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1 minute late from lunch means 1 hour of extended unpaid work hours? Viral memo leaves employees shockedA controversial workplace notice, allegedly from management, has gone viral on X, mandating a strict 30-minute lunch break. Exceeding this ...23 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST- “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...20 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Jim Carrey: ‘Many of us choose our path out of fear, disguised as practicality. So we never dare to ask the universe what we really want.’ The Truman Show actor on breaking free from fearActor Jim Carrey's 2014 commencement speech powerfully advises graduates to confront fear, not eliminate it. He argues that 'practical' dec...20 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM 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
- Delhi Water Shortage: Week's wait for a single tanker; Residents say crisis is affecting their jobsDelhi water shortage: Residents in several Patel Nagar neighborhoods are facing a severe water crisis, enduring long queues for water tanke...18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who apologize for their home the moment a guest arrives aren't anxious hosts; they learned it by watching their mothers brace for every doorbellMany people apologize for their homes upon a guest's arrival. This habit often stems from observing mothers who felt judged on household cl...15 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- 50 AQI, overtime pay, on-time trains: Indian techie shares everyday perks of living in JapanAn IIM Kashipur alumnus, Ankit Purohit, shared insights into life in Japan, highlighting its clean air, incredibly punctual trains, and a d...10 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Employee pulled into a 40-minute unpaid crisis at 9:47 PM by a single "quick" message from the manager; their public vow to never answer another late-night ping struck a nerve with thousands of burnt-out employees onlineAn employee's after-hours work request led to a viral Reddit post, highlighting the widespread issue of unpaid, off-the-clock labor. Resear...02 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Indian care worker wins lost wages after UK sponsor failed to provide workAn Indian care worker, Shabin Shaji, has won over £28,000 in lost wages and holiday pay after his sponsoring company, Swan Care Solutions L...01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- ‘You don’t get my off-hours for free’: Boss tries to lure employee with promotion and bigger paycheck for extra hours, gets shut downA viral X post is sparking debate about work-life balance after an employee challenged a manager’s expectation of unpaid after-hours availa...31 May, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in ItalyItalian prosecutors are investigating a contractor building a new US consulate in Milan. The firm Caddell Construction is accused of paying...29 May, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- Employee’s 1-minute early departure from office triggers boss’s anger: What he says next about tracking shocks staffAn employee shared his experience online after being confronted by his manager for leaving work just one minute before his shift officially...28 May, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
- ‘My American manager tried to write me up for lack of commitment because I leave at 5:00 PM sharp. I work in the Netherlands.’: The viral moment that exposed everything wrong with American work cultureA Dutch software worker's viral Reddit post highlighted a cultural clash when his American manager questioned him for logging off at 5 PM. ...28 May, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- Psychology says people who reach their 60s without close friends are often not distant or unfriendly; they simply spent decades carrying the emotional burden in every relationship until they had nothing left to giveMany people spend decades being the emotional backbone of friendships. This constant giving without receiving leads to depletion. Eventuall...28 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Worker's request to have lunch before Sunday meeting turns intro immediate firing for him. 'People confuse leadership with control'A college student’s Reddit post about allegedly being fired from an internship after asking to eat before a Sunday meeting has sparked wide...26 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- Am I insane to leave Rs 95 lakh job? 23-year-old at a company with 'strong' work-life balance wonders if he is taking right stepA 23-year-old professional earning more than $100,000 a year is debating whether to leave a well-paid and enjoyable job for a new career pa...22 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
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