The Nerdy Notes

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...

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...

Most of us didn’t grow up dreaming about writing reports, answering emails, or sitting through endless Zoom calls. Yet, here we are—trapped in the 9-5 cycle, living for weekends and wondering if this is really what adulthood is all about.  Whether you’re a few years into the grind or just stepping into the workforce, you’ve probably had this thought at some point:  "Is this really it?" Maybe your job started off exciting, but now feels like a never-ending loop of the same tasks. Or maybe you took the job for the paycheck, but the work itself?  Either way, feeling unmotivated at work is painfully common- especially when you don’t see the point in what you’re doing.  But that doesn’t mean you have to let boredom drain your motivation. So, let's talk about how you can reignite your drive—even in the most uninspiring roles.  1. Find Meaning in the Mundane It’s easy to label your job as “boring,” but have you ever asked  why ?  Sometimes, it’s not the job i...

Welcome to Nerdy Notes , where we overanalyze everything—except today.  Before you judge by the name, let me clear things up—this blog is not about quantum AI algorithms or why blockchain is the future ( again ). Nope. This is about something far more confusing:   real life.  Our jobs, our purpose, and that existential crisis we feel every Monday morning that maybe, just maybe, we’re on the wrong job.  If you’ve ever stared at your computer screen at 2 AM in the morning, wondering if your work actually matters, if you’re in the right profession, or if you should just start a farm and raise goats, this is for you.   But don’t worry, this isn’t a motivational blog—no "follow your passion" nonsense here.  Just a reality check, served with a dash of unfiltered thoughts, opinions, perspective, whatever you say. Welcome to Work … in 2025 The world of work is changing—rapidly, chaotically, and sometimes hilariously.  Beyond the memes about Zoom fat...