The Pink Slip

What happens when the title is gone but the man remains? Ron was the rock—Vice President at a prestigious consumer electronics giant the kind of man who ran on deadlines boardrooms and trust. Then one morning it all vanished. A cold HR email. A pink slip. Just like that his identity—carefully built over decades—was erased. He was no longer someone. He was simply... gone. But this is not just a story of corporate betrayal. It''s the unravelling of a man who gave everything to his job—only to realize that everything was never enough. The Pink Slip takes you deep into the raw unspoken grief of professional redundancy: the late-night panic the quiet humiliation the disconnection from loved ones and the brutal question—Who am I without my work? As Ron stumbles through joblessness insomnia financial pressure and societal shame he begins an unexpected inward journey—back to his roots his childhood faith and the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. In losing the rhythm of his old life he discovers the stillness of a new one. Courageous introspective and profoundly human The Pink Slip is more than a story—it''s a mirror for anyone who has felt invisible in a world that worships success. Because sometimes when the world discards you the soul begins to speak. Arun Sharma has spent over three decades in leadership roles across renowned multinational companies in India gaining deep insights into the complexities of corporate life. Alongside his professional journey he serves as a guest faculty at several universities where he passionately teaches supply chain management. A keen observer of urban and corporate culture Arun turns to writing as a medium to reflect on the emotional and social undercurrents of modern work life. Pink Slip is his debut fiction born from his rich exposure to the fast-paced often unforgiving world of boardrooms city life and the silent battles professionals fight behind polished résumés. A long-time seeker of spiritual truth Arun has studied the Bhagavad Gita for over two decades. Its timeless wisdom profoundly influences his worldview and writing allowing him to weave deeper reflections on identity purpose and resilience into contemporary narratives.