Fascination with Monikers

Flaunting has always been in the genes of all Indians. Crass display of opulence and wealth has so far been a symbol of one's status and power. Be it a wedding or materialistic toys such as cars and gadgets and even holidays abroad,Indians have left no stone unturned to make their monetary arrogance more pronounced.

Lately the same attitude is becoming ostentations in the professional field as well. Fascination with Professional Monikers is the "in-thing" and fad these days. What social networking sites have done(in aiding to that monetary insolence - Many have used orkut as a tool to show the world certain aspects of life which I feel should be personal: On proud display these days are pictures of newly bought houses, swanky cars and pictures of couple cozy-up on the hills of Swiss Alps) at the personal front, Linked-In has done the same in the professional. Everyone these days is a director, a vice-president, a technical architect or a founder. Come on guys give me a break!!! These are very venerated roles in the Industry and I have witnessed new kids in the block with 3-4 years of professional experience assuming these positions. Not so much for their caliber but for their sole desire to flash these gaudy sobriquets. As if we don't know how many years it takes to assume those revered positions.Some had made a mockery of these roles and some used these designations solely to hobnob and distribute visiting cards among the so-called successful business man,in the name of networking.

Beholding so many morons assuming these positions makes me wonder the ominous metamorphosis the IT industry has undergone and how loosely these appellations are thrown around these days with impunity.