Money Reality
Reality checks and uncomfortable truths about money reality careers in India.
Move from broad signals to role-specific decisions in this order:
Why You're Still Broke at 30: The Money Mistakes Nobody Warned You About
The Story You've Been Told: "Salary increases will solve money problems" "Just cut that morning coffee and you'll be rich" "Investment returns will make you …
The Freelancing Reality: Freedom vs Financial Instability
The freelancing dream is everywhere. Work from anywhere. Be your own boss. Set your own rates. Choose your clients. LinkedIn is full of people who …
The Equity Trap: When Your Stock Options Are Worthless Paper
The startup equity dream goes like this: "Take a 30% salary cut now, but your equity will be worth ₹2-3 Crore at exit." "Join early, …
Why Side Hustles Don't Scale for Most People
The side hustle narrative is everywhere: "I make ₹2 Lakhs/month from my side hustle while working full-time." "Multiple income streams are the key to financial …
The Remote Work Salary Trap: When Geographic Arbitrage Cuts Both Ways
The promise of remote work for foreign companies seemed like a cheat code: Earn $80-150K while living in India. Save 70%+ of your income due …