Russian Proverb of the Day: I ran from the wolf but ran into a bear — a lesson on decision-making; check meaning and significanceEscaping one difficult situation often leads to another, as illustrated by the Russian proverb, "I ran from the wolf but ran into a bear." ...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Candidate earning Rs 58,000 was offered Rs 60,000 by HR as 'reasonable increase'. Then a Rs 85,000 job offer changed everything. Delhi co-founder shares the storyA Delhi co-founder's shared experience highlights a candidate's initial low salary offer of Rs 60,000, despite expecting Rs 75,000. After t...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM 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
Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's electionsUS President Donald Trump's endorsements face crucial tests in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
A new hire waited exactly five minutes after a 10 AM salary credit to submit a resignation email at 10:05 AM, prompting an HR executive to question whether weeks of onboarding and training deserved at least a full day's loyaltyA new employee resigned just five minutes after receiving their first salary. This incident has sparked widespread discussion about the evo...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Cockroach Janta Party appoints journalist, filmmaker, ex-McKinsey consultant as spokespersonsThe Cockroach Janta Party has appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka as spokespersons. This move aims to expand the party'...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Trump picks inexperienced ally Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as top US intelligence officalPresident Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a loyalist housing official, as the new head of US intelligence. Pulte, who lacks national...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Boss who banned WFH threatens salary deduction for ignoring late-night text; employee resigns but not before creating a nightmare for the managerA workplace exchange shared on X has gone viral after an employee refused to respond to a manager's after-hours message. The situation esca...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Siddaramaiah quits as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar to take over soonKarnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah resigned on Thursday, clearing the way for deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to take over as the st...
28 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Employee on paid leave receives surprise job call. His next idea turned it into a promotion and big salary hike at current workplaceA Reddit user shared how a routine paid time off unexpectedly turned into a major career moment after he received a sudden job offer during...
27 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...
27 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
‘Those files should’ve been locked up’: Worker with just 6 months on the job caught rummaging through confidential files, but it’s the boss who could be in bigger trouble, internet warnsA workplace dispute escalated when an employee was allegedly caught accessing confidential employee files, raising concerns about privacy a...
22 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Employee tried to leave professionally, gave two weeks’ notice, then HR fired him abruptly, calling it ‘common practice’; ‘Protect yourself,’ career coach warns corporate workersA viral X post highlighted a common workplace imbalance where employees are expected to give advance notice when resigning, but companies m...
18 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
UK Health Minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM StarmerWes Streeting has resigned as health minister. He is calling for a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer. This follows disastrous loca...
15 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Bengaluru techie after quitting Rs 2.5 lakhs per month corporate job, now does odd jobs and travels: ‘Income has dropped but life is meaningful’Apeksha Jain traded a Rs 2.5 lakh monthly salary for a life of travel and simple work. After years in corporate roles, she found fulfillmen...
15 May, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Employee, about to resign, silences boss before he leaves: 'You can find a replacement in three days but....'An employee's decision to resign due to severe burnout stunned colleagues when they prioritized personal well-being over a critical client ...
10 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Got a PIP at work? Here's what it really means and exactly what you should do about it nowA Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a structured workplace process designed to address performance gaps, set expectations, and guide em...
06 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST