Ans: Hi Suresh,

As per employment contract both the employer and the employee have the option to terminate the contract with / without any reason whatsover. I understand that while this seems technically sound it impacts one emotionally & professionally. The company may have had business reasons / strategic shift owing to which they may have been forced to take such a decision.

The first piece is to not take it personally or as a reflection of your performance if you have always been a good performer. The second would be to accept the situation and use social media (LinkedIn) and job portals to get moving with your next venture. Experiences - good / bad / ugly - are a part of our professional journeys and the more resilience you develop, the more successful you'll be.

Mulling over the reasons or being bitter toward your ex-employer will only be waste of your energy. So pick yourself up and propel forward

Ans: You already did the right thing by approaching your skip level when you realized that you are not being heard by your manager. In case you are convinced that the culture and management of the company is not suitable for you, the alternative could be to find something that is more apt for your professional growth & temperament.

Ans: Sure of course you can reboot and get back to the corporate world. Be sure to be able to explain clearly what you've been upto (your learnings, setbacks, strengths, skills) in your entrepreneurial venture and you may surprisingly find it as an additional feather in your cap instead of being weighed down by it.

First thing though, that I'd suggest, is to clear your head and pick your lane - what is it that you want to pursue: freelance marketing or content writing or sales and then draw up your resume to take it from there.

Ans: It's okay if you did not do great in your 10th & 12th Grades... now is the time to pick it up! Most MBA colleges will be happy to look over your high school grades if you score well in the entrance tests (CAT, XAT, GMAT - if you're applying abroad or others) and prep well on the assessments (Group Discussions / Personal Interview).

You can focus on your basketball and sketching skills - hone them to participate at college / zone / state levels and gather some certifications to validate your competencies.

Ans: The fundamental difference is the nature of workforce - corporate HR is about white collared workers / employees and industrial HR is about blue collared workers / employees. The qualifications required to work on either aspects are largely the same.

Ans: It may not pose conflict of interest but it is in good stance to declare it to your current company of any other business interests / ventures you get into. It is not only an ethical practice but a must since irrespective of the nature of business, it is imperative that you let your employer know of any other commercial activities that you are involved in (even if it is pro bono).