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I am planning to take leave during Diwali weekend (October 29-3 Nov.) to go to my hometown. Unfortunately, three other colleagues have also requested leave for those days. I am the newest member of the team and I am concerned that my request may not be approved.😓

I would like to know if I should write a formal letter to my boss or HR requesting leave. I am worried that this may seem like I am going behind my colleagues' backs. I need a strong reason to support my request that they cannot ignore.

How to Get My Diwali Leaves Approved

And here we are sharing cabs, splitting zomato orders, and listening to “you need to take more ownership” from managers who won’t even approve WFH 

Matlab itna padhai, degrees, night shifts, crying over appraisals all to get a 5% hike and an extra coffee coupon.

And then celebs? Wake up and get gifted crores worth of cars like it’s a Diwali hamper. Bhai humne kya hi galat kar diya career choose karke 

This system is wild. Some people are born with Range Rovers, some are born explaining Jira tickets on zoom at 9 pm.
Life balance toh chhodo, ab toh logic bhi nahi mil raha

Janhvi kapoor got a 5 Cr car. I got a 5% hike. Life is fair?

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An Infosys employee was arrested for secretly recording women in the office washroom. Over 30 videos were found on his phone. This isn't just shocking, it's horrifying. Offices are meant to be safe, respectful spaces. 🙎

When will companies truly prioritize safety and surveillance in all corners, not just the visible ones?

Are we not even safe in our own workplaces?

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Product Management

It looks so glamorous from the outside, strategy, leadership, cross-functional teamwork. But what they don’t tell you? Most days, you’re just begging 4 teams to meet the same deadline while pretending to “own the roadmap.”

No real authority. Only responsibility. No final say. But full blame. You’re in 7 calls a day explaining why something is delayed, without being the one who’s building or designing it. Mental gymnastics + political survival + feature prioritisation = one confused brain.

Still want to be a PM? Cool. Just know: it’s not a chair, it’s a blender. Other PMs reading this, what’s your biggest daily headache?

Everyone Wants to Be a PM. Until They Actually Become One

It feels like everywhere you look, there's a new headline about Al taking over jobs and changing everything as we know it. It's easy to feel a bit overwhelmed, when you hear all that talk. Al isn't just about job losses; it's about job evolution and creation too! Throughout history, new technologies have always shifted the job market, and while some roles change or get obsolete, many new and exciting opportunities emerge.

Instead of focusing on the "Al is taking over" narrative, let's think about How Al can make our current jobs easier and more efficient. Imagine Al as a powerful assistant, not a replacement! * The new roles and industries that Al will create. Think about Al developers, ethicists, trainers, and specialists in countless fields.

* The opportunity to learn new skills and adapt. This is our chance to grow and become even more valuable in the workforce use this moment to empower ourselves with knowledge, not fear. What are your thoughts?

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Career Growth

I worked in a company for 20 years and suddenly put off role. Searching jobs I realised I am over age for various roles that I could do and less experienced for Leadership Roles as my exposure was limited. I always thought I am earning decent money and can work another 7 years and retire at 50. Though the younger generation is much smarter I still want to advise them (BFSI specific)
* Work in a role for max 2-3 years and switch when you feel you are done.
* By age of 30, if you are still earning less than 10 lakh you are not growing 
* By age of 35 you must become AVP as no company will hire AVP if you are more than 36.
*Be loyal to your self, not your organization. 
* Most importantly save atleast 30% or more of whatever your CTC. Donot spend much with every raise. 
* Buy a property, and pay loans before 35.

In tough times it's only Savings that give you cushion and peace nothing else