I have received at least 4/5 rating every year in my 10+ year career and would consider myself objectively a high performer. Still, at least once probably every two weeks I am having a day where mentally I need to check out, attend meetings and do nothing else. It’s not due to burnout or dislike of ...Read more
These might seem stupid, but I find them effective if I’m feeling down and out. 1) Clip your nails, get a haircut, maybe a new t-shirt. Some new socks, like healthy Nike athletic midcalfs with arch support. 2) Change your phone Lock Screen / wallpaper to a new picture of your pet, your fam or partn...Read more
My wife wants to go to VBAC after 3 years of first pregnancy because deep down she feels having c-section as some sort of a step down normal delivery. We had to go to c-section after being in labor for 36 hours. She keeps giving excuse that she wants a faster recovery etc. (She recovered faster af...Read more
Anybody know of good Fmla doctors in Massachusetts?#burnout #depression #mentalhealth
Referring to reading non-work related stuff only. Could be books, audiobooks, articles, magazines, news etc. but not directly related to work Edit: those reading more than 1 hour per day, what are you reading and how do you make time for it? :) #mentalhealth #burnout
700k tc power couple duo sde family. Wife is frugal we never ever really spend our money. Have a 6 year old kid. No one is helping. Wife is doing bare minimum for our relationship. I proposed we can move to an Asia country to raise kids for a few years and start our business. She said money money m...Read more
Hi, I recently got promoted to the l7 role at Amazon, and ever since the promo, I have been going through extreme anxiety and nervousness. I have a hard time relaxing and sleeping without fear. I feel like my body is shivering when I go to sleep, and when I wake up in the morning, I wake up with ext...Read more
Most of you keep deferring your happiness to impress mama/papa/auntie/uncle/cousins/friends. First I need to get good marks, go to prestigious university, get a prestigious job at FAANG, keep getting promoted, get higher TC, wife, children, big house in Bay area, etc. You're entire lives are based ...Read more
My parents are visiting US and will be staying here for 2 months. If anyone has any suggestions for best insurance that covers everything, please share. Also, is it advisable to buy insurance from US or from India/ Thank you. #VisitorInsurance #HealthInsurance
I got let go a week ago and I am already feeling the stress of finding a new job in this market. Any advice to deal with this?
Hi, I am expecting a child in August. These days I am more worried about financial aspects after childbirth. We have had some calculations before pregnancy, but I am little anxious these days. So need help to get some clear picture. Our take home after taxes and all deductions (ESPP, 401K, HSA) - ...Read more
I’m really struggling with ADHD, meds help once I’ve sat down and started to work, but not helping at all with procrastination or having a healthy routine. It seems there are lots of therapists that “specialize in ADHD”, but all they do is the generic CBT stuff and aren’t aware of any of the more s...Read more
I read this somewhere that everyone has to go through either one of the 2 pains: pain of discipline or pain of regret. As someone who is acutely aware of the missed opportunities in life due to indiscipline, procrastination & sheer lethargy, I would want to just share that the pain of discipline or...Read more
I am going through a rough couple of years because of a family situation that has affected me and got me put on a pip and lost my job and now I am unemployed and have a 2 year career gap because of them. I am fed up with them. I don’t feel like working on anything career related because every time I...Read more
40 yo. Need to fix my teeth so getting Invisalign soon. Looks like they are removable but need to be worn 22 hrs a day only removing for meals, 2 hrs a day. Is it even possible? Sometimes dinner alone is 2 hrs. Anyone used Invisalign as an adult? What was your experience?
When I workout intensely and stuff my face with chicken breast and broccoli, I look great with a sculpted physique, but I feel like crap. Conversely, when I eat and workout normally, I mentally feel good, but my body goes back to a dad bod.
My wife is coming from a different state as a student and I am wondering what are options for health insurance for her. My company only makes modifications at the time of renewal. We are in Bay Area.
Hello, Male aged 34. I have sort of wavy hair. Thy used to be thick, but since last 2-3 years I am noticing consistent hair fall during shower. I regularly use coconut oil for hair. Tried this https://www.amazon.com/PURA-DOR-Professional-Concentrated-Conditioner/dp/B07D324STG/ref=asc_df_B07D324STG/...Read more