The Diary of an Engineer Don’t graduate, it’s a trap! I remember my seniors saying this to me when I asked them about their life after completing university studies. At that time, I was surprised to hear them say so and would even wonder what could make a student of engineering happier than earning that ‘Er.’ prefix. Little did I know that life after graduation would be so stressful and make me so desperate seeking for opportunities everywhere and end up disappointed. The prefix before my name brought with it not only happiness but extended responsibilities too. Responsibilities, which during my Bachelor years, I never saw as a priority. I was always in a hurry to graduate but not quite ready to face the consequences the degree would bring with it. Adding the green ‘Open to Work’ profile picture on LinkedIn was the first thing I did after getting my transcript from the University. Stalking HRs was my second step for getting a job. I would hunt for every vacancy opening and even if...

Relationships and closeness As I sit on my laptop to write this article, I have had a lot of relationships spoiled being too close to or too distant from people. I hope your social and personal life is all “well” and “good” as you’re reading this but if it is not, it’s alright you’re not alone. Relationships or dealing with people must have never been easier but as I’m growing older, my friend/relative circle is shrinking too. I’m not sure if it is a problem with me or the world around but finding genuine people who do not wish bad if not good for others has been a struggle lately. And in instances when I do not find any, I decide to stay alone. But is boycotting everyone altogether who no longer inspires, serves, makes you grow or feel happy the right solution? Gaur Gopal Das, a monk and an Indian lifestyle coach explains how to deal with toxic people with an analogy of a young employee who was asked by his head human resources (HR) officer to fill a glass of water to the brim and...