These Are The 13 Gigs I Did Before Landing My First Job At Google
A recollection of all the odd jobs- totalling 13- I did, before landing my first job at Google.
Flipkart Puts App-Only Plans On Hold; Jibes From Competitors Begin
Flipkart, which had earlier this year created ripples in the e-commerce world by announcing it would shut down its website and move to an app-only model, has decided to put its plans on hold. The decision has been taken in part because the company is yet to assess how the move would impact sales in big-ticket purchases such as large appliances and furniture.
The Infosys Mysore Campus Is An Amazing Office Space
Founded in 1981, Infosys is the torchbearer of India’s IT revolution. It is India’s sixth largest publicly traded company and currently employs 180,000 employees in offices scattered across the country.
Its Mysore campus is a proud testament to the company’s values and its soaring ambition. It is spread over a sprawling 350 acres in the green environs of Mysore.
These 10 Famous Authors Had Regular Day Jobs!
Long before they became the world class raconteurs we know them to be, and had all the success, fame and money, these authors had normal day jobs to support themselves. As they say art imitates life, many of their writings and incidents in the books were inspired by their jobs.
While most authors kept their jobs after becoming successful authors, some of them even kept the jobs along with their publishing career. In no particular order here’s a list of some famous authors, and their jobs.
Chinese Company Offers A Night With A Porn Star As Bonus
Move over 10% hikes and prime parking spots. A Chinese company has just gone all out to reward its star performers. Top performing employees at Qihoo 360, a cybersecurity based out Beijing, will be rewarded with package that includes a trip to Bali and a new Porsche 911 – and an opportunity to spend the night with Japanese porn star Julia Kyoka.
10 Things I wish I Could Say To My Boss, But Probably Won’t
No, I’m not about to actually say these to him anytime soon, but god knows how I’ve felt the urge to say them.
I don’t think I’m the only person who’s spent many an exasperated moment wanting to say a few things to our bosses, but simply can’t. Either you value the job too much to risk losing it, or just in deference to seniority, how we do react to the boss is not always how we feel. So, here’s some things I want to say to my boss, even if he’s mostly not going to read it. Some boss, somewhere, might.
Oil Falls Below $40 For The First Time Since 2009
US crude oil prices broke the $40 barrier on August 21, 2015 for the first time since 2009. Latest data indicate a further rise in US drilling rigs and a drop in Chinese manufacturing.
Snapdeal’s Losses Rise Fivefold To Rs. 1350 crore
Snapdeal has had an eventful year. It has been growing at a frentic pace, having raised its headcount by 5 times and building a swanky new office in Gurgaon. Its valuation has increased from $2 billion to a cool $4.7 billion. But worryingly, the company has also seen a corresponding increase in its losses – Snapdeal incurred a loss of Rs. 1350 crore over the past year, a five fold increase over its loss of Rs. 264 crore last year.
Xiaomi In Talks With Indian Startups For Collaborations
Chinese phonemaker Xiaomi is solidifying its push into the Indian tech ecosystem. After having announced that it would build a manufacturing facility in Telangana, the company is now looking towards India for developing software for its phones.