If you sit in any village courtyard of Sikkim—Lingee, Sokpay, Paiyong, Namchi, Melli, anywhere—you will hear the same sentence being repeated generation after generation:
“Sarkari naukri nabhaye, life ta finish.”
For years, this belief has quietly shaped the childhoods of 10-year-olds, the pressure of teenagers, the fear of 20-year-olds, the frustration of 30-year-olds, and even the worries of parents and grandparents.
It became such a strong belief that many people forgot that life has more than one path.
Today, let’s sit down together and talk like a family.
Not as a teacher.
Not as a motivational speaker.
Just as someone who has seen life and wants to share something simple, honest, and useful.
The Old Mindset Is Still Living in 1980
Back then, the world was small.
Only a few jobs existed.
Education was limited.
Sikkim did not have tourism, delivery services, online jobs, or village micro-businesses.
So yes, government jobs were the safest option.
But today, the world is different.
Yet our mindset is still the same.
Today’s kids are growing up in the world of:
- UPI
- Smartphones
- Online learning
- Tourism
- Micro-entrepreneurship
- Digital rural services
- Freelancing
- Homestays
- Local guiding
But they’re still told that life begins only with a government job.
This belief is stopping creativity.
This belief is stopping progress.
This belief is stopping people from even trying.
A Story We All Need to Hear
Imagine a small bird living in a tree in Tarey Bhir.
Every day it watches other birds fly and wonders,
“Maybe I was not born for the sky.”
Why does it think so?
Because someone once told it,
“Flying is only for selected birds.”
One morning, the bird finally tries flapping its wings.
Just one try.
And suddenly, it realizes the truth:
Wings were given to all birds.
Only the courage to use them was missing.
This is exactly how our youth live today.
Their wings are ready.
But the mindset is holding them back.
Marks Don’t Decide Your Future—Skills Do
Whether someone failed Class 10, failed Class 12, dropped out of college, or completed a degree without earning a single rupee—the truth is simple:
Exams test memory.
Life tests courage.
And life always rewards those who learn one small skill and take one small step.
Let’s talk about the steps anyone can take, even in the smallest village.
Simple Skills for a New Life (Rural Sikkim Friendly)
Here are practical, easy-to-learn ideas for immediate earning:
1. Village Tour Guiding
Every village has stories, legends, sacred places, and beautiful paths.
Tourists love this.
You just need:
- Local knowledge
- Confidence
Income: ₹800–₹3,000 per group
2. Small Repairing Work
People need help with:
- Phones
- Water heaters
- Mixers
- TVs
- Scooter/bike basics
Income: ₹50–₹300 per item
3. Delivery Partner
With a scooter and a smartphone, anyone can start.
Income: ₹10,000–₹25,000 per month
4. One Crop Specialisation
Just one item is enough:
- Broccoli
- Squash
- Mushroom
- Cardamom nursery
Income: ₹8,000–₹40,000 per season
5. Smartphone Photography
Use your phone and click events like:
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- School functions
Income: ₹500–₹3,000
6. Home Garden Services
Grass cutting, cleaning, and compost setup.
Income: ₹300–₹1,000 per service
7. Small Food Cart
Even one dish is enough:
- Sel roti
- Momo
- Maggi
- Tea & snacks
Daily earning: ₹500–₹2,000
8. Social Media Helper
Shops need simple posters, reels, and promotions.
Income: ₹200–₹500 per post
or
₹1,000–₹5,000 per month
9. Stitching & Alteration
Learn in 30 days.
Income: ₹20–₹300 per item
10. Basic Computer Services
Form fill-up, printing, resume making.
Income: ₹5–₹50 per service
The Real Change Happens at Home
If parents stop saying,
“Government job nabhaye ta nothing.”
and instead say,
“Learn one skill and start somewhere.”
An entire generation will feel free.
If grandparents simply say,
“Our times were different.”
The youth will breathe lighter.
And if children are allowed to explore —
not forced to fear exams —
They will grow up confident.
The New Mindset for Sikkim
Repeat everywhere:
“A job is not life. A job is only one path in life.”
“Your marks don’t define you. Your skills do.”
“Success begins with trying, not waiting.”
Sikkim’s youth are talented.
They simply need opportunities that match today’s world—not the world of 40 years ago.
Final Words: Life Is Still Wide Open
If you are reading this today and feeling lost…
Maybe you failed.
Maybe you dropped out.
Maybe you tried and failed again.
Maybe you are sitting at home with no income.
But remember this:
You can restart from anywhere.
At any age.
With any background.
You just need one skill.
One small idea.
One step.
And that one step can change everything.
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