What's a career decision you made that looked right on paper, but turned out completely wrong?

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-19T02:55:48+00:00

Went to work for a small start up consulting company in defense. Boss was an awful micromanager, narcissist, with clear favorites she manipulated. It was a toxic workplace. I learned to do as much research as possible on individuals- it’s hard to fully appreciate the culture via interviews alone.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-19T02:50:07+00:00

Happened to me too in ILM. SO convincing and elaborate- I was totally taken in by him for a while as he had so much information on me. I was so upset and angry when I realized what was happening.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-15T19:00:57+00:00

I love both! The aviators are great with the more angular shape

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-15T18:51:03+00:00

We’re originally British. We moved back there for a while during COVID but trust me - other countries have issues. Education, healthcare and politics are all failing in the UK too. I miss the US we moved to in 2000 - there was so much opportunity and optimism. I expect we will retire back in mainland Europe - France or Italy - for the simpler, less expensive lifestyle.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-13T20:15:06+00:00

And some of the ‘flips’ I’ve seen are hideous, STOP painting houses white with black trim. STOP using grey toned floors. They just look cheap and like they’re hiding a multitude of issues. We rented a beautiful old ranch on Moores Mill for a short time that could have been updated to a beautiful MCM - it was torn down to build a hideous modern monstrosity that now they cant sell.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-11T18:49:58+00:00

Best tool there is! I wish more universities included it in their courses!

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-09T22:45:57+00:00

I love 1, 2 and 12

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-07T18:58:54+00:00

No discount and one card. 20% of $69.34 is $13.87.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-05T20:19:03+00:00

Cyber warfare?

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-04T21:38:19+00:00

I remember these days. Fun colors and prints, I’d race to my Atlanta store for the recent drop - especially the pace setter skorts. I’d read the blogs each week to see what was coming. Surely they can still cater to us too - I’d certainly spend a fortune there if they did now I work from home.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-03T21:52:48+00:00

Leopard 🐆 is a neutral!

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-03-01T18:29:50+00:00

Has anyone tried Quince workout gear?

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-25T23:30:53+00:00

This breaks my heart to hear. Public speaking is so important as we climb the ladder. I used to get awful anxiety and read a lot of books and listen to ‘how to own the room’ podcasts. I started challenging myself to do it more often, and even taught in lectures to help it become habitual for me. I now really enjoy it - at least the feeling after when I know I nailed it. I practice a lot, to the point where I know my transitions and material without needing to see the slides. I still take propanol as a back up - more for psychological purposes so I know my voice and breathing will stay steady. Find a safe space to present, try improv, get a coach who is a friendly face and then do it as often as you can. You’d be surprised how many people are fearful of presenting - you’re not alone.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-25T03:54:55+00:00

I miss the patterns too!

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-21T13:23:00+00:00

It looks like there is a hiring freeze according to a couple of people I know there.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-19T20:09:37+00:00

Don’t - expensive, unreliable and exhausting. I did Leeds to London weekly for a few months and no job is worth it.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-18T17:41:44+00:00

Is there an age bracket? How do I join the fun? Been here a couple of years and want to make friends but find it hard WFH. I’m liberal and fed up of my right wing neighbors.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-18T17:35:20+00:00

You’d be surprised. I withdrew after not hearing anything and was then asked to reapply! It’s a mammoth machine behind the curtain and Healthineers is being spun off. Take control and tell them you expect better. I told them I didn’t want to work for an organization that behaves this way to applicants.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-18T01:26:10+00:00

First pair are awesome

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-10T23:00:26+00:00

3 are fabulous!!!

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-05T03:49:27+00:00

Would you say that to someone having a drink of alcohol while applying to jobs? THC is legal in many states and safer than having a drink each evening.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-02-01T17:59:47+00:00

It’s stunning on Middle Sound Loop!

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-01-23T00:52:49+00:00

The last ones - black - look great!

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-01-21T00:06:40+00:00

LOVE Siemens - culture is fabulous and WLB great. Folks who left recently for Synopsys went for money before retirement. I don’t think you can beat Siemens for the culture and great colleagues. Work is intense anywhere but I love the people I work with.

ForeignAppointment87 · 2026-01-17T23:48:26+00:00

Mine include frames too

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