The weather has certainly turned chilly here in Utah. It's a little hard to get work done when the kiddos and I are all freezing! The thermostat in my room was 65 today. Hopefully they can get it fixed soon 🥶

Anyone going to hajj this year or has been? Tips to prep mentally, physically, spiritually?

I’ve slowly started drinking less and less. And the less I’m drinking the more I realize just how much of my time revolved around alcohol. From going to get it, to drinking it to fighting hangovers. Now I realize I need something to fill all that time with. Especially now that I’m not spending all day saturday and sunday deathly hungover. I go for walks and run errands…but in a shock to me…there’s still a lot of time left. How did you start spending your time once you stopped drinking?

Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
-weirdest thing you've watched
-weidest thought you've had.

My 64 y/o mom is really struggling with her mental health and refuses to acknowledge it or take action. She is already difficult to have a relationship with, toxic, always shaming, blaming, dismissive and refuses to have important conversations.
6 years ago her husband/my step dad was killed suddenly and tragically. He had a man cave room that she has not touched since. It is beyond filthy, unsanitary and poor living conditions.

If I make attempts to clean, she has a meltdown. How to fix?

Keto strips recommendations? Other testing approach recommendations? Thanks! (Day 2 closing up!)

Is opening a boxing gym worth it?

I’m on an estrogen patch and I feel like it’s making me really sad. Has this happened to anyone else?

Went for a pre-employment drug test yesterday. They never asked me if I was on any medications. I had to ask them and was told "oh yeah, just put any you may think make a difference in this text box." I put Xanax, Flexeril, and gabapentin. All of which are prescribed and used as directed. Now I'm terrified that I should have put ALL my meds, to including my psych meds. I've been sober over 12 years and never touched drugs (just booze) but I'm having a full blown panic attack.

Any openly T fish here? Or non binary fish that have undergone FTM top surgery?

Did Slalom ever have a covid vaccination policy in place, like a condition of employment? Thank you.

I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 12. My family did not opt to put me on medication. I illegally discovered Adderall in college. Worked incredible. Got diagnosed after college & after having been fired from my first job. Passed the CPA exams on Adderall. Went off of it again. I do everything well at my job except for attention to detail within my excel files & emails. Will taking ADHD medication really fix this? Does anyone else have this issue and was it resolved by taking medication?

Got so comfortable with being on my own that I really think I will die alone.

Anyone has used hydration pills to get through fasting? Is it helpful?

Have been hunting desperately for childcare bc spouse and I are both FT lawyers trying to handle 4 immunocompromised elementary age kids at home but have been striking out. Have even been considering having one of us take a leave, going part time (career suicide/knock us off partner track) or quitting. Just found someone highly recommended, experienced, patient, etc. Interview went super well but candidate disclosed they are in recovery for substance abuse, last relapse 2 yrs ago. DUI. Thoughts?

Any good gyms in the West Village/Soho area (excluding Equinox)

I don’t know about you guys, but I thought we could do with a bowl dedicated to exercise and health. I used to travel every week and use hotel gyms to now having to make do at home 😅 how is everyone doing?

Coronavirus is more deadly for overweight people - shall we ban Coca-Cola ads for a few months to flatten the curve ?

--KSG--

Is your blood pressure and anxiety rocketing or are you normal?

Brb, still busy refreshing emails

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

Hello. I am in between jobs - just quit yesterday, and starting new job jan 4. I am on stem opt extension. Do i have to report unemployment to uscis through DSO for the 12 days i am not employed until i update them again for the new job in jan? I just did my six month validation last week. Thank you!

Does PHR certification help in India, as this is globally recognised how much valuable is this currently in indian job market.

Do we got some good offers or its another certificate just to add to CV after so much of investment & time I don't want to get this wasted !!

Need suggestions ??

Anyone know of a good orthopedic (non surgical) in the city?

Can anyone suggest me the areas near RMZ Ecoworld where I should look for rented flats?

EY advisory laptops - do you get to choose a model or is one just randomly assigned to you?

What is a data lake in basic terms?

What's the dress code at your office? Looking to see how many firms are business casual.

What are some of the perks of working for Deloitte?

Is Hybrid culture of Deloitte ends in near future?
Was it there before covide also and will be there in future ?

Monaco GP 2021 PSA: Marriott Le Meridien hotel in Monaco just opened up rooms on points for the Grand Prix weekend.

Which city is more friendly, Dallas, Austin, or Houston ?

Hi folks,

Looking for fully furnished 1/2 BHK flat for rent in between SB road and yerwada area (any area between this would be okay). Would appreciate if any leads are provided.
Thanks.

Are LinkedIn learning learningpaths (like, for powerBI, sap) worth getting?

Hi. I have just joined PwC India as a Sr. Analyst, from Campus. How many months/years of experience do I need before I can become an Associate?
Now I understand, it pretty much depends on my project and manager(s). Still, any good practices or suggestions to expedite the process?
Thanks a lot.

How’s work in wealth management technology practice versus consulting manager?

How do I effectively utilize my special ed ea?

I have a principal with ZERO sped experience or knowledge observing and rating me. I got all distinguished last year from my AP. He gave me all basics & 2 unsat. He’s told us to not worry about goals

Has anyone ever filed an episode of workplace violence after being attacked by a student? What was the process like?

I’ve just found I’m to teach middle school ALE, including one virtual student. Anyone have some helpful hints for me?

Is anyone in this group a K-2 VE teacher in Florida?

Did you watch 60 minutes section about student loan forgiveness? I am in my 8th year of teaching and this news of 9 out of 10 getting declined for approval of the Publc Service loans concerns me. There's no way that I will pay this off before retirement , and now to hear about the confusing rules. What do you think?

I work with middle and high school students that have mild LD. Has an felt that they have to walk them through every step of every assignment?

I have an 18 y.o. special ed. student who needs to practice his writing skills. He likes YugiOh and Dungeons & Dragons and a whole assortment of video games. Anyone have a pen pal to pair him w/?

How do private and charter schools compare to public schools when it comes to accepting and meeting the needs of special needs students? from what I hear, private and charter schools are not legally bound to meet the needs of special needs students.

Anyone else the last to be informed about ANYTHING at their site? I am only a second year SPED teacher and my eyes are already wide open to the fact that admin and Gen Ed teachers so often fail to inform me about important things regarding the grade levels I teach and other school events. Then I’m left scrambling to inform my students and parents of essential information, and I’m embarrassed! My aides also look at me like why don’t you know this? Aggravating.

What are some tools you use to track progress (IEP goals) for high school students? How often do you track?

What's everyone's experiences working with a board certified behavior analyst from the district?

How long do you spend on core subjects if not a goal on IEP? So if most goals are life skills (putting shoes on, zipping, etc.) how long would you spend on math during math hour or how much do you worry about writing activities if they can’t write etc?

Any suggestions for middle school student planners to help students stay organized and remember to complete assignments? Is best to purchase a planner or organize a binder?

My students come to my class first every morning and are really hard to settle. They continue to carry on whatever they were doing on the bus. It takes about 20 min to get them settled down and doing the warm up and the class is only 45 min. Any tips?

How much are ESE paras paid in your district?

Countdown... beginning now

Too many cooks in the kitchen

I love my job in special education, the job may bring quite a bit of stress and exhaustion but nothing compares to the stress of the related service team. OT, PT, speech, BCBA, social worker, etc etc is really what’s killing me this year. It is 23 days into the school year and the team members all make different plans and as a result, nothing is being accomplished. And if paraprofessionals follow ie what OT says but not PT, it cause so much unnecessary conflict!

How do you approach a stinky middle school kid or their parents with hygiene suggestions? I don’t know how to politely tell anyone that they smell bad.