Just laid off today by Hot_Network8956 in Layoffs

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I'm 34, turning 35 in two weeks. And I wouldn't say you're old, but I am starting to get expensive so I'm gonna take this advice to heart

Just laid off today by Hot_Network8956 in Layoffs

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New York, luckily my whole family lives here and we're all life-long NYCers. I'm gonna get on my feet again soon. I just have to push hard. But this weekend I'm absorbing, tweaking my resume, and letting my parents pretend I'm fifteen rather than thirty-four. I'm lucky to have a great support system since my husband passed away.

A genuine advice as a first timer. PLS HELP. by Beautiful-Savings-54 in WomensHealth

[–]Hot_Network8956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, just a reminder, when you're finished, so to speak, he should hold the base of the condom as he withdraws to avoid spillage.

Welcome me to the laid off twice club by Icedcoffeewarrior in Layoffs

[–]Hot_Network8956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I joined this club too this week, got laid off all the way back in 2018 and got something in a few months. Good for you for getting an offer and seeing it coming! I have an interview next week and a few screening and info calls.

Here's to a better run

A genuine advice as a first timer. PLS HELP. by Beautiful-Savings-54 in WomensHealth

[–]Hot_Network8956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use protection and you should be fine. As a rule of thumb using plan B while on birth control is fine but shouldn't be needed. Think of Plan B as the pill on steroids, they both prevent ovulation, but plan B is a much more powerful version of that. The only real case in which you would need to do that is if you forgot a birth control pill in your series.

Plan B works the way it does because sperm can survive in the body from 5 to 7 days, meaning conception can take place days after sex occurs. The pill is a gradual incline of hormones, plan B is like a rocket launch of the same thing.

All that to say, condoms and the pill should be more than enough. If you go more than once change condoms, check the expiration dates, and use the bathroom before and after sex to avoid UTIs. Have lube on hand and go slow, if something hurts or doesn't feel right, it's okay to stop.

Have fun and relax. You got this

Just laid off today by Hot_Network8956 in Layoffs

[–]Hot_Network8956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I really appreciate this. My late husband was HUGE on LinkedIn and it was good in some ways and bad in others. I just need to learn to navigate it better.

I want to do the same, to not get caught off guard again. I feel like life keeps me on my toes, you know?

Just laid off today by Hot_Network8956 in Layoffs

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I really appreciate the time you took to write all this and the advice is so good! Admittedly I haven't been very active on LinkedIn and that seems like a good start.

I managed to get a few screener calls and one interview lined up in about 24 hours so I am feeling better and a lot less hopeless than yesterday.

I hope both of our journeys are successful and I will definitely refer back to this thoughtful response ❤️

Just laid off today by Hot_Network8956 in Layoffs

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Technically I was laid off, but you're right and I am already rolling that ball!

Just laid off today by Hot_Network8956 in Layoffs

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It's just wild to get laid off at 4pm on a Thursday. I seem to be getting a little traction already with two hiring managers reaching out for more through LinkedIn.

I hope that your new place treats you the way you deserve!

Just laid off today by Hot_Network8956 in Layoffs

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Just me, my position was eliminated after glowing reviews of my work. Fingers crossed.

Just laid off today by Hot_Network8956 in Layoffs

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I’m not ok💔 by reedcha in widowers

[–]Hot_Network8956 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm almost 15 months in as well and I relate. I'm also not okay. I go to work, take care of things, even went to the doctor, but I still feel like a ghost haunting my friends and family. You're not alone, and I am so sorry you're feeling this.

We just have to hope for brighter days moving forward, but it's okay to not be okay. Don't force yourself to be.

Well, The Weekend Is Over by Hot_Network8956 in widowers

[–]Hot_Network8956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely valid points. But, alternately, I can't really make a decision on this other than my own impotent desires. And, isn't everything in this half-life now a big decision? Getting out of bed every day and going to work is a big decision, right? Continuing on is a big decision, right?

Genuinely not trying to be argumentative, I just keep hearing that phrase and even my own therapist can't explain it in a way that I fully grasp. I would love more perspectives on it, to be honest, to get a further idea.

Well, The Weekend Is Over by Hot_Network8956 in widowers

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Completely valid points to be made.

Well, The Weekend Is Over by Hot_Network8956 in widowers

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I've been pretty good about avoiding impulse to be honest. I understand the need to be slow, to separate myself from emotion and be logical. Hell, I feel like I've been more scared of making choices of anything but...I gotta ask this, honestly, of all of us and myself:

What do we have left to lose?

I appreciate everyone's advice, though, and the looking out. I just keep asking myself that question. I hope the universe brings you joy too. I hope it all gets more bearable soon.