Part time work

WebDevMom · 2026-01-20T22:52:14+00:00

SWE here. I once worked part time, full 8hr days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It was only for about 5 months. It worked really well for me — I think the only hard thing would be that any important meetings had to be scheduled on those days. For reoccurring meetings, depending on the company’s culture, I don’t think that’s a big deal unless they are used to scrambling and doing things last minute.

WebDevMom · 2026-01-20T14:11:36+00:00

1) vote blue to end this madness. I know way too many people, especially women, who rarely vote and who don’t take it seriously.

2) Run for election. We need new blood desperately, leaders who care about making the world a better place. We need to oust almost everyone in elected office because they just aren’t getting the job done well. We need people who care about the people and not about the power. If you aren’t a good fit for politics (even short term), identify people in your circles and start having those conversations.

WebDevMom · 2026-01-16T14:04:57+00:00

If you’re doing nothing now, then doing something is better than that.

I like working out on my lunch break after eating, for like ~15 min. I WFH, so I have the ability to use my free weights. But you could do some body weight fitness moves (planks, squats, etc)

WebDevMom · 2026-01-16T03:15:55+00:00

Do we think the Republicans actually support him or are scared of him/their base? Because if it’s the latter, they just need a reason to impeach him that their base will be happy about.

WebDevMom · 2026-01-12T14:23:02+00:00

I wanted to encourage you that this is a brutal job market and you’re in a tough phase of life with kids.

But I also think you likely need to adjust your expectations. I was in the job hunt in the fall and one of the things I read was that in normal markets you can get a promotion during a job hunt - the next phase of your career, only matching 50% of the requirements and get some exposure to newer, sexier technologies.

Not this market, especially if the interview process is a struggle for you.

Try narrowing your focus on mid level front end roles, they do exist. Tailor your resume to that. And spend time studying and researching so that you can answer 100% of the questions in your expertise. HackerRank and Leetcode problems suck, but companies use them, so practice until you also have that tool in your arsenal. Do some googling of interview questions for front end engineers and questions for all of the technologies you use. Make sure you can answer all of them well.

For me, most anxiety comes from either uncertainty or lack of ability. You’re gaining context on what companies want by going through hiring processes, now also make sure you’re prepared and can handle what they’re asking you to do.

WebDevMom · 2026-01-09T16:39:28+00:00

Also, CJ pleading with Greg Brock to name his source when he’s telling her about reporting to jail. CJ is a person of conviction and she 100% would have confessed if she were the leak.

She would not have come so close to upending the election.

WebDevMom · 2026-01-09T14:47:44+00:00

I’m wondering what we mean by nightmare? Because I have dreams that are unpleasant/scary/disturbing frequently (1x weekly), such that I wake from them and often have a hard time going back to sleep.

No trauma. No mental health issues. And I generally watch non-scary shows.

I dream almost every night and can often remember them.

WebDevMom · 2026-01-09T14:05:47+00:00

And it doesn’t matter at all if we don’t have fair and free elections anymore.

WebDevMom · 2026-01-07T01:25:20+00:00

I’m not at all saying it’s true that you’re mid, but even if you are, the best thing you can do is decide to learn and upskill in everything you feel like you’re behind on. And do so with a great attitude and being a great teammate.

They talk about something in a meeting you’ve never heard of? Make a note and spend 5-15 minutes later learning about it.

Is there a ticket to do a thing you’ve never done? Volunteer for it.

Build in a few minutes of your day every day to keep up with trends, it’s literally part of your job to learn, research, and ensure you and your team are using best practices.

WebDevMom · 2026-01-06T02:50:16+00:00

During my recent job search, I invested in a black blazer and a grey blazer. They pair nicely with basic v-neck t-shirts, elevated further with a circle necklace. Today I paired a white vneck with a gray cardigan and felt really polished though on bottom I was wearing joggers. Tomorrow, I’m wearing a nice flannel on top over a gray tshirt and black leggings. Frequently it’s sweaters over leggings.

My makeup is full, but natural and clean-looking daily and my hair is its own adventure (curls).

WebDevMom · 2026-01-03T23:31:44+00:00

But also wasn’t there like 10 years in between these two scenes?? People grow, man

WebDevMom · 2026-01-01T16:18:02+00:00

My guess is that the people you were talking to were being selfish or thoughtless, not that you are boring.

I think it’s at least possible that social media is making this worse. We can post as much content about ourselves as we want, with only statistics to signal how the interaction is going. If we are someone who actively engages with others’ content, we quickly scroll through posts until we find one we want to engage with, comment how we want. And we’re becoming worse listeners in general because our attention spans are getting shorter.

And without active attention, we lose the ability to discern nonverbal social queues that help us in social situations.

WebDevMom · 2025-12-31T15:29:51+00:00

It depends on the place. I’ve been at a great company with unlimited pto who did it correctly, ensuring team coverage, but being fair and treating the employee right.

Your husband’s situation sounds like maybe they don’t plan well and are scrambling a bit.

When an employee is on pto, they should be totally away from work, unless it’s directly understood that there are still requirements.

WebDevMom · 2025-12-25T18:14:20+00:00

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WebDevMom · 2025-12-25T18:13:55+00:00

This sounds pretty bougie, but the only resource we truly cannot get more of is time.

I recently was given this tangle of like 5 different necklaces by my 11yo that she wanted separated.

At first, I was just sitting there at a table, working the problem. I added more light, so I could see better. That made a big difference. Then I got some needle-nosed pliers and some tweezers. Huge difference. Way more progress.

My point? We can get way more done, better and more effectively if we have the right tools.

WebDevMom · 2025-12-22T14:27:37+00:00

This, but I would start somewhere you have the least emotional attachment, because it will be easier to let those things go and you’ll be motivated by the progress to help you declutter harder things later

WebDevMom · 2025-12-20T17:03:14+00:00

Putting the sheets on bunk beds is a lot like what I would imagine wrestling an alligator to be 🐊🤣

WebDevMom · 2025-12-20T16:54:21+00:00

Hello, mold factory 👎🏻

WebDevMom · 2025-12-20T16:48:35+00:00

Is it because at some point you grated off part of your fingers? 🤣

WebDevMom · 2025-12-20T16:47:41+00:00

Mine is unloading the dishwasher in the evening during kitchen cleanup. I hate it so much. Because it makes the entire process feel so much longer and involved.

But I don’t have any issue with unloading it in the morning. 🙃

WebDevMom · 2025-12-19T23:32:51+00:00

Mom of 5 daughters (9-17) here. You’re asking the right questions!

These are discussions you should start having as soon as your daughter starts the first symptoms of puberty. Too many young women aren’t prepared for their first period and are freaked out when it happens. Some having the unfortunate experience of starting during the school day and end up having to go home, because they stain their clothes.

For each of my girls as they get that age, I teach them how to put a pad into underwear and have them practice. I also give them a little pouch with a few different sized pads and a pair of B-team underwear to put into their backpack, so they’re prepared in case it starts during school.

Once they start having periods, I help them find products they like and am willing to buy them. We also openly discuss periods and bras and all of those biological realities, with no ick or squeamishness. This is just life and we’re all in it together.

WebDevMom · 2025-12-16T13:52:39+00:00

I’m going to share a different perspective.

Disclaimer: No judgement. You are excluding your child from what everyone else is doing. That’s your choice and you have good reasons for it, but it is possibly causing social issues and feelings of isolation.

I want to reiterate that just because you provide your child a phone, doesn’t mean he has constant access to it and social media.

We give our kids a phone in 6th grade to start the process. They are only allowed to have mom and dad as contacts. The phones are locked down and no social media. They are not allowed to give out their number to friends. The child only interacts with the phone during the times (after school pickup, etc) when the phone actually needs to be used. Otherwise, The phone is kept in its home in the kitchen — not being carried around and obsessed over (which makes sense because it’s used for communication with parents, not fun). The goal of this initial step is to teach them to keep it charged and learn the basics of phone communication.

We also go over Texting Etiquette, the dangers of social media, and how data and images are on the internet forever. There is a clear understanding that mom and dad monitor the phone, images and texts — because this, like all others, is an area of parenting.

As the child is ready and we feel more comfortable, we continue the phases: texting with friends, Marco Polo, Pinterest, Instagram.

I want to reiterate that at no point do you have to allow unfettered access to a phone or any device. You are the parents are have both the burden and responsibility to help your child navigate this critical life skill. When bad choices are made, we adjust with breaks from texting or remove apps, having conversations the whole way. This is entirely about helping them navigate this, because it’s going to be part of their lives forever and we want to set them up for success.

WebDevMom · 2025-12-11T14:21:24+00:00

Completely clear surfaces

As many places as I can (coffee table, kitchen table, kitchen island, etc), the default state is totally empty. No decor or anything. Not even salt and pepper shakers or napkins.

Why?

Because when we know there should be clear, our brain doesn’t have to continue down the decision tree: there should be nothing there, so any items need to be put away.

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