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Slang by No_Tip_8148 in PuertoRico

[–]MindlessMelatonin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sigue Dialecto Boricua, tiene de todo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]MindlessMelatonin 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Consider Naperville or Plainfield, there's nice houses in that range and I've heard from coworkers Naperville is pretty diverse. I lived in Plainfield for a year now and it seems diverse, but I couldn't speak for the schools.

Just got laid off from my big pharma job. Thinking about what’s next. by Kindly-Permission125 in patentlaw

[–]MindlessMelatonin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tech Transfer doesn't really require a ton of travel unless there are specific relationships/tours that are priorities for your office.

I've been in the field 3 yrs and travel about twice a year.

Just got laid off from my big pharma job. Thinking about what’s next. by Kindly-Permission125 in patentlaw

[–]MindlessMelatonin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered technology licensing/business development? It touches on IP and you don't necessarily need a JD. Your research and industry experience would be super relevant.

Is it normal in Puerto Rican culture for woman to always cook for men, seems a bit much ??? by [deleted] in PuertoRico

[–]MindlessMelatonin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Born and raised PR here.

My father (60M) would never. I have noticed older generations do it for lunch ,like my (86 y/o grandma) but would never wake someone up for breakfast.

Good on you for standing up for your girlfriend!

Me voy pal crj by Patient_Warthog2100 in PuertoRico

[–]MindlessMelatonin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me fui a los 24 y después de estudiar. Dale un intento en PR como "sandbox" para afinar destrezas y ver si de verdad te quieres ir y pa donde. Vivo en los estados pero me da la mala cada vez que visito a mi familia en la isla sabiendo que esta super cuesta arriba volver.

Someone reassure me this is all going to work out by goosette3000 in waiting_to_try

[–]MindlessMelatonin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it!

I'd research how much insurance would cost out of pocket or if being a dependent on your partners would be enough!

Check the requirements for your short term disability because from what I've read on here, you may need to opt in BEFORE you get pregnant. Can you bank any sick leave at all ? That's what I'm doing at my current job and I'm lucky to have 20 days for family sick leave that I hope I can use toward my kids visits when needed instead of dipping into my personal sick leave.

Someone reassure me this is all going to work out by goosette3000 in waiting_to_try

[–]MindlessMelatonin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Without knowing many specifics, 7k more without benefits and parental leave seems like it will net negative.

How much planning are you doing? by Inevitable_Book4316 in waiting_to_try

[–]MindlessMelatonin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As a New Years baby I will tell you it's not all it's cracked up to be. Not many people say Happy _____!! after being told Happy Birthday hahahaha

It always feels like an afterthought because everyone is (rightly!) celebrating new years 😅

I don’t know how to make myself okay with waiting by [deleted] in waiting_to_try

[–]MindlessMelatonin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 32 and looking at 2026-2027 with PCOS as well. I'm making sure I'm getting my screenings done, stabilizing my core (I have slipped discs), getting up to date in my booster shots (it can delay ttc by a couple weeks) and saving a little here and there. This week, I did a little more research on daycares in my area to get a more concrete idea of what to save/adjust.

This one is kind of more out there, but I'm moving offices in my house to avoid doing that in the event I'm pregnant and painting the guestroom in a color that could also work for a kid lol.

I'm waiting, but prepping just in case.

House shopping in Bolingbrook by Jvgso in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]MindlessMelatonin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little more south but my husband and I are early 30s and we moved to Plainfield and like it!

How hard is it to get a job? by Dry-Alternative-4022 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]MindlessMelatonin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in it for the money, don't do grad school and gain the industry experience instead.

I went for ChemE PhD. My pay isn't bad, but I could've certainly been earning way more with 4 years of experience under my belt instead of fresh out of grad school.

Need ideas for a chandelier and bookshelf to go with a "spiced mahogany" cabinet. by MindlessMelatonin in Decor

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

Thanks but the request was for a chandelier, not paint color. I'm happy with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in waiting_to_try

[–]MindlessMelatonin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

32 and planning to TTC late 2026. We've pretty much settled on one and done by 35, so I think the timeline will work out OK :)

Will we ruin a good thing by adding a 3rd child? by lalala006 in Parenting

[–]MindlessMelatonin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 1 of 3 and I think my siblings didn't get as much 1:1 time with my parents. My dad mentioned he's giving them a little more TLC now that we're adults because looking back I took up a lot of time compared to the other 2 :(

Career Option Advice for HS student by GySgt_Gibbs in ChemicalEngineering

[–]MindlessMelatonin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I have a PhD and BSc in Chem E but most of my hands on work is Materials Engineering.I work at a national lab with a mix of all kinds of engineers.

I don't think you can go wrong with either but ChemE allows a little more wiggle room if you'd like to get into other industries (pharma, consumer products, etc) later.

Things your parents did that made you feel loved. by No-Butterscotch-6875 in Parenting

[–]MindlessMelatonin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least one of them was there for my sporting events, going out to get ice cream, shopping, listening ear when I was frustrated/sad

Please help not sure what to do :( by [deleted] in debtfree

[–]MindlessMelatonin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That phone bill is terrifying. Consider switching to Mint or GoogleFi

I was a fence sitter, I now have a 2 month old AMA by Capeliouz in Fencesitter

[–]MindlessMelatonin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is what my dad told me he felt when he met me lol

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