Oregon veterinarian, 59, quit his $150,000 executive job for 'soft retirement'—now, he earns almost twice as much while working flexible shifts on his own terms, spending more time with family and escaping corporate burnoutAt the age of 59, Oregon veterinarian Ron Titterington walked away from a stressful $150,000-a-year executive job and chose “soft retiremen...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Indian-origin founder refuses to make her team work on weekends, even if it means losing clients. Her bold take on burnout & creativity is going viralInterior designer Sarah Sham champions a firm five-day workweek for her staff, emphasizing the significance of well-being to fuel creativit...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by Lily Tomlin, 'The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat' shows true meaning of success in work, career, reveals psychology of true winner, achiever, offers timeless powerful advice about work-life balanceQuote of the day by Lily Tomlin questions the destination as much as the race. Winning can be exciting, but victory means less when the com...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Harvard graduate leaves 9-to-5 job after a decade, reveals why she chose freedom over a regular salaryAfter nearly ten years in a conventional 9-to-5 job, Harvard alumna Charmie Kapoor has embraced the liberating freedom of leaving the corpo...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Quote of the day by Rumi: 'Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in dealing with anxieties caused by others...' A lesson on finding your own path by ancient mystic and poetRumi’s quote, “Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in going through anxieties caused by others. Leave this play...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
‘I get all my work done on time or early’: Employee pulled up for working 15 minutes less than 8-hour shift, sparks Reddit debateAn employee faced a workplace dilemma after working fifteen minutes less than their scheduled shift. They completed all assigned tasks on t...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Candidate refused to work on Saturdays and was called ‘lazy’: Job interviewer hires him anyway and she shares her reasonDelhi-based entrepreneur Kanika Jain shared how a 27-year-old candidate refused to work Saturdays, saying he had a life outside office. Tho...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Techie wanted half-time work to build his distillery, but Spotify denied. His next move was resignationRasmus Dall, a Danish research scientist at Spotify, resigned from the company after his request to work half-time was denied. Dall wanted ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Monday Motivation by Jackie Chan: 'Being still and doing... are two completely different things' - Legendary action star's timeless wisdom on the power of purposeful stillnessJackie Chan emphasizes the importance of purposeful rest as opposed to mere inaction. His illustrious career showcases how discipline and r...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Techie quit his Rs 33 LPA job without another offer. He got rejected thrice, then accepted Rs 29 LPA job. He said, 'I did what I felt right'A techie earning Rs 33 LPA quit his work-from-office job without another offer after months of heavy workload. Pune-based founder Vanesh Ma...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Candidate refused to work on Saturdays in job interview, but still got hired. What he replied on 'being lazy' is going viralA LinkedIn post about a 25-year-old job candidate who refused to work Saturdays has sparked a discussion about work-life balance, workplace...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Reese Witherspoon: “Many people worry so much about managing their careers, but… – Inspiring lessons on purpose, happiness, ambition, experiences and why you should find your work-life balance by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on purpose and leadershipQuote of the Day by Reese Witherspoon: Reese Witherspoon’s quote, “Many people worry so much about managing their careers, but rarely spend...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Google emerges as India's most attractive employer brand, followed by Tata Group, Amazon: ReportGoogle has been ranked asIndia's most attractive employer brandin the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026, followed byTata Group a...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Rs 2 crore India salary vs $160K US job: Man’s choice sparks work-life balance debateA recent LinkedIn post prompted an engaging debate about the trade-off between a higher salary in India and a job in the US. A professional...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
'I left just 10 minutes early': Gen Z employee shares how one text message from CEO left her stunnedA Gen Z employee shared workplace frustrations on Reddit recently. She detailed receiving a CEO message for leaving early, while expenses t...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Gen Z employee turns termination threat into a life lesson for boss with just one word. 'He had to admit he needs me more'A Gen Z employee has gone viral on Reddit after claiming his boss threatened to fire him for refusing to work unpaid overtime. Instead of b...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Gen Z employee kept getting new work from his boss even on last working day. What happened next exposed office politics at its finestA startup employee said the boss kept assigning new work even on the last working day after resignation, leaving them wondering if they wer...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.11 PM IST