What’s the best way to convince my company to let me be remote? I am struggling and this is not sustainable. I am diagnosed with severe anxiety and have always had social anxiety. Commuting into nyc feels unsafe and beyond that unnecessary (I don’t work with people in-office, it’s all computer based)

Any recommendations for a 4k monitor?
My new job gives me WFH allowance for my desk and I’m looking to upgrade from my 1080p 27 inch Dell monitor.

Any recs would be appreciated!

Hi All, I am 11 yoe, working at a medium sized product company and I got an offer from Thoughtworks (50% hike) for a Lead Consultant role in data engineer profile.

Being a mother, I have anxiety and nervousness about joining a service based company bcoz of doubts below.
1. Job security, considering the upcoming recession is it safe to join TW at this time?
2. How good is WLB at TW for a Lead Consultant? Approx working hours on a daily basis?
3. How flexible is TW for WFH?

Please suggest

Ergonomic Wfh chair recommendations below $500?

The number of people whom I assume to be "educated" professionals on this thread suffering from entrenched cognitive dissonance is frightening.

What’s your favorite upper chest workout? My upper chest is LACKIN 😩

I was depressed last year, did therapy and on antidepressants and got completely better. But now I’m feeling depressed again, even though I’m still on antidepressants.
Feeling stuck- will I always be battling this?

What gyms or fitness classes do you guys go to? I’m looking for something in CC. I think convenience to actually get there is more important than what the actual class is 😂

How did you all work through morning sickness in the first trimester? I am having a horrible time with nausea, throwing up and fatigue and wish could take the whole time off

Do we think that FL will stay remote even if FT remote options begin to thin out?

Gays bottom, how do you clean yourself "down there". This year I started to bottom more. I spent the last 5 years being 99% top, so I don't know how to prepare myself. How much water is too much? And so many other questions...Any other technique?

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GYM 🦈 please suggest diet chart for fat loss (vegetarian) & (office going)

1. How can I build 6 pack abs on vegetarian diet and I'm not interested to take creatine or any cutting steroids. How much time will it take.

2. How much weight should I lift and how to improve weights in gym for weight training.

6 feet height
80kg weight
22% body fat
4 months gym

What brand of shoes do you buy for running as well as outdoor activities. I had tried Puma and Adidas in the past and want to try something new and comfortable.

Hi Philly 🐠

I am new to Philly and don't have any friends/family here. Looking for recommendations on some of the best primary care physicians?

I wonder how many hours do people sleep on Sunday night ? I’ll start, usually 4-5 here and I really hate Monday morning

I started full time at an agency mid pandemic so have never once worked in the office. I find myself working 50+ hour weeks even from home. Everyone who says "I can't wait to be back at the office" - are they really serious? To tack on commute time and public transit anxiety, wake up at the crack of dawn. Will working from the office somehow decrease the work load and increase productivity? Genuinely curious who wants to go back and why.

Anyone got fever or chills after second vaccine shot ? How did you deal with it? Tylenol?

Any communication on work from home vs return to office?

I feel so depressed about working a corporate job, anyone have any cool alternatives, I’m 26 and have enough saved up to take a risk and not work a traditional job for a year, open to any suggestions

Six months into covid and it finally happened to me today in the latest round of agency cuts. Who is hiring Account roles in LA?

Hourly pay rate

Jummah Mubarak Fam! 💚

What makes a start-up successful?

Thoughts on the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) certification? Hoping to add some more certifications on my CV for director of strategy roles. Thank you!

What is a current engineering field that might become outdated in the near future?

I was depressed last year, did therapy and on antidepressants and got completely better. But now I’m feeling depressed again, even though I’m still on antidepressants.
Feeling stuck- will I always be battling this?

So the public unions have tried to divert funds for new students, wishing to attend private schools in Calif... any other states preventing school choice?

Any one from Citizens project in LTI?
Please suggest how is the project and work like balance in this project...

Bogata or Cartegena for a weekend?

Anyone have recommendations for a doggy daycare around midtown nyc? Want to give my lab a change of scenery once or twice a week

Is there anything you would change about the career path you took in the industry?

Is there a risk of accepting a role with Upstart currently? I seen a 7% layoff recently for hourly employees but I would be salaried. I am well aware it’s a risk in tech overall right now but curious on thoughts thanks!

Where to find the project details in talent portal?

Have you been writing scripts for ads for years but secretly hope to break into scriptwriting for entertainment? Get in touch. Looking to help break some new talent, especially in scripted audio drama.

Is feeling suicidal a reason to leave work early/call out sick in the morning?

Seeking benefit clarification - US Health Indursnce says “Employee cover starts frm $17.65 PCM w/ $400 per month contribution by employer”. What does this mean? Worried about mental health costs/srvcs

has anyone been placed on a PIP after signing an ADA? i’m only 2 weeks into my accommodation...

I had a day today where my mind was not functioning well. Stupid mistakes, lots of back and forth, etc. I got kicked off and account once for having a day like this, and I am sad and frustrated. (1/2)

Dad had to get emergency open heart surgery over the weekend. Now me and my family are preparing to help him recover and determine what those next steps are.

While all that is happening, we’re working on a huge initiative at the agency and our client has been super anxious about it. That anxiety is coming down stream so I’m trying to do my best as the PM to alleviate the team’s concerns.

And today, I found out I got a raise.

It’s too much going on the last few days.

Just scheduled a meeting with HR about taking a leave of absence for mental health issues. If anyone here has successfully done this, I’d love any advice/tips

Therapy’s too expensive, I’ve been sleeping way too much again (12 hours +) and still waking up tired while having no appetite to the point I’m losing too much weight. I know this isn’t right but I don’t know how to pick myself up.

How do you stop putting yourself down? I don’t mean to do it and it just comes out of my mouth and then I feel SO awk after.

Any tips on managing anxiety? It’s kind of snowballed since becoming a parent and I need to get a handle on it

Had to pull an all nighter and am convinced I will not make it through this day. Prayers are greatly appreciated.

Fake smiles. Fake smiles. Fake smiles.

Anyone have any experience in coping with someone’s Narcissistic Personality Disorder? It’s my mother, and this has psychologically devastated me all my life, but I don’t know whether to keep trying or cut her out.

Job technically allows for WFH - take about one a month because of debillitating anxiety and depression flare ups. I actually work too - I just can’t be around people.

My parents got incredibly angry and threatened to “end up in the hospital” and “disown” me after I told them I want to marry my partner, who comes from a different religion. My partner is amazing and I can’t imagine loving anyone this deeply, and feeling so safe with them. But I also love my parents and they’ve done so much for me. I don’t know how to cope with this.

Have any of you had to go through multiple different therapists and found one that you enjoy meeting with consistently? Hating myself rn but don’t want to talk to the one therapist i have met with 3x and not sure if the search is even that worth it ultimately. For those that couldn’t find a good match for a therapist - are there other methods of therapy you’ve tried or would recommend?

Im going on two straight months of exercising regularly for the first time in my life! It’s amazing how positively it affects my mood + how I feel about myself. Hoping to keep it up once work picks up

What made you feel life was “worth it” again?

I’ve gotten to the final stage in interview process at 5 places now to be told no. First and second interviews at a bunch of other places too. Starting to really feel drained. So much work for nothing

Will taking a mental health leave follow you around.

Anyone else feel like they don’t know if it’s them or their job that is actually contributing to your mental health struggles? I go back and forth between blaming myself or blaming my workload.