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“Overtime, 2-hour commute, sleep-deprived”: 25-year-old graphic designer wants to quit first job after just 2 months, says “already exhausted”A 25-year-old graphic designer in Kolkata is already feeling burnt out just two months into her first full-time job. Long hours, unpaid ove...- Stoic thought of the day: ‘He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at. It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.’In today's overwhelming world, an ancient Stoic thought of the day offers a powerful path to inner peace. Greek philosopher Epictetus remin...
- Inspirational proverb on overcoming failures: 'Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day’ - a lesson on finding hope in difficult timesLife's inevitable challenges shouldn't define our happiness. This piece highlights a profound truth: true contentment lies not in avoiding ...
- ‘I was crying almost every night’: Woman quit her $180K tech job despite living the American dream, here’s whyA Nigerian woman, Primzy, walked away from a $180,000 tech career in the US, finding misery despite achieving immigrant success. Her story,...
- Aries, Taurus, Gemini Horoscope Today for June 20, 2026: Astrological Predictions for Success, Stability and Emotional GrowthYour Daily Horoscope Today emphasizes dynamic energy, personal power, and creative expression. Your sensitivity can remain high. It is impo...
- Quote of the day by Beyonce: ‘Life is truly fragile, and can be hard at times. It is important to stop and smell the roses during the good times’ - Grammy-winning singer on cherishing life's precious momentsGlobal icon Beyoncé, reflecting on her 40th birthday, shared a profound realization about life's fragility and the importance of cherishing...
- She was hired as maternity cover; years later, a coworker’s repeated underperformance forced a CEO intervention - but left her battling stress, anger and sleepless nightsA senior leader faces a difficult workplace situation. A colleague consistently fails to meet job expectations. This forces the leader to t...
- Japanese Proverb of the Day: “For women, the outfit comes second after her own… — Life lessons on priorities, dignity, wellbeing, appearance and why self-care mattersJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “For women, the outfit comes second after her own life.” The saying reflects how pers...
- 'You are not broken. You are stuck...': Ankur Warikoo's reply to an introvert who felt inferior to others is a masterclass in self-confidenceEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo offers a new perspective on self-doubt and introversion. He suggests that avoiding uncomfortable situations, rat...
- Buddhist wisdom of the day: 'You can only lose what you hold on to' - a timeless lesson on finding freedom and peace through detachmentHolding onto things that no longer serve us, like past relationships or resentments, leads to unhappiness and burnout. Buddhist wisdom of t...
- “Can’t even take a Monday off”: Employee’s one-week vacation request denied despite 5 years at jobA finance analyst's vacation request was denied by their manager and he is not even allowed to take one Monday off, according to a Reddit p...
- Psychology says burnout is not laziness: Why sleep, weekends and vacations stop helping when your mind is exhausted from carrying silent pressurePsychology suggests that recovering from burnout requires more than extra sleep or the occasional day off. Lasting recovery often involves ...
- Quote of the Day by The Greatest Showman's Hugh Jackman: ‘I work extremely hard doing what I love, mainly to ensure…’Hugh Jackman's quote highlights the difference between working hard at a passion versus enduring a meaningless job. He emphasizes that inve...
- He sent a work email on weekend. But boss called him the next day to teach him a lesson. Employee shares India vs Norway work culture. ‘I got scolded for…’An Indian expat in Norway learned a vital lesson about work-life balance when his boss expressed concern, not praise, for him working weeke...
- Laid off from her dream tech job, woman says it was the best thing that happened to her. 'My hair stopped falling out'A woman who spent years trying to break into the tech industry says being laid off from her dream job ultimately helped her regain her heal...
- Psychology says the loneliest people in any workplace aren’t the struggling ones; they’re often the most reliably competent ones, because excellence can quietly teach everyone else to stop checking if they’re okayIn the hustle of corporate life, top performers can frequently find themselves in the shadows. Their exceptional skills often lead others t...
- 'Schedule it during work hours': Gen Z worker skips 9 PM meeting, says important discussions belong in office hoursA young employee declined a 9 PM meeting, citing work-life balance. She argued important discussions belong in office hours. Her manager no...
- Buddhist proverb of the day: ‘What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us’ - A timeless lesson on the power of inner strengthBuddhist wisdom highlights the power within. Past and future concerns are minor compared to inner strength. This ancient insight offers a v...
- Techies slept in office to meet deadlines. Then given 3 days of leave and sudden layoff of whole team. What happened on the last day?Junior ML engineers at an Indian tech company faced extreme burnout and excessive demands, including working around the clock. After a majo...
- I started packing up at 4:58 PM every day after my boss denied my raise; he owns my hours, not a minute moreA viral TikTok video captured an employee leaving precisely at 4:58 PM after being denied a raise, resonating with millions of workers feel...
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