There’s this saying that life begins at 40. But does it? Because right now, it feels more like a sequel that forgot the original plot. I’m somewhere between chasing a future I can’t quite define and wondering if I accidentally pressed “shuffle” on the soundtrack of my life.

They say experience is the best teacher, but sometimes those lessons come with a side of cynicism and a dash of dark humor. Navigating the corporate jungle isn't always pretty, and some of the most valuable insights I've gained wouldn't exactly make it into a motivational poster. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let's dive into the 5 hard-earned career lessons I've picked up along the way.

They were like two celestial bodies caught in an irresistible dance, their connection almost visible, their love outshining the brightest star and weathering the fiercest storms—a love that was supposed to defy time, but the universe, as it often does, had other plans. From my quiet corner, I watched their every stolen glance and shared laugh, my heart aching with a bittersweet longing, wanting to bottle those moments, the whispered jokes, the lingering touches, my heart echoing their promises of forever. But heartbreak crept in, slowly and subtly, leaving scars from small arguments, breaking promises, and fading the whispers of love into silence. I watched her heart break as the distance between them grew, the laughter and light replaced with silence and shadows, the love I once admired crumbling before my eyes.