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Was wondering if joining in a mid size startup would be more beneficial than MNC in terms of learning and growth. Currently an android developer, want to venture to full stack looking at the current AI scenario. Pls guide

Mid size startup vs MNC

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Do HRs ever post about employees who invest years hoping for promotions and better pay, only to get fired one morning with a month's severance? 

Employees owe companies nothing. If employees risk joining, knowing they can be fired anytime in the first six months, companies should take the same risk. 

They can't have it both ways!

HR loyalty cuts both ways, right?

I received this email from HR this morning...the wording is a bit vague, and no one has directly addressed it yet. We’re working from home, and I’m continuing with my daily tasks, but this has definitely raised some concerns.

Is this a layoff mail?

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I always thought Bengaluru was a city of educated, progressive people. Today, that image shattered completely.

It started in the morning at work. A male colleague looked me up and down and said, “What are you even wearing? If you want to pull guys, do it somewhere else, not in corporate.” I was wearing a strappy top with high-waist jeans. I just stared at him for a second, kept my face blank, and got back to work but his words kept running in my head all day.

Later, in the office parking lot, the security guard kept staring at my outfit and, to my shock, seemed to be trying to take photos of me. By the time I realised, he quickly turned away, pretending nothing happened. Then, while parking my car at home, a Zomato delivery guy gave me a look so filthy I can’t even describe it.

Three different men, three different settings, all in one day. If this is the reality of Bengaluru, I don’t know how much longer I can live in this toxic environment.

I used to believe Bengaluru was different. Today proved me wrong in three ugly moments.

1. Yeah, Holidays plan with your family, and you are the one who will do everything, book tickets, book cabs, and get stuck in traffic and arguments with your wife when she leaves makeup at home.  "That's actually my fault."

2. Take your flight on time, and suddenly your kids are hungry. Pack the food immediately and take off. 

3. Reached there, ask the hotel manager and cab driver ...collect all IDs at reception ..go to the room, then again plan....for lunch and also decide what to eat for lunch. Again wife gets upset because I have not ordered her food!!!

4.  Go back to the hotel and plan what to do the next day, and sleep.
5. Same task on repeat.
6. Now check for a going back flight and pay the bills with a heavy heart, and again fight with your wife because she forgot your luggage. Argument-->Argument-->Never ending

Who will care for me?
Is this a vacation?
I am the only one who suffers from this?
it's feels like ....corporate tension only!!!
I don't want this long weekend!!!

Corporate vacation package😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

Every day is the same and I love it. Alarm rings, I get ready, have my chai, log in, and spend 9 to 10 hours in front of my laptop. Body aches? Proof I’m putting in the work. Mind full? That’s called being productive. Salary comes in, I spend it guilt free. Rent, bills, loans, and those “surprise” expenses. By mid month, I’m budgeting smart, and it’s actually fun.
 
And it’s not just the job. I enjoy being the one people count on, good employee, good son/daughter, good friend, good partner. Helping everyone, showing up, saying yes. No pause, no “me time,” no drama. People call it “too much responsibility,” but for me, this is the dream.
 
This isn’t just living. This is winning. I’m not waiting for a “someday” to enjoy my life, I’m already in it.

Breaks are for people who don’t love their jobs enough.

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