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Maybe He’s Born With It, Maybe it’s Social Anxiety

Ever since I was five years old, I’ve struggled with even the simple act of saying “Hi” to strangers. Unfortunately, today’s world revolves around how social you can be. Which means my anxiety has cost me many job interviews, lapsed friendships, and annoyed relatives.

Nihal Bambulkar July 26, 2016

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Work-from-Home Burnout is Real But I’ll Take That Any Day Over Pandemic Paranoia

I am grateful for the escape provided by work. It is saving me from going bonkers, because at least the chaos of work follows a discipline. Grief, heartbreak, the pandemic – these things aren’t disciplined. I’d take work anxiety any day over the anticipation of a dry cough.

Amal Singh July 14, 2016

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Dreamy Careers: How I Got Caught in the Vortex of ‘Following Your Passion’

Being passionate about my work has helped me navigate the worst of times, but lately, my career feels like a never-ending maze. It makes me wonder if chasing my passion was even worth it in the first place.

Jagruti Verma July 13, 2016

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Work, Netflix, or Chill? How My Generation Has Lost its Battle With Eight-Hour Sleep

In our 20s, there’s no greater juggling act than trying to balance work, social life and a decent sleep cycle. If you’re managing to do alright in your career, while maintaining a semblance of a social life and despite this, are still magically getting a full eight hours of sleep every night, then teach me senpai.

Jackie Thakkar May 2, 2016

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Hi, I’m a Writer and I Freelance For a Dying

The freelancer has inspired a slew of #LifeGoals exhorting others to quit their job, follow their dreams, and travel the world. Yet, somehow, all this carpe diem spirit around the freelancer lifestyle doesn’t really address the real question: Who will pay your rent?

Himanshu Sharma April 20, 2016

Technology

Can Any of Us Afford to Live Offline?

Going offline is not an option. The work culture today demands that you are available 24X7 – over the phone, on WhatsApp, and email. And even if it’s not work, can you walk into a conversation if you have nothing to say about that viral tweet from @wokeboyhimtoo.

Yashasvini Mathur April 20, 2016

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A Petition to Declare Mumbai a Work-from-Home City

Why do we put up with shitty office WiFi, harrowing commutes, and weird coworkers when modern technology allows us to conduct our business while being simultaneously hugged by our blankets? Working from home is Mumbai’s three-word answer to saving the environment – and our sanity.

Karima Khan April 4, 2016

Culture

Corporate Influencers: The new monks in town

Corporate influencers are moved by garden-variety philosophy and spout vague quotes at the drop of a hat. Usually, none of their rhetoric means anything, but it’s a sacred quality – to say more than you do.

Neerja Deodhar March 28, 2016

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Behind Every Successful Woman Is a Work Mom and a Work Wife

We women spend a lot of time fretting over how to navigate professional worlds controlled by men. But we rarely get to thank the women who, despite everything that stands in our way and theirs, make life a little less difficult. I’m talking about the work moms and work wives of our lives.

Sonali Kokra March 18, 2016

Culture

Mumbai Meri Jaan: Kabhi Cushy, Kabhie Kaam

The first time I met Mumbai, I was looking at the city through keyholes that were actually the glassed domes of its fabled high-rises, tinted with expensive weekends. My second encounter with Mumbai was when I was between jobs. It was harsh and overwhelming – an eye-opening reality check into my privileges.

Runjhun Noopur March 17, 2016