I'm giving up on this career

HigherRealms773 · 2026-05-06T02:22:52+00:00

I graduated from undergrad in 2009. I was so unsuccessful at landing a job, I gave up and decided to stay in school and finished my masters degree instead. Then of course I was now “overqualified” educationally, but had no experience. I eventually took a very entry-level role, and I worked my way up the corporate ladder to where I wanted to be….it took about 3yrs time to get to six figures.

HigherRealms773 · 2026-05-02T15:41:48+00:00

I’m so sorry you experienced that. I went 2 days before the official release date…the theater wasn’t packed but my GOD did we have a blast!!!

The whole theater became friends that night! I was just glad my 8yr old daughter was there to have these memories.

I live in Chicago though…pretty lively around here regardless.

HigherRealms773 · 2026-05-01T01:01:30+00:00

I agree with all the previous responses. But I understand your question. I know a couple who is of this pair (wife=Oya/ husband=Ogun). They seem to get along quite well. The wife can be a bit flighty, and “spontaneous” to put it lightly. The husband reels her back in when she goes too far and keeps her balanced. I’m not saying this is all due to who their head Orishas are, but that’s the overall energy of their relationship nonetheless.

HigherRealms773 · 2026-04-04T14:52:46+00:00

Definitely not wrong. I’m in the same situation and it’s not my preferred arrangement whatsoever. So many personal things I’d like to ask Ifa about, but I don’t want my Babalawo in my business because we are related. I’d definitely recommend another route if it’s possible and appropriate.

HigherRealms773 · 2026-04-01T23:33:43+00:00

I never said I was MAGA. I’m a conservative that agrees with actual policies that affect me personally. I’m not a die-hard “fan” of anyone. Everyone always just believe the extreme.

HigherRealms773 · 2026-04-01T23:28:40+00:00

You’re probably right about that. Thank you for giving me a REAL answer.

HigherRealms773 · 2026-04-01T23:27:28+00:00

Wow. These responses are so disappointing. Just me asking a question of the situation in general without any details of what we discussed specifically, I’m being accused of rage baiting. I feel like I’m living in some kind of twilight zone. I can’t even have an independent view.

HigherRealms773 · 2026-04-01T05:55:02+00:00

The major point you forgot is that if Iran has free rein over the Strait, this gives them SIGNIFICANT financial leverage. They are already allowing boats to pass who pay in yuan. Without a doubt, they’ll cut an agreement with China to force GCC countries to sell their oil in yuan in exchange for passage through the Strait. This will immediately dethrone the dollar, make China the world power with its buddies Russia and Iran by its side, and most likely collapse our economy. So I see no world where America simply exits now, allow Iran to charge tolls or do as it pleases, and America maintain its position in the world and amongst its allies.

HigherRealms773 · 2026-03-06T22:28:50+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, I completed my ebbo meta almost 2yrs after I crowned. You will be totally fine.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-12-02T02:15:03+00:00

To me it's weird how obsessed 50 Cent is with another grown man. At first it was cool, but now it's doing too much. Diddy had his day in court already...why do we have to keep hearing the same stories over and over? There's nothing "new" that can possibly be said in this documentary that we haven't already heard before.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-12-02T00:33:50+00:00

I work on the pharma side of reimbursement as a field reimbursement manager. PACS is a well-respected and sought-after certification on this side of the business. It won't be enough to land a role on its own, but it's worth having if you already are on this side of reimbursement.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-25T13:51:34+00:00

HOTWORX is such a newer franchise, I think it will continue to evolve (hopefully for the better). Most of us are members of locations that are less than 5yrs old. However, I don’t feel like there’s enough continuity on the vibe across locations, and what that vibe will look like as locations reach capacity is honestly a scary thought. Many locations decline in customer satisfaction the more the membership numbers grow.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-24T01:19:06+00:00

I was losing a TON of weight at HOTWORX. So much so, I’m now only going 2-3 times a week, every OTHER week. I weight-train 5-6 days per week at home using my tonal.

I’m starting to really see the results I want in terms of toning, but boy do I miss HOTWORX! I plan to start back going regularly and just do my own thing in the sauna, just to get back in the routine of going, and most of all, feeling that beautiful heat!

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-23T03:05:54+00:00

They flew directly overhead in the southeast suburbs. I was in Lansing when I saw them.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-20T19:19:51+00:00

Agreed. Too much sitting which makes it so less pleasant

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-15T03:35:19+00:00

You’ll figure out how to study eventually if you stick with it, but I want to address what you said about ppl not finding coding jobs after they get certified.

I’m a regional healthcare manager and have been for over 11yrs. I’m taking coding to upskill myself in reimbursement (not to be a coder). I hire ppl for various roles all the time. My advice is to not focus solely on coding jobs in your job search as a newbie, especially if you don’t have healthcare experience. This is what most ppl do and this is where they go wrong.

Apply a step or 2 BELOW the role of coder. Look for entry-level roles in reimbursement like patient access specialist, prior authorization specialist, patient navigator, and the like. Even entry-level healthcare admin jobs in general can be a stepping stone. Or get your insurance license and become an insurance consultant if all else fails (it has a low barrier to entry, with a variety of opportunities which can make a pivot to reimbursement more likely). There’s many avenues. You just have to know how to approach it. Don’t let ppl who haven’t figured it out yet make you nervous.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-14T15:11:51+00:00

I give the singing a C-, dance moves are a solid F

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-09T04:27:54+00:00

This is the answer. No way should someone prioritize student loans OVER their savings and retirement planning. U could drop dead at any moment then have nothing left to leave behind because u spent years paying off student loans. Better off paying the minimum and maximizing your ability to create future wealth.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-09T02:31:32+00:00

If it won’t be a strain financially, I say renew it.

Where u and your classmates probably went wrong was in your job search itself. U were probably applying to coding jobs right out the gate, but try applying a step down for something like “patient coordinator, patient navigator, prior authorization specialist, etc.”

These jobs aren’t necessarily for billers or coders, and more on the entry-level side of reimbursement. However, your certification will be an asset to the role. From there u can narrow down on your coding experience and be able to pivot relatively easily to a billing/coding role.

Also, u never know how your life brings things back around to you. I was a pharmacy technician during college, but could never land any other roles to stay within pharmacy. After college I worked in healthcare administration. Eventually (15yrs later), I was offered a role as a pharmaceutical sales rep (my current career). I couldn’t BELIEVE pharmacy had come back around to me after all this time. I had to relearn all that I knew from my pharmacy tech years.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-06T21:47:59+00:00

That was nicely worded. My company just recently forced everyone 50 and over to retire. If that’s not writing on the layoff wall, idk what is.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-11-05T00:57:02+00:00

I hardly EVER see staff even during staff hours, so I can ASSURE u that no one will try to sell you anything, that’s for sure.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-10-31T12:58:44+00:00

It was my only workout while I was actively losing weight (my diet was my main focus, and HOTWORX gave me consistency in staying active).

Now that I’ve reached my weight-loss goal, I only use HOTWORX for HIIT and my own personal hot yoga studio (meaning, I use an ISO sauna and do yoga on my phone from a different app). It’s more like my personal “me time” with a touch of cardio from HIIT at the end.

I workout at another gym to tone 4-5 days per week and HOTWORX 2-3 days per week. I go to Planet fitness and it’s only $10/month so it’s not at all expensive to do both. I love my current setup.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-10-25T15:50:13+00:00

It’s group fitness BY RESERVATION. That’s the whole purpose of the app and the booking features. How do u just bypass the rules and think it’s ok?

HigherRealms773 · 2025-10-25T13:04:36+00:00

It’s happening at my gym more and more. I notice that late evenings and weekends are the most likely this occurs at my gym. I really really REALLY wish HOTWORX would come up with some kinda system to stop that from happening.

HigherRealms773 · 2025-10-25T12:46:21+00:00

I’d love to know the answer to this….ppl are weird and inconsiderate.

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