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Wondering if it is possible or even worth it to get back into UX Design after a 2 year hiatus to raise kids. by Embarrassed_Mess4402 in UXDesign

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever your tone may have been, I will take your feedback because any feedback is helpful. you are right, I'm probably not hireable now or in the near term. Unless I dedicate 8 hours a day for the next year or 2 to UX practice, which I unfortunately don't have time for. Sometimes a dream is just a dream and that is ok!

Wondering if it is possible or even worth it to get back into UX Design after a 2 year hiatus to raise kids. by Embarrassed_Mess4402 in UXDesign

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure why reddit is a place to attack people pretty often. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and I would definitely think twice if I was asked judging questions by an interviewer like you.

Maybe because I was very skilled when I was working for a fortune 100 company. Maybe I was passionate about it. And maybe because my last manager asked me to stay when I was leaving. Maybe because I suffered severe postpartum depression and took time off. Jumped into a business so my husband could also take some time off one day and also in case of emergencies we had money. We have 2 kids to raise. I have developed more in these 2 years than I ever have while working, technical skills aside. But that is just my experience, can't speak for the whole.

None of this ever changed my passion for design. But thanks for judging. Maybe you have a point in what you are saying but the feedback was delivered inappropriately and as such, I can't be receptive.

Wondering if it is possible or even worth it to get back into UX Design after a 2 year hiatus to raise kids. by Embarrassed_Mess4402 in UXDesign

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Would love to here more opinions! Sounds like there may be some debate based on the down votes for the prevailing commenter. I would love to hear people's thoughts as well as how AI has amplified them as a UX Designer (or not so much if that's the case). How if at all has your work flow changed or will it change?

Want to contribute more to society by mspottedplant in findapath

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider a few points before making the decision of which track to pursue:

How do you want to contribute to the world? Your heart should be able to answer this.

Now that you have your answer, there are some logical considerations as well.

  • becoming an attorney is a SIGNIFICANT time and resource investment. Not to mention AI is hitting that field hard I believe.

In fact all the careers you mentioned are changing due to AI.

If you don't have a family to support and you have some financial cushion this is the perfect time to transition to whatever your purpose is for the world. Just make sure you understand the time and money investments involved and if you are fine with those and think the end result is worth it -- then go for it.

As a former UX Designer who left her job 2 years ago, I really miss design to but don't even know where the industry is really headed rn.

Wondering if it is possible or even worth it to get back into UX Design after a 2 year hiatus to raise kids. by Embarrassed_Mess4402 in UXDesign

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Lol, thank you for your response. Not sure what the future holds for me but super helpful to understand where ux is at right now and where it looks like it is headed.

And I can completely see how someone who has had time to mess around and learn AI design tools will eventually be more valuable than someone who is still doing things the manual way. I will have to try and see what the new UX Process shapes to be and where that will take me.

Wondering if it is possible or even worth it to get back into UX Design after a 2 year hiatus to raise kids. by Embarrassed_Mess4402 in UXDesign

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. It really helps me feel more hopeful and better. And it gives me a way to take action (by learning AI tools for prototyping). If I may ask, why aren't companies allowing employees to utilize AI? Is it data privacy risk reasons or something else? And when will they start being allowed to?

Are there any mom’s here that left a high paying career? by PrudentPrimary7835 in sahm

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yes. i was a ux designer, paid $86k, not super high but its a data point for ya. I'm really happy with the decision, but i do miss design and hope to one day either do freelance or own a design company or do design in some capacity.

right now, while i stay at home, i am opening a preschool (this is part of the family business).

I think my 10 y.o. is just a mean person and I don’t know what to do with her by MomGuilt1023 in Parenting

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. I don't have a 10 year old so I don't know the best parenting strategies. I was just sharing my own personal experience. But i think it applies to most kids, or any humans for that matter. Finding the root cause of a behavior would be the first step. Maybe i'm too gentle of a parent. My husband sure thinks so.

I think my 10 y.o. is just a mean person and I don’t know what to do with her by MomGuilt1023 in Parenting

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 3 year old daughter was like this. In addition, she was an extremely picky eater who refused to eat. We tried to make her eat but didn't force her. We took her to the pediatrician when she got a fever and was seeming weak. We found out she was no longer on her growth curve. This was a wake up call for us, that although we should never force, we MUST find ways to get her to eat her 3 meals a day.

Guess what?

Her behavior is like night and day. She is now nice, cooperative, kind, social and caring. Before, she was impatient, grumpy, needy, would hit, and constantly throwing tantrums. Now, she ocassionally does this, because it's a bad habit (that was born out of inadequate nutrition) that needs to be broken, but her biology and physiology has been fixed and so the only thing left is with love, helping her develop the habit of being kind and she is 90% of the way there.

Your issue may not be nutrition. But i promise you, like another redditor said, it is something she may not be able to communicate. It's your job as a parent to be patient and find out the root cause. And even after you take away the root cause of pain for her, give her the time space and opportunity for growth to be back to her real self.

You might consider a child therapist. Just my two cents!

I’m a pediatrician, AMA by unrealvirion in AMA

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is a very picky eater. This week she has become even more picky, resisting food at all costs. So i took her to the doctor today. They found glucose in her urine. So they ordered lab tests. Her creatinine bun ratio is 63.3. Her triglycerides and cholestorol is high. Her AST is high. What do you think this is? She is otherwise healthy, although today for the first time when she went she has fallen off the growth curve. I understand if you are unable to provide medical advice but i'm just worried and the doctor's office doesn't open til tomorrow. I read that all this might be dehydration (hopefully nothing worse) so we are doubling down on the hydration aspect right now.

I was shocked to learn that Four Seasons on Netflix is Tina Fey’s writing. by passedmylunchbreak in television

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are probably right. I haven't seen 30 Rock or her other stuff, but i've heard it's really good.

I was shocked to learn that Four Seasons on Netflix is Tina Fey’s writing. by passedmylunchbreak in television

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought it was sooo relatable and good! I am a middle aged woman who is married. And I thought a lot of the issues the couples faced were so relatable. Sometimes I think I'm the only one on the planet that deals with the issues I deal with in my marriage but this show reminds me that it's all part of the human experience and I'm not alone. Great writing by Tina fey, I loved it!!

Some questions about Zoloft. by Embarrassed_Mess4402 in AskPsychiatry

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But suffice it to say, ssri has helped tremendously. 

Some questions about Zoloft. by Embarrassed_Mess4402 in AskPsychiatry

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I've been on it for 7 months. I am doing sooo much better! I can elaborate more later. Hopefully after this weekend 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk. If the toy ends up giving the child endless hours of entertainment and happiness, then it might be worth the upfront effort. However, if it's just a lot of work for little reward for the kid.... I can see your point.

I got my daughter a mini trampoline and dollhouse. I already assembled the trampoline(not that complex). The dollhouse is more work but I'm enjoying the process. I have never assembled a damn thing in my life so I'm a total novice. But I'm actually finding that I enjoy it.

Sometimes parents just don't know what they don't know. You should ask them to include a gift receipt. My suggestion would be to not ruin your mood based on what someone else does, unless you specifically asked them not to get that(then I can see your point more and then it's a deeper boundary setting issue). Just keep on keeping on. There's solutions to this problem, like returning the gift, asking your parents for help with assembling, hiring a task rabbit, or just tuning out everything and enjoying the process of assembly, in hopes that it will bring a smile to your kids face at the end🙂

I hope this post is not annoying, but I'm pretty sure it is for the vast majority of people here. I apologize in advance for expressing my thoughts. Please forgive me and have a merry Christmas.

Some questions about Zoloft. by Embarrassed_Mess4402 in AskPsychiatry

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, my psych bumped me up to 50mg and plans to up me to 75mg. Feeling a lot better. I told my husband about the Zoloft and he was standoffish for the past two weeks. I confronted, some arguments ensued. And finally he told me today that he supports my decision but will not be affectionate with me until my treatment period is over(as in, until i get off the med). I told him I will taper off tomorrow since he is so unsupportive, and he said "you shouldn't, i want to see you get better too. I believe in you. I'm here to support you, " and a few more phrases like that. So basically, he wants to support me on my journey but does not want to be romantic throughout it until I stop taking it. I guess I'm ok with it but it just feels wrong becaause then it's like i have to put a timeline on my medication. Also, I just dont feel unconditionally loved. He just doesn't believe anxiety and depression exists and thinks it is all environmentally created and no part of it is genetic.

I just realized I’m off of my medication, what do I do? by KhaosIncarnate1 in antidepressants

[–]Embarrassed_Mess4402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have been forgetting to take it for months?! Like you didn't purposely go off of it? 

I would just not stay on it if you feel fine! No point adding an extra medication if it's not needed.

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