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The discrimination against Malayalam. Rest of South Indian languages are there... Malayalam ki kya galti thi? 🥺🥺

Application Engineer

@GamerZozo Maybe zepto isn't available over there. Just checked the biggest city in Kerala and says it's not serviceable

Investor

Consultant

Let me break your bubble. Mom's favourite child is not always the younger child. But yes that child is definitely not picked from dustbin ;)

Growth Manager

I can't even say this 😭 we have like 8 years gap .

After a while, age gaps dissolve because life is hard on everyone

Software Engineer

How is mom's favourite child never picked from the dustbin 🤔 How is mom's favourite child the younger one always 🤔

How is mom's favourite child never picked from the dustbin 🤔
How is mom's favourite child the younger one always 🤔

Happy Siblings' Day!

Happy Siblings' Day!- Grapevine

बाकी और सब बढ़िया

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I am from a lower income family. My father is a blue collar worker and my mom is a home-maker. I have a few siblings.

Entire life my parents made close to ~6L in a year combined. They let me do anything and never pressured me into pursuing a career that I did not want to, especially as a woman.

They gave me 100% freedom, support, and never once asked me to take care of them after I made it.

Like most Indian parents from tat background, they have no retirement fund. Every bit of money went towards food and essentials.

I went to a shit college in the middle of nowhere for my Bachelors. Chose my degree in CSE and grinded tf out. Got into PM after a few years and never looked back.

My parents can’t tell the difference between Product Management and Project Management. It doesn't even matter anymore. I am prepared to take care of my parents but more importantly I plan to take care of my sister's higher education so that she can decide a career without having to worry about ROI/LTV of her course fees because of loans.

It has been a journey of a lifetime till now. I can only be grateful for what has happened and continue working hard.

How being a PM lifted my family out of poverty

Analyst

So, yesterday was supposed to be all about sibling bonds, but it turned into a reminder of how complicated family can be. You know how some holidays just don't live up to expectations? Yeah, this was one of those.

I've got this tradition of reaching out to my guy cousins for Rakshabandhan since I don't have brothers. Usually, it's a nice little exchange - nothing fancy, just a quick "Hey, thinking of you" kind of thing. But this year? Radio silence from one of them. Let's call him Dev.

At first, I brushed it off. People get busy, right? But then I saw him commenting on stuff in our family group chat. Ouch. Talk about being left on read.

The weird part is, Dev and I generally get along fine. He even made this sweet post about his sister today. It just hit different, you know? Like, oh right, I'm not actually part of that sibling circle.

Mom dropped some truth bombs later, mentioning how this isn't exactly new. Apparently, back in the day when we'd send actual rakhis, they'd never even say thanks. I'd totally forgotten about all the heartfelt letters I used to write too. Guess they're still collecting dust somewhere.

I'm trying not to let it get to me, but it's hard not to feel a little... I don't know, forgotten? Unimportant? It's just a text, but sometimes it's the little things that speak volumes.

Cousin ghosted me on Rakshabandhan

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I work in a slowing industry (Ed-Tech!) in a generalist role (Project Management!) for half a decade now! You'd think I would be better positioned to deal with life! Heck, NO! 

This crippling feeling of insecurity or job loss always puts an extra stress on day to day life. I couldn't take any risks in terms of a house or a car or a big EMI purchase in life! 

What if I get laid off? Will this generalist role help in landing anything next? Do I need an MBA for that? Switching to any specialized roles will take extensive preparation with time being in short supply with family and kids! 

Seem to have been strangled in the startup world. Any cure for this?

P.S : Sometimes thinking : Mommy sahi bolti thi. Govt job le leni chahiye thi. :D

How to get rid of layoff fear and feel secure?

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Younger siblings do get the very best of pyaar and PR

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Your opinion?

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How did you, at such young age, manage life - new experiences, body changes, parents' attention

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either Savage or Pookie, there's no in between.

Indian Mothers' behaviour to their children is always

Software Test- QA

As a working professional, we spend most of our time in the cities far away from families and once we get married, priorities further change to career, wife, children etc

Comment below the ways that we can do to make our mothers happy who sacrifice everything for their children 

Personally for me : Talk to them for 15 mins at least every alternate day to make them feel loved and heard.

Things that make Mothers Happy

Me & Who ? 😊

Senior software engineer

29F, I still stay with my parents
Working, earning >1lpm, remote work

Over the years, I have realised I own no assets. 
Everything has been bought by parents EVERYTHING
My mom would always make sure she or dad paid, saying you can keep your money for yourself (which I initially thought was very sweet)
Now I see how I am dependent on them for all

What ever I have bought can be put into a polythene bag and that's all my life (I generally spend on food and stuff that goes away)
I have bought certain items for family or the house, but that isn't mine obviously 

I need to get out of the house, my mental health is at the edge

I want to move out of my parents home

Founder

Ever since 9th grade, I watch a football compilation video every time I am about to step on the field to play football. ⚽️🏟️

While I’m tying my shoe laces, the music thumping in my ears with cinematic visuals of the most insane football skills ever. 🤯

All throughout my college days as well, before every football game. I used to carry my headphones with me and watch a video. Emulate some flairs and new skills on the field, score long range goals and Shush the crowd. 🤫

Even today, when that time has long gone by, anytime there is a friendly Sunday match between friends. I’m sure to blast some music and just watch football before playing.

And yes, even today I get the same goosebumps as I step on the field and touch the ball. It’s the best feeling ever.

What about you? What’s the one unexpected habit that has stuck with you ever since you were a kid? 🤔💭

[Thread] What is one unexpected habit that has stuck with you ever since you were a kid?

Product Manager

You know, it hit me the other day. I've crossed over to the other side of my twenties, and something's changed. Those wild trips with friends? They're still fun, but these days, I'm itching to pack my bags with Mom and Dad instead - I absolutely love it!

Growing up, holidays weren't exactly a luxury, but they were... basic. A trip to the nearest hill station, staying at modest lodges. Or visiting relatives, where the biggest adventure was exploring a new neighborhood. Dad, the ever-dedicated government employee, and Mom, who gave up her career to raise me - they did their best with what we had.

Every spare rupee went into FDs, their dreams tucked away in those fixed deposits with my name on them. Fancy hotels or exotic locations? Those were things we saw on TV, not experienced firsthand.

Their hard work paid off. I landed in a good college, then scored a job that had me earning over a lakh straight out of the gate. When I wanted to switch careers or take risks, they never held me back. They let me fly, even when I'm sure their hearts were in their throats.

Now? Now it's my turn.

There's something deeply satisfying about booking that fancy hotel room for them, watching Dad's eyes widen at the view, or Mom cautiously testing the softness of the bed. Taking them to restaurants they'd never splurge on themselves - Mom still gasps at the prices, telling me off for wasting money, but I see the pride in her eyes. 

I love watching them experience things for the first time. Dad figuring out the in-room coffee machine like it's a puzzle. Mom hesitantly trying new cuisines, then asking for seconds. The way they hold hands and gaze at a sunset, finally free from the worries that shadowed their younger years.

It's not always smooth sailing. Dad still insists on carrying all the luggage. Mom packs enough snacks to feed a small army. They tire faster than I remember, and sometimes the generation gap yawns wide. But those moments - watching them rediscover each other, seeing them relaxed and happy - they're priceless.

This is what money should be for. Not just accumulating stuff, but creating moments. Giving back to the people who gave up so much for us. It's about time they got to enjoy the fruits of their labor, to indulge in the little luxuries they always put off for my sake.

So yeah, traveling with parents? It's underrated. It's a chance to see the world through their eyes, to understand them as people, not just as "Mom and Dad". It's watching them blossom when the weight of responsibility lifts.

To anyone out there lucky enough to still have their parents around - take that trip. Book that nice hotel. Splurge on that fancy dinner. The memories you'll make? They're worth more than any investment you could ever make.

Because the truth is, our time with them is limited. Every year that passes, I'm more aware of the clock ticking. And nothing - no project, no promotion, no amount of money - is more important than carving out every possible moment to be with them, to show them the world beyond what they've shown me.

I want to fill their remaining years with as much joy and wonder as they filled my childhood. Because one day, these memories will be all I have left. And I want them to be spectacular - full of new experiences, shared laughter, and the spark in their eyes as they see the world anew through the life they worked so hard to give me.

Here's a picture from our trip to Mukteshwar, lit up a nice bonfire post dinner on a chilly November night - this Airbnb was possibly one of the best I've been to!

Parents are my favourite travel buddies

What role did your mothers play in your life while you were growing up? Also how is everyone tackling the various situations which come up as they are growing old

I'll start: a super smart women who sacrificed her own career for the sake of me and my brother, and now that I feel I have achieved a lot that she is really proud of I wish I could give her the world and life ahead full of new experiences! ❤️❤️

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Yes Mom

I want to gift my sisters (yes, they are plural and too many; should have been born in Haryana) something different this Rakshabandhan.

Looking for book recommendations for them (As of now I am thinking non-fiction, with themes of empowerment / breaking glass ceiling / financial prudence).

Any recommendations would be very appreciated!

Thanks

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She had the same reaction, years apart, for me and my sibling 

Kinda cute and irritating 

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