'I took an unexpected job offer and turned it into a counteroffer': The vacation phone call that became a 35% raise, a promotion, and a lesson most American workers need to learnA mid-level manager on vacation received an unexpected job offer, leading him to negotiate a significant pay raise and promotion upon his r...
26 May, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Accidental discovery of a career hack? Employee quits stable job for flashy startup role, returns months later to same desk with an 8% raiseA Reddit user who quit a stable job for a higher-paying startup role says the move backfired after “inept and clueless” leadership overwhel...
24 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Apple founder Steve Jobs: "Stay hungry, stay foolish". What does it really mean?Steve Jobs’ iconic mantra, 'Stay hungry, stay foolish,' remains a beacon of inspiration today. It champions the spirit of perpetual curiosi...
22 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Problems disappeared when I let them go: Bolt’s Ryan Breslow explains why he laid off his entire HR teamBolt CEO Ryan Breslow defended significant layoffs and the removal of the HR department, attributing these drastic measures to a need to re...
22 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Everyone talks about layoffs; few talk about the survivors: 25-year tech veteran lifts the lid on a silent struggle inside Big TechA former Big Tech software engineer with 25 years of experience has gone viral after sharing how surviving mass layoffs pushed him into sev...
22 May, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...
19 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafeAn experimental cafe in Stockholm is being run by an AI agent named Mona, overseeing operations from hiring to inventory. While customers f...
11 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Why static cling gets worse in winter and the simple hack people useStatic electricity in clothes is a common problem. Many households are now using aluminum foil balls in dryers. This method helps reduce st...
08 May, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Global degrees on Indian soil sound like a great deal, until you read the fine printIndia is now hosting foreign university campuses, a significant shift from previous years. This move aims to keep Indian students in the co...
02 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Inside SpaceX's IPO: Musk's most ambitious plan yetSpaceX is preparing for a massive IPO, aiming for a $1.75 trillion valuation. The company's future plans include artificial intelligence, s...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Meta’s top tech boss Andrew Bosworth says he only feels stress 4–5 times a year, and it happens when he…Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has said he experiences genuine stress only around “four or five times a year,” describing it not as a constant pr...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
‘Toxic to work with...’: Reddit user criticises Indian colleagues, says their 'micromanagement is frustrating and draining'A Reddit user's account of working with Indian colleagues abroad at a Big Four firm has sparked widespread discussion. The user detailed fr...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Pregnant MBA graduate gets big four job, but one fear about the workplace is haunting her. Reddit has a lot to sayA pregnant MBA graduate set to join a Big Four firm in India has sparked a wider debate on workplace bias and maternity support after shari...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
10 techies who quit jobs at Accenture, TCS, Infosys to become popular South actors: Tovino Thomas to Kalaiyarasan to Srinidhi ShettySeveral South Indian actors, including Srinidhi Shetty, Tovino Thomas, and Nivin Pauly, left well-paying IT jobs at companies like Accentur...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
TCS declares Nashik WFH; Wipro Q4 resultsTata Consultancy Services has moved staff to work from home amid an ongoing investigation at its Nashik office. This and more in today’s ET...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
'You can say no, skip wasteful meetings': UK founder Ben Goodey’s four-day work week model for employees is like a breath of fresh air for the internetBen Goodey, a UK-based founder, has gone viral on LinkedIn after sharing details of his company’s four-day workweek with no fixed hours, no...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Boss finds out employee has been hospitalised. His message wins Internet's approval: 'Always there...'A Big Four employee shared a refreshing experience on Reddit, highlighting a director's genuine empathy. The director encouraged rest after...
28 Nov, 2025, 05.38 PM IST