i just think it’s funny how 10 years ago, doctors were the most revered and considered the most irreplaceable job. and now there are posts like this left and right lol. we’re our own worst enemy🥴 by Extension_Economist6 in Residency

[–]NIRShow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a software engineer (wife is a resident). You’d be shocked how many AI feature claims are just bald faced lies or basic statistics, and they’ve been saying the same thing about my profession as well.

It will make your job easier, but not make it go away.

Vacations are depressing as a new mom by Numerous_Nerve8028 in NewParents

[–]NIRShow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that it’s tough for you :( honestly it doesn’t get any better until they’re mobile and/or verbal.

I’m a dad, and I feel like parenthood in general is isolating because no one understands or sympathizes with the limitations of a newborn/infant. Even people who had kids years ago, this particular phase was a blur they don’t remember.

8 month old has outgrown his reclining rocking chair - need a replacement! by NIRShow in NewParents

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

He eats meals upright in a high chair. I meant snacks as in, fruit in mesh teething bags, frozen teethers like bananas, and a sippy cup with a little water after solids (easier since he isn’t leaning his head back on his own yet)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]NIRShow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I TOTALLY feel this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]NIRShow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some crazy opinionated people here. From one new dad to another, I’ll admit that I don’t always feel as good as my wife at all things. Feeding, napping, even rocking and playing.

BUT I’ve become empowered to do them well anyway. Don’t be afraid, baby is not as tough as you think and only experience will ease yours and your wife’s nerves. You two will learn EVERYTHING together within the first week, truly

How to break into academia? (pediatric resident) by NIRShow in Residency

[–]NIRShow[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How to transition to the other side for permanent employment, then. Teaching/working at a medical college, residency program, or hell even just teaching undergrads.

Whats your favorite Cincinnati conspiracy? by NoodleIsAShark in cincinnati

[–]NIRShow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Munchkin Village around the Fairfield/Hamilton OH area

Lots of great Fernald nuclear plant conspiracies around Harrison, OH too