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BALANCING WORK AND LIFE
Techie realises earning well does not mean living well. So he gives up job with monthly take home salary of Rs 1.2 lakh for Rs 40,000 monthly job- He rejected 'dollar paycheck' in Singapore to live in Bengaluru: Techie walks away from dream job. Is it the right choice?
- 'Why did you come to work?': Employee says foreign manager told him to be with his child on first day of preschool
- ‘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,...20 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who feel compelled to finish everything before resting aren't unusually disciplined; unfinished responsibilities may remain psychologically activeYour brain constantly remembers unfinished tasks, making true rest difficult. Research shows that incomplete work stays in your mind, deman...19 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- Sunday neurosisMany people spend their lives bound by institutions. Work expectations dominate their minds for six days. Weekends bring a sense of emptine...17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
- Rs 2 lakh monthly expenses, no work after 5 pm, peaceful weekends: Indian man compares how life in Poland differs from IndiaAn Indian man living in Warsaw, Poland, has gone viral for detailing his affordable lifestyle. His monthly expenses, totaling around Rs 2 l...17 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- “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...16 Jun, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- Manager decides to terminate employee for watching World Cup match during work hours. HR defends him with one statement, ‘You are rewarding visibility and punishing productivity’A manager sought an employee's termination for watching the World Cup at work. However, HR discovered the employee had completed all tasks,...16 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- 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...15 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Rs 21,000 monthly expenses, scenic hill views, slower pace of life: Delhi man shares perks of working remotely from Manali. ‘Cheaper than Gurgaon ’ says internetA New Delhi professional, Ajay Sharma, relocated to Manali for a healthier lifestyle and lower expenses. He revealed his monthly living cos...15 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- 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...14 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Bengaluru woman left her Rs 10.5 LPA job for a Rs 8.5 LPA job, doesn’t regret it: ‘The biggest improvement has been…’A Bengaluru professional, Shikha Priyadarshini, left a higher-paying job for a lower one to escape the stress and cost of a mandatory five-...13 Jun, 2026, 03.43 AM IST
- 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...13 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Johnny Carson: ‘Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll…’ the Tonight show’s longest-serving host explains work-life balance and why happiness comes before successQuote of the Day by Johnny Carson suggests prioritizing job enjoyment for inner peace and self-respect, suggesting true success lies in con...12 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- “I replied to a mail on Saturday”: Indian professional in Norway says boss’s reaction left him shockedAn Indian professional in Norway was reprimanded by his boss for working excessive hours, including on weekends and during vacation. This s...11 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- May look glamorous, but Indian professional reveals the truth about working US hours from India: 'The real cost isn't the hours but...'Working US hours in India offers career gains but at a steep health cost. Professionals report sleep disruption, fatigue, and neglected rel...11 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- 'Indian work ethic is not okay': Man who moved to Norway says he was scolded for working on weekends and postponing vacationsAn Indian professional, Vinod, learned a valuable lesson in Norway. His dedication to working extra hours and skipping breaks was met with ...10 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
- Hyderabad woman’s seven-year-old son asks ‘what is more important,...?’, emotional moment sparks debate on working motherhood and parenting prioritiesA Hyderabad mother's Instagram post about her son's poignant question regarding her work has touched many. The seven-year-old asked if he o...09 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Employee asks for paternity leave; manager calls him an ‘idiot’. What happens next changes the tone completelyA tense workplace discussion about a six-month paternity leave request unexpectedly evolved into a profound reflection on family and regret...08 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
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