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!

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?

What should i do if my parents fight EVERY day, EVERY moment of their lives. I feel bad by intervening but sometimes my mom needs help. Once its over, i feel terrible and curse myself for being born. My gf is probably talking to some other guy who looks good and probably has a better social status than me. I am usually scared and negative about things. What should i do

Grass is Greener on The Other Side Syndrome - Advice Needed

I’m a 24 year old man with a 27 year old gf, have been dating a year and a half and we live together since January (in a house I own alone).

This will sound obnoxious but is the heart of the issue. I am very intelligent and always have been growing up (skipped years in school, currently doing my second part time masters and have been a straight A student my whole life). I am also a very high performer in work with high aspirations…

Have a 2 year project for Romania which will be extended, what are the Pro's and Con's to move there?
Also need to decide if i need to take my wife and 5 year old kid there...
Any links and suggestions please..

First-gen grad students, does your family put pressure on you to succeed? It feels like our relationship is them just bugging me about my work. I’d love some advice, I miss my fam.

It’s been asked before whether it’s worth it to pay (~$150) to upgrade a 3 hr flight. I generally agree it is not. But what if your two tweenagers bicker nonstop and are complete and total jerks to you all the time and your spouse chooses the “they’ll grow out of it” approach to things so basically you just want 3 hours of alone time. Then is it worth it?

(Note, in this scenario, they are all entirely too naive to realize it isn’t a system comped upgrade.)

Folks any tips on helping parents manage finances (not giving them money per se) and their assets. I’m an only child and it’s getting overwhelming managing affairs here and back home.

Traveled for the first time this week since COVID and got the dreaded “do you have kids?” question at team dinner. Him-“do you have kids?” Me- “No, I don’t.” Him-“Oh good! That’s the right choice!!” Me (awkwardly)- “I still have time… I’m not even 30 yet!” (Team member who knows about our 3 month and 6 month miscarriages looking on with THE saddest face) Ughhhh. He had absolutely no idea and meant well since everyone was talking about their kids but gosh…I wish this didn’t have to be a thing😩

My dog turns 12 and it depresses me that she’s getting older. Just had a sobbing session at the thought of losing her. She’s been by side throughout my most difficult adult life moments (divorce, cross-country moves, different jobs, toxic relationships, etc). I know I should treasure each moment, but the inevitable will eventually come and that just breaks my heart. 😥

One time I was SO wasted at my now exes family’s big xmas party... when it was over everyone went to bed or home, I had to pee so bad but I was too drunk to remember where the bathroom is so I opened a door and it had a small space inside and I just went in the dark

The next morning it turns out that someone peed in the closet inside of his mom’s purse where she had her now damaged passport and documents. She was furious and the family was shocked, I had no idea how to tell them so I didn’t...

I ended my relationship of 6 years about 3 months ago bc he said he might regret not having kids later down the line. we were always on the fence but I’m leaning towards no. It hurts so much having to walk away from an otherwise perfect relationship. Wish this was easier…

I have ptsd and it sucks. Not all the time, but man have I been going through something rough. Could be hurting my newest relationship 😔

Single child on H1 B in US
How do I get my old parents to stay with me without every 6 months travel back to India?

Is there any legal way to have them stay with me as long as I am here?

My son wants to study the same as me, he is only 12 years old, but he has an immense love for biology. In spite of how flattered I feel I can't stop thinking how difficult it is to find a stable job in this profession, is it time to talk about it, or do I wait for a little longer?

Moving to San Diego in the spring from the central coast. Any recs on places to live (late 30’s with a kid)? Want to be close to restaurants and things to do, but a little too old and tired for gas lamp!

Anyone else at home not sure what to do with their time? Have multiple calls today but can't seem to figure out what I want to do between them. Workload is much lesser since this is last week

How to politely tell my partner stop spending too much time on playing video games? It was my false at first. I introduced Zelda breathe of the wild to her and now, she is hooked. She even played game when we had the movie night. I chose the her movie style but she let me to watch it alone and silently turned on the game, and played it while pretended to watch the movie with me. That’s not fun at all. What should I do? Any advice please?

Morning Everyone,

Hope everybody is having a great weekend and for people who are not so having a great time like me and facing some difficulties in life, please know that it is just a phase and it too shall pass like the good ones and yes talking to your mother might help she has the greatest strength.

Also can I request you all to please give me 11 likes as I am new and I am not able to start a chat. I am in a great need to find a job.

I will be really grateful if your guys could help 🙂☮️

Got out of a toxic relationship that I KNOW was toxic but my heart is still heavy and I want him back. Did anyone experience this? How did you overcome it?

After a 2 years of being her caretaker, my partner's mom recently lost her battle with cancer. A group of us want to get him a gift, but everything seems too personal/not personal enough. Suggestions?

Which platform do you find best for affiliate marketing?

Can you suggest a solid step-by-step learning guide for content writing?

I've been working at the same advertising agency for seven years. My boss just quit to join the competition. Thinking of following her, does anyone have experience switching companies like this?

Hey folks. Can anyone help me with the dress code for HSBC Tech. And how strictly is it followed.

Hey 🐠, I’m looking for a partner to do weekly case interviews on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8pm London time. Level intermediate/advanced aiming for MBB/Tier 2. Please dm if you’d be down!

How much should a finance manager make in Canada in a Non Profit Organization? Does anyone have any experience working in NPO they would like to share? Especially if they switch from PA/ private for profit companies?

Any sucessful ivf experience with DOR ?

My manager speaks of his girlfriend in a disrespectful manner in front of me and I’m losing respect for him by the day. (He likes to make light of how she gets upsets about things he did or did not do, but he sounds rather dismissive when he speaks of her feelings and reactions)

Hey 🇬🇧 🐠,
Has anyone ever invested in an EIS or VCT?
It appears to be very tax efficient and was wondering if any had any experience (returns, good fund manager, ...)to share ?

I've grown tired of the agency world and want to move over towards client side/marketing in house. I've only had recruiters from either agencies or staffing agencies reach out to me on Linkedin for roles I'm trying to move away from. Any tips on how to pivot out of the agency world into the client side? Should I need to update my LinkedIn to be more specific for client roles?

What is the best book to study for the CISSP? There are plenty of websites with recommendations but the top ones are never consistent.

Director of Utilization Review salaries

Expert Negotiators,

I was asked to provide a number I think reasonable for my EOY bonus and I’m not sure how to go about fairly making the most of the situation. Details in comments.

Can you back out of a job after verbally accepting it?

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

When is it time to find a new school or district? Or even to switch grade levels?

How do you “turn off” your teacher brain at the end of the day? I’m having a hard time disconnecting from the stress of the day and all of the issues I run into with students, parents, etc.

Anyone ever felt as if your hard work would finally be noticed if you were no longer alive and someone really had to see how much good you tried your best to do?

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. :)

Given our remote schedules, for those of us raising families and teaching, why do you make sure to schedule your workouts?

So I’m getting checked because I possibly have an ulcer. It has been a crazy stressful week... can I claim worker’s compensation??

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.

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

Am I the only one frustrated w what’s going on w the state and what’s been taken away. It’s as if I’m taking home less than I did 5 years ago and on paper I’m technically making more. It’s sad.

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

Should I try talking to another teacher that has been making my life difficult? At today’s optional after school meeting she said I was keeping her past her contractual time... it was optional!!!

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

CBD oil enthusiasts: why do you take it? How does it make you feel/what benefits do you see? Any brands you love?

What type of wellness benefits (outside of insurance) does your school offer?

What does everyone think of this...