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I'm from a tier-2 city and unfortunately, my college didn't offer many placement opportunities. I've been trying my luck with different avenues, like applying for an apprenticeship. I got an assessment email, but it's been radio silence since then.

I know the process can take time, but the waiting game is getting to me. Does anyone have any insights into Google's interview process or the apprenticeship program? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Also, I've applied for the Google APM program. It's super competitive, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'll keep you all posted on my progress

Has anyone got hired by Google externally?

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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.😅

Is this normal coworker behavior?

Sure, you have people around, flatmates, coworkers, friends....and family is just a call away. But still, it can get incredibly quiet, and sometimes the noise inside your head becomes overwhelming.

How do you cope with that?

P.S. I live with family now, so there's always some drama going on....But I’ve lived alone before, so I know what it feels like.

Also, I’m not sure if this is what loneliness feels like, or if it’s something closer to depression?

For those who live alone, how do you handle the silence?

Right after my BCom, I took a service advisor role at Honda for ₹7K due to urgency. Later, I moved to a gas station for ₹10K, handling all kinds of work beyond office tasks.

My breakthrough came when I joined as an order management specialist in Bangalore for ₹22K. To advance, I self-learned Excel, Power BI, coding, and automation, earning a specialist role. I also completed my MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain online. After four years, my salary reached ₹35K. 
With management’s support, I transitioned to a procurement specialist role at ₹45K + ₹11K (night shift), later growing to ₹58K + ₹11K by optimizing processes.

Now, I’m preparing for an HR round and planning to ask for a 55% hike. Am I on the right track? How can I accelerate my career growth?

Am I on right path?

Show me the money! Let's talk compensation and hustle.

Salary Discussions, Hike & Promotions

I was getting 15.2 LPA in my previous org and now i am being offered 29.5 LPA but the designation is 1 position lower than what i was in my previous  org. Should i go ahead with the offer or still negotiate on designation.

Protip : i was laid off in my previous org.

Offer Accepted

few of my friends tagged me having a crazy time and it got posted on Instagram and guess what I completely forgot that my manager is in my list and to add on to it he also liked my story with a heart😑

What do I do ? I am embarrassed 🥲 I will meet him in the office tomorrow. Please suggest Meri Fatri hai yaar appraisals ka time hai. 😭

*Update*  I had a connect with my Boss, I started the conversation and said, Ki kal tabiyat khrab thi but shaam tak concert ki tickets mil gyi Itna maza aaya "Sir", He said Chalo badiya hai, Now I dont know if it will stay in his mind till Appraisal feedback meeting ya "sab changa si" hi rahega :D