Motherhood penalty

A topic - an issue, in fact, that has been bothering me recently is the absence of women in top positions in the workplace. I have never had a woman CEO in any of the organizations I have worked for so far. I have definitely had women leaders in the workplace, some truly admirable and...

Embrace equity, have empathy, show humanity

Women's day eve. I'm working, and I'm thankful that I have a job even during the season of layoffs. I'm glad I have a source of income, although I also crib about all the tasks, clients, colleagues, and whatnot. I go to my office. Corporate events galore, celebrating women who are successful. We never talk...

PFA

Please find attached A piece of my peace With this electronic mail Costing zero rupees Scan away for typos You won't find any This is the fourth draft My experience is plenty Before I sign off With regards and many thanks Remind me to tell you I'm a victim of an elaborate trap This world...

Business in times of Covid19

Covid19 - a name we've all come to resent because we were forced to stay holed up in homes (maybe not everyone had that luxury though) and actually have our routines disrupted. After panic buying of essentials, adding 'sanitizer' and 'protective mask' onto the priority list of items while shopping, offering our souls to the...

Situationship

Sometimes when I'm stuck at work, with nothing to do, I imagine what you'd be doing at the same instant. I mean, sure, I'm ignoring you but what else can a girl do if she's hell-bent on preventing disappointment from entering her life? So, even though I act like I don't care, I do and...

I gotta work

It is one of those days - nights - in fact, after work, when I have contemplated handing in my resignation letter even though there's no such thing now because I would have to send a mail and then smirk at my lead's (I am an independent woman who can lead her own way, dire...