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Daily Office Life

I’m suffering from a major slip disc. And I’m not exaggerating. I can’t stand for long, and I can’t even sit for long hours.
Anyone who has had a slip disc or has seen a family member go through it will understand how painful it is. The shooting pain is unbearable sometimes… it even makes me dizzy. 

I requested WFH from my boss. He understood immediately and approved it. I even shared my medical reports to show I’m not lying. I’m genuinely grateful to him for that. 

But then my skip manager jumped in and said NO just like that, without even giving a reason. It was honestly very disappointing. At this point, I feel like what’s the point of a supportive manager if their hands are tied anyway?

Very disheartened. Getting paranoid now. Don’t know what to do. Is this fair?

A good boss isn’t enough if the skip manager isn’t human

Balancing professional and personal connections, plus office romances and friendships.

Office Gossip

I was working on a PPT and grabbing some links from old Teams chats…

And suddenly I noticed my colleague was online and presenting at around 2 PM. I was like okay cool, normal. Then I saw my office bestie was also online and in some meeting. Her status was also "In a call" at the same time. 

Now I didn’t think much of it the first time… but for 4-5 days straight, same thing. SAME time. SAME online status. 

I obviously acted all casual and chatted with both of them separately (don’t judge me 😭), and from our convos… I know there’s something brewing. I haven’t asked directly, but I’m like 99% sure they’re talking to each other daily on Teams and telling their families it’s “some office project.” 💀

Teams has officially replaced dating apps 😭

Budgeting, saving, investing, and the emotional side of money.

Personal Finance

Let's keep it real.
We’re all swiping credit cards like crazy, but is anyone talking about the dark side?

👉 Over 33,000 crore in credit card bills are overdue right now.
👉 30,000 crore of that hasn’t been paid for over 3 months.

And overdue payments (91–360 days) shot up by 44% in just one year 😳

In May 2025 alone, we spent 1.89 lakh crore using credit cards, compared to 64,000 crore in Jan 2021.
Active credit cards? Soared from 6.1 crore to 11.11 crore in 4 years.

This isn’t just about “credit card rewards.” It’s the middle class struggling to stay afloat.

Everyone says, “build your credit score,” “use credit wisely”…
But let’s be real: credit card debt is the priciest loan out there. The system's designed so banks profit when we struggle, especially if we can’t pay in full.

It’s not poor money habits. It’s a broken system squeezing us dry.

Are we middle class… or just surviving on credit cards now?

Pre‑interview nerves, mock questions, debriefs, and feedback loops.

Interview Hub

So, I talked to the HR yesterday about the interview. I asked Please send me the location

But their English… bro I was shocked! It was like talking to someone jisne english nahi kuch ar hi seekh liya ho, if the HR’s English is this I can only imagine the rest of the company

I decided to drop the interview with this chinese english😶‍🌫️

When HR’s Chinese English made me drop the interview!

🧑‍💼 People-powered pros who hire, fire (gently), and handle all the “It’s HR’s job” stuff.

My fiancee works in HR.
Every day she reminds others to set boundaries, take leaves, speak up
But me?, I haven’t taken a break in 6 months my OOO drafts stay unsent, I fake smiles in meetings while silently burning out.

We talk about everything.....except how I’m actually doing.

Funny, isn’t it? The person closest to me handles mental health at work..but even she can’t pull me out of this cycle.

What should i do?

I sleep next to HR, but still can't take a leave

Been prepping like crazy, using chatgpt to save time, rehearsing everything still getting rejected or, worse, ghosted

And it hurts even more when you walk out thinking,
“That went well!” and then nothing. No reply. No feedback. Just silence.

I’m not even someone who wings it. Before each interview, I go through all the usual stuff Tell me about yourself, Why this role/company?, Strengths & weaknesses ,Career plans ,What do you know about us?

Earlier, I used to spend 2-3 hours prepping for each interview.
Now I use chatgpt to help me prep smarter it saves time but… still the same result.

What’s worse? Most interviews were via recruitment agencies, so I never got a chance to ask: “Hey, what went wrong?”
Just... ghosted. And left overthinking everything.

I’m at a point where I’m questioning everything,  Am I saying something wrong?,  Do I sound too rehearsed?  Is it my face? My voice? My vibe?

I know I’m not alone in this... right I need that hope right now

How many rejections does it take to finally lose your mind?
(Asking for a friend... aka me 😅)

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Negotiation tactics, transparency issues, and real‑world pay comparisons.

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Construction

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Job Referrals

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