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Bengaluru fresher says 500 job applications led to zero interviews

A Bengaluru man said he was left in disbelief after 500 job applications brought him zero interviews.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 10:45 pm IST

Laid-off H-1B workers are returning to India only to be hit by brutal pay cuts

US layoffs send H-1B workers home; former Microsoft employee highlights pay gap
Published on Jul 10, 2026 02:21 pm IST

Recruiter pauses interview after candidate arrives from hospital

The post resonated with many LinkedIn users,
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 01:09 pm IST

'No campus placement, lots of rejections': Woman shares Germany job reality

The woman described the stark contrast between the recruitment culture in India and Germany.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 08:55 pm IST

'I'd rather go back to toxic workplace': Techie after 1 year of unemployment

The techie has signed up as a delivery rider after nearly 10 years of unemployment.
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Lucid layoffs: EV maker cuts 18% workforce, eliminates COO's role

Lucid layoffs: EV maker cuts 18% of its U.S. workforce, removes the COO role (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:15 am IST

Nearly half of US workers plan to search for new jobs in next six months: Survey

Nearly half of US workers plan a job search in 2026. (Pexel/Representative image)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 11:31 pm IST

HR asks Pune man to work 8 months for free: ‘We’ll think of salary after that’

The Pune man said he was asked to work without pay for 6 to 8 months.
Updated on Jun 19, 2026 03:22 pm IST

US woman shares how quitting job and becoming an unpaid intern at 31 paid off

The woman called the internship experience humbling.
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 05:59 pm IST

'Not as easy as it looks': Woman's take on Bengaluru jobs gets people talking

Many professionals are rethinking what success in Bengaluru really means.
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 11:02 am IST

IIT Bombay grad turns down internship offer after HR proposes 90% pay cut

The IITian said he rejected the offer immediately despite being unemployed for more than 2 weeks.
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 12:00 am IST

Dubai founder schedules 4 job interviews, only 1 candidate shows up: ‘A shame’

Maria Soldatova is the Dubai-based founder of ZÓLDI Jewels and The Charms Atelier
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 02:59 pm IST

IITian asks if a PhD is better after failing to land a job

An IITian had shared his job struggle online after failing to land an offer despite several interviews during placements.
Published on Jun 07, 2026 08:59 pm IST

H-1B visa holder gets no call after applying for over 1500 jobs, ‘Just go back’

A Reddit post from an H-1B visa holder seeking jobs in data engineering went viral, revealing his frustration after applying to over 1,500 positions with no replies.
Published on May 30, 2026 11:01 pm IST

From investment bank to gym desk: NYC graduate struggles in brutal job market

In NYC, young adults struggle with low pay and high costs
Updated on May 18, 2026 09:26 am IST

'I am just plain NOT HIREABLE': Senior techie opens up about job hunt struggles

Andrew shared his frustration in a post on X after allegedly applying to more than 2,000 jobs without success.
Updated on May 13, 2026 03:40 pm IST

Woman frustrated over low salary offers amid tough job market

A woman revealed she struggled to find work for months despite applying to dozens of jobs every day.
Published on May 08, 2026 02:55 pm IST

‘Gen Z doesn’t work hard’ is wrong: Man’s post praising employee goes viral

Entrepreneur’s post praising employee’s sincerity goes viral.
Published on May 08, 2026 11:32 am IST

Pune man says freshers should value 3 LPA jobs amid tough hiring

A Pune man shared why a 3 LPA job was not bad, saying first jobs taught discipline, patience and clarity.
Published on May 02, 2026 04:03 pm IST

Senior techie on switching from Microsoft to Atlassian: ‘3 months broke me’

Puneet Patwari opens up about the real cost of job switching
Updated on Apr 27, 2026 10:17 am IST

Candidate tells HR they’re highly unprofessional, blocks them interview no-show

The candidate blocked the HR who ghosted him
Updated on Apr 27, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Founder offers 5,000/month for full-time role, internet outraged

A founder's hiring post for a 'Content Head' has raised eyebrows online
Updated on Apr 27, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Indian woman earning 1 cr in US says life isn’t all glam: ‘It takes hard work’

Tanvi Pisal opens up about the not-so-glamorous side of life in the US
Updated on May 03, 2026 09:57 am IST

NIT graduate shares take on skills vs degree in corporate journey

A woman shared how her NIT degree opened doors, while skills and upskilling shaped her career.
Published on Apr 18, 2026 12:00 pm IST

22-year-old quits office job for delivery work, says he can earn 40,000 a month

An office employee quit his job to work as a delivery driver in Chennai (Representational image).
Published on Apr 15, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Techie says he got 9 hike in 2025, no raise this year: 'Underpaid and stuck'

The techie shared that he joined a “renowned MNC” in May 2024 as an intern before being absorbed into a full-time role.
Updated on Apr 14, 2026 12:00 am IST

Noida techie shares concern as unemployed flatmate battles rejection and anxiety

A Noida techie wrote about the anxiety faced by his unemployed flatmate
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 12:00 pm IST

From JEE failure to YouTube, Indian man's success story inspires internet

Today, Arora works as a Product Manager at YouTube and has built a community of over 600,000 followers.
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Indian woman in New Zealand opens up on tough job market reality

An Indian woman revealed New Zealand’s job market was tough and urged patience while searching for opportunities.
Published on Apr 05, 2026 12:20 pm IST

Indian woman says she spent €53,000 chasing a job in Germany, received 0 offers

An Indian woman shared she spent over €53,000 chasing jobs in Germany but received no offers, urging others to calculate costs before moving.
Published on Mar 29, 2026 05:57 pm IST