It bothers me that society feels the need to prioritize Homeless “ppl” and Criminals with corona vaccines over regular law-abiding folks. So out of touch..

Should one member just waive their insurance coverage if the SO's insurance coverage is good enough?
My Insurance plan has a high premium and low deductible, My wife's insurance plan is expensive and also has high deductibles and copay. We are considering waiving her basic coverage and just going for Life insurance, vision and dental through her plan.
Am I missing anything? Any suggestions?

Has anyone done their first dose in their home state, and second vaccine dose in Hawaii? Planning to go to Maui with family, and then potentially also Oahu or Kauai. Let me know if you have reccs!

I've been in Houston for years, but this heat is starting to wear down on me physically. Anyone ever contemplated leaving to go north and get away from this weather?

I've struggled with excess for as long as alcohol has been a part of my life. I'm at a low point after having too much on Sunday, being unproductive on Monday, and barely sleeping. It's this moment that makes me want to finally change. But I know when I'm feeling better, I'll think I can do this all again and next time it'll be fine. I've read tips here for being better and will try my hardest. Tia for listening.

Neuro nurse here- one of our CNAs recently caught a patient mid-stroke! They felt like something wasn't right with the patient and brought it to my attention. Train your aides well- it's so worth it!

I’ve had issues since high school, but just formally got diagnosed with ADHD. I’ve always managed to get by okay at work (I’m no super star), but remote meetings have been really difficult for me and I now feel like I’m barely hanging on. Trying meds now, but no benefits yet. Pros and Cons of disclosing the diagnosis to my team, partner, or firm? I’m torn.

Has anyone seen the clear masks that nurses made for lip reading?? Incredible!

Is it common for people visiting high altitude/mountain area to catch pneumonia? Gf had a mild cold and now since we landed back home (Virginia) she’s had all pneumonia symptoms.

I’m going to be starting my IVF journey. I was told that you can choose the sex of your baby. This intrigues me but I also feel as though it’s an attempt to play God. For those of you who have gone through this, what did you and your significant other end up doing?

We're going to have to take into account immunosenescence in vaccinating older folks

Girlfriend has very obvious high functioning anxiety and body image issues that she admits but thinks she doesn’t need therapy or medication and that reading self-help books will help her. It’s not changing in the last several years and it’s impacting our relationship. Anyone have experience with their SO dealing with untreated anxiety? I know I can’t control her but would like to express my feelings without sending her into a spiral. For context, I’ve been in therapy for 12 months and medicated

I always try to be cognizant of and combat my prejudices. I have the hardest time with looking down on people who are out of shape. Any similar experiences and ways to combat this?

Thoughts on the carnivore (aka animal-based) diet? Has anyone tried it?

A friend and her husband are obsessed. She sent me an article and such today and I went down a rabbit hole…

Not sure what to think.

*TW - Controversial rant *

PSA for anyone here who is struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression, or any other mental health concern: Seek professional help today. Do not feel ashamed, and do not listen to your friends, family, community members who may tell you to just rely on duas and to stop acting crazy.

Duas alone and the feedback you get from others will NOT help you until you take the initiative to help yourself. Allah says this Himself in Surah al Rad (11).

Med Device people, what’s your go-to way to get your foot in the door with a surgeon who has never given you the time of day in the past?

I’m suffering from burnout and desperately trying to get some PTO in July. During ny time off what can I do to recover from burnout? What should I be thinking through? Right now, I’m too exhausted to think, but I want to have a loose game plan going into my time off, so I can avoid being pushed to the edge like this again.

Is it possible to go into menopause at 31?
All of the symptoms you've all described I've had and previously labeled as PMDD, except I have regular periods.

As a teen/young adult I used to have a heavy flow for many days, and dysmenorrhea. Now I have a 4ish day period, heavy 2 maybe 3 days.

how can you get 'tested' for early onset menopause? 31, single, no kids.

Please list what your firm has for 'perks' not including money or "meaningful" starbucks gift cards. Please don't put stress, heartburn, high blood pressure, being burnt out, or helping partners live their best life.

I remember snacks pre-covid: m&ms and trail mix along with the normal cadre of coffee, tea etc.

I’m currently in change management and have no experience in supply chain but I’m interested in getting into it. Realistic to transition in? Would CSCP be my best shot?

Anyone else anticipate being done for the night

Just bought a pair of ski boots for next season! Any skiers out there? ⛷

Any tips on breaking in a new pair of boots ahead of first day on the slopes would be appreciated!

Heading into an interview with a current NFT hotshot company and feeling both excited and out of my depth. The isolation of WFH during the pandemic has certainly eroded my confidence and even though I’m certain I can tackle any role with the proper support of peers and upper leadership, I’m struggling with these intros.
- How do you convey competence during brief (20min or less) video calls?
- In what ways do you feel you’re able to show your personality, humility, and enthusiasm for the role?

Director level Transformation consultant Agile at Scale, Quality Engineering, MS Stack test automation etc. I cannot get any interviews. I am in my early 40s. Tips? 22 years experience over 10 in management. DFW

Does everyone in Big Law feel like constantly chasing the "next step" hoping that accomplishing it will (and it does not) create a sense of fulfillment or change things up, whether in professional sense or generally in life?

Most of BNY employees reviews(Glassdoor, ambition box) about frequent lay off. Is it true ?

Does the stub bonus after A2A promote have any variability? I know BAML hasn’t announced yet so looking at past examples

I’m thinking of making the move from sales to a CSM type role in the software world. Can anyone share what average base and OTE look like for a MM or ent CSM? I have about 10 YOE in software sales. I know the pay will be a drop off, but curious as to how much. Thanks all!

Currently In pwc USA on SM level, want to move to Australia, have PR and 3 years of aussie experience. any suggestions for how to go about it? Can't try internal cause I started with Current org recently

I understand the importance of citations. It's a wonderful way to show how your work builds on previous research. But sometimes I just want to write an article that says "I think this" without having to cite everyone who ever said that before me.

1/11/22 checkin: What are your workouts today?🧐

I’m sick so I’m skipping workouts 😭.

Created a gympass account and plan, let’s see how much I’ll actually use this 😆

11/25 check-in: Happy Friday! What are your workout plans for today?

Considering buying a house 3.5 times my household income. Is this financially responsible?

Got an offer to join big law contingent on references … what do i do if i don’t have 3 ppl? Any advice

5 beers a day keeps the doctor away!

To those who are planning to vote for republicans (if they are voting at all), I ask - is it because you hate democrats more or is it because you think there will be a change? Do you think it will fix the gun violence, it will address the inflation, issues of the working class?

Trump learned a lot. So did I. I’m 💯 convinced that he is an unhinged 🤡 willing to endanger everyone to feed his ego.

How are MAGAs doing tonight ? Feeling giddy at possible win or getting more depressed at what is coming for them on Nov 10th ?

How many Democrats out there who haven’t been vaccinated yet and are not planning to get vaccinated?

If all government officials and journalists were forced to live on unemployment, they’d correct that shit real quick