u/Unosritptom

How many of you Assamese people can speak Assamese but can't read it properly?

I'm curious if there are others in the same situation as me.

Because of my parents' work, I spent most of my childhood and education outside Assam. As a result, I grew up speaking Assamese at home and can hold conversations without any problem, but I never really learned how to read or write Assamese properly.

Now that I'm spending more time in Assam, I find myself struggling with things that most people take for granted—reading banners, signboards, newspapers, posters, government notices, and even social media posts written in Assamese.

Sometimes it feels a bit strange to be able to understand the language when someone speaks it, but not be able to comfortably read my own mother tongue.

If you're in a similar situation:

• How did you learn to read Assamese later in life?
• What resources helped you the most?
• How long did it take you to become comfortable reading newspapers and signs?
• Do you still face difficulties, or does it become natural with practice?

Would love to hear your experiences.

Pata hai aaj kya hua…

Today at the gym, one of my friend’s moms suddenly recognized me and called me over like, “Is it you? Is it you?” I said yes, and then she asked the most dangerous question ever when you’re unemployed:

“What are you doing now?”

And my brain just completely froze.

For context, her son — my friend — is now an APSC officer. Proper high-ranking government officer type success. Meanwhile I’m standing there sweaty in the gym with unemployment and existential crisis doing supersets together.

I genuinely could not form a single sentence. Not because she was rude or anything, but because in that moment I suddenly became hyper-aware of where everyone else is in life compared to me.

I kept thinking:

Do I say I’m unemployed?

Do I explain everything?

Do I pretend I’m doing something bigger than I actually am?

Ended up giving some half-dead answer and escaping the conversation mentally.

It’s strange how one simple question can make you feel so small when you’re already unsure about your life direction.

Today at the gym, one of my friend’s moms suddenly recognized me and called me over like, “Is it you? Is it you?” I said yes, and then she asked the most dangerous question ever when you’re unemployed:

“What are you doing now?”

And my brain just completely froze.

For context, her son — my friend — is now an APSC officer. Proper high-ranking government officer type success. Meanwhile I’m standing there sweaty in the gym with unemployment and existential crisis doing supersets together.

I genuinely could not form a single sentence. Not because she was rude or anything, but because in that moment I suddenly became hyper-aware of where everyone else is in life compared to me.

I kept thinking:

Do I say I’m unemployed?

Do I explain everything?

Do I pretend I’m doing something bigger than I actually am?

Ended up giving some half-dead answer and escaping the conversation mentally.

It’s strange how one simple question can make you feel so small when you’re already unsure about your life direction.

Hey everyone,

I’ve recently applied for a Field Worker position in a research project (related to climate change and glacier studies), and I wanted to understand better what the role actually involves and how to prepare for the interview.

From what I’ve gathered so far, a Field Worker’s role in research includes:

• Collecting data directly from the field (observations, measurements, surveys)
• Assisting researchers in fieldwork (like setting up instruments, recording readings)
• Maintaining proper records and ensuring data accuracy
• Sometimes working in remote or physically demanding environments
• Supporting basic data entry and documentation (Excel, reports, etc.)

The project I’m applying for involves glaciers, remote sensing, and environmental data collection, so I’m guessing field conditions might be tough and require physical fitness.

If anyone here has experience working as a field worker in research (especially environmental or climate projects), I’d really appreciate:

• What the actual day-to-day work is like
• What interviewers usually look for
• Any tips to prepare better

Thanks in advance!