Turning a Career Break Into a Strong Comeback

Career breaks are part of life. They may happen due to family needs, health, or personal pursuits. The challenge is not the gap itself, it’s how you position it. Pooja’s Story: From Doubt to Confidence Pooja (name changed) took a three-year break for...

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Sep 24, 2025
The Market Isn’t Brutal. It’s Broken.

If you’re receiving job offers that are 30-40% below your last drawn salary, it’s not you. It’s how the system is operating right now. Over the past quarter, I’ve worked with multiple mid to senior professionals who are doing everything right: networ...

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Sep 01, 2025
Breaks Don’t Break Careers. Bias Does.

I took a break to care for family. Now, every role expects me to ‘start from scratch’ as if those years don’t count for anything. You paused for valid reasons. But now that you’re ready to return, it feels like you’re being punished for it. Every mon...

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Aug 27, 2025
Career Pivots Shouldn’t Cost Your Sanity (or Savings)

I want to switch domains, but every course or certification feels like a money pit, how do I pivot without getting scammed or going broke? A pivot is a decision. Not a product. Not a course. Not a buzzword. You’ve worked for 8-10 years. You’re good a...

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Aug 19, 2025
Be Yourself. But Not Too Much.

Every company says ‘just be yourself’ but when I do, I get passed over. Should I fake a persona to crack interviews? You followed all the advice: clear answers, authentic stories, asking smart questions. Still didn’t make it. We’re told to show up as...

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Aug 15, 2025
The Onboarding Mirage: What No One Tells You After Day 1

“I joined a company that promised flexibility and growth. Three weeks in, I’m in meetings all day and my manager barely responds.” You joined. You smiled. You logged in. Three weeks in, you still don’t know what you’re really supposed to do. Most org...

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Aug 07, 2025
Changed Your Job, But the Tech Feels Foreign?

Changing jobs often comes with a burst of excitement – a new role, better salary, fresh possibilities. But for many professionals, that excitement starts fading in the first week. Why? Because the systems, tools, and ways of working suddenly feel unf...

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Jul 21, 2025