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by SwirlyMuffinSoftware Engineer

Have you thought about your backup plan for the next 5-10 years?

Headcount will reduce. That’s almost certain. With AI, many workflows across engineering, ops, support, analytics, even product are getting compressed. Fewer people. Higher leverage. More output per individual. Are you building skills th...

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Sometimes the best move is to not make any move

I think the backup plan is simple - Whatever field you are in (Developer, Researcher, Designer etc), just be very goo...

Adulting4h

by JazzyBobaAdobe

Arranged marriage - Feeling very low. And how hard does it become to get married post turning 30(M)?

I am 29M, turning 30 this July. I am working in Bangalore at a FAANG company as a Software Engg. Recently went to my hometown in Rajasthan for meeting families for arranged marriage.

⁠Girl 1 (28F) - my first priority . I spent so muc...

Adulting8h

by ZoomyCoconutJP Morgan

Parents asking to marry again

Am currently 29 yrs, but unfortunately got separated within one year of marriage. Am a single child and my parents are worried about my future and want me to settle down again. I have tried talking to few girls on dating apps but as soon...

Life Beyond Work2d

by ZestyBiscuitMarketing and Growth

What’s more important?

Better quality of life

More money

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You need money to have a BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

Life Beyond Work1d

by SparklyRaccoonDeloitte

The Weekend Scam is destroying me (A reflection)

Every Monday morning, the countdown begins. I drag myself through standups, work tasks, and fake smiles, surviving solely on the promise of Friday night & the weekend. The excitement builds up all week - planning friend scenes, fighting ...

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Sab moh maya h vats. It's all in your head. You are alive you are able to move run. Think about the people who are ly...

Adulting6h

by WobblyJellybeanSoftware Engineer

Everyone’s worried AI will replace humans. Bro… we already automated ourselves.

Eat → Work → Sleep → Repeat. 5 days survival. 2 days recovery. Auto-renews every Monday.

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by ZippyNarwhalSoftware Developer

Best purchase under ₹5k that actually upgraded your life? 👇

For me it's been Black Out curtains from Wakefit I bought recently. Significantly changed how deeply I sleep and I don't get disturbed in the morning anymore (trust me, its a hugeee difference). Plus the afternoon naps are to die for :) ...

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Vitamin tests. Not a purchase, but they helped me realize I was low on D and B12. That helped me focus more, sleep be...

Recently bought a bunch of indoor plants for the house 🙏

claude code

Adulting16h

by SqueakyBiscuitAmazon

Is it feminism gone a bit far or male ego ?

I feel bad for this couple and hope they get this resolved amicably or at least talk about it. As a husband or wife have you dealt with such situations or how do you deal with such situations?

Confessions4h

by SwirlyUnicornMorgan Stanley

I've never felt so insecure.

I belong to a kinda rural place and moved to Mumbai recently for work and have been exploring the city as and when I get time.

Recently I'd been to the Prithvi cafe and I felt very odd. I saw so many good looking people out there and I ...

Indian Startups2d

by BouncyPretzelZomato

Gurgaon is killing my Tech Career, despite working at a great company

I work in Gurgaon, been here 3 years. On paper, it’s a dream job - good CTC, great brand, nice office. But honestly? I have massive FOMO looking at my college batchmates in Bangalore.

Here in ggn, the culture is purely corporate. It fee...

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Kuch ni rakha is sab me, life pe focus karo, baki sab moh maya hai

Gurgaon is sht, but there is no AI era in Bangalore. Real AI related stuff is in the west. Here, just wrappers.

Might be just change of environment. Dw you will terrible in the wrong company here in Blr as well 😛

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