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Struggle as a fresher

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College ke gate ke iss taraf hum life ko nachate hai ... uss taraf life humko nachati hai... I got my Engineering degree with a distinction and to be very honest I had not struggled much for this. The real struggle began outside the college premises when I was actually out of my comfort zone. Our first college reunion was in the month of December in the year 2012, when many of my friends had already started working were invited on stage to talk about their work, their company, work life balance and there I was sitting somewhere in the corner to hide myself from Dean and Principal, trying to control my emotions, holding back my tears. After many of my friends spoke about their career growth and life at work, my Dean asked me "Would you like to come on stage and share your experiences?"  I did not know what to do. Somehow the dean had noticed me and I could not say a 'No'. I managed to gather all the confidence and as I stood up confidently, I could see th

Thank You Doctors

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During a visit to a hospital in Mexico, a blogger witnessed a doctor catching a few moments of rest at her desk in the early hours of the morning. In a rush to judgment, he took a photo and shared it online, alongside a critique that implied doctors should always remain awake and alert. However, this snapshot in time sparked a global conversation about the rigors of the medical profession. Doctors around the world rallied in support of the fatigued physician, flooding social media with images of their own exhausted moments, accompanied by hashtags like "#IveAlsoFallenAsleep" and "#WeAreDoctorsNotMachines." These responses highlighted a crucial point that often goes unnoticed by the public: doctors are human beings who need rest. The reality is that medical professionals frequently endure grueling schedules, working shifts that can extend beyond 36 hours, and sometimes totaling over 70 hours in a single week. The author of the original blog post observes that these c