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Orthodoxy or Truth?

Job Interview!

Enter the first applicant.

“You see, we believe in simplicity, frankness and focused approach. So we prefer to have a simple & straight forward test for you – as part of selection process.”

“Sure.”

“Well, What is three plus two?”

“Five.”

Enter second applicant.

“Are you ready for the test?”

“Yes.”

“What is three plus two?

“Well, whatever boss says it is!”

Yes. You guessed it right – the second applicant got the job!

Mostly, it is the conventional wisdom/ accepted norm – that comes first!

When pushed to corner, what will you choose-? Orthodoxy or Truth? This defines the true test of character!

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