About Career Reality
An independent editorial project focused on the uncomfortable truths of working life in India.
This site exists because much of the public conversation around careers — especially in technology — is dominated by:
- exaggerated success stories
- motivational narratives
- curated LinkedIn outcomes
- and advice that works only in hindsight
Career Reality takes a different approach. We write about:
- stagnation
- trade-offs
- salary realities
- career plateaus
- and decisions that don’t have clean, optimistic endings
Not to discourage — but to clarify.
Who This Is For
Career Reality is written for:
- working professionals
- people already inside the system
- those with enough experience to sense that reality feels different than promised
If you’ve ever felt that:
- growth slowed down unexpectedly
- compensation didn’t change your life the way you thought it would
- “upskilling” stopped delivering returns
- or career advice online felt disconnected from lived experience
—you are the intended reader.
Who This Is Not For
This site is not written for:
- students looking for career roadmaps
- people seeking shortcuts or guarantees
- motivational content consumers
- hustle culture
- or anyone expecting universally positive narratives
Career Reality does not promise outcomes. It documents patterns.
How This Site Is Written
All articles on Career Reality are:
- written and maintained by a human editor
- based on industry observation, experience, and long-term pattern recognition
- updated when realities change
AI tools may be used only to assist with:
- grammar
- language refinement
- research cross-checks
AI does not determine viewpoints, conclusions, or editorial direction.
Independence
Career Reality:
- does not sell courses
- does not offer coaching
- does not accept paid reviews
- does not publish sponsored content
The absence of monetized advice is intentional. Editorial independence matters more than reach.
Location & Scope
This publication focuses on India, because career outcomes are deeply shaped by:
- geography
- compensation structures
- labor markets
- cost of living
- and cultural expectations
Generalized global advice often fails when applied locally. Career Reality is intentionally specific.
Final Note
Career Reality is not designed to be reassuring. It is designed to be accurate.
If an article feels uncomfortable, it is usually because it is describing something familiar that rarely
gets named.
Last Updated: 2025