Anyone else feeling unmotivated lately? I’m between projects and my peers take this opportunity to take on internal work and make a show of it, but I just feel like I want to do as little as possible... perhaps it’s the fires, covid, etc. anyone else?

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I think even the ones making a show of it feel that way but don’t want to become redundant

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Every damn day since March.

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you are not alone!

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Same

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Same here.. i just made a post about the same situation. I guess i am not the only one.

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Same. As of recent, I think it’s the hazy air from the fires. Otherwise, it’s the compounding effects of Covid, project work, family, life, etc.

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Take a personal day

It makes things even worse, counter-intuiteively,

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So, the CDC removed the Covid guidelines. I’ve never had Covid. I’m afraid people will come into work not wearing a mask and be inconsiderate… ughhh so distracting and disgusting. I’m also at risk to develop complications. Not sure if I should talk to HR. Not even sure if I should ask for accommodations to continue being able to wfh at least most days of the week to reduce risk. Idkkkk 😩This is so unprecedented. I always wear my mask at work. I’m getting pressured to attend firm events as well

To the struggling healthcare student. It’s okay to struggle and not know stuff. Sincerely your friendly neighborhood physical therapist.

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Hello everyone I have 29 years as a dental professional in Texas. I started as a dental assistant back in 1993. As my career progressed as a RDA, I moved to the front office and eventually management. I even taught dental assistants and became the Program Director of a DA program. COVID opened up remote work for me, I manage eclaims, claims corrections and billing for two offices. $20 per hour, no bonuses or incentives, I know I am not getting paid enough! Any input would be appreciated.

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Hi fishes,
As an employee of TCS, can we avail any comprehensive/full lab tests/ health checkup tests in Hyderabad.?
While I'm checking on Medibuddy, there's an "amount to pay" displayed on each of the tests.

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Anyone in this group from Canada? How did you all manage to get medication if CBT didn’t work for you? I have tried everything but my family doctor says that she or psychologists aren’t allowed to give prescription and only psychiatrists can. I cant seem to find any directly or through referral 😣

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12/1 CheckIn: What’s everyone’s workout plan today? 🤗

Heading to 6:30am barre to celebrate our bowl hitting 1k members 🥳🤩😜

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Are people still live on here? I was diagnosed last year with ADD and I’ve tried two stimulants so far. I know they aren’t meant to be a magic pill but I’m still struggling with general tasks and feel like I’m doing the bare minimum. The Nurse has suggested I try non stimulants. What are peoples experiences with meds ? Did they work or not?

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Anyone sincerely concerned there will be hiring freezes with the coronavirus? I’ve been diligently applying and reaching out to my contacts for the past two months and am getting discouraged.

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Hi All,
Just want your suggestion on this to help me decide.
I've been working in QA team for big data project and recently I've got offers from Startup and service based MNC as data engineer for the role of Data Engineer.
I've not worked on the actual development of ETL batches till now but I want to learn and grow gradually.

What kind of organisation would be best for me considering my mental health as well because I take too much stress ?

Thanks 🙏

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Or does anyone have positive experiences to share?

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Should I plan to Uber or drive a rental car to get around NYC tourist sites? NY fish, would you take a child on the subway in the Bronx right now? I'm hearing horror stories and supposedly there are more homeless living on the subway who need/cannot access mental health treatment. But driving & parking are nightmarishly stressful & expensive 😩

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Currently working for Genpact AR Billing Walmart. I have also worked with BT Global services for the UK Billing production team. Job responsibilities raising billing for multiple products for Media broadcasting, Collections and payments. Responsible for RPI activities and more. I have good experience in billing, Invoice generation for multi currencies, collections, payments , DSO billing. Looking for a good job opportunity in Noida in Similar profile.

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But the HR is saying they can offer only 36% hike.
YOE: 6
CCTC : 12 LPA fixed.

How should I proceed with this.

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Was told I am a low performer today and need to improve or I am terminated. I have roughly 3 months to find a new job right?

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Hi DC fish, what are your favorite local charities and nonprofit organizations? Alternative question, how have your firms been engaging with them in the past year (i.e. remotely)? Looking for ideas for my firm to have a more tangible impact in the upcoming year. Thanks so much!

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Hi fishes,

My joining date mentioned in IBM Offer letter which I received just a while ago is second week of November, 2021. However, I have 90 days notice period. It also says to accept within 3 days and a clause is written that joining date can be revised only till 5 days. Will ibm revise my joining date ? I am very anxious it's too late so I cant even call recruiter.

Please suggest.

Hi fishes,

What type of questions can be expected in a managerial round for a data scientist role.

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Any tips to work with GDS? They seem spread way too thin and make silly mistakes but it’s because they are working until 2am each day. Hate having to micromanage and be the bad guy

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What position title sounds better on a resume?

Associate Consultant, Portfolio Management
Or
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