New to Houston this year. With summer around the corner, I dread the increased energy bills from keeping cool. Anyone in Houston have tips for energy efficiency during our brutal summers?

What's your favorite electronic health record? We have Cerner and while I like it- I've heard better things about other EMRs.

I am genuinely interested in learning why people want to reopen non essential businesses?For the past one month all we have read is about how fatal and dangerous is covid. I want to reasoning

Gym is open and all is right in the world. I can live without everything else.

How do I pick a personal trainer?

Any desi had success with any weight loss programs (e.g., Noom)? There’s a plethora of resources on food management etc. but not much that accounts for desi food habits. Any success or failure stories?

Saw my therapist this past Friday and he gave me a useful trick to build better behavior patterns. Whenever you have work to do but would rather nap or something, tell yourself 3 negative effects of the nap and 3 positive effects of doing the work. You might still take the nap, but if you can get in the habit of thinking of it negatively, you'll take less naps when you need to be doing other things.

Doesn't matter what the activities are. Could be working out vs eating more, could be socializing IRL vs wasting time in FB (lol)

Anyone else heard of this/tried it?

Hey Fam, I just had my first session with a therapist today and I’m actually feeling pretty good about it. Any tips on starting the process? It’s definitely overwhelming to try to cover everything...

Anybody had experience with 10mg Doxepin for sleep issues.

I’ve been depressed for years now and this past week I lost a dog I’ve had for 15 years; he was one of the only bright spots in my life and I’ve just found it so hard to focus or motivate myself on anything after this. I genuinely feel like I’m at rock bottom, Idk if I’m crazy to feel that way bc of a dog but I used to be able to control this and put up a front but now my depression and anxiety are starting to leak into my work conversations completely unintentionally, I wish this would stop :(

Founded a Nonprofit to help coach veterans in transition and exiting first responders and their families while focusing on changing the stigma of mental health conversation.

Cont

It’s open enrollment season, and health insurance premiums are way up at my company (up 37% to $600/month for a family). Anyone else see big increases this year?

I’ve been in therapy (off and on, but mostly on) for almost three years now. My therapist suggested I try a low dose anti anxiety med to help manage. Have you tried one? Did it help, why or why not?

How do you guys increase your mental stamina? If I could focus laser like for at least 8 hours out of the day I would be a monster. But I cant. How do those of you that do it..do it?

Anyone have tickets to Dallas arboretum for tomorrow they don't plan to use?! 😬

I have a Q that I worry is going to make me sound like a jerk, but want some opinions. I do strength training 2x/wk with a trainer who was assigned to me at a gym where I bought a pack of sessions. I don’t really consider myself “his” client bc the relationship is managed by the gym… but lately he keeps saying like “I can’t wait to see what my clients give me for Christmas” and I find it super awkward. I pay $150 per session for these workouts (cont’d in comments)…

I just had my first ultrasound and they’re telling me I’m only 6w3d… but I really thought I was 7w6d based on my last period and conception date (I’ve been tracking everything with Flo). It feels off to me bc I’ve tested positive for 4 weeks now. How do you know what to trust?

Any advice on dealing with an eating disorder in the workplace? Mine is taking over and my work is crumbling. I often can’t focus or remember anything from meetings or conversations because I havent..

You’re going to hear tons of Trumpers talk about “the tolerant left” now that Trump has COVID and obviously, anyone who isn’t far up his ass can see the irony in the situation.

Don’t let them...

Is impact therapy possible for children?

How do you determine whether your inability to get out of bed in the mornings is due to depression or mere avoidance of all the crushing work and stress that awaits you? Still WFH and now beginning to get worried at how late I’m getting out of bed these last few weeks and feeling completely unmotivated to do anything.

What is the term for giving your home buyers a credit for immediate renovations they will have to do before or upon moving in? And how does it affect the seller?

What is the salary range for Sr. BA/Product Owner with secret clearance and 10+yr experience in Ottawa, ON.
Contract or full-time

anyone ready for AJ Brown to finally show out?

Anyone can help me with Navicat cracked version for Mac

We have a big deadline on Monday morning. The new hire said he won't be available during the weekend due to some personal/family commitments. Any thoughts? How should I manage this situation?

Accenture seems to be coming out of pandemic on high note. Any alumni considering rebounding? If so, into which business unit?

Can someone recommend a good photographer for headshots? I’ve tried two so far with mixed results. Don’t really like the final product and most are not great for a professional setting.

What is the process of onboarding in ADP? Whether virtual or physical? Do I have to register on any portal?

Do you wear cowgirl or cowboy boots?

Ladies and gents, what’s your
Age, Neighborhood
Ideal date age range
1 non-negotiable

Are you looking:
A - to date casually
B - to date casually but open to something serious
C - for something serious
D - other (specify if comfortable)

Kinda bummed. I’ve been single for 6 years (I’m 31 now). I live in ptown and talk to guys in Boston on tinder. Was talking to a guy for about a week who is my type. I asked if he wanted to FaceTime tonight and he said sure but caveated that he isn’t into long distance (ptown to Boston) and that we would most likely stick to chatting. Idk what’s wrong with me. Everyone tells me I’m a catch but guys I’m attracted to are never into me 😭 just needed to vent

What programming language are you mostly using at work? For me it’s Java

Hi Fishes,

l interviewed for Deloitte (India not USI) in January, and accepted an offer letter with DOJ of 25th April, later HR asked me to join on 11th April for which I agreed. Now I haven't received the revised offer letter or any links other than BGV and Pre-Hire form from Deloitte and now the HR is not even picking my calls or responding to emails.

Any advice on what to do?

Hello,

If IBM GBS offers executive MBA programme to the employees or that's not possible while working in IBM GBS?

Do companies sometimes offer "gifts of appreciation" if you're not selected for a merit increase? My manager randomly called me to let me know I was chosen for the "gift" this year bc of my "hard work & dedication", except now I'm learning other colleagues are receiving actual merits.
I mean it's possible that I may receive a merit, but I feel like I won't considering my manager never brought it up & the dept update made it sound like those receiving it should know by now.
More details below ⬇️

Hi sorry if this is extra but if I’m applying to Amazon should I take PowerPoint off my resume since they banned it there? I’m a senior in college and have it on there from my internship this past summer.

Application status in Infosys is Attend Interview?
when will they Schedule interview?

Does anyone have experience with any of the following preschools: st Luke’s, St. Paul’s or st Stephen’s? We live in the montrose area and looking for some feedback.

Anyone interested in a live talk for this bowl and talk about interesting things people are working on?

Do you wear cowgirl or cowboy boots?

City of Houston Jobs - anyone have any insight into their hiring process? My applications get to the Referred List stage but then go stale.

What spas do you all recommend in Houston? I normally go to Chinatown for a cheap massage but I want to try to treat myself to a proper spa experience.

Let's start a new weekly thread: Pop in here every Wednesday to share events, shows, and activities that are happening this coming weekend!

Any relatively recent applicants to Texas State Bar to be admitted without examination? How long did it take for you to be admitted after application was complete? Trying to gauge current timeline.

Best ways to sell used furniture?

Can someone recommend a good dentist out here?

Anyone plays pickleball/spikeball around downtown or Washington / memorial park area? Recently played these 2 sports and they are hella fun and want to play more! Up for Tennis too!

How do you feel about schools getting closed for the World Series victory? If we make it ok to close for things like this, where do we draw the line? I think people fail to realize the impact missing school can have on kids.

How early is too early to decorate for Christmas? I'm very much in wait until after Thanksgiving camp, but my neighbors have had so much stuff up since November 1st!

Are there any affordable batting cages south of Houston that I can take my son to?

Anyone looking for a workout partner in Houston?

Anyone interested in taking over my lease for a 2-bed room spacious and nice apartment in the heights (11th st)? Amazing location, gated garage and great place. Rent is 2,250 a month, lease ends in Feb 26th 2023, and I’m moving out Oct 15th (I’m flexible)
@DM if you’re interested

Anyone else go to Swedish House Mafia tonight? What a show!

How is everyone doing? And are you currently working while everything is going on?

Any local jewelers you’d recommend for diamond and gold jewelry? Looking for tennis necklace as well as 18k gold earrings

Might be a long shot, but does anyone know of Houston companies hiring PL/SQL developers?