This week I attended a very interesting networking event in London. It was at a big city professional services firm. It was a very interesting experience, and the invite was much appreciated.
One of the things that struck me, while chatting with some of the people there was just how much it takes to maintain and build a career in the top flight. The extremely long hours, the stress, the responsibility, and the out of work demands too made for good understanding for why the offices were so plush!
I guess, even if we are not working a highflying city job, I am sure most can relate to the realities of the modern working environment. Its simply one thing after another, and if your unfortunate enough to be ‘between roles’ right now, I am sure the stress is even greater. With this reality, the words of Allah, could not ring more true:
“Wealth and children are the adornments of the life of this world.” 18:46
As without a doubt it is our attraction to them which makes us busy in paving the way to them. So here we are, struggling on, pursuing the fruits of this world, which have been aptly described by their creator himself:
‘The life of this world is but a delusion’ – 3:185
With this reality for many of us, when I saw a great opportunity to escape all such things, yet in a way not to compromise your careers or families needs or requirements, I felt I have to share this. As surely we could all benefit from a break from the working life we are in?
Vodafone have a program in place to support people to escape dunya (the irony of it, I know) and work with a registered charity for either a period of 2 months in the UK or 12 months abroad, and I think every single Mercy Mission member who has the ability to take such time out should consider it. Its a great opportunity to do something really good without too much sacrifice, what more could you want?
Alhamdulillah, this year, Allah has blessed this organisation enormously. Having had the pleasure to play some little role in some of the great projects that you have all made a reality, I would love to welcome a new full time team member, even if it was for a period of 2 months. Our UK full time team would welcome you on board, so if your hungry for a break from the daily grind, feel you can add some value to MM, and have the hunger to put a couple of months into helping create a world where every Muslim is able to live faithfully to their belief, building an exemplary Islamic community that benefits humanity, fill out the application, win a place, and join me.
http://worldofdifference.vodafone.co.uk/
