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I had an interview scheduled with an U.K panel on 16th December 2024, the same got cancelled due to unavailability of the team just 4 hrs prior. I was informed the team will be on leave for Christmas and NewYear and will be back by 6th January 2025. It's been 2 days after that also and no communication till yet. Tried connecting with the HR, he told to bear and interview is in pipeline. Can anyone please give a clarity on the situation?

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For the longest time, I believed that if I just kept my head down and did good work, growth would follow. Promotions. Opportunities. Recognition. All in due time, right?

Turns out, not really. No one’s handing it to you just because you’re consistent. You have to ask. Follow up. Sometimes even fight for what you’ve earned.

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A 60-year-old retired army personnel recently joined our office as an intern in the Digital team.
When our manager introduced him as an intern ...we all got shocked! 
He said he just wants to stay active, learn, and work with us. He’s genuinely fascinated by social media and even tries his hand at creating reels sometimes.
I’m amazed by his dedication and willingness to start fresh; it takes real courage.

But I also wonder is it really worth it? He could just sit at home, enjoy his tea with his pension, and live peacefully. Yet here he is, working with us, asking tons of questions about laptops and digital stuff. Sometimes it gets a bit annoying, but still... quite something.

His children just can't handle him at home. Our office is suffering from his annoying activity!
I don't know whether I am right or not?

Working at the age of 60 in the Digital Marketing Team.

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Key Metrics:
Total Sales: ₹18.59 Million
Total MRP: ₹1.20 Million
Total Visibility: 563.64

Top-Selling Item Types:
1. Fruits and Vegetables
2. Snack Foods
3. Household Items
4. Frozen Foods
5. Dairy

Sales by Outlet Type:
Supermarket Type1 leads (~₹12M+), followed by Type3 & Type2. Grocery Stores contribute the least.

Sales by Location Type:
Tier 3 Cities > Tier 2 > Tier 1

Highest MRP Contribution:
Fruits & Vegetables – ₹178.12K (14.82%)
Snack Foods – ₹175.43K (14.6%)
Household – ₹135.98K (11.32%)

Observations:
High-selling items = higher visibility & MRP
Supermarkets (Type 1) > grocery stores
Tier 3 markets are Blinkit's strongest.

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It was an accidental slip. A teammate mentioned her CTC while we were chatting casually. Same designation, same team, joined after me but her salary was almost 30% more. My stomach dropped.

I spent days debating whether to bring it up. I didn’t want to come off as insecure or difficult. But I also couldn’t un-know what I knew. Eventually, I had an honest, data-backed conversation with my manager. Turns out, I was right and they revised my pay.

It wasn’t easy, but it taught me this: silence doesn’t protect you. Companies run on numbers. If you don’t negotiate, you leave money on the table. Have you ever been in a similar spot? How did you navigate it?