💆Self-Care Thread

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What’s gooder for building leg muscles: running or bicycling?

Is it unreasonable to ask for a 50% increase for jumping to a manager position? Would be taking on an additional department, 20% travel, and 2 additional direct reports.

How is everyone staying motivated at work while going through fertility treatments? On days when I have appts or get my period, all I want to do is google and read forums about it. My utilization is tanking (not because I’m blowing off work, but because I need to find and take on new work) but can’t get the energy to). I’ve told my manager about what I’m going through and she is supportive, but feeling guilty when I hear about how busy everyone around me is and I just can’t find the motivation.

Mindtree vs Capgemini which one better for architect role?

Thoughts about working for Guidehouse? Experiences?

Does McKinsey match external offers to retain talent?
Context: I am in the running to join another consulting firm one level up from my current position which comes with a ~50% increase in base pay

Does any one know how's the work culture in Dell Sales and Strategy in data science and what's the compensation ? I am expecting an offer for an IC8 role. Trying to know more about the culture and compensation?

I’m currently a high school teacher, but I have a final interview next week for an ID job that I feel very good about.

I plan on accepting the job offer if I’m lucky enough to be selected. However, I want to be able to give my school as much notice as possible so they have some time to find a replacement before the year starts.

Is there a way I can bring this up in the interview without making it seem like I’m trying to pressure them into a decision?

Any advice on cold emailing agency recruiters?

Looking for recs on a small purse/wallet that’ll hold an iPhone, keys, and cards.... or maybe just phone and cards? looking online is a mess because they don’t give dimensions or photos of it being filled. Thank you!!

I am looking to make a change from my current employer and would love some suggestions! I am a director currently and would like to utilize my experience in any healthcare setting …. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Hardest part of being pregnant (third trimester) is finding enough time in the day to go to the bathroom.

Hi...I am looking for a switch after 8 months in the current company. I have 11 yoe, how much hike can i ask for in the next company. Tech is frontend with react. Current CTC 23lpa

Hey. For people who’ve moved laterally, how did you deal with the request for references from your current employer?

How can one move into deal advisory/Strategic consulting from a accounting/finance role.

Need suggestion from you folks !

I got promoted but only got a 5% hike. Shouldn't it be more like 7-10%?

Does inflation ever go down or is this just the new normal?! Things are getting more and more expensive. This is ridiculous

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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. 🙁

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.

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?

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

Anyone else just feel like ending it this time of year?