Behind The ID Card: The Untold Story of a Corporate Employee

Description

Behind the ID Card: The Untold Story of a Corporate Employee is a deeply human exploration of life inside glass offices and structured schedules. It peels away the plastic badge, polished designations, and corporate language to reveal the real people standing behind them—tired minds, hopeful hearts, and silent struggles hidden beneath formal smiles.

The central theme of this book is identity—how individuals slowly begin to confuse who they are with what they do. It shows how job titles become masks, how performance becomes self-worth, and how people forget their true selves while chasing success. The book captures the invisible emotional battles employees fight daily—burnout disguised as dedication, loneliness masked by professionalism, and anxiety hidden behind productivity.

Another powerful theme is ambition versus exploitation. It explores how dreams enter the corporate world with excitement but, over time, face harsh realities—long hours, unrealistic targets, favoritism, and unspoken politics. It highlights how sincerity is often taken for granted and how dedication is sometimes rewarded with more work instead of recognition.

The book also strongly reflects on the mental and emotional cost of corporate life. It speaks about smiling outside while breaking inside, about being replaceable in a system you gave years to, and about the identity crisis that follows job titles. It brings attention to workplace trauma, trust issues, and the loneliness of being “professionally successful” yet emotionally empty.

Ethics and values form another deep layer of the theme. The book questions what success truly means when achieved at the cost of humanity. It challenges readers to reflect on compromises made for survival and reminds them that character matters more than position. It shows that real leadership is not about authority but about protection, empathy, and standing up for people.

At its heart, this book is about self-rediscovery. After the pressure, politics, and exhaustion, it guides readers back to themselves. It reminds them that they are more than their designation, more than their salary, and more than their company. It encourages balance, boundaries, and self-respect in a world that constantly demands more.

Behind the ID Card is not just a book about corporate life—it is a mirror.

A mirror to every employee who has ever felt unheard.

A mirror to every dreamer who entered the system with hope.

A mirror to every heart that broke silently behind a professional smile.

Because behind every ID card is a human story waiting to be seen.

"Corporate life will challenge you, test you, and sometimes overwhelm you—but within those challenges lies the power to discover your strength, resilience, and purpose. Never let your job define your identity. Protect your dreams, honor your values, and remember that true success is measured by growth, integrity, and peace of mind, not titles or numbers."

— Er. Muntaha Riyaz

"Behind every ID card is a person—not just a role. Every struggle, every silent battle, every tear behind a smile is part of your journey. Respect yourself, learn relentlessly, and let courage guide you—because your story matters far more than the system ever will."

— Er. Muntaha Riyaz

About the Author

Er. Muntaha Riyaz Lone is an educator, mentor, and emerging thought leader from Kachwa Muqam, Wagoora, Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, alongside having successfully completed a Diploma in Software Engineering, Diploma in Aviation Management and Leadership, Studied Business Administration and Project Management, Electronics and Communication engineering, Network Engineering & Security Analysis, Database Management Systems (DBMS) & SQL, Studied Professional Graphic Design and other related technical disciplines, reflecting his strong academic foundation and passion for continuous learning.

He presently serves as Program Manager at the STEAM Vision Foundation, where he leads innovation-driven educational initiatives focused on science, technology, creativity, and skill development among young learners. Inspired by Swami Vivekananda and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, he firmly believes that education should shape character, empathy, purpose, and social responsibility.

He is also the Founder, CEO & Managing Director of iDream Career, and Co-founder & Planning and Managing Development Director of Upskills Ladakh, Coordinator & Content Writer of Ladakh Rescue Project, Judge Advisor / Gold Judge at Technovation, contributing actively to career guidance, skill empowerment, and regional development. Previously, he served in the corporate sector with the We-Tech Group of Companies as Assistant Manager & Centre Incharge, and in academics as a Computer Instructor & Teacher and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at Hanfia Model School, Wagoora.

From a young age, Er. Muntaha demonstrated a strong inclination toward skills and practical learning. At the age of 17, while studying in Class 12 (2022), he began focused skill development, gaining hands-on experience in the science and technology field. Now, at the age of 20, he stands among the youngest authors with real-world practical exposure, having also successfully qualified various competitive and academic examinations, including NEET, B-Pharmacy, CET, & Jr. Asst., alongside his professional and literary pursuits. He is now widely recognized as one of the youngest authors, role model and inspiring youth through his journey of learning and leadership.

Beyond his professional achievements, Er. Muntaha Riyaz is a keen observer of society and human emotions. This sensitivity finds its most authentic expression in his literary works. He is the author of two books — “Dard aur Batein” and “Behind the ID Card: The Untold Story of a Corporate Employee.”

Through “Dard aur Batein,” he presents heartfelt prose and soulful shayari, giving voice to unspoken emotions and gently reminding readers that when pain is expressed, it transforms into strength, awareness, and healing.

In “Behind the ID Card: The Untold Story of a Corporate Employee,” he unveils the hidden realities of corporate life, exploring the silent struggles, ambitions, sacrifices, and emotional battles faced by employees behind professional identities, offering readers a deeply relatable and thought-provoking narrative.

Er. Muntaha Riyaz Says, "Work is a part of life, not life itself. Protect your identity, honor your values, and let your journey be guided by courage, growth, and purpose—because true success is measured by the strength of your character and the peace in your heart.

— Er. Muntaha Riyaz Lone

Book Details

ISBN: 9789356353794

Publisher: Er. Muntaha Riyaz

Number of Pages: 235

Dimensions: A5

Interior Pages: B&W

Binding: Paperback (Perfect Binding)

Availability: In Stock (Print on Demand)

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