The last couple of weeks on the Indian internet belonged to one generation. The Gen Z protests didn’t just trend but also led to the resignation of a Union Minister and prompted the government to introduce a Bill to amend the anti-paper leaks law in parliament.
As millennials who started our careers in the 2010s, we are learning and unlearning a lot from our Gen Z colleagues. In our rush to be seen as agreeable to our coworkers and managers, we use phrases such as “no problem” and “happy to help” a little more than needed. One young man rightfully called this out. Ritesh Giri said in an Instagram video that these phrases downplay the time and effort someone has invested.
Millennial managers could learn a thing or two from Ritesh Giri’s video. (Instagram/riteshg_daily)
Techie couple turns travel influencers
From workplace communication to career pivots, a topic that is always a favourite with our readers. Muskaan Mittal and Aashish Gupta are going viral on social media after revealing how much they earned as software engineers versus how much they make now as content creators. Three years into their travel content-creation journey, the couple has over 6 lakh Instagram followers. Their story has found its way from Instagram to X, too, where people have mixed opinions on their career switch. Click here to know how much they earned in one year as travel influencers.
Muskaan and Aashish got their first paid collaboration in October 2023. (Instagram/@muskaan_aashish)
Most-read this week
Speaking of the resolve and determination of the youth, our most-read story is of a 24-year-old woman who completed her college while raising a young child. A single mother, Mohana, juggled motherhood and her own education after realising that she had no choice but to be financially independent to raise her five-year-old daughter. Mohana, who lives in Tamil Nadu, got married after her Class 12. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnancy, and motherhood, I had to discontinue my studies,” she told my colleague Trisha Sengupta. Following her separation, she pursued an undergraduate degree with the support of her parents. Read Mohana’s inspiring story here.
Mohana and her 5-year-old daughter live in Tamil Nadu. (Image: Mohana)
Before you go...
Think you have sharp eyesight? Spot the hidden cat in this garden in under 10 seconds.
This garden hides a cat. Can you spot it? (Image: Reddit)
That’s all from us this week. See you next time with more of what the internet is talking about. Happy scrolling!
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