There’s a special kind of silence that happens when someone asks, “So… do you like your job?” and you respond with a smile so tight it could slice cheese. If you’ve ever done that little nod-shrug combo that means “Well, I don’t hate it, but I’m also spiritually elsewhere,” this post is for you. A job you don’t love is not a personal failure, nor is it a life sentence. It’s a stage—sometimes a confusing one—where you’re trying to figure out whether you’re on a stepping stone or just standing in a swamp. Here’s how to make the journey less swampy and more meaningful. 1. Stop Waiting for Passion to Strike Like Lightning People talk about “finding your passion” as if it’s a rare Pokémon that appears if you wander the right patch of tall grass. But passion isn’t discovered. It’s built. One of my friends started her career in an accounting department she described as “the emotional equivalent of eating plain oatmeal every day.” Fast forward three years: she’s now the go-to person for solvin...
Hey there, new earners! Congrats on your first paycheck! That bank alert about salary credited feels great, but by the 10th, you’re staring at minimum balance, this is for you. Let’s be honest — adulting is hard. One moment you’re excited about your first paycheck, and the next you're googling “Can I survive on Maggi for the rest of the month?” But don’t worry. We’re not here to ruin your fun or tell you to become a sadhu living under financial celibacy. Nope! We're here to talk about how to have your biryani and still save for a house someday. Let’s dive in 1. Salary ≠ Shopping Festival Let’s be real. The day salary comes in, Flipkart, Zomato, Amazon, Swiggy, and Myntra all light up like Diwali. But ask yourself: “Do I really need a 5th pair of white sneakers?” “Will my soul perish if I don’t order peri-peri fries tonight?” Trust us, it won’t. Pro Tip: Treat yourself. Just don’t treat yourself into poverty. 2. Budget Like a Pro Budgeting isn’t boring—it’s your ticket to...