How to deal with office problems

  Wake Up, Get Ready, Book a Cab The morning rush was the same. Gaurav woke up, got ready half-heartedly, and booked a cab. "Welcome to the office," he muttered to himself sarcastically. A typical 9-to-5 job that didn’t excite him anymore. But what could he do? Responsibilities demanded compliance. By the end of the day, Gaurav was drained, heading home in his cab. Tiredness clung to him like a shadow, yet his thoughts wandered. "What if I could hire someone to do my work?" he mused. He pictured someone taking over his tasks, especially the tedious coding and report generation. But then reality hit — his salary couldn’t afford such luxuries. As if to shake him out of his daydream, his iPhone rang. Avantika Calling. "Hi Gaurav, I’ll be at your apartment in 10 minutes," she said, her voice laced with excitement. A smile lit up his face. "Wow, Avi! What a surprise. I’ll be there in five minutes!" he replied eagerly. His cab pulled up nea...

 Hi, I’m Relan, a software engineer at a big MNC. You know those mornings when you roll into the office, still half-asleep, only to find yourself sipping coffee after coffee, wondering why you’re even here? Well, welcome to my life this week. It’s been five days since I submitted my tasks ahead of the deadline. While I should’ve been relieved and celebrating, my soul decided it was a great time to have an existential crisis. My third coffee in two hours didn’t help either. Now, let me introduce you to Suchi, my colleague and the human embodiment of an alarm clock. She’s always ticking, always moving, always working. You’d think she’s being paid for every breath she takes. Me? I was pretending to work, typing random words on Notepad like it was some next-level code. “Relan, are you done with your tasks?” Her voice cut through the air like a sharp knife. I nearly spilled my coffee.“Yes… I mean, almost.” I stammered, trying to act nonchalant.“The deadline is approaching,” she reminded...

  Shhh! You are getting promotion!! An Affair to remember , A career to forget Office relationships can sometimes cross boundaries, and it’s important to know when professional behavior gives way to personal tension. This story follows Karan, a new employee who starts to develop feelings for his team lead, Urvashi. Their interactions grow complicated, blurring the lines between professionalism and something more. I was new to the company, freshly resigned from my previous role, and trying to navigate a new environment. My team lead, Urvashi, was unlike anyone I'd worked with before—a 40-year-old woman with impeccable style and a commanding presence. Her confidence was magnetic, and her perfect figure added to Attraction. Yet, I kept my attraction in check, mindful of office decorum and potential repercussions.  The First Encounter During a team lunch, I couldn't help but notice how stunning Urvashi looked that day. She caught my eye, and for a moment, I forgot about th...