Today, my eye swelled up for a mysterious reason: no real pain, just slight discomfort and an ugly sight. It's probably curable with time and antibiotics. It got me thinking about how life can be similar. You end up somewhere you didn't expect, and it's uncomfortable and sometimes ugly. But over time, and maybe getting some help, it'll all be okay and pretty again.

Getting really annoyed with the fact that I can’t wake up early/stay up late. That’s the only time I can study during the week. How do you all do it? I feel like I’m physically/mentally unable to

Getting over heartbreak and having a full time job is torture lol. My boyfriend and I just broke up after almost a year of being together. It was such a beautiful relationship but ultimately he just didn’t love me. I love him so much. My mind knows that I deserve reciprocal love and I’m worthy, but I feel physically ill. My body hurts, my stomach is in knots, my head hurts. How is it that I have to mend a broken heart but also meet my billable hours lmao

Every single patient should be asked about their advance directive or living will.

I’m feeling anxiety about Coronavirus. Does anyone else think that the virus is being used by the government for population control? I don’t know if I’m paranoid.

Does anyone work remotely outside Canada? Do you guys have any issues?

I recently tried quitting everything last Sunday, with drew all last week and then relapsed Friday, Saturday and Sunday worst withdrawals I ever had (cold sweats, shaking, wasn’t sure I would survive). I’m through the worst of it now but any advice? Thought about rehab but can’t stop work. This is probably my 9th time trying to go sober during the pandemic. I live alone so the isolation with the pandemic has extremely escalated my usage to the point of about a bottle of a day on weekdays

Pick up day tomorrow ; Doctor suggests performing an additional elective procedure such as IVM, ZyMot, and Gold-media.Any fishes have any feedback on these procedures? What was your experience if any of you had done.
Appreciate the help.

Best age to freeze my eggs? I’m 30. Is it too early?

Just started progesterone suppositories. Anyone else worried that you are starting them either too early or too late in your cycle? I read that too early can increase risk of tubal pregnancy…

I’m on the high side of the BMI scale and really want to prioritize healthy movement. Not ready to formally go back to the gym or do fitness group classes inside (both from a covid mentality and feeling uncomfortable due to size). Started walking more and incorporating some cardio videos, thinking of getting a machine for my apartment (bike, elliptical, etc.)…any recommendations of best machine to incorporate or additional fitness ideas?

Month of weight loss progress got drowned in alcohol and sugar today. What do I do?

Hello 🐠, new job and have the option of choosing healthcare providers. Deciding btwn Aetna, UHC, and BlueCross (all same deductible and out of pocket), but slight price diff. Any recommends? Thanks!

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

Experience/success/insights with an “endometrial scratch” before first FET?

“Circumcision makes your dick look like it’s wearing a tailored suit. Circumcised is James Bond. Uncircumcised is James Out-On-Bond"

Apologies for the awkward venue...but any one else struggling with addiction slash self destruction slash wtf am I doing in life?

Do a lot of you actually have people you know and love who love you back to go to when you get depressed? Part of this for me has been feeling dead inside. I don’t feel a connection to anyone or thing

Are you guys happy? I think I am! I love my life but also for whatever reason when someone asked me, I hesitated. What’s that about?

Hi y'all
Anybody here pivoted careers completely? How did you go about it? How much time did it take for the transition ? What tools or online help(training/ coaching) did you take to make the switch??

I need a job, please can someone assist me ?

Hey guys. I recently graduated with a bach in business, a graphic design bach, and an MBA this past May. I thought this would help make me look like a stand out on job applications along w/ my international internship but I can’t get an interview for an entry level job at big companies like Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, or Leo Burnett. Should I take my MBA off my resume?? What am I missing??

Hi All, i have a total of 7.6 years of experience and i want to move to IT backround. Can someone suggest me any IT course which will help me to switch without BE.

Hi guys, I have a table with customer information. Some entries are invalid. Way to find them out is by invalid customer name like ‘dguychjki’.. no definite rule. More so like you get to know that it does seem right. How best to extract such entries for further review? What condition do I put in where clause of sql?

What's the best printer for a Special education self contained classroom? I have 10 students and need a printer that can handle printing work for them daily and IEPs at the end of the year. Any suggestions? Cost of 350 or less preferable

How is the labor shortage impacting your business?

What types of questions that can be asked in PDM round?

Does anyone know a great 7th grade math workbook? Our school system does not buy the students books. I’ve taught 6th grade math for 20 years and have made all my notes, worksheets and and examples, but I’ve been assigned a seventh grade math class and don’t have enough time to get all of that ready. I feel like I’ve spent so much money on Amazon and TPT but it never ends up being what I want. It’s usually too easy. I would be grateful for any ideas, suggestions or actual workbooks names. Thanks.

Anyone here recommend a good laser hair removal device safe for your face? I used to go in every few months to get laser treatments but now looking to do it at home

Where do you like to buy your gym clothes? What brand workout wear do you like the best? I have really only tried Old Navy.

Does anyone use peptides as part of their skincare routine? Yay or nay?

Fishes! what are the best grounds to dispute my property tax valuation? What support should I have?

I’m a 40-year-old agent and it feels like it’s now or never for following my passion. Does a newbie to film at my age have any chance of breaking into the industry?

Chin up to all my fellow HBS dings out there. It was a tough year. Congrats to all who were invited! 🍻

If your not ready due to career change, etc but interested in getting an MBA, is it better to withdraw application or pay non refundable deposit and defer? Any advice would be great!

I’m helping my friend put together a brand book for his startup. I’ve seen this go so many diff ways, but besides the design-related stuff, what exactly is important to include? Do I include a brand mission statement? Brand manifesto? Brand positioning? Brand tagline? Would love your thoughts.

Quit my cushy job a few months ago because I was totally burnt out and mental health was shot. Thinking about quitting this industry all together - anyone else go through similar? Any advice? Thanks!

What are benefits of working with a content strategist on a project?

What are strong must-have traits of a good content strategist?

Trying to build a case for my agency to hire our first CS!

Droga layoffs 7% of staff in US. So much for the Accenture buyout.

Jeff Benjamin sup?

any examples of great CPG work? trying to get inspired past the excessive product beauty shots

Random Q unrelated to advertising but is anyone investing through Fidelity? And what mutual funds/stocks are you investing in that show potential?

Be honest. Why do you keep coming back to this app?

What advice do you have for someone who wants to make a quick and seamless transition from operations to creative?

Anyone have book/podcast recommendations on creative leadership? Or on leadership/managing in general?

Fellow ACDs, how many projects are you usually on at any given time? I feel like I’m on too many to do great on any of them

I have an associate's degree in graphic design and work designing wedding stationery. I've been at my company since 2016, and am now a design consultant - speaking to customers directly and creating custom artwork and designs for them. I know I'm underpaid (50k/year in the SF Bay Area) but I thought the benefits and stability were worth it. I'm now severely burnt out (most of my team is) and not sure which way to go, or how to grow. Any tips/advice?

Thanks!

I have no talent for awards work. What should I do?

Newly minted Creative directors: What's the going salary these days in a major US market? SF, NYC, Boston, Chicago, LA.

How do you all handle the boring but standard recruiter phone question “so tell me about yourself”? In the past I always do straight and honest answer. Thinking if I should try to be witty this time?

I have to stop imagining how great it will be to sell my script until it actually sells.

What do you do when your new creative director turns out to be cheesy as hell? Moving concepts to very cheesy/lame directions

Currently a Sr. Designer finishing my masters in marketing/pr and am being offered a job as a pr & marketing manager. Is it a bad move to leave the creative side for bit? My goal is creative director.

What’s DDB like these days?

Anyone know what they pay for acd and cd at martin?

Is WFH really ever going to end? I see the benefits of in-person at times, but does it really out weigh remote? As an industry we’ve done it almost two years! How likely is it places that are going to tentatively be hybrid actually follow through?