How is everyone taking time to indulge in Self Care now that most of us are either about to go back to work, or have started back up with students? I’m having mixed feelings of going back on my end and would love to hear how others are feeling too!

Denver culture (and suburb areas): interested to know how easy is it to make friends here. Both husband and I are late-30s, early 40s with a kid going into middle school. I’ve got a great friend group where we live now, but looking for simpler and cheaper way of life but dreading not being able to make friends.

SO and I are taking a break after a heated argument. I don’t know if I should reach out, how to know when I should, or if I should wait for them to. Why am I asking you guys? I’m at a loss.

4 year-old pinches kids ears to the point of bleeding/laughs when they cry. We have tried everything; time out, safe space, replacement behaviors, telling him to touch gentle. At my wits end!!!

What zodiac do you’ve a love hate relationship with? Mine is Leo.

Last night I went over to my friends house (she has 2 kids, 2 and 4 yo). She and her husband were asking me about my pregnancy and planning. And were asking what I’ve prepped to date. I’m only 13w2 days so I think it’s way to early for buying stuff, but I did mention we hired a baby nurse for when the baby comes. My friend completely berated me, short of calling me a bad mom already, saying “what is she going to do all day? Don’t you want to bond with your child?”. I’m so upset by this.

I love my SO but get unsure....they just went on a friends trip and came back and randomly said going on another one in two weeks. I said I wanted to spend time together so they came back next morning and said let's go away just us instead, which is awesome and I am happy BUT is it a red flag? They used to always be all about spending time together and now seems like I have to remind them to put us first in the past month. We both work hard and have kids so life is more complicated. Vent over.

Anybody willing to help a broke kid out with some mock interview prep?

I low key miss fridays in the office because I don’t know how to make new friends as a 26 year old

Lady 🐠’s - recommendation for workouts? My SO is starting to exercise, but doesn’t want to do barbell workouts because she thinks she will get bulky. Established or custom programs are appreciated

When did you know you were falling out of love with your partner? Did you fix it, or break things off and why?

In search of stories to hopefully understand a phase in my own long term relationship.

Important question! Any strategies for getting out of work zoom happy hours? Other than ignoring requests and not showing up, which has been my MO so far. But it’s getting a bit awkward.

Have you walked away from somebody you loved? And why?

My boyfriend just found my vibe...

Why is it that as soon as a male creative director is hard on you someone have to say “remember he’s a dad too”

My kids were really upset with me when I told them that my job as an engineer did not mean that I drove trains for a living

Any tips for traveling with a baby? Will be flying with a 4 month old in a few months. Any advice would be appreciated!

I broke up with my EX mainly because the relationship with my child and her was not the best, it sucks but I have to look out for my child, So far I am able to do the things I can do now. It is not the I am not Hoeing around but the simply fact that I can hang out with friends and go watch my son play baseball is a great feeling now. I feel at peace now, in somewhat of pain because of the breakup but I am at peace now.

Been with my GF since college and we recently hit the 4 year mark. 1-2 years into our relationship I found out she had instances of micro-cheating (flirting with guys, talking to ex’s etc - but nothing physical) and we addressed it. To her credit and my knowledge, she’s been apologetic and great at respecting boundaries since, but I still feel the pain from her actions years ago (and have talked to her about it). Feeling lost about whether to just leave or to try and work things out

Mid 40sF, recently separated, seeking intelligent convo. For the love of god, do not be dishonest. I don’t even care if you’re married and lonely. I get that. Looking for same age range.

What do you do when your lifelong friends get married, have kids and disappear to the burbs or wherever and you’re single, lonely and gay?

Does anyone in the forum run a distillery business? I am looking to start a bourbon business. Would consider buying an existing business. Would you contract distill or build your own?

Hi Fishies, Im a application support engineer with 7 years of experience. Java and dotnet, sql application. Please refer me for opening with immediate joiner

Need 11 likes to DM. Can you please help me?

Recently received 30k and wondering what to do with it. Not yet a homeowner but also not sure if we’re ready to buy anyways. Have a young baby. Any advice on how to figure out best use?

Talking to the opposite sex at the gym: yes or no? (Or same sex)

How many of my fellow KC folks have moved into fully remote (No KC-area office) roles in the past 2years?

My job went remote-first (office available but no requirement) in 2021 then I changed jobs into a fully remote role this year.

Looking for a producer for helping me to scope a branding (traditional+digital) and digital experience (mainly UI look and feel) project. Will need help with creating timelines as well. Would appreciate hearing from people with experience on these areas.

Is 650 a target score for NYU Andre Koo tech MBA? They don’t publish avg or median but middle 80% is 580-730

How does everyone in this bowl feel towards master’s degrees in data science/analytics? I didn’t study this in undergrad so I’m looking to get an analytics degree but I’ve heard mixed reviews.

ZS 🐠 - can you receive sponsorship for MBA prior to having tenure of 3 years? If not, what is the downside of applying after 1 or 2 years? I am coming in with 3+ YOE in consulting, so my application would be competitive for next fall (or ‘23)

Looking for restaurant and affordable activities recommendations for first time visitors in Paris, thank you in advance!!!

Hey all!
Any insights you can share on work simulation assessment for PgM?

Thanks

Amazon's cooling period starts when we have last interviewed or when we receive a rejection mail?

Hello, I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Healthcare administration/ Management with 3 years of experience. Any advice as to where to apply for healthcare admin jobs in the Bay Area or Central valley. Looking to go into healthcare consulting as well. If anybody has any advice it would be very much appreciated thank you.

Does a new joiner get WFH setup allowance? I just got an offer but it is not written there.

Fellow data 🐟, plz recommend me something to do tomorrow. Existing weekend plans went up in smoke and I'm feeling like trying something new

Do consultants get fired from a client for moving furniture around? (like a stand alone monitor) from an unused room he was given to sit, supposedly reserved for auditors. Asking for a friend 🙃

When does a person get promotion from manager to senior manager in cognizant?

What have you done this summer for self-care so far? Share below!

What is the biggest problem your facing right now professionally that is effecting you personally?

What do y'all do for self-care? I have been trying to find easy, mostly inexpensive, mellow ways to occupy my free time in a positive way, and I'm not the most creative individual in town. Anyone want to share what's been working for them, especially during these increasingly crazy times? Thanks and Happy Thursday everyone. :)

Are people feeling MORE or LESS *burnt out* with the recent transitions to more in-person learning? (if you are in transition-again!)

Please please please go read the book onward by Elena Agulair. I’m currently reading it and love it, about teacher resilience.

I'm trying to lose weight. I have a fridge & microwave in my room. what should I bring everyday for lunch? I stopped drinking soda, what else can I do?

What has helped you unwind at the end of the school day?

Has anyone done the whole 30 in here?

Join me on twitter chatting teacherselfcareconference right now!

7 day breakfast challenge.
Post a picture of your breakfast. Can’t wait to see all of the pics!

2015 $85/month towards health ins. 2019 $622/month. It’s sad that in a profession that requires a college education our take home decreases over time. Thanks NJ. Can’t wait to find a new career!!!

When I and my students need a break, I use my many Starbucks virtual backgrounds.

What to do if co-workers talk behind your back and administration knows about it, but don’t do really Anything about it. I feel very low and unhappy and would like to quit, but have a contract til 21.