(A Fleeting Story)

Work can be exhausting — emails, escalations, back-to-back meetings where people say “Let’s circle back” like it’s a sport. But somehow, amid the chaos, I stumbled upon something rare: friends who made work feel less like work.

Let’s start with her — my go-to therapist, unofficial life coach, Pilates partner, and confidante. She has this superpower: she can listen to me non-stop. Whether it’s life’s drama, delusion over someone, or just a bad day — I could go on and on, and she’d be right there, holding space with kindness and calm. With her, even silence feels safe.🥰 🐩

Then there’s the guy with the wrong name — the one who makes jokes at my expense (and his), but always with kindness tucked underneath. In the midst of chaos, he brings happiness. He helps me stress less, laugh more, and reminds me that humour is sometimes the only way through.🙆‍♀️

And oh, the Gen Z squad — bundles of heart and cuteness. My coffee and lunch partners. High on innocence, always smiling, sometimes worried. Maybe it’s their energy that makes my days start with a smile. And those random conversations with no start and no end — I’ll always remember those.❤️ 💝

Of course, there’s the instigator — nice, dramatic, and the team’s best fake storyteller. He can stir the pot in the most annoying (yet entertaining) ways. It’s a love-hate equation with him, but admit it or not — we miss it when he is quiet (which is never).🤦‍♀️

Then, the peers who became friends. Kind, mature, and always up for deep chats about life, breaks, new experiences, stock markets — the kind of soulful conversations that rarely happen at work but stay with you when they do. 💚

And then comes the soul squad.

One, spiritual and grounded, with the purest heart — always reminding me to look inward, even during the hard days.🧘‍♀️

And the Star performer who always shines brighter than the rest — always buzzing with energy. My go-to person for help on work, a positivity boost, or just to lift the vibe of the day. 🌟👨‍💻

There is also the technically brilliant warrior — hardworking, humble, and strong in ways most would never fully understand. Not many words, but her work and her quiet grace speaks volumes. 👩‍💻

The practical one, with whom conversations could jump from holiday plans to tricky visas to deep, solid life advice. Always rooted. Always there.👩‍💼

And lastly, someone who’s no longer on the team, but left a mark — the most genuine person. Quiet, full of integrity, always doing the right thing even when no one was watching. We all knew it, and we all respected him for it.👨‍🦱

There were days i stayed late at work — not because i had to, but because post-work dinners were too fun to miss. Movies, people, gossip, stories I’ll never forget.

I didn’t rush home. I didn’t want to. Some evenings felt like a warm hug.

Thanks to them, going to the office never felt like a chore.

I was respected as a manager, teased like a friend, and turned to as a mentor.

But more than anything — I felt lucky. 💕

Because not everyone finds such friends — brilliant, quirky, caring, hilarious, honest, kind, and deeply human.

A few more crossed paths — some briefly, some deeply — each left something behind to be thankful for. Maybe they belong to another story.

And so…somewhere in the middle of life’s chaos, risky trends, production changes, and coffee breaks,

I got to be part of a beautiful world. And connections I’ll always be grateful for. 🙋‍♀️