Employee quits after 6 months of burnout leads to hospitalization; in a shocker, boss offers promotion, salary raise of their choice and 3 months off in bid to keep themAn employee from Philippines faced intense burnout after repeatedly taking on more than they could handle at work. Following a stressful ho...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Rs 57 lakh remote job vs Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer: Techie in Madurai plans 20-hour weekly train commute, asks if it’s worth itA tech professional in Madurai is weighing a Rs 57 lakh fully remote job against a Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer. The new role offers a Staff ...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
One answer to HR’s salary question can cost you the job or result in underpayment. Career coach says, 'Never say…'Salary expectation questions are common in interviews, but stating a specific number can reduce a candidate's negotiating power. Career coa...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Terrible at tracking finances and budgeting? CA shares a simple money system to stop Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000 from quietly disappearing every monthCA Nitin Kaushik says you don’t need to be naturally good at managing money if you have a simple system. He recommends tracking actual take...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
H-1B visa millionaire: Indian expat shares how he built wealth without a ‘lucky investment’Indian expat and digital content creator Pritesh Jagani has shared the steps he says helped him become a millionaire while working in the U...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Same Rs 3.5 LPA offer, two very different choices: 4 years later, one reached Rs 38 LPA while the other switched domainsTwo college batchmates received the same 3.5 LPA Wipro offer in 2022 but took different paths afterward. One rejected the job and spent two...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Wife got late husband’s job on compassionate grounds, she left mother-in-law alone and remarried; Rajasthan HC orders 25% salary for mother-in-lawWife got late husband’s job on compassionate grounds, she left mother-in-law alone and remarried; Rajasthan High Court protects her and ord...
26 Sep, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000: When will higher EPF deductions appear in your salary slip?Starting September 2026, a major shift in the EPFO wage ceiling will raise the limit from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 monthly. This increase wil...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Going back home from a tripTravel often begins with departure, yet returning home creates excitement and appreciation for familiar comforts. The anticipation of home ...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Bank strike news: Will September salary be credited on 25th? What Central govt order saysBank strike news: The September 2026 bank strike has raised questions over salary payments. A Ministry of Finance order allows Central Gove...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Central government employees, pensioners to get payouts on September 25, 2026: Ministry orders early disbursal of salaries, pensions amid 3-day bank strikeThe central government is taking steps to ensure that employees and pensioners are not affected by the upcoming nationwide bank strike. Sal...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Think a Rs 1 lakh salary means a Rs 60 lakh home loan? CA explains what banks actually checkA Rs 1 lakh monthly salary does not automatically mean you can get a Rs 60 lakh home loan, CA Nitin Kaushik explained. Banks assess factors...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Woman warns against sharing exact salary with everyone. Experts reveal pay conversations can help, but context mattersA woman’s warning against sharing exact salary figures has sparked debate over financial privacy, workplace comparisons and pay transparenc...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Gen Z asks one-day WFH, HR denies citing policy; what he did when company’s biggest client called at 10 PM left HR stunnedGen Z employee was reportedly denied permission to work from home for one day but later questioned by HR after missing an urgent client cal...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Psychology says people who don't like working from home and prefer the office may be seeking more than productivityAn office can provide environmental cues, routines, social accountability and physical separation from household activities. These factors ...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST