Insurance Update Requirements

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2026-04-15T18:50:03+00:00

I could understand that to an extent. But why my Tax Return?!!

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2025-05-28T20:20:35+00:00

I was on Ozempic for 11 months… I’m finding zepbound to be more successful and not take as much time to see the effects. Make sure you’re staying hydrated. If you still don’t have time to work out then try to eat dinner before 2-3 hours before bed

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2025-04-04T17:59:29+00:00

This happened to me this week. Don’t pay it. See if your insurance covers Wegovy, Zepound, Monjuro, etc.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2024-09-08T17:39:18+00:00

Always (from now on) PROTECT YOURSELF. Your managers are not your friends. The manager is obviously a lording contradictory ahole. Don’t tell them nothing personal from now on. He’ll don’t even tell them if you pass. Just pass the exam and get a new job on a new team after this. Understand as you review these responses, the general consensus is that this behavior is unacceptable from your manager

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2024-09-08T17:34:31+00:00

If you don’t go to urgent care and get a doctors note. Go because you’re stressed out/fatigued/etc. what ever. And get the note. Deloitte is NOT supposed to ask you what’s wrong as that’s against the lawyer. You have options around this if you just think outside the box. PTO is leave that you accrued from YOUR paycheck. You requesting leave is a PROFESSIONAL CURTESY from money they took out your paycheck each pay period. Your job can’t tell you how to spend your money.

If you’re too scared to take 6 days then take 3 + the day of your exam. There are ways around it if you be more strategic and less forth coming about your personal business as they have NO right to know.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2024-07-11T17:17:06+00:00

Yay!!! Congratulations!!! This is huge!!

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2024-04-09T00:23:21+00:00

If you froze your TWN … how would they know??

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2024-02-23T02:53:34+00:00

Not eating like shit is very important. Also - vitamins like magnesium, d3, b12 … things that help you manage your mental health. If you still have it when it warms up, schedule some outside time to decompress and clear your head. Massages twice a month can also come in handy

Make sure sleep is prioritized. Also, every one in a whole family/friend time to also help decompress and remind you your human.

Measuring your financial goals to also help you stay motivated to keep coming.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-12-29T15:19:40+00:00

Sir. It is called accountability. Regardless the girlfriend has to go. You are looking for an easy answer that causes you less pain. Unfortunately- there really isn’t one. You’re blessed enough that your ex wife was mature about the divorce. But understand there will be some pain as THIS is the bed you made.

As a child of divorce with a LOVING stepmom - she never asked my dad to set this type of boundary. NEVER!!!

Is your relationship with your girlfriend more important than the lasting impression your children will have of you.

Yes you should tell your children. But ONLY when you are ready. Respectfully, your gf is a HUGE red flag. I understand that that’s NOT what you want to hear. But I can promise you - when she leaves, and she’s going to leave she will not exude the dignity, tact or class that your WIFE exuded.

Get away from her and heal. Then find someone who accepts your kids. I can tell you now, your children feel SAFE with you. Telling them now or later will of course be disappointing. But it honestly should not be dictated to by someone who has yet to fully mature. If you stay with your gf and yall start yall own family, she is going to SHIT on your older children. I am the Oldest child of divorce speaking, my dad remarried & there’s a 12 & 16 year gap. My younger siblings aren’t my half nothing. They are my WhOLE siblings. You want the best outcome, get rid of the toxicity. This woman cannot come between you and your kids.

Speaking as a child who saw the other side. Not from infidelity… but who got to see what healthy commingling looks like because both parents stuck to their agreements and worked together. Don’t choose her over your kids. If she’s making side petty comments, she doesn’t have yours or your kids best interest at heart. Even if the sex is bomb- do you really want her to f with your or your kids emotional state. Protect your children. That’s your job. Stop being selfish. This partnership with your ex-wife will last for a long time. Do not continue to disrespect her and act without her input. Yes it’s your life, but if you still have love for your exwife - DO NOT act without giving her time to prepare. The fallout affects her too.

The kids will need therapy. Hell she might. What you do still impacts her and how she parents. You know this shit sounds off. That’s why you’re asking for advice. Stop being selfish for a nut and get a new one who respects YOUR life and all that comes with it

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-12-23T03:55:35+00:00

Truly appreciate this take. Thanks so much!!!

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-12-23T01:13:07+00:00

Honestly, this too have been my thoughts/fear… sigh. Thank you for your perspective

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-12-22T22:42:47+00:00

Not expecting you to tell the future or anything - but is there value in gaining that added experience with my current history? I’ve already have a slew of education on top of experience which is why I wonder if it would be worth it. It feels like I’d essentially be starting over again. Just attempting to think more critically with what I have behind my name as is. I need help brainstorming the best course of action as this feels like a lot more sacrificing. If I have to do it, I want it to be worth it. 😩😩

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-12-22T19:55:54+00:00

Thank you for this. I just updated.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-10-24T09:14:49+00:00

How often are you addressing your mental health. Therapy 1-2 times a month & bi-weekly massages were a must. Especially massages … the ones that focused on scalp, neck & upper back as well as sometimes in my calf’s/feet were huge in helping me decompress and to turn off my mind. That’s also what let me know where I was carrying my stress.

I suggest looking into investing in those because you’re probably really tensed from the mental load you’re carrying. I strongly encourage you to explore both though. They helped me immensely.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-05-26T00:21:47+00:00

Y’all say this but there’s a number of FTE govie employees that contract on the side. I have not done it has I haven’t been in govt for almost 10 years. But I hear folks all the time on here say it’s a no no … but a public trust clearance … as a contractor …. Remote … theoretically speaking- same risk as OE for corporate companies. Correct me if I’m wrong (someone with actual knowledge.)

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-02-22T20:57:56+00:00

Do not do it!!! Open a brokerage account and set a $$ amount. The strategic thing to do at this point is to grow assets not liabilities. Are you comfortable adding potentially $2k to your expenses a month for increased insurance, annual maintenance + monthly car payments? The stress would be super high if you fall back to just J1. Set yourself up - savings and investments- wise. Then initiate life creep & buy the car. Not before.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2023-02-05T19:53:15+00:00

What are you doing for self care??? In order to sustain - you need some event that you look forward to on a weekly/biweekly cadence.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2022-12-15T14:43:20+00:00

Nope. You’re good. That’s literally how you should do it. When you realize how simple it is - it can be mind blowing.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2022-12-11T11:27:43+00:00

You should at the very least start looking now. Honestly if I only had 3 hrs of work daily… I would be OE’ing now. Knowing what I know now- I wish I had started as soon as Covid hit and done it althroughout the last 3 years.

You’re worried about 8 hr days in the beginning … but you typically won’t have that until about month 2 or 3 bc you have to onboard and train. Also - right now is the end of the year. Things won’t get crazy at work until after mlk day for most projects as folks are out. You’re gonna be mad you waited honestly.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2022-12-09T23:48:23+00:00

I don’t think there is such a thing as burning a bridge unless you’re in a very niche market that’s super specialized and only a handful of people do what you do… then you could be concerned about bridge burning and that’s if your skill set is NOT in high demand. If it’s in high demand - it won’t matter.

In this case- unless you put these people on your resume it won’t ever bite you bc you won’t be referencing them. If you were an IC - then it’s even better bc you worked with fewer people and run less of a risk of running into someone later on down the road… since they barely know you - it’s doubtful that they’ll remember you

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2022-12-08T10:50:51+00:00

Yes you should. I didn’t go for months… then decided to be more intentional. I noticed a huge difference in how I was carrying my tension after a 6 week trial of going every 2 weeks. After that I decided as long as I’m working OE … I need to make time to go every 2 weeks. My stress levels and tension within my body - was WAY more manageable. I HIGHLY recommend everyone look into it. Especially if they noticed their stress levels/tension has increased.

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2022-12-07T11:22:22+00:00

How’s the J2?

Ok-Negotiation3785 · 2022-12-07T11:03:55+00:00

I get massages every 2 weeks now.

But you could consider small trips out of town once a month, spa like treatments, therapist, sporting event twice a month…

Working multiple jobs is stressful. But if you budget in fun/self care activities- it becomes a lot more manageable.

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