I have been lying to myself since I can remember, that loneliness is not that bad. Yes, I can be strong and all... but I am so tired of being strong. I have a family to take care off and I feel like a failure if I am not successful in everything I do.
I need help, and tell myself that another drink will make all this better, or would numb me enough not to matter.
Lately, I am struggling with the fact that no matter how hard I try to reframe my situation...

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Help! I’m a Strategist at a small shop and have been slowly given more copywriting projects. I’m a decent writer but not great. Already read Hey Whipple. Any other advise for getting better?

Anyone have recommendations for dance classes (online or in person ) for Zouk, Samba, Afro-Brazilian, or Forro?

How is axis bank for IT roles?

144k base, 215 OTE; YOE: 3 Years. Im an smb account manager

What’s your PTO policy? My firm offers 10 vacation days and 5 sick days. I know the private sector tends to have less PTO time compared to government jobs but I’m curious to know just how stingy my firm is lol

Hello Abapers,

Can we post our current YOE and CTC so that we get the idea of current market.I ll start with myself:

YOE 12.5
CTC 26 LPA

Our US law firm acknowledged that people could be anxious by the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard in a firm wide email...there was discussion about women’s safety and also amplifying the discussion of violence against women.

I am proud that our firm acknowledged this and leant it’s platform to the issues facing women.

I am disappointed that there was not a single line or sentence of the Atlanta spa killings (8 murdered, 6 Asians) or acknowledgment of the pain of the AAPI community.

I am married, byt my wife is already covered under an insuance from her company. Can i take her name out and just keep my parents name in order to save the parental premium policy amount. How is this tracked in Novartis??

I am a nurse currently working in an ICU (overall 2 years total RN experience) and completely burned out from bedside nursing and the crappy pay. I’m interested in nurse consulting but have no idea where to start or if I am even qualified for such a position. Anybody have experience with this?

I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences, a Bachelors in nursing, and currently in a BSN-to-DNP program… no experience in consulting, just clinical experience

I’m looking into product operations roles and would love to connect with folks that work in this space to learn more about what the role entails. Any product ops folks open to a virtual coffee chat?

My team lead wants me to get work done by "instilling fear" in the team 😕 whatever happened to the idea of team chemistry

How much annual hike PwC India gives to their employees on an average basis?

Chicago: Thoughts on the best small/medium sized media agencies in the area??

I am seeing so many post on hike issue, bad management. Would you still recommend someone to join fractal? Is yes then on what basis?

How's the reorganization going for you people? Budget cuts?

Hi Folks,

Need few informations.
1. Do you know for how long this hybrid model will continue ?
2. Also I have another question for relocation package there is a policy of 3 months from date of joining. So in case the hybrid model continues and I don't relocate even after 3 months will the relocation package be still there? Any such situations you know?

Anybody here has anxiety reaching out or pinging people? I’d have a full blown anxiety even pinging people who have told me to not be afraid to reach out to them.

I feel like my insurance company bait and switched me. For initial prescription and subsequent refill was $0. Went to pick up today and was going to be $500. Glad there’s alternatives but who would pay $500 for a month’s worth of pills.

We need to talk about the amount people struggling with alcoholism at all levels in this profession.

I'm a recovering alcoholic. Turns out my alcoholism was covering up a mood disorder and PTSD for about 12 years... In this industry people think I'm crazy/dramatic when I ask for what I need... Cont

Anyone else feel like they don't fit in? I joined a couple months ago and there is no one I feel comfortable talking to. It seems like everyone talks shit about everyone else and acts so fake

Are we our own worst critics? Despite getting glowing reviews from above, I can’t help but feel like I don’t do enough or quick enough or efficiently enough. This causes anxiety and stress for me.

Wanting to start therapy for social anxiety/depression but no idea where to start. Those that see a therapist, how often do you usually go? Ball park price range? Has anyone tried online therapists?

How old is too old to live in an apartment? 30, single, no pets, medium high cost of living. Feel like I’m wasting money but also hesitant to be a homeowner living alone in a home.

I’m suffering from some extreme burnout and things have finally started to slow down. But my body still feels stressed and anxious. I’m considering going on an antidepressant because I can‘t (cont)

Been seeing a therapist for 4 months and finally scheduled an appt with a psychiatrist to get on antidepressants. Hope that I find a good combo that works quickly and I can actually start living life

Friends, how are we this week? This is a pretty quiet group, so I want to check in and see how you are feeling!

How are you dealing with being severely understaffed? I have no associates or seniors and just have been stuck playing all rolls. I feel broken and defeated and just have nothing left to give.

Has anyone ever heard of the highly sensitive person?

Anyone read “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck”? Is it worth reading or is it another stale self help book?

I’m an A3. Was tier 2 as first year and tier 1 as second year. I know there’s really no big difference in pay between the tiers but I still can’t stop worrying that I won’t be tier 1 this year 😔

How do you know when it’s time to get help? I’ve never seen a mental health professional but I just don’t feel like myself lately, a lot of which I think is attributed to quarantine.

I came to the office this morning and got that “I don’t want to be here” feeling. 🙁

What do I do if I feel so depressed everyday cause of work? It feels so meaningless and I feel completely alone while I’m going through this

Has anyone taken a leave of absence due to mental health? If yes, what was your experience like and how did your team/office take it?