🌍 What I explore
The Work We Do
Not career advice. Career exploration. What do these professions actually look like — the systems, the trade-offs, the people?
Note: The editions outlined below are currently being published as a series on my LinkedIn. They will be archived and fully readable right here shortly!
Phase 1: Worlds of Work
Software & Digital Systems
Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer
Medicine & Clinical Care
Doctor, Surgeon, Nurse, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist
Mental Health & Human Support
Psychologist, Therapist, Counselor, Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist
Teaching & Education
School Teacher, Professor, Curriculum Designer, Special Educator, Academic Counselor
Law & Justice
Lawyer, Judge, Forensic Expert, Public Prosecutor, Legal Advisor
Government & Bureaucracy
IAS Officer, IPS Officer, Railway Officer, Public Administrator, Diplomat
Finance & Accounting
Chartered Accountant, Auditor, Tax Consultant, Actuary, Financial Analyst
Startups & Business Operations
Entrepreneur, Business Analyst, Operations Manager, HR Manager, Product Manager
Journalism & Public Communication
Journalist, Editor, News Anchor, PR Professional, Translator
Film, Media & Storytelling
Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Actor, Cinematographer, Video Editor
Design & Visual Creativity
Graphic Designer, Animator, UI/UX Designer, Fashion Designer, Illustrator
Human Behavior & Society
Sociologist, Anthropologist, Behavioral Scientist, Political Analyst, UX Researcher
Politics & Policy
Politician, Policy Analyst, Economist, Election Strategist, Social Worker
Science & Research
Physicist, Biotechnologist, Neuroscientist, Chemist, Microbiologist
Space, Aerospace & Advanced Tech
Aerospace Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Astronomer, AI Researcher, Drone Engineer
Civil Infrastructure & Urban Life
Civil Engineer, Architect, Urban Planner, Surveyor, Structural Engineer
Transport & Logistics
Truck Driver, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Worker, Pilot, Railway Operator
Agriculture & Food Systems
Farmer, Agricultural Scientist, Dairy Specialist, Food Technologist, Fisheries Officer
Environment & Conservation
Environmental Scientist, Climatologist, Forestry Officer, Wildlife Conservationist, Ecologist
Skilled Technical Trades
Electrician, Welder, Plumber, Carpenter, Mechanic
Service & Everyday Labor
Sanitation Worker, Domestic Worker, Tailor, Barber, Cook
Hospitality & Tourism
Chef, Hotel Manager, Baker, Travel Planner, Event Manager
Internet & Creator Economy
YouTuber, Content Strategist, Streamer, Social Media Manager, Community Manager
Rare & Lesser-Known Careers
Museum Curator, Paleontologist, Archivist, Marine Biologist, Restoration Artist
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Careers
Bioinformatician, Computational Linguist, AI Ethicist, HCI Researcher, Science Communicator
🧠 Phase 2: Understanding Systems
- •Why Some Careers Become Prestige Symbols
- •Why India Pushes Stability So Hard
- •Why Some Careers Earn More Than Others
- •Why Emotionally Exhausting Careers Are Often Underpaid
- •Why Some People Choose Passion Over Stability
- •Why Some Careers Consume Your Entire Identity
- •Why Burnout Is Normalized in Certain Industries
- •Why Some Careers Have Better Work-Life Balance
- •Why Society Notices Some Jobs More Than Others
- •Why So Many Students Feel Lost While Choosing Careers
⚖️ Phase 3: Comparisons
- •Government Jobs vs Startup Culture
- •Doctor vs Software Engineer
- •Creative Careers vs Corporate Careers
- •Research vs Entrepreneurship
- •Careers Built Around People vs Careers Built Around Systems
- •High Stability Careers vs High Freedom Careers
- •White Collar Work vs Blue Collar Work
- •Careers Society Romanticizes vs Careers Society Depends On
🌱 Phase 4: Reflection
- •Why We Attach Self-Worth to Work
- •Why Some Careers Feel Meaningful Despite Lower Salaries
- •Why Different Careers Change the Way People Think
- •Why Career Choices Are Never Just About Careers
- •What I Learned After Exploring So Many Different Lives Through Work
- •The Kind of Life I Think I Want