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Quote of the Day by Lao Tzu: ‘Doing nothing is better than…’ - why more effort doesn't always strengthen a relationshipQuote of the Day by Lao Tzu: Feeling busy but not productive? Ancient philosopher Lao Tzu's wisdom, "Doing nothing is better than being bus...- 'You are not broken. You are stuck...': Ankur Warikoo's reply to an introvert who felt inferior to others is a masterclass in self-confidenceEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo offers a new perspective on self-doubt and introversion. He suggests that avoiding uncomfortable situations, rat...
- 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...
- 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...
- He kept falling asleep at work and expected to lose his job. But manager’s response left him in tears. ‘Your work is not your life’A manager showed compassion when an employee was repeatedly falling asleep at work due to a medical condition and medication. Instead of fi...
- I started packing up at 4:58 PM every day after my boss denied my raise; he owns my hours, not a minute moreA viral TikTok video captured an employee leaving precisely at 4:58 PM after being denied a raise, resonating with millions of workers feel...
- 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...
- Psychology says when women say ‘I’m fine,’ they may be hiding a much bigger emotional story, and it’s not always what people thinkFor many women, saying “I’m fine” is not necessarily a sign of weakness or avoidance. More often, it reflects empathy, resilience, a strong...
- Software developer fired by toxic boss without warning gets full 20 vacation days after termination letter mistake, leaves critical project unfinishedA software developer faced daily abuse from his boss after a bug in his code. He was eventually fired without warning. However, a terminati...
- He left office every day at 1 pm only to return 30 minutes later. When the manager discovered the real reason, he helped the employee in an unexpected wayA manager's quiet observation of an office assistant's daily hospital visits revealed a touching story of devotion. The assistant was carin...
- I was supposed to be fired for failing. Instead, I got a promotion, and my boss got his walking papers; this viral story exposed the ugly truth millions of American employees already knewA junior employee faced a difficult assignment from a toxic boss. He successfully completed the task, impressing executives. This led to hi...
- 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...
- ‘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. ...
- 'I walked out of my toxic job, and my boss told me to go back in for one last thing': A nursing home receptionist's story and the crisis behind itA receptionist at an assisted living facility resigned after being forced to manage residents with dementia attempting to leave, a task bey...
- 'I quit my job. I gave them 2 seconds notice': US worker quits after manager demands a drug test for wearing a blanketA night shift worker's viral story highlights concerns about workplace drug testing. Employers might use drug tests to dismiss staff and re...
- ‘Family would always come first’: She was a dedicated employee but never took work calls after 6 pm. One missed client call revealed the emotional reason behind her decisionA receptionist's refusal to answer work calls after 6 pm drew criticism. Colleagues deemed her uncooperative. However, a major client's vis...
- Losing interest in dating and work: Ex-Tinder head says ghosting and quiet quitting are connected and share a common solutionA dating and workplace connection expert says modern work culture has more in common with dating apps than people realise. Speaking at the ...
- New employee gets confused by mental health discussions at company. One office meeting reveals the harsh truth of normalising hustle cultureModern workplaces often preach wellness and work-life balance, yet employees face overwork and constant availability pressure. Career coach...
- No college degree, still in Fortune 500 job: Employee reveals the 'bare minimum' strategy that led to promotionA Reddit post by a Fortune 500 employee has gone viral after he claimed that doing only the bare minimum at work still led to a promotion, ...
- The reason your boss emails you at 10pm is your own fault, and one button fixes it foreverRemote work boundaries are becoming a major work from home survival strategy in today’s always-online culture. Many freelancers and remote ...
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