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News18
6 hours ago
- Business
- News18
‘Reality Hit Differently': Indian-Origin Man In US Shares Snippet Of Life After College
Last Updated: Chintamneedi, who earned a BA in Strategic and Corporate Communications from Chapman University, shared a heartfelt message on LinkedIn Indian-origin Gaurav Chintamneedi, who works as an Operations Leader at Amazon in the US, has struck a chord with many on LinkedIn after candidly sharing his struggles transitioning from university to the corporate world. Chintamneedi, who earned a BA in Strategic and Corporate Communications from Chapman University, posted a heartfelt message titled, 'You Didn't Peak in College; the Transition Is Difficult and That's Ok." The post quickly went viral on the platform. He began by recalling his expectations: 'When I first arrived in the DMV, I imagined living the dream early-20s life—like the ones we see on TV or romanticize on social media. I pictured myself working a 9–5, grabbing drinks with coworkers after work, striking up conversations with strangers on the metro who'd eventually become close friends. I thought weekends would be filled with brunches, coffee shop side projects, and late-night online courses to build new skills." But reality was far different. Gaurav shared that he routinely worked 50–60 hours a week, sometimes waking as early as 3 am for 'opening shifts." Weekends were consumed by overtime, and his few rare days off were spent recuperating. 'I found myself lying in bed doom‑scrolling on Instagram, drained from six consecutive days of work… Making new connections in a new city wasn't as easy as I'd hoped. I even started to wonder: Did I peak in college?" Rather than complain, Gaurav offered perspective and solidarity. 'This post isn't a complaint—it's an acknowledgment. Because I know that struggling with this transition is quite normal." He admitted he still misses college and sometimes scrolls through old photos. But as he reached the one‑year mark post‑graduation, he began to reframe the experience: 'Nope, although I feel it, this year hasn't been wasted time. It's been a year of progress that encompasses tenacity, self‑realisation and redefining purpose… Adjusting to a new society and lifestyle takes time. At the end of the day, it's a life skill that you're now equipped with for the future." Gaurav also offered three practical 'mindset shifts" to help recent graduates: Accept that college is over —and that's okay. That lifestyle isn't coming back, but that doesn't mean better days aren't ahead. Life can still be fulfilling, exciting, and full of growth. Gratitude is everything. Practice gratitude daily. It keeps you grounded and reminds you of the good around—even on the hardest days. Progress is Progress. Just because the past year hasn't been as exciting as the previous four years of university, doesn't mean you peaked in college. Adjusting takes time, and even though life has become more routine-like, you've made tons of progress just by sticking it through this past year. The response to Gaurav's post has been overwhelmingly positive. One user praised his advice, writing: 'Love the introspection and advice G! As you've said, the 20's is undoubtedly a challenging time for many of us.… You've truly grown so much this past year." 'Thank you for posting this! This was so encouraging, especially since I just graduated a few weeks ago!" another user wrote. Location : United States of America (USA) First Published: June 20, 2025, 23:42 IST News viral 'Reality Hit Differently': Indian-Origin Man In US Shares Snippet Of Life After College
NDTV
8 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Waking Up At 3 AM, Working Weekends": Indian-Origin Man In US Shares Harsh Reality Of Life After College
An Indian-origin man living in the US has gone viral on LinkedIn after sharing his struggles with the transition from university to corporate life. In his post, Gaurav Chintamneedi, a graduate from Chapman University, opened up about the emotional and physical toll of his first year in the workforce. He shared that after he graduated, he moved halfway across the country, which was one of the "most challenging" times of his life. Now, as an assistant store manager at a leading e-commerce company, he said that he works up to 60 hours a week - a stark contrast to the life he imagined he would have after college. "When I first arrived in the DMV, I imagined living the dream early-20s life-like the ones we see on TV or romanticize on social media. I pictured myself working a 9-5, grabbing drinks with coworkers after work, striking up conversations with strangers on the metro who'd eventually become close friends. I thought weekends would be filled with brunches, coffee shop side projects, and late-night online courses to build new skills. But reality hit differently," Mr Chintamneedi wrote. He said that over the last year, he has worked 50 to 60 hours a week. Many days, he wakes up at 3 am for the opening shift. "I've spent 95% of my weekends working. And on the rare days off, I was too exhausted to do much of anything," Mr Chintamneedi said. "I found myself lying in bed doomscrolling on Instagram, drained from six consecutive days of work, using my limited free time to catch up with friends and family thousands of miles away. Making new connections in a new city wasn't as easy as I'd hoped. I even started to wonder: Did I peak in college?" he asked, adding: "The truth is: I didn't. But the mental transition from college to the real world? That was harder than I ever expected." Mr Chintamneedi added that his post was not meant to be a complaint. Instead, it was aimed at everyone struggling to adjust. "If you're also in your first year post-grad, and struggling to adjust, you are not alone. The feelings of doubt, disconnection, or disillusionment are more common than we think," he wrote. The post resonated with several young professionals online. Reacting to it, one user wrote, "Love the introspection and advice G! As you've said, the 20's is undoubtedly a challenging time for many of us. There's so many changes and adjustments that happen, that it's ultimately important to adopt these healthy mindsets you've laid out. You've truly grown so much this past year, and your resilience." "Thank you for posting this! This was so encouraging, especially since I just graduated a few weeks ago!" commented another.
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Work 50-60 hours a week, most weekends': Virginia man on harsh reality of life after college
A Virginia man has opened up about the difficult transition from college to corporate life in a now-viral LinkedIn post. Gaurav Chintamneedi said the year after he graduated college and moved halfway across the country was one of the 'most challenging' times of his life. Chintamneedi, an assistant store manager at a leading e-commerce company, said that he works up to 60 hours a week. This is in stark contrast to the life he imagined he would have after college - one where he would work an easy 9 to 5 job and hang out wit his co-workers after office. Instead, he now spends about 95% of his weekends at work too. 'When I first arrived in the DMV, I imagined living the dream early-20s life—like the ones we see on TV or romanticize on social media. I pictured myself working a 9–5, grabbing drinks with coworkers after work, striking up conversations with strangers on the metro who'd eventually become close friends. I thought weekends would be filled with brunches, coffee shop side projects, and late-night online courses to build new skills,' Chintamneedi wrote on LinkedIn. Reality was different. Chintamneedi said that over the last one year, he has worked 50 to 60 hours a week. Many days, he wakes up at 3am for the opening shift. The grilling schedule leaves him drained at the end of the work week. 'Over the past year, I've worked 50–60 hours a week—often waking up at 3 am for opening shifts. I've spent 95% of my weekends working. And on the rare days off, I was too exhausted to do much of anything,' he said. 'I found myself lying in bed doomscrolling on Instagram, drained from six consecutive days of work, using my limited free time to catch up with friends and family thousands of miles away. Making new connections in a new city wasn't as easy as I'd hoped. I even started to wonder: Did I peak in college?' the Virginia man asked. Chintamneedi, a graduate of Chapman University, said that the mental transition from college to real world was harder than he expected. He added that his post was not meant to be a complaint. Instead, it was aimed at everyone struggling with the transition from college to corporate life. 'If you're also in your first year post-grad, and struggling to adjust, you are not alone. The feelings of doubt, disconnection, or disillusionment are more common than we think,' he wrote.
