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wineymoose

2mo

An Operations Manager

I’m planning to resign tomorrow. Despite delivering what we promised and going above and beyond, we’re constantly blamed due to the urgency of the project going live. In my experience, the management at is worse than service companies...no support when needed, and no accountability for issues we raised. I’ve had enough and decided to move on. Most people are off till Jan 6, so I plan to use the first 15 days of my notice to prepare for interviews. I don’t have an offer yet, but given the market, I feel chances are good during the notice period. Should I go ahead and resign? Need your suggestions.

biryanienthu

2w

An Assistant Manager

Why Your Best Employees Are Quietly Planning Their Exit

It’s not just about the paycheck anymore. Here’s what actually keeps top talent loyal: 1️⃣ Recognition Matters A simple “Thank you” or public shoutout makes employees feel valued. People stay where they’re appreciated. 2️⃣ Work-Life Balance Burnout is real. Flexible hours and respect for personal time keep employees committed. 3️⃣ Growth Opportunities Stagnation drives people away. Career progression and skill-building are non-negotiable for retention. 4️⃣ Fair Pay If your competitors pay better, loyalty won’t save you. Fair compensation shows you value their work. 5️⃣ Healthy Culture Supportive leadership, mental health care, and a sense of belonging make all the difference. Bottom line: If your team feels invisible or stuck, they’re already looking elsewhere. What’s the #1 thing that keeps YOU loyal to a company? Share below! 👇

beautifulsunrise

2w

works at

Info Edge

New Mom Back to work

How many companies actually help new moms return to work after maternity break? It's only been a week, and I already feel pressured enough to prove myself in my role. Nobody is actually pushing me, but in the back of my mind, I feel FOMO.

akshaykumar443

1mo

works at

AML RightSource

Worst management 😒 & unexperienced managers

How to tackle 3rd class toxic manager, he/she asked to share leave plans 2 months before. For 1 day sick leave, they aksed us for dr. Presciption paper. For planed leaves if we share 3 months before he says that will discuss and not approves leave even after discussion as well. As per AML right source leave policy casual/sickl leaves are meant for personal & Health related emergencies but as per these toxic managers there should be no personal emergency or Health related issues for employees life. They ate trwleating us like slaves. AML right source should hire decent managers who knows excel, word, powerpoints so they can show their talents to freshers rather than putting them on PIP or Hr's or One-O-One discussion for mental harassment. Every managers have their own sycophant who gave all the inside story of all the agents and gets promotions while doing nothing.

sistaa

2w (edited)

currently not working

If this post hits 100 likes, I’m taking sick leave next saturday.

My project team has been working Saturdays for months because of a high priority deadline, and I’ve shown up every single time for the past 3 - 4 months. But next saturday is my parents’ anniversary, and I don’t want to miss it just for another work saturday. So, 100 likes = sick leave + proof with a photo. Let’s see what happens😆

a software developer

2w

Forget money, forget career...nothing matters more than your health.

Six months ago, I started experiencing back pain. At first, it was just a mild discomfort, easy to ignore, so I did. But it didn’t go away. It got worse. Sitting hurt, standing hurt, even lying down offered no relief. Two weeks ago, I had to undergo surgery. There was no other option; the damage had already gone too far. Now, I’m in recovery, and it’s brutal. Every small movement is a reminder of how much I took my body for granted. We spend so much time chasing CTC, promotions, and financial independence, but none of it matters if your health breaks down. If you’re pain-free right now, don’t take it for granted. Don’t ignore the warning signs your body gives you, pain isn’t something to tough out. If I could go back, I’d trade everything...money, career, ambitions, just to take better care of myself earlier. Please, don’t make the same mistake.

a production artist

2mo

I been at my company for 6M and I feel like I am achieving nothing

I been at my company for 6 months I am working everyday..but I feel like I am achieving literally nothing,I feel empty and frustrated working here. I don't think my company knows what's there vision is, the management doesn't work properly it's gonna be almost 10 months to the company and they still can't figure out the basic every month they try something new recently they changed our contracts for example..ik start ups are like this but this is too much

incredibleivy

3w

works at

AmbitionBox

Do you agree?

I also resonate with this thought. But ofcourse it varies from company to company and person to person.

a team lead

4w

Bullying at work

There are my colleague 2 TLs , in office, they are always making fun of me and today when I slept for few minutes on desk as I was not feeling well they took my photo and making fun in meeting room stating are you still in sleep, I feel like crying not only for this but for any thing they will bring my name, try to plot me in meeting if I am not meeting any parameter, for them it's seems normal and cool but for me it is becoming unbearable

sudhirnripat74

1d

works at

iVistec Partners India Private Limited

Critical condition

lustrousboat

3d

works at

Vakilsearch

Pay slip.

Hello everyone, I've received a job offer from a company, but I had to submit my previous company's pay slip, which I had raised. I'm concerned about whether this could lead to any issues during the background verification process. Could there be any potential actions taken against me? Looking forward to your insights. Thanks!

leadersheep

1mo (edited)

A Team Lead

Describe Your Corporate Life with a Movie Title. I'll go firstm "KALANK" XD

an assistant manager

4mo (edited)

#WassupWednesday🧨Which firecracker best describes your manager?

Rules: You can be as honest and witty as you want😈

a team lead

1mo

Drunk Boss Spills Tea About Coworkers

My coworker had a birthday party at a bar, and our supervisor showed up. Long story short, she got drunk. By the end of the night, it was just me and her because I had to give her a ride home. While i was driving her, she starts venting full-on trash-talking everyone, calling them fake, saying nobody likes them, and so on. It felt so awkward and out of line. Now I’m stuck. Do I pretend this never happened? Do I confront her? How do I even deal with this going forward?

an operations executive

1mo

Lead's lack of leadership

In team meet manager asked how's every thing going on in process. My lead came up with my mistake happened days back & which was resolved during that time itself. Was it required to utter about the mistake happened days back in team meet to manager, if it's setup for casual call. Although other team member's things weren't came out, rather process is good with no escalations from other end. Any idea how to deal with such ?

a sales executive

1w

Office or School? You Decide

So, today was a bit... different. Our CEO decided to channel their inner school principal. Around noon, all doors to the office were shut, and latecomers were left outside like kids caught without homework. Then came the speech. A classic about productivity, punctuality, and why “I worked late last night” is no excuse for tardiness. All that was missing was a ruler for dramatic effect. Thankfully, I was early today, sipping my coffee inside, watching this unfold like it was a reality show. Honestly, I half-expected someone to be asked to write “I will not be late” 100 times on the whiteboard. It was funny at first, but also… really? We’re all adults here. Maybe a gentle email next time instead of this back-to-school reenactment? The silver lining is that the punctuality police missed the fact that half the "early birds" me included were just scrolling Instagram at their desks anyway.

an operations manager

4d

Boss Taking Phones at Work? Normal Hai Kya?

At my first job (which I quit within a few weeks), my boss had a bizarre rule every employee had to hand over their phone the moment they clocked in. She’d lock them up in her office, and we could only get them back during lunch or after the shift. Felt like school all over again📵 I even asked if I could just keep my phone in my pocket without using it, but she shut me down with a strict "Bilkul nahi, yeh allowed nahi hai!" So, I found a jugaad gave her an old phone and kept my real one with me.😏 I get that phones can be a distraction, but locking them up like we’re in a hostel? Seriously? Have you ever faced a rule like this at work? Curious to know if this is common or just a one off nightmare.

exoticmagpie

2mo (edited)

works at

Myntra

Monday #AskMeAnything

Ask me anything! I'm AJ, Sr Product Manager at American Express . I've got a decade of product experience across big corporates and small startups, across geographies, etc. Happy to share my experiences!

spellbindingsharp

18h

currently not working

Eclerx about there Demat account closing And work culture

Can anyone please help me explain about there Demat account closing in there office and what they do for or they check daily??

grinningturnip

1w

works at

TCS

Data Engineer job risks?

I got a offer from latent view analytics for data engineer role. I have 4years experience in data domain. I want to know about company job security and work life balance? Can anyone please comment

greatgarlic

1mo

works at

Accenture

Capgemini People Analytics Consultant

Hi I got an offer of associate consultant (people analytics) from Capgemini. I am currently working as a data analyst at Accenture. If someone is there from Capgemini can you let me know if this role also includes using SQL, Python and Business Statistics that a typical data analyst works with. BTW they took my interview around Power BI.

anjanaamadeus

1w

currently not working

Automotive trends

How are automotive software companies doing lately ? I'm hearing a lot of layoffs in those companies. Anyone from those companies if you could share insights

a programmer analyst

5mo

Seeking Guidance: How to Find Opportunities While on Bench in PDP?

I'm currently working at a MNC and on the bench as part of the PDP. I haven't had enough opportunities to contribute to projects. What steps should I take to secure new opportunities, and who should I reach out to within the company to explore potential roles?

a team lead

1d

Feeling lonely - Money is not everything

I’ve been in Mumbai for 3 years and have a solid career with a good base pay (26+), but lately, it feels like money isn't everything. While I have friends, I crave a deeper emotional and romantic connection. Dating apps haven’t worked for me, and the girls at work are mostly taken. None of my college friends are in Mumbai either. I go to the gym regularly, but most girls I meet are in relationships. I’m unsure about arranged marriage, as it feels like such a big risk with little time to truly know someone.

a management consultant

1w

Who do you think are better managers ?

1) GenZ Males ( 23-28) 2) GenZ Females 3) Millennial Males (29-40) 4) Millennials Females 5) Gen X Males (41-56) 6) Gen X Females

stylishjasmine

4mo

works at

TCS

What Diwali gift is your company giving you this year?

Hopefully, it's not just another box of chocolates or something more exciting than another branded mug!😒

an advanced tax analyst

2w

Senior Tax accountant at Q2

Does anyone know about a banking and finance company called Q2 - its main domain is software engineering but also handles Banking and finance If yes, please let me know how's the work culture management, teams and process.

sudhirnripat74

2w

works at

iVistec Partners India Private Limited

Need advice 😂

a production artist

3mo

Why are Indian companies so absurd?

I just received an assignment for a design role I applied for. According to the person who sent it, it will take around 7 hours to complete. The salary range for the position is 20k for junior and 35k for senior roles, while my current salary is 42k, I am junior in graphic design. The role includes three tasks: 1. Design 2. Video editing 3. Animation They’re asking for immediate joining, don’t offer Saturdays off, and the whole thing feels completely absurd.

a vice president

3mo

Free beverages

Hey everyone, I recently read that Intel has reintroduced free coffee and tea for employees, and it struck me as a bit surprising. In my current company, we’ve always had free beverages and even free lunch as standard. What’s your experience with these kinds of perks in your workplace? Please feel free to share other interesting experiences even if they're beyond the subject matter at hand.

a product manager

1w

How's it going for you guys??

a sales executive

5d

When Keeping Your Cool Wins the Day

Today, my manager was clearly having a rough day and took it out on me raising their voice over something minor. Instead of reacting emotionally, I calmly said, "You don’t have to raise your voice; I can hear you just fine." The room went silent. They stared at me for a moment, then walked away without another word. I wasn’t rude, I didn’t argue I just set a boundary. And surprisingly, that was enough to end the conversation. Moments like this remind me that staying composed in stressful situations is sometimes the best response. You don’t have to match someone’s energy to make a point.

a software developer

4w

Young HR Being a Pain

I work for a growing organization that never had an HR department until recently. They’ve hired an HR professional who has implemented an HRMS and introduced rules around timings, WFH, leaves, and more. I’ve been working for 10 years, and no one has ever questioned the number of leaves or work from home days I take. However, this new HR person constantly pings me, asking about my leaves, WFH days, and why I’m not strictly following the rules. As a senior team member, my priority has always been delivering on work, even working late evenings or weekends. Unfortunately, this young HR person doesn’t seem to grasp that. How should I handle this situation?

sudhirnripat74

2w

works at

iVistec Partners India Private Limited

Right 👍

a software developer

5d

When Your Boss Thinks They Own Your Time

My POV I’m currently on a work trip, and honestly? It’s exhausting. Every meal, every outing, every spare moment is dictated by my boss. Yesterday, I tried to take a breather...skipped lunch to get some space...and guess what? I got a text: “I expect you there. See you in a bit." I didn’t go. When I got back, the passive aggression hit hard...the sighs, the side-eyes, the not-so-subtle comments about being a “team player.” I didn’t fight it. I just shut down. I get that work trips have some expectations, but does it mean giving up all personal space? I’m sharing a hotel room, showing up for every meeting, and still managing my regular workload remotely. But I can’t even skip a meal without being guilt-tripped? It’s frustrating. I’m tired of feeling like my personal time doesn’t matter. What would you do? Suck it up and go along with it, or push back and risk the backlash?

a sales executive

2mo

No job can ever be worth your life

My job, once a source of excitement, has turned into a daily nightmare. The constant stress, the unrealistic deadlines, and the toxic work environment have taken a toll on my mental health. It's hard to admit, but I've been feeling suicidal. I know I'm not alone in this. So many of us are pushed to our limits. But today, I drew a line. I realized that my life is worth more than this. My happiness, my peace of mind , that's what truly matters. If you're feeling the same way, please know you're not alone. Reach out to a friend, a family member, or a therapist. It's okay to not be okay.

kaamchor

6d

works at

TCS

JPMorgan’s CEO recently said- “I don’t care how many sign the f*ing petition.” in response to a petition of 950+ employees asking for WFH

But what these CEOs don't understand is that for many of us, the option to work from home isn't a luxury, it’s a necessity. It’s not about taking a quick trip, it’s about balancing real-life situations like caring for a sick parent, managing family commitments, or simply surviving the madness of city traffic! Did you know the average person spends 20 days a year stuck in traffic? That’s a month of wasted time and a lot of missed WFH opportunities. Not every employer understands the personal side of work, but those who do make the workplace feel human again. We needs more companies that see their employees as people first and workers second.

colorfullavender

1w

works at

Times Internet

Relieving Letter

Guys, is the relieving letter necessary for joining a new company ? If I quit without notice and the company refuses to provide a relieving letter, is it a problem? ,🤔

gurugrind

1d

An Assistant Manager

How does Infosys feels to you guys?😂

Image Credits: Shubham Gard

sudhirnripat74

2w

works at

iVistec Partners India Private Limited

Right

a deputy manager

1w

I swear, I can’t remember the last time I wrote an email myself. Every task be it emails, reports, or replies is AI-assisted. It’s crazy how much we rely on AI now! 🤖 On one hand, it’s a productivity game changer. On the other, I wonder… am I losing my edge? Is AI making me smarter or just lazier? 🫠 What’s your take?

AI & Chatbots: Making Me Feel Like a Dumbshit 😅

1 participant

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expiring in 1w

a team lead

1w

Shortest resignation ever..

biryanienthu

1w

An Assistant Manager

Dealing with Loud Chewing in a Headphone-Free Office

I work in an office where headphones are banned, but one of my coworkers chews loudly, often multiple times a day, which is really distracting. I’ve tried using noise-canceling headphones to block out the sound, but it’s against office policy, and management thinks it’s unprofessional. I even asked the coworker to be more mindful, but they brushed it off, saying I sounded ridiculous. I understand people need to eat, but it's tough to concentrate with constant loud chewing. How can I handle this without causing tension? Any tips for dealing with noisy coworkers in a professional environment?

a software developer

2h

This WFH situation is worse than WFO!

The structure and schedule are a mess. My manager just informed us that if we're not directly engaging with clients, we have to be logged into a Teams meeting and have our cameras on so the President can drop in at any time and check if we're working. I'd much rather be in the office than deal with a 9 hour Teams call just so they can monitor us. It's ridiculous.

a software developer

4h

Is this normal coworker behavior?

I’ve developed feelings for a coworker over the past few months and thought things were mutual, but now I'm unsure. We talk all day at work, text and message on Instagram after hours, and even on weekends. He bought me a wallet I’ve been eyeing to celebrate my promotion and brings me candy often. He walks me to my car, even though he parks far away, holds doors for me, and once opened the passenger door when we carpooled. Despite all this, he refers to me as his "favorite colleague" and sends coworker memes. I’m confused - does he see me as more than a coworker? I’m hesitant to ask directly since we work together.😅

a product manager

5h

Hey, Delhi folks...

What does your usual weekend look like?

8 participants

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expiring in 2w

a project manager

4w

If You Had to Automate One Task in Your Job, What Would It Be?

Imagine having a magic button that automates just one part of your job. What task would you automate, and how would you spend that freed-up time? Maybe it’s those endless meetings or mind-numbing reports? Let’s dream big – curious to hear what everyone’s job would look like with this new superpower!

a content writer

2w

Boss Goals vs. My Reality

A Coimbatore AI startup just gave ₹14 crore in bonuses to its employees! Meanwhile, my boss won’t even approve a pizza party in the name of "cost-cutting." Where do I file for a company switch?🤷‍♂️

a software engineer

21h

I Might Get Laid Off… But It Could Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to Me!

The last couple of months at my company have been brutal constant layoffs, uncertainty, and that nagging feeling that my turn is coming. Instead of waiting for the worst, I quietly started job hunting back in January, just in case. And guess what? Last Friday, I landed an AMAZING offer. Better pay, better benefits, everything I was hoping for. I was already planning my resignation for this week. But now, there’s a plot twist rumors are flying that another layoff round is happening soon. If my name is on that list, I could walk away with five months of severance pay. So now, I’m just sitting here, waiting. If I get laid off, I get paid to leave for a better job. If I don’t, I resign anyway. Either way, I win. It’s wild how things work out sometimes. Maybe setbacks are just setups for something better. Let’s see how this plays out.

a deputy manager

1d

The Great Office Heist☕🍜😂 They say office perks are for everyone, but some of us take it very seriously. Like me

You know you have reached peak corporate survival mode when the office pantry feels like a treasure box. Let’s just say I may have mastered the art of sneaking out tea bags and soup sachets like a pro.😎 The CCTV camera was the first challenge, perfectly placed to catch anyone snooping. But I casually walked in, pretending to refill my bottle while mapping my escape. So, like any chai loving employee, I bent down to tie my shoelace (which was already tied) and pocketed few tea bags. It was Smooth. Soup sachets were trickier. I picked up two flavors, acted deeply confused about my choice, and before anyone noticed poof! one was in my pocket. The hardest part? Exiting without looking guilty. With my acquired coffee in hand. Ever done something similar, or am I the only one living on the edge? 🍵😂

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