Stereotypes Are Fun… Until They Aren’t
- Every department has its clichés and none of them are 100% true
We’ve all indulged in them. Sales is always pitching. Tech hides in dark rooms. Marketing just wants to go viral. HR? They only show up with birthday cake and policies, right?
Except… no.
- At Nirad, we’ve seen coders who quote poetry and marketers who love silence
You’d be surprised how often the person fixing a router issue is also discussing haikus over coffee. And that “loud” marketer? They’re currently on a 10-day silent retreat. We’re more multifaceted than the clichés we inherit.
- “As Psychology Today reminds us, you are not your work and your role is just one part of who you are.”
This article explores how professionals often over-identify with their work and offers boundary-setting insights to maintain self-worth separate from job titles.
Meet the “Techies”, Not Just Code Machines
- No, not everyone in tech wears hoodies and hates meetings
Some of our engineers schedule meetings. Willingly. Others wear pastels, prefer face-to-face brainstorms, and (brace yourself) actually enjoy presenting their demos.
- Some are morning people. Some even like… spreadsheets.
We get it, it sounds unthinkable. But yes, some of our backend developers light up at the sight of pivot tables. Give them an early morning, a strong brew, and a fresh dashboard, and they’re in their happy place.
Marketing Isn’t Just About Memes and Noise
- Strategy runs deeper than hashtags and colour palettes
Every post is backed by data. Every campaign starts with research. It’s not about being loud, t’s about being laser focused.
- Sometimes the loudest part of the day is the internal brainstorming silence
The marketing team invests focused time in refining user journeys, validating messaging strategies, and aligning campaigns with business goals, far beyond chasing trends or viral moments.
Sales Knows More Than Just KPIs
- They’re not all suits and follow-ups; they’re product whisperers too
Our sales folks don’t just sell; many have a deep understanding of the tech stack. Some can hold their own in a debate about SD-WAN routing protocols (yes, really).
- Tech questions? Yes, they ask them. No, they don’t Google everything first
They walk over to engineering, they listen, they learn. Because sometimes a conversation is more efficient than a search engine.
HR Isn’t Just the Birthday Email Department
- More than cake and compliance, they’re culture architects
They shape team dynamics, drive psychological safety, and build growth paths, not just org charts.
- They plan your growth and still ask about your weekend
They remember your dog’s name, nudge you to take that long-overdue leave, and genuinely want to know how your week’s been.
The Real Vibe? It’s All Blended
- Cross-functional teams break silos and stereotypes
From cross-department standups to offsite whiteboarding, we’ve built a workplace where roles flex and ideas flow freely.
- We don’t box people. Because as this piece on career identity puts it, your job is something you do, not who you are
The developer might pitch a campaign. The marketing lead might help test an app. And no one’s surprised.
The Takeaway
- Labels are for folders, not for people
“As explained by Forbes, burnout often stems from misalignment between work and personal values, not from the work itself.”
Offers research-based insights on how value misalignment, not mere job role, drives long-term burnout.
At Nirad Networks, we don’t care what trope you’ve heard, we care about what you bring to the table.
- At Nirad, everyone wears what they want, and thinks how they want too
Black hoodies? Great. Neon sneakers? Even better. Your brain doesn’t come in a box, and neither should your role.
