A Comparable Aspect

Sometimes I try to absorb and compare the experienc in a subway with our professional lives...like being in the competition to grab a job especially in the current economic situation. Thinking what am I talking about? Have I really gone insane with the professional (over) work-load??? Na!!! I'll help you think for a while like me...
Take One: A subway coach, packed with people...easy to imagine a rush hour scene in an express train. I am part of that crowd and somehow managed to squeeze myself in to get a leg space. Then through staring pairs of eyes, chuckles filled with frustration and "uffs" and "ohs"...of course me reapeating "excuse me" and "sorry" I reach a spot in the middle of the train to ensure that when it stops at different stations I don't have to move in and out. I don't know what but I could move no further and stood in front of an old lady who was sleeping with her mouth open. It is difficult to get into a comfortable position but better than stepping in and out of a crowded coach with a risk that you might miss it and have to wait for the next one; who knows whether it would be manageable in there or not? Well, back to the comfortable position: now I am standing in front of this old lady who suddenly wakes up, looks at me and obviously she has a questionable look in her eyes. Being me I ask her, "did my bag hit you?"; She replied "No, no, I am waiting for my stop...I don't know if I missed it?" "I can help you when it comes, where do you need to get off?" I asked with concern and she said "59th Street."
A sudden rush of excitement and happiness started flowing within in. Something whispered in my ear..."wow, so after 59th Street, you can relax." No the lady was not stinking, she was not bothering me by her snores. It was the fact that she was getting off at 59th Street. Happily I informed her "oh, it's the next stop!" She smiled back, thanked me, stood up and made move towards the door. I without wasting a moment made myself comfortable on her spot, sat back and exhaled a sigh. I could feel my legs relax and my back flex on the smoothness of the backrest. The next 90 minutes of traveling in the same train were relaxed and I reached my destination the way I wanted to.

Take Two: Replace the subway coach with any professional field packed with eligible candidates. Some through hardships manage a footing and manuever their way through barriers and difficulties to reach a space where they can momentarily relax. Then like the old lady (aforementioned) luck looks at "YOU" and using your natural skills you respond back, appropriately. As a result opportunity develops and immediately "YOU" grab it, appropriately thus making sure that the job is "YOURS." The next few years in that job will help "YOU" in acquiring financial security, some relaxation etc. etc like the last 90 minutes I spent in the train.

Prevailing Thought: When I sat on the spot in the train I looked up and felt sorry for many who were standing around that spot. Probably they had been standing longer than me...they were so close and could have easily made it. I kept sitting because I REALLY NEEDED IT!!!
Isn't it the same with those lucky achievers who happen to get a professional position while the others who had been trying for years yet eagerly await the next suitable opportunity???