और, आपका काम कैसा चल रहा है

"और, आपका काम कैसा चल रहा है"

This is probably the most asked question in India.

Everyone says "अच्छा चल रहा है" while secretly drowning in stress, burnout, and anxiety.

We've normalized suffering at work so much that admitting you're struggling feels like career suicide.

We've created this weird culture where mental health struggles are shameful but physical health problems get sympathy. Break your leg? Everyone understands you need rest. Break your spirit? "Just push through it, yaar."

The truth is, most of us are not okay. But the beautiful part is... The moment you stop pretending, you start healing.

So next time someone asks you "kaam kaisa chal raha hai" maybe try the truth. You might be surprised how many people are waiting for someone else to go first.

Because the real question isn't how work is going...
It's how YOU are going...