In Your Twenties!

By the time you reach 25, Not yet sure what is that you were doing and if it is right or wrong. Many people go through this quarter life crisis, which is - "I'm going to work harder, and go to the gym, and do everything I can to achieve something, anything.'" But being unsure about what exactly.

Here are few signs that you've reached the transitional quarter life crisis:

You've started splurging on things you don't need.

If really there is anything that a person would need is basic meals and exclusive deals for their daily living. But are you really worried about getting that new car or fancy new iPhone - for what, to make calls and browse internet? A near colleague may ask you to not stress out and have a chilled beer while going from work - and you think, it's a good idea unless you are hemmed into it and it becomes often than not your regular Fridays!

This is the time you may explore but not on your pockets! Get yourself controlled and think through what best outcome that Friday night could get you?

All groan up!

This is when you start cribbing about what you can and cannot do. Seldom at work, one would appreciate another colleague but to what extent, "Thanks for getting me a coffee"? Oh boy! you've attained a degree to do what - transfer emails and write content that isn't even for you. Groaning will help you sometimes to think it over in an abyss, while you are still growing up.

And suddenly you will realise nothing is taking you anywhere. Be calm and grow on what is coming towards. Either you become an X-men, or excel in what you are doing at that moment. Not saying that you be trapped if you don't like doing it but wait for the right time and try not giving in.

Forever 21.

While you are listening a track you will attain a sense of contentment at few pitches of the song. But it won't come back to you when you hear it again - that is momentary. So, laws of the universe says that you may feel to be in the same event in your life, twice! - Ok, that's a lot of science that I have read and this is how you feel - déjà vu, a feeling that you've already experienced it before.

Coming back, you should try to live in present enjoy your moments and live experiences of your life that they might not come back to you, ever again. Even if they do, you won't be forever 21.

Zero balance account is zero balance, still.

How much have you saved till date? 

There is nothing better than securing your future with the whatever best you could do in your present. You don't owe any explanation to anyone for the life choices you make. But you better be brave enough to stand your choice and if it goes wrong, you still be better experienced.

Startups vs MNCs - The Big RAT Race

Working with the Multi-National Companies will give your resume a brand name but neither would it change your capability nor will improve business. If you want a brand label on your resume then don't go for startups. And if you want a career growth and you are not afraid of building reputation on your own then startups shall be on your call. 

For MNC-

It's definitely a dog-eat-dog world out there and people are least concerned about the fact where they are pushing their career towards. At least, now I am speaking for our Indian Society; if you have just graduated and hunting for job you would definitely go chasing big brands and despite the fact that MNCs literally takes up your life but then you would love it without it. Here, you will be trying to only be specific to "your" career, playing politics getting a position where you'd be the boss but eventually you are losing credibility. Now, who cares if you are getting a hefty pay check and a brand name on your ID says so-and-so Multi-National firm that raises eye brows while you are travelling in a Metro (only in the case if you don't own a BMW). And finally your career ends up bragging about many places you visited and food you ate, not forgetting to mention how your 'life in lights' was.

For StartUps

It's NOT a dog-eat-dog world, yes, it is not in a startup. If you are emotionally working out to build up your career and you think money is not the concern only until it helps managing your living. A startup is where you can actually startup your career, if giving your resume a startup name shall not demean your confidence. In a startup you will get exposure, it's like taking admission in a school from the first grade. You will get to learn the business without spending a nickel and it can be beneficial for you if you are just an entrant, or looking out for jobs. Expecting big money in this case would not lead you anywhere even after 3 years but the least you can do is live a fruitful life. You'd not own a Mercedes this way (if that's what you are desperate about) in nearly 5 to 6 years down the line but can definitely expect a peace-of-mind working schedule and coming back to loving family in your own Chevy Beat. Startups can lead to up to certain levels of satisfactions. Live Life In Peace.

Note/Disclaimer: Biased but not specifically endorsing.