Questions Answered by overthinker

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  Will You Survive or Be Consumed by Corporate?

  
  

  It has been almost four months since I entered the corporate world as a CA article. While I eagerly anticipated starting my articleship after struggling to pass my CA Intermediate Examination, I now feel like my mind is a pressure cooker, ready to explode at any moment. The saying "the grass is always greener on the other side" has never felt more accurate.

  Stepping into the corporate environment felt like tuning into Season 5 of a long-running series, where the characters are deep into their arcs, inside jokes fly over my head, and I, the newcomer, am trying to piece together the plot without a script. It is confusing at every level, and I truly mean that. No one guides you, no one backs you up—you're on your own, kid. Every conversation, every file, and every glance at my inbox feels like a test for which I haven't studied. Am I even cut out for this? Is there a manual I missed?

  Eventually, you encounter others fumbling through the same maze, struggling with the same cryptic manuals. Together, you form a tribe of the bewildered. Amidst the chaos, you find ways to adapt. Just when you start feeling like you're improving, a new challenge arises and another battle begins. You finally bond with your team, only to be shifted to another group. You think you understand the assignment, but suddenly there’s a deadline, and you have to manage two additional tasks. You complete your work, only to be asked to connect for ten minutes on another issue.

  You keep working, keep showing up, and keep hustling until it’s Friday. Then, you pack your things and gear up for the weekend. You’re ready to unleash your spirit. But wait—what about the CA Final lectures? And then it all comes rushing back to you. There's a pile of backlog waiting for you when you reach home. Three tests due, waiting to be appeared for two weeks now. You were going to focus on music and work out. Well, that's gone for a toss! So, you circle back to being the confused kid you were throughout the week.

  That is how corporate feels to me right now. Will I survive or be consumed by corporate? That's still an intense question. But amidst the chaos, I've learned that survival isn't about having all the answers—it's about showing up, adapting, and finding your rhythm in the madness