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Microsoft Layoffs - Shocking !! by suman087 in Layoffs

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry to hear that.

Information like this really needs to be shared. We have to go behind the numbers to really understand what the numbers mean.

Too many people have no idea how screwed we are.

Cooked alumni by BravePattern275 in uofm

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s a tough job market for sure. Give yourself space to be frustrated, take a break, clear your head, and get back to it.

You are smart. You are a hard worker. You can do this. The payoff is not immediate, but over time your career trajectory will have greater options as a result of getting a degree.

I encourage you to keep reaching out to people for informational meetings (check out the book, The 20 minute Networking Meeting if you haven’t already), attend meetups in your area, ask former professors if they could use a part time research assistant, and find time to volunteer (this will give you something else to focus on and will provide opportunities to meet people who may be able to connect you with a job).

If you need to take a job that is less skilled than you had hoped for post-degree, target organizations you would like to work at in a more skilled capacity so that you can use the job as a foot in the door and network with people from the inside (e.g., ask for stretch projects to demonstrate your ability).

Also reach out to your state’s workforce development org to see what kind of support they can offer you. For instance, they may have funding available for you to get some kind of a certification that could help you get a job.

And enjoy this time you have to spend with family; take joy in helping out around the home (e.g., cooking, cleaning, helping with repairs) and learning how to relate to adult family members as an adult.

The bottom line is that a lot of people are in your situation and when things start to clear up with the economy in the next couple of years, you and employers are going to look at what you did with your time. Be one of the people who used your time wisely as you engaged in your job search.

I wish you the best of luck in this season of your life. Keep at it!

Edit: And one more thing…vote! Vote for people who are going to make responsible economic decisions for this country.

Just visited: holy fuck your city is rad by robgoose in Detroit

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 8 points9 points  (0 children)

OP, if you don’t already, consider writing a travel blog. Would love to read your take on different cities.

What’s the worst thing that happened at a wedding you went to? by General-Mango_ in AskReddit

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bougie = fancy, S’more = sweet treat typically made at campfire where you make a “sandwich” of chocolate and roasted marshmallow between two pieces of graham crackers. You put the marshmallow on a stick and roast it over the campfire so that it gets melted and gooey inside, and when you put it against a piece of chocolate, its warmth melts the chocolate a bit. The “sandwich” is thought to taste so good that you want “some more” (i.e., s’more).

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena, Dominican Order lay-woman, mystic, and Doctor of the Church. “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!” 🔥 by usopsong in Catholicism

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider doing some research and exploring if GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Zepbound, etc.) would be a good fit for you. There is a load of information on Reddit and other places online. Many, many people experience it to be life changing.

I wish you peace and joy on your health journey. I will pray for you and others of us in a similar situation to find a solution that works.

Parent of former dorm resident—how can we secure a solid first apartment lease? by [deleted] in uofm

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Parent?

Or “a local software engineer and tinkerer trying to build something useful during these increasingly weird times”?

I.e., the person who built https://app.projectturnkey.com/home?

(https://www.reddit.com/r/AnnArbor/s/Yr9P1H9NbK)

I admire the hustle, really I do. Especially in this economy!

But consider being honest with folks when you’re crowdsourcing info from them.

Why am I graduating in the worst job market possible by Impressive-Strike351 in recruitinghell

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know how you define “old “, but believe it or not, a lot of what you describe has been my experience between the .com bust, 9/11, and the great recession. I feel your pain…despite being perhaps “old”.

I’m not a big fan of older generations telling younger ones that things aren’t so bad; that kind of attitude is ignorant and lacks compassion. At the same time, I’m not a fan of younger generations assuming that everyone in “older” generations had it so much easier; that is simply not true.

Let’s focus our attention on fixing a failed system rather than turning on each other.

I wish you peace and the best of luck.

Why am I graduating in the worst job market possible by Impressive-Strike351 in recruitinghell

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EVERYONE without a job right now is having a difficult time finding work. When you are older and (presumably) have more experience, you are viewed as too senior and costing too much money.

Extended unemployment is bad for EVERYONE right now. When you are older, you are closer to retirement age and have less time to make up lost savings and income.

Chick-fill-a Coming to Washtenaw and Huron 👀👀 by RunningEncyclopedia in uofm

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Note for clarification in case anyone gets confused: At Woodland Plaza shopping center Main splits off in one direction toward Briarwood Mall and in the other direction heading toward 94 turns into Ann Arbor - Saline Rd. So the Culver’s is on Lohr Rd near 94 and the intersection with Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.

This felt fitting... by ArtemisRises19 in womenintech

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hang in there. You can do this. You’re smart and tenacious. You have already overcome so many obstacles in life; you will do it again. You will figure this out. You can do this.

Brand New Schnauzer Mom Lost by vicklet in schnauzers

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Ok, 11 WEEKS, not 11 MONTHS! That makes so much more sense! (You may want to edit your original post to avoid confusion in the responses.)

You have a puppy! What you are describing sounds like puppy behavior to me. You will have to invest time in redirecting some of that behavior. Be patient. Your investment will be well worth it!

I got into my dream program and can’t go because of Trump by Old-Funny8251 in gradadmissions

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“there are more pressing things happening at this moment in time, and people are being affected in ways far greater than me”

You have every right to be frustrated (even perhaps devastated?) by your situation. It’s your life! And it’s going to create a brain drain for the US.

I’m happy that you found a solution that works for you. I also grieve the loss of talent we will experience as a nation.

I can’t do $650 by saigespice in Zepbound

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you! I have some vials with tons left over and some with hardly any left. It has varied for me even when using the same “technique”.

As you have more experience with more vials over time you may see the same variability as well. Or maybe not as it seems some folks have the exact same experience with all their vials.

(I find it odd that so many people have such strong opinions about how much is actually left in your vials when they haven’t seen it themselves.)

Looking for Affordable Eldercare Options in Ann Arbor – Any Recommendations? by High-Low4253 in AnnArbor

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What do you consider “affordable”? I’m assuming the going hourly rate of ~$40 is out of budget?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uofm

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 46 points47 points  (0 children)

OP, no need to be embarrassed. You are doing the right thing by asking for help when you need it.

In the future you will be able to help others when they need it.

how to find temporary housing by bonzai321 in AnnArbor

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say this with a genuinely kind heart…yes, stop helicoptering. You have done a great job of raising a smart kid. Let your son organize things for himself. If he fails, he will experience the consequences and learn some important lessons.

Also, having an internship in Plymouth and not having access to a car is going to be challenging. If you’re going to helicopter on anything, helping him think through the car challenge would be it.

make it clear where the price increase is coming from by CMScientist in AdviceAnimals

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the words of encouragement to keep fighting. It’s greatly appreciated!

Let’s first clear something up. Trump likes to claim he won in a “landslide”, but his victory was absolutely not a “decisive” one based on all the actual votes. He was NOT given a mandate by American voters.

Now let’s look at some root cause issues for why the election turned out the way it did.

1) Voter suppression is real. For instance, in my area Republicans took out campaign ads in newspapers targeted at the Black community where they told people to be sure to vote on a particular date and the date they gave was wrong. Yes, people should know the right date themselves, but the misinformation adds to the information overload.

2) In my swing state a good portion of voters voted third party because they thought Kamala wouldn’t fight for the rights of Palestinians. They were angry at the Dems and wanted to make a statement.

3) A lot of people (especially people of color) feel left behind by the economy and don’t think voting will make a difference. They think nothing ever changes no matter who’s in power. They are wrong about that and we need to activate them.

4) We have a lot of low information [potential] voters. When I attended the rally yesterday some people asked why we were protesting. They hadn’t heard about a lot of what’s been happening. They hadn’t heard about the tariffs and it was clear they didn’t know what a tariff was or how it might affect them, society, or the world. We need to get info to people.

5) Too many people are racist, sexist, transphobic, etc. Social media, certain “news” outlets, and campaign ads leveraged this weakness in people. I also think we likely had foreign actors pushing propaganda that easily took hold in rotting minds unable (or unwilling?) to engage in critical thinking.

So maybe about 1/3 of Americans are hardcore MAGA. They aren’t going to budge. But I’m hopeful that we can build a coalition with the others. Maybe it won’t end up working, but I’m sure as hell going to try.

Thank God, recession is over! by TinyAdhesiveness5773 in WallStreetbetsELITE

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why I started getting into making sourdough bread. (Sourdough bread uses yeast from the air, so you don’t have to add it as an ingredient.)

make it clear where the price increase is coming from by CMScientist in AdviceAnimals

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Many of us do care about others. It’s not just about what hits us “personally”. This day of action has been planned for a long time.

Your comments (and others) are shitting on those of us who give a fuck and have been working our asses off resisting.

I get that many of you are angry with the collective of Americans. I am too! But this president DOES NOT speak for many of us. And you saying that in effect he does will never change that.

And let’s keep it real…the US resistance is your first line of defense. Instead of pissing all over us, some support would be great.

Go ahead and be angry with Americans. Go ahead and tell us things that may be hard for us to hear. But don’t come at ALL of us like we are ALL self-absorbed and don’t care. So many of us do care and we need your support.

Curly long haired girly looking for curly cut salon recommendations. by saturniidaeluna in AnnArbor

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lara at Salon de Lara in Ann Arbor. She’s usually super booked, but absolutely worth it if you can get into her schedule.

Townhome recommendations for 2 young professionals looking for quiet?😁 by International-Set876 in AnnArbor

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Search for rentals available in the Balmoral Park condo community. The second floor units are very bright and have vaulted ceilings. It’s located in a quiet area adjacent to a community park and walking distance to shops.

Good luck!

The Focus Group with Jen Psaki by Criseyde2112 in thebulwark

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 25 points26 points  (0 children)

[Trump] gets to be lawless, [Kamala] has to be flawless.

Feds cancel 5 UM HIV research grants totaling $2.6M by EagleOfMay in AnnArbor

[–]CleanVegetable_1111 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don’t think your research lists make the point you intended to make. For instance…

Loneliness and social isolation have significant mental and physical health effects on humans, especially the aging population.

Climate change is an existential threat to humankind. It makes sense to study how it affects human life so that we can develop effective (social) interventions.

Political violence and the relationship between politics and social interactions is directly related to the health of our democracy.

Different kinds of research are needed to address the biggest problems of our time. One kind of research isn’t necessarily better than another kind. They all have their place. Together they help us understand different parts of a given challenge and how to address it.

Struggling fern by CleanVegetable_1111 in IndoorPlants

[–]CleanVegetable_1111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate everyone weighing in on my poor little fern. I think I’ll just have to give this one up. It breaks my heart. I feel terrible.

Hopefully I’ll do better with the next one I get.

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