Life in Mumbai had always been a struggle, a relentless climb up a slippery slope. Growing up, my parents sacrificed everything for my education, instilling in me the burning desire to provide for them, to lift our family out of the suffocating grip of middle-class anxieties. My younger sister’s wedding was approaching, and my ailing father’s medical bills were piling up faster than I could earn. Every paisa counted, every opportunity was a lifeline. My job at a prominent marketing firm wasn’t just a career; it was the sole pillar supporting my entire family’s future, my only hope for respect and security.
My Secret: The Office Rival I Broke, And Why I Don’t Feel Bad
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