work in such a way that your results speak louder than your presence.
Don’t work to impress—work to impact.