9 rules for a better life:

1. Smile more
2. Prioritize self-care
3. Cut off toxic people
4. Don't be afraid to fail
5. Spend more time with family
6. Read 1 new book each month
7. Focus on things you can control
8. Embrace progress, not perfection
9. See opportunities where others see obstacles

What else would you add?

my boyfriend admitted to me today that he feels like my stomach is "bigger than he initially thought". we met on a dating app and have been together 4 months. he says that i looked thinner in my photos.

the pictures i had were recent/present-day so im confused. im 5'10 and a sz. 12. im definitely not skinny, but am curvy in some areas and was always comfortable with my body. i asked him if he thinks im fat or if he's not attracted to me and he says no. so im like, well why did you say that?

Our 5 month old started daycare about 5 weeks ago. We’ve already had to keep her home for 2.5 of those 5 weeks due to catching various illnesses (croup, rsv, brinchiolitis, etc). Both my wife and I have been sick most of that time as well (gotten it from the baby). Wife is thinking we get a full time nanny for the next 4 months to help the baby build antibodies. Cost aside, is this feasible / worthwhile to go thru the effort / finding the right fit, only for 4 months?

I don’t have friends and I feel so alone. I pride myself on being independent, but I feel like I don’t have anyone anymore

What age are you and how much $$ do you have saved? (Accessible savings, investments, equity, debt, etc.) Kids/no kids? Married?

Quarantine breakups are absolutely miserable

Every interaction I have with my partner has become super passive aggressive. It ruins my day and I think she gets off on it. How do tell her I need her attitude to change or that we need to interact.

those u r staying in hometown with parents and single in there early 20s...

how you guys manged staying in home this long..around 2+ year..

sometimes I had some arguments with father and feelings like need to go office locations.. don't want to stay here..
like whenever something happens the next thought is next day go to pune...

Anyone know where to meet friends?

In case anyone would like to spare themselves a heart attack stroke and possibly spreading Covid to a large group of people as you run around screaming for help. If you child goes missing and doesn’t respond to you calling her name despite screaming it at the top of your lungs 50 times check under the blankets her room. She could be a very sound sleeper and entirely huddled under the blanket on the floor. Also don’t trust your 12 year old to check under the blanket either before calling 911.

Married 🐠 interested in your thoughts.
I married my girlfriend from college after being together for an extended time. We love each other, and I feel like we are each other’s best friend. But now I can’t help but feel guilty for regretting that the “passion” is gone from our relationship. I’ve always prioritized stability and now I can’t help but wonder what it would have been like to sow more wild oats. My sense is that this is not uncommon but I am not sure how to feel/what to do about it.

Current working as a Director of Sales and Marketing at a large hotel chain. I am now trying to branch out to a work from home position as I have a special needs bonus daughter who we now have every other week 💜. Would love to find something full time from home within the industry, or in the travel market so I can be with her.

Any New York attorneys come across any interesting or helpful case law lately? Reading a recent update, there was a decision that said where a parent uses a temporary order of legal and physical custody to exclude the other parent, it's within the Court's rights (with other factors) to interpret that as an inability to coparent and award custody to the prior non-custodial parent. Share away!

Went to parents home this weekend. Poked around the basement where my dad keeps his electronic crap. Found a VHS machine with 1) HDMI out, and 2) "1080i upsampling".

All my closefriends are straight and from my college days. All of them are now married and/or have kids. I really don’t know where I fit in anymore as a single gay man.

Crazy when husband wakes up midnight to watch cricket even after being in US for 3 yrs 😏

3 months post breakup… I seemed to be healing well and all the sudden this week I took a huge step back and feel heartbroken all over again. For context I was in a 4 year relationship including 1 year engaged and had to call my wedding off due to his infidelity. How can I shake this? 😔

28 M, In a long distance relationship.
Lately finding very hard to manage my time.
Approx schedule on weekdays...

9:00 to 17:00 - Work
17:00 to 19:00 - Helping peers and friends in technical stuff
19:00- 21:00 - Cooking , Gym , fresh-up
21:00- 21:30 - Dinner
21:30 - 23:30 - Learning , reading books & news, searching for home purchase etc…
23:30- 1:30 - calls from SO, family & friends..
Tired af , sleep until 8.30 , repeat 😒
How you guys are managing? Help me pls..

Has/would anyone in here marry someone outside their culture that is Muslim?

fuck work. who wants to talk about sisterwives 👀

Does anyone have information about the role of a mediator? I’m trying to find valuable information online about what it’s like and what it takes to become a mediator of any kind and there’s so much space trash out there. Whether it’s in divorce or conflict management or elsewhere, I’m just seeking perspective. Any insight or connections would be appreciated!

Anyone who has recently received offer from hcl...plz help...

I had the HR discussion almost 2 weeks back...and now I am getting all the emails like welcome to hcl and documents upload for background check, joining form submission etc....but have not received the offer letter yet...

Just want to know is this the normal process..do they release the offer after uploading BGV docs??

Recently got offer from Natwest Bangalore at B7 level can anybody advise how the bonus structure.what the recent Bonus payout % in Natwest

Decided I finally want to try to get back into shape after years of neglect. I found a personal trainer a few months ago that can work around my schedule, but the quote I received last week seemed really high. It’d be 1-on-1 and at a private studio, so I knew it’d be slightly expensive, but the monthly cost is like $1,500 for 12 sessions. Is that reasonable? This is in a HCOL city.

What video editing software are you using? Any suggestions for good voice overs?

I've been a doctor for over 10 years and the amount of times I'm still called "Miss" after introducing myself as "Doctor is. mindblowing.

Have any of you had to go through multiple different therapists and found one that you enjoy meeting with consistently? Hating myself rn but don’t want to talk to the one therapist i have met with 3x and not sure if the search is even that worth it ultimately. For those that couldn’t find a good match for a therapist - are there other methods of therapy you’ve tried or would recommend?

Any app developers in here? Or recommendations? TIA!

Anybody here know about comp/ culture/ hours at Delta Partners in SG?

Hi fishes,

I have cleared all interviews 2 weeks back and uploaded documents in portal. How long does Accenture take to release an offer?

AWS professionals, what do you think of OpenShift now that it is available on AWS?

Any recos for a ice cream food stylist in LA?

Hours 4
Income 65.00
Average 16.25/hour

How do you guys manage toxic environment? Like gossiping and power play at work.

Anyone have a good Talent Agreement template they’d be willing to share? Ideally geared toward digital usage

When it comes time for me to write my dissertation, the only way I can actually write it is if someone buys me a grant so that I can afford to make the time to write it!

Need help settling a debate with my friend. She thinks I will have an easier time getting research grants because I'm male. I think it's the opposite because companies are trying to change the status quo and get more women involved (which I'm not complaining about... please don't attack me.) Which one of us is more right than the other? I'm interested in getting as many viewpoints as possible, whether or not they agree with me or with her. Thanks!!!

Everyone says we need to find "a cure for cancer" and YES, definitely, but there are so many different types that we need at least 50 separate cures. More complex than people give it credit for. What does everyone here think?

Can you provide examples of observed phenomena that science still can’t explain?

How would you explain what “time” is and why our brains feel the need to perceive it even though it’s not a tangible property?

Really need a laugh, what's your favorite science joke?

Science question: is there an explanation for why some amide coupling reagent work better than others? Trying to find an explanation for some results I'm seeing in my research but I'm not finding anything.

I'm starting to believe my caffeine addiction is affecting me. After an hour of working today, my hand started shaking!

How do you like to explain to your less science-inclined friends what you do for a living?

How’s your work-life balance at the moment? Do you think research positions allow enough time for us to spend with friends and family?

Does anyone know how to successfully transition from academia clinical research into industry clinical operations? I’m currently at a director level of a large research program in academia and oversee operations. Prior to that I was a clinical research coordinator with extensive trial experience from study startup-close out. I’m not sure what level would be a good transition step and open to new roles/opportunities as well.

Is there a difference in a total salary for employees working on-site vs remote only peering this same job?

What are some creative ways that I can reward my team? They've been working really hard lately and I want to show my appreciation

What are some of the best paid medical fields that don't require a doctorate? Certifications are absolutely fine. I just can't afford to go into doctorate-level debt

Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants: are hospitals, medical clinics, or private practices the most rewarding to work in?

Have you ever worked on a government research project? Can you share anything about your experience? Curious if it’s something I might be interested in pursuing

How do you move up the chain as a CRA? From 75% traveling to 100% remote role or maybe 20% travel. Any suggestion on remote roles in clinical research where CRA experience is appreciated?

Does anyone have an idea on what salary should be expected when applying to a major biotech company (GSK, Novartis, J&J, AbbVie etc...) as an entry level (3 years experience) Pharmacology & Toxicology master degree with an emphasis in Drug Discovery and Development with technical expertise in electrophysiology/neuroscience domain (several published papers on sodium channels) ?