The Nerdy Notes

You ever sit at your work desk and suddenly feel like throwing the whole laptop, job, and existential purpose into the bin? Yeah. It's me and my thoughts at 11:28 PM. Lately, I’ve been in this weird space. That zone where the workload is not that heavy, but am still struggling with deadlines, and constructive criticism feels more like lowkey shade.  Like, it starts with small things — a snarky comment on your presentation, or someone giving “helpful suggestions” that feel more like micro-hits to your confidence. You try to take it positively, but some days it just feels like you are the problem. Then the spiral begins: “Maybe I’m not even good at this job.” “Why can’t I handle pressure like others?” “Why do I feel like crying at 3 PM every day?” Suddenly, everything feels bigger than it is. The Slack ping becomes scary. A Google Meet invite feels like judgment day. The usual workload now feels like pushing a mountain with a teaspoon. And the worst part? You're not e...

Hey. Hi. Hello. Yes, I’m back. Again.  I haven’t posted in a while. Not because I didn’t want to (okay maybe a little) but mostly because I’ve been running low on energy, ideas, motivation, and let’s be real, personality . (If burnout was a personality type, it’s me.) But weirdly enough, even when I stop writing, I still crave this space of mine. It’s that tiny corner of the internet where I hope someone like me is reading this, while stuck in corporate hustle, juggling deadlines, and googling “how to multitask?” So what brought me here today? Well…  scrolling IG for straight 30 minutes, I realize 7 out of 10 reels are literally people complaining about corporate exhaustion, how they quit their jobs, or how they romanticize quitting their jobs . Algorithm, bestie, why are you reading my soul like that? Anyway, I took it as a sign. Sat down to type out my thoughts. With exactly zero plan. Not even a title in mind. Just vibes, overworked neurons, and chatGPT , who’s defin...

5 is greater than 2. It always has been. Basic math, right? But then explain this: Why do 5 workdays feel like they barely match up to the joy of 2 days off? No, its actually— a day and a half , because Sunday comes with a dash of "oh god, here comes another Monday." So, really, it is 5 < 2. Anyway, logic aside, let’s take a moment to raise a glass (or a cold coffee) to all of us who survived yet another episode of the corporate sitcom we call "work."  Because guess what? We’ve reached Friday It's like the corporate version of sunlight after a long winter. The day where even your manager becomes 12% more human. The day where you can finally play your "Weekend Vibes" playlist and not drown in unchecked tasks from last week and follow-up emails you’ve emotionally divorced from.  But here I am—writing a blog. On a weekend. Not because I have to, but because my brain decided to trauma-dump into words.  Not even for content. Not for reach (as if I h...

After ghosting my blog page for a solid month (classic me), I’m back—like that one colleague of yours who always promises to leave by 6 PM but mysteriously stays till midnight.  Welcome to the workplace, where your college degrees mean as much as a Hogwarts letter in the Muggle world—cute, but not exactly useful. Here, the real education begins, and no one hands out syllabi. If you’ve ever binge-watched "The Office," "Suits," or "Mad Men," congratulations, you have completed Corporate 101.  But let’s break it down further—so you don’t end up as the intern who thinks ‘circle back’ is a yoga pose. 1. Game of Desks: The Unwritten Hierarchy Remember "Game of Thrones"? The corporate world is kind of like that, except instead of swords, people wield emails CC’d to managers.  The juniors are the Jon Snows—clueless, honorable, and repeatedly told, “You know nothing.” The managers are definitely Daenerys—riding in on some visionary idea, making speeches a...

Dedicated to the overworked, the overwhelmed, and the coffee-dependent. Let’s be honest—grind culture has us all in a chokehold. If you’re constantly running on caffeine, surviving back-to-back meetings, and answering emails at 11 PM, you might be this 🤏close to burnout.  And no, “pushing through” won’t fix it. If you’re already in the workforce (or about to enter it), you either know or will soon realize that burnout is real —and it doesn’t care how ambitious, efficient, or caffeine-fueled you are. So, before you avoid turning into a burnt-out, over-caffeinated zombie. Let’s talk  balance.  What is Burnout? (A.K.A. The Work-Life Horror Movie) Burnout isn’t just feeling tired. It’s the "I hate everything, and my soul is evaporating" kind of exhaustion. Symptoms include:  Drinking coffee at 10 PM and still feeling nothing.  Forgetting what day it is because work has become your personality.  Feeling irrationally angry at you fam for asking a simple "Did y...

The debate between freelancing and corporate jobs is as old as the gig economy itself.  With remote work booming, Gen Z and millennials are constantly weighing their options—do you want the flexibility of being your own boss, or the stability of a structured corporate career?  If you’re stuck at this crossroads, let’s break it down. 1. Stability vs. Freedom Corporate Jobs: Offer a steady paycheck, benefits, and job security. Have a fixed work schedule, ensuring a structured routine. Provide career progression with promotions and raises. Freelancing: Gives you the freedom to choose projects and clients. No fixed income—your earnings depend on your workload and rates. Allows flexibility in work hours and location. 👉 Ask yourself: Do you thrive in structure and stability, or do you prefer flexibility and control over your schedule? 2. Work-Life Balance: A Myth or Reality? Corporate Jobs: Fixed hours but often come with overtime, tight deadlines, and office politics. Paid time o...