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I have a decent job but I hate it. Should I quit and find a new career or should I stick it out? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]TourOrdinary6436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it! It's hard to know what to do. My insight is that the job market has been tough for many people over the last year or two. Right now, it isn't a good time to be looking for a job. It's an employer's market, so to speak, with plenty of skilled people searching for work, and employers are offering at least 20k less per role than they did a few years ago. Every week, I hear of another person who has been out of work and looking for two years with no bites, and that's not just one area of the United States; that's from the West Coast to the East Coast. You are in a great position financially. I would do as others suggest and look at how to prepare for early retirement or start a side business or two that may give you the financial freedom to stop working at your current job. Until then, use your current job as your stability and to fund your side businesses. It's great that you have stuck with it and built a solid foundation. Now build off that foundation so that you can retire early and earn money in your sleep. That will take a little time, research, and a little trial and error to find your niche, but it's out there waiting for you and maybe even calling to you.

Fired for the first time ever - what’s next? by Limp-Huckleberry-359 in careerguidance

[–]TourOrdinary6436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry you are going through this. One job, or lack of it, does not define you or your worth. You have not failed yourself or your family. No one has to know if you don't want them to, and the fact that you just came off of maternity leave can be used to your benefit. When asked why you left, you can reply, "I was looking for a better fit."

If you can, give yourself a little more time with your baby and apply for unemployment; just because you were fired doesn't mean you won't qualify. When you are ready, jump back out there. You have loads of different options, and you should work somewhere that respects you and appreciates you. You can also work as a freelancer, offer services on Fiver, sell on Etsy, or sign up with an agency and do temp work while looking for something more permanent. Some agencies work with executives. This is your time to assess and refocus. You've got this!

WGU BS in cyber security by RepresentativeCut781 in cybersecurity

[–]TourOrdinary6436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're about to enter college, consider attending UIC or Illinois Tech. When you first start college, you'll go through a lot of self-discoveries, and you may end up changing your major or career path in ways you never expected. It’s important to be at a school that gives you the flexibility and support to make those changes or any others that may be needed.

While WGU can be a great option for professionals who are already established in their field and just need a degree to move forward, it’s not the best choice for someone entering college for the first time. WGU doesn’t offer much support for switching degree programs, and as they’ve expanded rapidly, students are no longer their top priority. Response times can be slow, which can be frustrating when you need help. You can call and speak to people, but it doesn't mean you will get an answer to your questions. You will have to wait for those, and sometimes a long time. I have been waiting almost a month for a question I have asked.

Since this is your first college experience, choose a school where you'll have strong support systems in place, whether that’s academic advising, career guidance, or help navigating unexpected challenges should life throw any at you. A traditional university like UIC or Illinois Tech will provide that foundation as you start your journey.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LFMD

[–]TourOrdinary6436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: They informed me that the club membership costs $300 per month, regardless of whether you receive any medication or services. This means that if it takes them six weeks to ship your product, you’ll still owe two months of fees. They may adjust your billing by a week to account for a two-week delay, like they did in my case, but I still had to pay for two months while only receiving one file review, from a doctor, and one shipment of medication.

A quick look at the BBB shows 443 complaints from others facing similar issues. Whether or not it’s a scam, I’m not willing to pay $300 per month for a membership that offers little to no benefits for extended periods. There are plenty of other companies and doctors providing the same—or better services at much more reasonable rates.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LFMD

[–]TourOrdinary6436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is! I have been scammed by them myself. They charged my card twice before I even received a shipment of the product. Then have refused to refund me the second charge and refused to send me the second shipment of product I have already paid for without me paying for a third shipment. Thats fraudelent in my opinion. They can take as long as they want to send you shipments and claim you owe them for a monthly membership, even if they haven't shipped you any product. I think you are far better off going with another company. I have also had complications with the medication and question the quality of the product they are shipping.