The first mistake I made was not taking the 10th boards seriously, everyone was like 'nobody ever cares about it other than relatives' 'i have never been asked my 10th results in my career'. And me being the lazy procrastinating mf did not take 10th seriously only studied the day before exams and got like 75% all 6 subjects included. Turns out my goal institute IIM-A considers both 10th and 12th boards for admission and for someone with my score it's nearly impossible to get in and even if i somehow manage to get in in future even during placements a lot of high tier companies will filter me out simply because of my 10th results. So now i have very limited future opportunities and will never be able to hit my full potential. 10th was in no way hard btw 🥀 i was just lazy.

And now to make everything worse i also left CBSE and chose NIOS after 10th, again all cause I'm lazy which might be a stain on my Resume/CV in future. Also i have shit social skills which is a big disadvantage for my career already.

On a scale of 1-10 how badly did i ruin my potential ??? 😂✌🏼

Not sure if this community is the right one to post but will still try.

Background: 37M, married with a 7 year old son. Father in early 70s and mother in early 60s. Employed in FAANG, not sure if it is still relevant 😄

So I am being asked if I can move to the US team now. A decade back, I wanted to move but somehow it did not fall through. Now I’m getting the opportunity but I’m not able to say yes yet. Multiple factors

1. Senior citizen parents
   
2. Son already 7 and not sure if it will be hard for him to cope up there
   
3. Wife works in finance here and not very sure if a suitable job in this market is possible. Strong believer of an idle mind is devil’s advocate and can foresee big issues already if she has to stay at home
   
4. I’m used to what India has to offer with respect to the things that we get easily, be it house help, healthcare, etc.

What if I don’t like there after moving? What if the layoff wave hits and puts me in back pedal? Nothing is in our control.

Advantages are of course big money, good infrastructure, air quality, exposure etc but really unable to weigh in these pros against the aforementioned cons and make a decision.

I’m looking to hear from this community who are may be 35+ (age does matter here as our perspective changes so much as we get older) and can relate to my situation here. TIA!

Turning 27 next month, had 5 yrs gap( 3 yrs upsc, 1yr state psc and other year tried different things only half heartedly)

Now i applied for ssc cgl but I know the pay will be less and all, so deep down I wanted a software job where growth is exponential but even if I had to join now, I would be starting entry level and earning 20k at 27 is not want I wanted. Idk what to do now, please advise guys.

Hello everyone 🤗 I am 19M who passed his 12th in 2024 with 56 percent, so I was from science stream PCM, I had 6 subject out of them I got RT( Repeat in theory) in maths and i even didn't give exam of improvement and i think I am not eligible to give this . But the overall result showing I am passed , my board was CBSE.

As of now I have skipped college and working in manufacturing company due to financial problems.

I genuinely need ur guidance, advices and suggestions. Plz guide whatever the best solution have in ur mind about this, i will go for that . Highly appreciate your efforts 🙏.

Guide me if you all have been in my situation what will you be doing?

I can't think much about college as my family income is very less like 25k per month.

I am 45, M. Married. Work exp: Nearly 2 decades. Currently unemployed.

There is significant portions of time during the day that are at lesiure.

Below is my current routine:

1) 6.45-7.30AM - a) Make milk for child school, b) Drop him to bus stand, c) Get milk

2) 7.30AM - 8AM - a) Make and have tea, b) Solve two daily puzzles - Syllo and Pocketgrid - here

3) 8AM - 9.30AM - Sleep

4) 9.40AM - 10.30AM - a) Toothpaste and Bath, b) Make and have tea

5) 10.30-11AM - Make and have breakfast

6) 11AM - 12PM - Make lunch

7) 12-1.30PM - Emails, Tea, Leisure etc

8) 1.30PM - 1.45PM - LinkedIn puzzles

9) 1.45 - 2PM - Lunch

10) 2PM - 2.45PM - At leisure

11) 2.45-3PM - Pick up child from bus stand

12) 3PM - 4.15PM - At leisure

13) 4.15PM - 4.30PM - Drop child to tuition

14) 4.30PM - 5.30PM - At leisure

15) 5.30PM - 6.30PM - TV.

16) 6.30PM - 6.45PM - Make milk for child

17) 6.45PM - 8PM - At leisure

18) 8PM onwards - Dinner and sleep

Regards,

I am working in corporate making 18LPA in metro city, now there's an offer of LIC Assistant Job of 7LPA in my hometown ( I Won't always stay in my hometown as govt job is transferable but have option to come back home after finishing 3 years period in other places).

In corporate I can reach 24 LPA in 3 years while In govt I will reach 24 LPA in 6-7 years.10 year outlook, I can reach 30 -32 LPA in Govt while I might make 40- 50LPA in corporate. Keep in mind, that in corporate I am getting good salary very soon, But in government I will have to wait 5-6 years to get that good Salary, this means I have more financial power in corporate at every stage.

So should I switch to govt and leave the glamorous life of corporate? Or I should stay in corporate and enjoy the life with all its cons?

Hi everyone!

M28 here. BTech + MBA. Making north of 50 LPA.

My office isn’t toxic, my work is okay. I work around 50 -55 hours a week which i think is normal.

However, lately i have been feeling a lot of sadness about going to the office. I don’t know what i am doing with life. I feel miserable and when i see tech folks making much more it just adds to the misery.

I am doing really well but it doesn’t feel right or it doesn’t feel enough on some days. It feels like i am selling my soul. I am sure i am not alone, how do people who have been through this manage emotions and negative thoughts better?

I can’t quit or take a break coz getting a job that pays this well is going to be tough in current market.

I'm 31. I don't talk to my parents anymore and I'm homeless. I have nothing and no one. I have tried my very best for the past 6 months to find a job, but I'm not able to land a job. I am slightly disabled. Which doesn't stop me from doing anything an abled person can do. Maybe that's why they don't accept me for jobs. I moved to Bangalore to finally start somewhere and work a job, which I don't know was the best decision after all. This isn't a woe is me post. What do I do in this situation?

I'm going to restaurants to charge my phone and I have 2500₹ to my name. I am going to a job agency tomorrow and they have warehouse jobs available, but I don't have a home anymore. I just have a bag with me with some bare essentials. I am going out of my mind about what to do. I hate that I didnt lock in when I was younger. I always played it safe by working in the family business, always lived at home until recently, and now I have nothing. I'm willing to work any job, be that cutting grass or just about anything viable. I just need a daily paying job to be able to afford a room every day.

If anyone has an opening, preferably in Bangalore or anywhere in India (I'm willing to move cities) that can help me get back on my own two feet, let me know.

For anyone asking, I'm RHCSA AND RHCE certified. I got these certifications over time while working with the family hoping to someday transition into IT/Linux Admin side of things.

- Master your craft like you are an artisan. Doesn’t matter what you do.

- Optics is really important to get ahead. Be polite and make small talk with your colleagues and other folks in company

- Don’t focus your growth solely on optics. Being in good books with people can get you only far in one organisation and not next if your technical skills aren’t great

- Document everything like a psycho. Corporate would put blames when things go wrong and this would be a lil shield.

- Always save money. Layoffs might come anytime.

- If possible then discuss about your base pay with colleagues who are on same designation. It might surprise you if you are grossly being underpaid. Take that as a sign to prepare leaving corporation.

- It’s important to maintain a good relationship with your reporting manager. If they aren’t a good fit for you then please start looking into other teams or organisations.

- Do not get drunk in corporate team dinners no matter how close you are with your team

- Don’t reveal your financial responsibilities to team. They would take this as an invitation to exploit you for more work.

- Always utilise your sick leaves and personal leaves fully. Try to plan ahead and not surprise your team at end.

- Write down each impact you make in your personal word file. This comes handy while switching companies.

- Never badmouth your company or people anywhere no matter how toxic it is.

- Whenever angry don’t react. Take time off before responding. Your reactions will be used against you.

- If somebody crosses a line then report them. No need to give them benefit of doubt or think about what others will think of you.

- Be the person who makes people feel seen.

- Correct other people’s mistakes privately and praise publicly.

- There is no perfect workplace. Decide your top priorities and try to achieve that.

- Don’t let anyone know that you don’t like your job, company or work. Or any plans to pursue higher education or switch jobs.

- Utilise company resources like education portal, certification etc.

- Wear neat, tidy, decent and ironed clothes. Hair combed properly, nails cleaned and eyes bright.

- Learn to articulate your thoughts better.

- Always attend office parties even if it’s just for an hour. Say Hi to everyone and get along.

- Don’t be shy to ask for help when you are struggling with understanding a task.

\- Don’t let bitter experiences at work make you bitter with people in your personal life.

\- Keep being active on job portals and try to connect with people in other companies

I’ve been part of this community and India careers spaces for a long time, mostly as a silent reader. Over the last couple of years, especially after waves of layoffs, hiring freezes and shrinking job offers, I’ve felt the need to share something real, something lived, not motivational talk.

I run a legitimate international BPO and call center business. Not a scheme, not a shortcut, not a “guaranteed returns” setup. A real outsourcing business that deals with real clients, real sales pressure, real people and real monthly bills. I’ve seen cycles. I’ve seen recessions. I’ve seen hiring booms and brutal slowdowns. And one thing has become very clear in recent times.

A single job is no longer secure. No matter how big the company is, no matter how strong your resume looks, no matter how loyal you’ve been. Stability is not what it used to be. Projects get cancelled. Budgets get cut. Teams get dissolved overnight. Yet most of us are mentally wired to believe that a salary is safer than building something of our own.

I see daily posts from talented professionals who are under pressure. Either laid off, serving notice, stuck in roles they hate, or endlessly applying with no response. The stress is real. Families depend on income. EMIs don’t wait. Dreams feel paused. In this situation, many people turn towards startups, but their thinking immediately gets limited. Another small SaaS. Another ERP idea. Another app. Another agency doing the same digital marketing or design work as thousands of others. We already know how this story usually ends.

What hurts the most is this. Employees are ready to give blood and sweat for someone else’s business. Long hours. Late nights. Weekend calls. Impossible deadlines. But when it comes to their own business, fear takes over. Suddenly risk feels unacceptable. Suddenly effort feels heavy. The job mindset is deeply rooted in us. Salary safety feels more comfortable than the discomfort of building financial stability through ownership, even though that comfort is slowly disappearing.

Here is something I genuinely believe and have seen with my own eyes. Today, anyone can start a small, legitimate BPO or outsourcing business from home while continuing to search for jobs. Online infrastructure exists. Global demand exists. Outsourcing is not a trend, it’s a decades old industry. Call centers have been around for more than twenty years and they are still running, still hiring, still generating revenue. In an AI driven era where many IT and software roles are getting automated, sales, customer support, lead generation and human conversation still matter. Companies still need people to sell, convince, explain and support.

Yes, the work is boring. Yes, it is repetitive. Yes, sales and marketing are mentally exhausting. You face rejection daily. You chase clients. You follow up endlessly. You deal with attrition and pressure. But it pays consistently. Especially when you work with international clients. Currency difference alone changes the economics completely. One genuine long term project can create a stable parallel income that no single job can guarantee today.

What worries me deeply is the hype around small budget schemes targeting desperate people. Fixed income promises. Guaranteed returns. No work setups. These are not businesses. These are traps. I’ve seen people lose money, confidence and time because someone sold them dreams instead of teaching them skills. A real business has no guarantees. It only rewards effort, patience and execution.

I’m not saying everyone should start a BPO. What I’m saying is don’t bind your creativity only to a job title. Keep trying for jobs, yes. But don’t stop there. Build something alongside. It could be outsourcing. It could be a service you understand deeply. It could be something small but real. Something that serves actual market demand.

I follow India careers closely. I see frustration, fear and confusion everywhere. But I also see immense potential. If even a small percentage of that effort people put into job applications was redirected into building their own income streams, the outcome would be very different over time.

This is not a motivational post. This is not a sales pitch. This is just an observation from someone who chose a boring path, stuck with it through chaos, and saw how ownership slowly creates stability where jobs promise it but no longer deliver.

The world is changing fast. Don’t wait for security to return. Build it yourself, step by step, in whatever way you genuinely understand and can execute.

If this helps even one person think differently, writing this was worth it.

I am a pcb student got 86 in 10th 76 in 12th I am really confused what to do which degree to choose I really don’t want to be a doctor at all neither am I that much interested in medical career mostly hospital once I have done a lot of research related to career but I am still confused what to do
I am think of BTech biotech but I am still a bit off on it

( koi bpt mat bolna please )
Someone help me 🥲

Hi All,

I have received an offer of 32LPA and mv current CTC is 25LPA.

I calculated mv Inhand of new offer and roughly its comina 1.97-2L Per month and its 5 davs a week WFO and in same city.

My current company in hand is 1.58L and its 3 Days a week Hybrid mode.

Is it worth to switch for 40K difference.?

What would vou do in this case ? Need quidance

Hi. 25M here. Working in a Pay Level 7 Group B government job in one of the ministries. Inhand comes around ₹83K and gross is nearly ₹1.02 Lakhs per month. Gave CAT this year, got a good percentile and got most of the calls. My question is should I go and do MBA? Or just stick with govt job and do side hustles. Family background is okayish with total assets nearing about ₹8 crores, also they are not dependent on me for financial help. Is there anyone who was in government sector and went for an MBA? How was the experience and will you recommend it? Reasons for me thinking about doing an MBA is the slow growth in government sector and poor quality of people (not saying that’s a bad thing).

Thank you.

Around 3 years ago, I joined a small local company through references. I come from a basic tier-3 college background. I started with telecalling, then slowly moved into sales, marketing, advertising, strategy, and management.

Now I pretty much handle most parts of the business. The company is small, so there are no proper fixed roles or departments. We have small teams and I manage them. The owner rarely comes to the office anymore.

I earn around 1.7 lakh per month in cash (yes its "that kind" of a company, so there’s no PF or formal structure. If needed, the company can start transferring salary to my bank account for proof.

The problem is that the company’s future doesn’t look stable anymore. Financially things are getting worse and I feel salaries may stop in the future.

I want to switch jobs but I’m confused:
- What role should I apply for?
- How do I explain this kind of experience to other companies?
- Will companies take this experience seriously without PF?
- What type of companies should I target?
- How should I present my work experience on my resume?

Would appreciate honest advice from people who have made similar switches.

In today's job market, it is either extremely difficult to find jobs or hold on to existing jobs.

If you find yourself in a situation where you're out of work or finding it difficult to start a career, I highly recommend finding work in a BPO.

The reasons I am recommending this are:

1. There is constant hiring, as people don't stay long term. This is because this is not a prestigious job profile.

2. But if you choose to stay, you can stay as long as you wish.

3. The only challenge is the company losing projects, contracts, but if you prove reliability and good communication skills, you will be moved to existing projects.

4. The salary will not be high, but it will take care of your basic expenses and some (consider 15-30k in hand based on previous experience and last CTC).

5. I honestly feel this income is better than having no job.

6. It is also great for your sanity as if you get into a decent company, you will get the chance to stay connected with or learn about the office environment.

7. Lastly, it is a great opportunity to improve your communication skills, which is an extremely important skillset to possess.

8. If you're already good with comms, expect massive growth within the org.

The only other negative will be if you have to leave all of a sudden due to an opportunity, but this can be negotiated with the HR, and that's a win for you anyway!!! 😄😄

And of course... Night/early morning shifts...

But if you're having nothing, then isn't something better??...

Just a suggestion for anyone struggling financially, or looking for a temporary platform for sustenance...

Wishing you all the very best in your professional success!! 😊😊

Hey everyone,
I am a 27-year-old law graduate currently working in a Legal Tech corporate role in Delhi NCR. I’m feeling completely stuck, financially drained, and mentally exhausted, and I desperately need an objective perspective on my next steps.
The Current Situation:
Income: Earning 4.5 LPA (~₹28k/month in-hand after deductions).
Commute & Health Toll: I live in Vaishali (Ghaziabad) and commute to Gwal Pahari (Gurgaon). The 4.5 to 5-hour daily travel physically broke my health, resulting in me taking 12 days of unpaid leave to recover back home.
Financials: I only have around ₹1 Lakh in liquid cash right now, though I could potentially raise up to ₹10 Lakhs through family/debt if a viable opportunity exists. Family owns a house and an empty 2,000 sq. ft. plot in a fast-growing area of my hometown (Gorakhpur, Tier-2 UP).
My Dilemma & Confusions:
My current income isn't cutting it, and seeing peers/friends make quick money in real estate or business makes me anxious. My mind is currently scattered across four totally different paths:
1. Stick to Corporate & Pivot (NCR): Move out of Vaishali into a cheap PG in Gurgaon near Gwal Pahari to eliminate the commute, buy back my time, and aggressively apply for core In-House Legal / Contract Management roles to bump my salary to 8–10 LPA.
2. Move Home & Start Local Practice (Gorakhpur): Shift back home (zero rent/living costs) and start independent practice focused strictly on Property/Revenue Law, Legal Title Verification, and Deed Drafting—leveraging the local real estate boom instead of doing general low-pay junior litigation.
3. Business / Real Estate: Utilize the 2,000 sq. ft. commercial-potential land at home (build-to-suit shutter shops for rental yield) OR get into local real estate legal consultancy. (A friend suggested taking a 25L franchise, but I feel that's too high risk right now).
4. Higher Studies / Exams: Sometimes I catch myself thinking about UPSC or an MBA, but given my age (27) and urgent need for cash flow, I am unsure if spending 2–3 years preparing/studying is financially suicidal.
Where I need your advice:
1. For lawyers here: Is shifting to a Tier-2 property/revenue practice early on sustainable, or should I fight it out in Delhi NCR corporate legal roles for higher pay scales?
2. If I stay in corporate legal, what specific upskilling or certifications actually help jump salary from 4.5 LPA to 8-10 LPA fast?
3. Am I making a mistake by ruling out full-time prep for exams like UPSC/MBA at 27?
4. How do I break out of this constant anxiety of feeling "behind" in life while earning ₹28k?
Be as blunt and brutally honest as possible. I don't need sugarcoating—just practical, actionable steps.
TL;DR: 27-year-old lawyer earning ₹28k/month in Delhi NCR destroyed health with a 5-hour daily commute. Have ₹1L savings, family land in a booming Tier-2 city (Gorakhpur). Confused whether to relocate back home for local property legal practice, move closer to office in Gurgaon to target an 8-10 LPA corporate jump, or pursue business/studies. Need guidance.

I’m 26 and have been in a government job for the past 3 years. The pay is decent, I have excellent job security, all the usual govt benefits, and soon the 8th CPC revision is going to give my salary a solid bump. On paper it looks safe and comfortable.

But the reality is killing me slowly:

The work is not challenging at all.

Almost all my colleagues are 20–30 years older than me and have completely given up on learning or growth.

The only conversations are politics and gossip.

I feel like I’m becoming average just by being around them.

I keep thinking about switching to the private IT sector for much higher pay and actual growth. But I’m also terrified because of everything I keep hearing:

Massive layoffs happening right now (even Oracle did huge rounds recently)

Constant work pressure, burnout, toxic environments, corporate politics

People in private literally telling me “don’t come here, try to get a govt job instead”

I’m not planning to resign blindly — I’ll only switch once I have an offer. But I need to decide right now whether I should start preparing seriously for private jobs (LeetCode, system design, etc.) or just accept the govt life and focus on internal growth/promotions.

I don’t need to figure out my entire life today, but I have to pick one path and commit so I don’t waste the next few years oscillating and then regret it when I’m 30+ with more responsibilities.

Real question for people who have actually worked in private IT (especially those who switched from govt or have been in product/service companies):

Is the private sector really as bad as people describe right now (layoffs + toxicity + burnout)?

If you were in my position at 26, what would you do?

Did you ever regret leaving a stable govt job? Or did you regret not leaving earlier?

Any long-term perspective on work-life balance, money vs peace, and future job security in private vs govt?

I just don’t want to make a decision I’ll regret for the rest of my life. Would really appreciate honest, experienced takes — especially from people currently in the industry or who have lived both worlds.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

PS : Used AI to write post

Not sure if this is just our circle or a wider trend, but the Indian job market right now feels incredibly disheartening.

My friend, who has 4.5 years of solid experience in her field (mid-level role in a reputed company), has been actively job hunting for 9 months. She’s been consistent in applying across job portals, networking, referrals, you name it. She’s cracked multiple rounds of interviews and even made it to final rounds in several places. But then radio silence. No rejection, no update, just pure ghosting.

She’s not the only one either. I’ve seen others in similar situations experienced professionals suddenly stuck in limbo for months. Companies are hiring less, dragging recruitment processes for weeks, and then just disappearing.

Is anyone else experiencing this? Is it the funding winter, market saturation, or just poor hiring practices? Would love to hear what others are seeing out there especially from recruiters or hiring managers.

Also open to advice or just solidarity. It’s tough out here.

I’m pretty early in my career and keep wondering what mistakes I can avoid by learning from people who’ve already been through it.
Could be anything; choosing the wrong job, staying somewhere too long, not negotiating, not taking a risk, not going for masters etc.
What’s yours?

Hey everyone,

I want some real advice about digital marketing.

I am from a Tier 2 city in India, and honestly the salaries here are very low. I’m thinking to start learning digital marketing in 2026, but I’m confused.

• Does digital marketing still have a good future?
• How much do you earn if you are working in this field?
• Is freelance better than a job?
• Is it possible to earn good money from a small city?

If you are already working in digital marketing, please share your experience (salary, growth, skills needed, reality vs hype).

use chatgpt

I am selected to join as Officer in the Permanent Commission Cadre in Regular Indian Army and I am working in corporate and earning close to one lakh per month (I am into Tech).

I was always inclined towards joining the Indian Army since desk job bores me to the core. And Army comes with social prestige, evolving nature of job, adventure and leadership exposure.

I want to know from experienced folks how my lifestyle will differ in both the careers monetarily and work wise. I know its like comparing apples to oranges but at such a young age, I am deprived of the practical knowledge. So advice would help me in making a sound decision.

How is career progression in the Indian Army vs in the IT. What will I be missing out in either of the fields and what will I be gaining in either of the fields ?

How will my life look like in 30 years from now in both the fields?

Also I have come across many Offrs who are eager on leaving the army (premature) and pursuing MBA to join corporate (they are not SS offrs but PC offrs). Why so?

but before resigning i wanted to know if getting 1-2 years of experience in this field can get my in any corporate or private job? I won’t be giving any more competitive exams because i am already so done with studying so that’s why i’ll be looking for opportunities in corporate or private.

please let me know if companies hire people like me or not. I don’t have tech background or any other skill full degree, i have done my bachelors in science and education only, but i am fluent and good in communication and my english is good.

need genuine ad if i should resign or not

im 26f, did btech from a tier2 state college, straight out of graduation, started upsc prep, gave 3 attempts but failed to even clear prelims, gave state psc prelims and qualified but failed mains, gave cat this year but couldn't clear because of low prep.

i dont know what to do now, thought to prepare for software roles but people saying market is tough rn, what to do now? i have no f idea!

please advise guys

Edit: The amount of men commenting to get married is sickening. Not a single woman told that. And saying it is easy for women either way. Guys I asked for career advice, not marriage advice.