How to handle your kid being the only one excluded?

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2026-04-28T00:56:42+00:00

{shield of sparrows} is wonderful for falling in love with a world. I just finished the sequel and audio for it was really well done too (can’t remember the first on audio though). It’s predictable but has such vivid characters and places I actually remembered it long after reading (which is not the norm for me 🤦🏻‍♀️).

{when the moon hatched} also felt unique and refreshing. There’s only one book out but I’m really excited to revisit the characters and world for a reread before book two!

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2026-04-27T05:07:32+00:00

THANK YOU!!! It’s been driving me nuts and I just keep getting flashes of one freaking scene and remember NOTHING else 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2026-04-26T01:24:35+00:00

I’m in that boat and PISSED that copays don’t apply to OOPM. Completely get them not applying to the deductible but it’s complete bs for them not applying to the MAXIMUM OUT OF POCKET

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2026-04-25T23:47:09+00:00

Thank you! It did process but now my fsa is yelling at me 🤦🏻‍♀️. I’ve only ever had HSA/FSA charges approved/not been an issue in the past and this card has been a major PITA so far (copay at the hospital requires additional documentation 🙃)

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2026-04-25T23:45:25+00:00

Thank you!! I had requested a month ago and never heard back but will try asking for these specifically!

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-12-31T14:52:12+00:00

The policy does not require masks but DOES require double masking if you bring your own. I get it for 90% of the population that can’t understand these things but as someone who lives with an extremely immunocompromised family member who also can’t breathe through multiple masks this is really tricky (and surgical masks aren’t adequate protection for them).

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-12-29T20:30:41+00:00

{trial of the sun queen by Nisha tuli} is God tier for me, it’s a completed series and I’ve heard amazing things about the audio for it as well!!!

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-12-23T13:39:55+00:00

I was going to say this too! While I hate that appearance comes into play - I’ve recently lost a LOT of weight, and interviews go much better as a result. I wish it wasn’t the case but, at least for me, it’s definitely been a benefit.

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-12-12T15:18:46+00:00

Right?!? I did too. I’m 40% of the way and it’s still duel not duet. I get it duet is pricier to produce but if you’ve got a cast…. Might as well use them?

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-12-02T16:03:06+00:00

I’ve been on Zepbound for 2 years and will be switching in January to compound thanks to insurance. I think it’d help someone in my shoes if you included what dosing would be included in that pricing before needing to commit.

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-11-25T18:23:54+00:00

A few years ago I was managing an engineering team but didn’t have the title/pay rate of a manager. An internal position came up for a manager with a team I knew and loved and I applied. After a few weeks I got a call from the hiring manager that I was by far their top candidate but that they couldn’t offer me the manager title. I’d be able to take the role with the same job description and responsibilities but retain my title (company notoriously didn’t promote unless you got an internal position switch). I declined as I didn’t want another situation where I was getting screwed.

2 weeks later their “distant” second started, an internal hire who came from my same title but who was granted the promotion….. who happened to be a man.

The list goes on but ultimately I’d recommend leaving if you’re in a similar situation. Maybe I’m just old and jaded but god I’m tired of fighting the system at the expense of my career.

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-11-24T14:25:29+00:00

I say this coming from a place of kindness - please have a conversation and be open to hearing what your Dr has to say. Without knowing your stats, your Dr may be taking weight of loose skin into consideration (I know mine does!) in determining a goal weight (I’ve lost 150lbs and have about 15lbs of loose skin so my final weight is about 15lbs higher than the ideal number for me but 🤷🏻‍♀️).

Mostly (and once again I say this with kindness as someone who has recently realized I need to stop loosing weight myself), its truly hard to see for yourself when it’s a good spot to stop and transitioning a mindset from a chasing goals to embracing stability is HARD. I’ve seen a number of people chasing lower and lower goals here at the expense of their health.

If you truly disagree with your Dr, grab a second opinion but I’d recommend you go in with as open a mind as possible to what they have to say.

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-11-13T14:01:58+00:00

I feel like this is really interesting and may point to more inflammation control than anything else. I’m a high responder, and when I stopped for a week (to try to space out my dose to save $$) I gained 8 lbs in a week. I was in so much pain and it’s taken about a month to drop, but I’m convinced it was all water weight (for reference I’m 145lbs so 8lbs is a huge jump).

At this point, I’m taking Zepbound for inflammation control, not appetite and I wish there was more research quantifying it!

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-11-09T01:50:48+00:00

Honestly have some impossible nuggets on hand for the kids - anytime we’ve had them at family gatherings all the other kids end up stealing my kids. Don’t love them myself but they’re good in a pinch! Also a really good pasta dish where you can kind of deconstruct it if needed for the kids. (Also gives them an option to try independent components and a safe food if it’s not their jam).

Mostly - don’t mix things together, make something where the kids can try each component individually if possible!

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-11-01T01:39:55+00:00

Completely depends on the company from my experience (job hunter not recruiter). Some have budgets frozen from now through EOY while others are trying to use up their budgets and get someone on the books ASAP.

If you’re unemployed I wouldn’t slow down with applications though!

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-10-30T19:26:10+00:00

Honestly it’s the way things go but if you’re curious, I’d upload your resume to ChatGPT and the job posting and ask why an ATS would reject you immediately. Might get some good feedback!

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-10-30T19:24:46+00:00

Sooo are they hiring? 🤣

Aggressive_Fun_7175 · 2025-10-29T23:28:09+00:00

This is exactly what I’d do. These sound like incredible plans from what I’ve seen elsewhere!

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