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EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF QUITTING JOB
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...
Psychology says the “cool” parent who lets their child negotiate every boundary is risking one specific outcome, and it usually shows up the moment they enter a professional environmentFor children to flourish, they require a loving touch paired with clear boundaries. Embracing an authoritative parenting style, which blend...
Bengaluru-based ex-senior manager quit job after 11 years. 'I am not looking for answers, just proof I existed...'Shivani Jindal, a former Senior Manager in Bengaluru, shares her post-corporate life struggles. After 11 years, she quit her job and now fa...
Poetry of the day by Dylan Thomas: 'Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night...'; what the Welsh poet's lines teach about facing life's hardest momentsDylan Thomas's famous poem 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night' remains a powerful literary work. Written for his dying father, it urges...
'Resigned on random tuesday': Bengaluru fresher quits her Rs 60k salary job she enjoys being afraid of getting stuck thereBengaluru fresher Diksha, 22, has quit her Rs 60,000-a-month marketing job she loves, worrying she will be stuck in one place. She revealed...
Techie quits high-paying 'boring' Meta job to sell noodles for a living. He has a message for everyone: 'If this does not work out...'A former Meta software engineer has left his high-paying job to become a Hokkien Mee hawker. He found software engineering boring and sough...
IIM-grad quit Rs 60 LPA job, still feels 'empty' and trapped: His honest confession about escaping the rat race sparks debateA former IIM graduate earning Rs 60 LPA resigned from his corporate job seeking freedom. Initially liberated, he now faces an emotional voi...
Can’t find a job after graduation? Blame WFH, not AIRecent graduates are blaming AI for a tough job market, but new studies suggest remote work is the primary culprit. WFH policies make it ha...
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran warAmerica's job market is surprisingly strong. Employers added many jobs in May, and unemployment remains low. This hiring rebound is seen ac...
IIM alum quits 60 LPA job to escape rat race, felt free initially, now says he’s “trapped inside his own thoughts”A mid-30s professional shares his experience after quitting a lucrative corporate career without a backup. Initially enjoying newfound free...
Psychology suggests people who pause after being praised aren't ungrateful; they're letting the spotlight pass through safely, because attention can feel heavier than approvalReceiving genuine compliments can trigger an awkward pause as individuals process the social reward and increased self-awareness. This reac...
Psychology says people who seem stoic don’t lack feelings: They just never learned it was safe to show themPeople often mistake emotional restraint for a lack of feelings. However, psychological studies reveal that individuals who appear detached...
'I wasn't happy': Man says quitting his job made him realise that a steady salary alone cannot lead to happinessAfter spending nearly two years at the same company, a man says quitting his job led to an unexpected realization about happiness. In a pos...
Psychology says families who keep dinner tables free of television aren't just following a rule; they are often protecting the emotional atmosphere that helps people feel noticedTurning off the TV during family dinners creates a sanctuary of connection. Studies reveal that screens can inhibit genuine interactions, l...
He was rejected in online interview due to noisy background. But candidate gets the job offer after HR discovers the real reason. ‘Strongest candidates are not the ones sitting in the perfect office’A job seeker's noisy online interview, caused by his family living in a single room, initially seemed to jeopardize his chances. However, a...
Indian proverb of the day: ‘A wound from a sword heals, but a wound from words does not’ - How words can leave deeper scars than physical painIndian proverb of the day offers timeless wisdom. One such proverb states that sword wounds heal, but word wounds do not. Physical injuries...
Employee asks if he was getting fired by someone he referred. Boss looked at him dead in the eye and lied — then this happenedA professional referral turned sour when an individual was laid off by a colleague they had recommended for a leadership role. Despite a di...
Psychology suggests the parent who always says 'text me when you get home' isn't controlling - they're protecting connection through a tiny ritual, because small check-ins help relationships feel dependableSimple "text me when you get home" requests go beyond safety, fostering emotional security and strengthening relationships. Psychologists e...
Psychology suggests people who write thank-you notes weeks later aren't being formal - they're preserving gratitude after the moment passes, because appreciation often grows when it is expressedLate thank-you notes offer a deeper emotional resonance, allowing recipients to reflect on the significance of an act. While instant digita...
No fixed schedule. No Monday burnout: Imtiaz Ali felt 'guilty' about people quitting jobs after watching Tamasha. Now a woman shares reality of leaving corporate lifeA viral LinkedIn post honestly addresses the unsettling uncertainty that follows quitting a stable corporate job, contrasting with the roma...