I am committed to working in Experience Design, but rather apathetic and bored with the everyday mundane work. Friends, have you been here and did you find a way to create more interesting work?

Is traveling to New Orleans fun with a toddler ?

My closest friend of 15 years told me she's been in love with me for several years. I don't know what to do. She's my closest friend. We talk about everything under the sun. I don't want to lose her. I could feel the pain in her voice as she told me this. She already knows she's just a friend to me. I'm serious about my girlfriend and we've discussed getting married. Is there anything I can do to lessen her pain and preserve the friendship?

Looking for my fellow first gen kids, how do you guys handle taking time off to go back to the homeland?

To those who divorced or called off the engagement, did you take the ring back? And if so, what did you do with it?

Discovered (once more) my boyfriend deleting/changing names of a co-worker that we had already fought about because they were crossing the line with how they communicated and how often. I somehow felt this was coming.. but can’t ignore the fact that it makes me really sad.

How do I get over a crush on a partner? 🤭

Spending one day in Chicago. What are your “must-do” things? Will have a teenager and a toddler with us.

Wondering if anyone has any advice on trying to overcome trust issues? I’ve been dating someone for 2 months and he’s been cheated on in the past. I think he’s projecting those insecurities onto this relationship and I think he fundamentally doesn’t trust me, even though I’ve never cheated on anyone in my past and I’ve never given him any reason to not trust me. Is this something that we can work through or is this something that he needs to figure out on his own? I’ve tried to reassure him [con

I ve been in Houston for like 8 months now. I am introverted, and I live by myself. I literally have no friends here outside of the folks I talk to at work.
I need help.

Unsure if my bf and I are incompatible or if I’m not compromising enough. How do you know the difference? He has so many great qualities that I love but also lacks some qualities that I would like to have but idk if I would be giving up on someone that is great for little things.

I’m a fairly shallow person so thought even if I get the best possible SO, I will lose interest sooner or later. But then I realized it’s also due to the fact that I just like the IDEA of being in love, but never can truly love anyone where I put them ahead of me/my needs. Anyone else feel this?

How many of you feel like teaching in public schools is going against your morals lately??? I feel like now that I'm a parent I'm feeling more like how we treat kids and handle behaviors is so against what I want for my own child.

Two kids under the age of 8 and I find that I struggle to spend enough quality time with them between their school and activities and my unpredictable job. What do you folks do to be better parents?

Welcome All.

We all can get help with Jobs Salary insights and suggestions.

This is basically to help young people stuck on toxic relationships or distracted from life.

This can be used to post confessions so that people can feel lighten up by sharing their story and not worry about privacy.

I'm so glad to see the changes to accept more women in academia in recent years. I'm hopeful that my own daughter will be able to follow in my footsteps one year.

I find that not many gay guys have kids, is it because of the high surrogate cost? Or simply the lack of parenting desire?

How many married professionals with young families are just sticking it out “for the kids”? Marriage is very dead and has been for a while. Young kids 4 and 1. My wife and I don’t fight, but share 0 interests outside of the kids and can’t stand to be around each other. I’m so ready to leave… I just can’t bear the thought of doing it to my children even though another part of me feels like wife and I would both be better parents if our lives were separate. Anyone else done a similar analysis?

Rant: Told my mom yesterday not to play with the baby at the diaper changing table. The baby is crying, mom is usually in the way loudly trying to pacify the baby while me or hubby are trying to change the diaper. She took this to mean we weren't appreciative of her help.. Blah.. Blah.. She didn't talk to me all evening yesterday and is still not talking to my husband. Obviously hubby is super irritated and the whole home atmosphere is ruined. Rant over...

How would you feel if your spouse wanted separate bedrooms? I am divorced, looking for a LTR, and I want my spouse and I to have our own personal space. I don’t want someone physically by my side 24/7, if that makes sense. We are welcome in each other’s bedrooms, but there is no requirement that we stay in the same bedroom all the time.

Thought would put this out there
43 M Persian/Syrian/East Indian Mutt - born and raised in East Africa.
Looking for a serious long term relationship - distance isn't an issue for now - willing to relocate/move. Looking to start a family (fur babies or adoptions are viable options) I know this bowl doesn't usually trend that way - but am thinking there maybe someone else out there that feels the same way.

Is it ok to resign on salary structure (annexure 2) ?

#1 one of company hr shared just salary breakup(annexure-2) #2 asked me treat this is formal offer letter (this is our standard process :) ) #3 Initiate resignation process. #4.1 Share resignation email with new co. hr. #4.2 HR will share appointment letter.

I fill it's risky

Note - (1) I requested final offer/appointment letter couple of times but they are treating salary structure as formal offer letter.

Something is wrong..input plz

Hello All,

I need you inputs.

I recently got an offer from Shell(bangalore) and globant(pune).
I am unable to decide which company to join.
My prime factor would be permanent wfh opportunities, cost of living and long term settlement.

Any suggestions would be helpful

Should I invest in CloudFlare yes or no

Hi everyone,

I spent 2 years at McK in Asia, currently doing in-house strategy at a bank. I am hoping to return to consulting, targeting ME region, especially Dubai and Doha.

Exchanged some email with a McK recruiter, but haven’t heard back since I sent them my CV.

1. Is there a hiring freeze in ME at McK?
2. Is anyone willing to refer for BCG or Bain?

MBA? What to do with it? How have you used your MBA?

Does anyone work at at Merrill Lynch as a Life services relationship consultant? Any info on the pay?

What is the maximum salary a manual tester with 4+ years of exp ask for?
Other skills: API Testing, SQL

🐠 who has gone consulting side or came from it? I'm looking to GTFO of agency life. Looking in NYC.

What's one thing you wish you knew before becoming a social worker or a therapist?

Anyone received meeting invite for 1st Aug joining?

Anybody know an employee at John Deere?

Hi Guys!!!

I have an experience of near 6 years and I have an offer from JPMC and Pepsico. There's a difference of 5-6 LPA. Pepsico is paying more which is basically a variable component. In Pepsico, project/product development will start from scratch. Though JPMC is an established brand name. Which company should I join? Any suggestions and advice are most welcome.

Thanks in advance!!!!

#helpme #offerdiscussion #whichCompanyShouldIJoin #suggestions #suggest #advice

Hi. What is the salary for an in-house counsel (in a bank specifically) in nyc with three years of experience in big law?

I teach elementary EL. During the "normal" school year I co-teach math, reading, and science in classrooms and sometimes work with pull out groups. I am wondering what other elementary EL teachers did for distance learning this past spring and/or what you plan on doing this fall if learning is online?
I am trying to get some ideas to share with my school.

It still amazes me how many people STILL don't use spell check. It's such a simple thing that can avoid so much embarrassment.

Looking for recommendations on good personal finance apps.. have used mint for a while but wife and I are looking for something we can both link all of our accounts together on…need both mobile and web app

Do you guys have any advice for me?

I have been straightening my hair with a flat iron forever and as a result, my hair stays straight even after washing.

I desperately want to be able to wear my hair the way it grows from my head but it is not possible. Is there anything I can do to fix it? Do I have to just cut it all off and start over?

Currently in full time role but wanting to find a UX consulting job on the side.

If they do exist, where can I find consulting jobs?

Workflow or Semplice?
I'm redesigning my portfolio site. I'm presenting myself as a visual/web designer (emerging) and I need to level up from Squarespace. THX!

Hello all! I’m a big fan of salary transparency and think this thread could help us all get paid what we’re worth. I know there are many levels to design but since this isn’t just about me, feel free to comment your position, location and pay. If you’re comfortable sharing the company or former employer - go for it but that’s your call. Thank you and I’ll start by sharing what I know. 😊

EL Graphic Designer DSM, IA - $45k
Graphic Designer DSM, IA - $50k+
Sr. Graphic Designer DSM, IA - $67k+

UX/UI designers - interested to know your skill level of frontend/backend development alongside your passion for design. Anyone succeeded in a career of both?

My company has been recently absorbed, and my creative team has formed our own creative agency with lots of fun branding projects. We are starting to function as our own studio and price out projects. How much do agencies generally charge for Branding packages?

How do crack these questions?

I think I've failed twice in answering these correctly in my interviews
This is for a Visual designer's position

1. What was the breakpoint for design
2. Did you design the components and design system?
3. How was your handoff to developers (I've never one that)
4. Wht was the most challenging part of this project.
5. What is something you would re-design if you were to go back.

Curious to know what Senior Product Designers in Austin are making? I’m hoping to soon be promoted or make a jump to a different company (already getting recruiters reaching out). Anyway, I would want to know what a good range is, my take is that 130-145k is the range?

Current and ex-Designers of Havas, anything to note (good or bad) for someone inquiring a position there?

Who the f actually enjoys design anymore.. 😩

Not sure if anyone else is going through this, but I'm feeling a little burned out. I don't know what it is, but I'm thinking it's time to do something new creatively.

I’m realizing I’m not as great of a designer as I thought. I’ve been working since 2015 across agency, orgs, and at brands. I know I’m a good designer with business sense and lead younger designers but I’m not the one that WOWs you with creativity. I just left my job cause the work isn’t challenging and I’m starting to freelance, but trying to figure out what else I can do to just be more creative in my solutions. Anyone else feel this way?

Anyone here freelanced at Instrument? First time taking on a contract/freelance role and curious about general salary/pay range in digital design agencies 🙋🏻‍♂️