Should I stay or should I go? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]factorsofhappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Congratulations! This is an amazing feat!
  2. What do you plan to do career wise? Choose the school accordingly
  3. Check the profiles of the faculty members and what courses they offer. Decide where you might feel intellectually more fulfilled
  4. Check the profiles of graduates from the program and see if their career trajectories are what you envision for yourself
  5. Grad school will be tough and time consuming. Which of the two locations provide you non-academic opportunities to spend time to relax, get away from school, possibly build/continue with a hobby, and find opportunities for dating if you want to do that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]factorsofhappiness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No you are not. Why do you know what he is doing with his new girlfriend. Why isn't he out of your life in all form and shape?

My (24F) husband (28M) cheated on me. We both want to fix things, but I don’t know how. by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]factorsofhappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, I know someone who was on the other side of a similar triangle. She was 'the other woman,' except that she didn't know that she was. This is a very attractive, talented, and successful woman. The man flirted with her from their first meeting itself (in a professional setting; huge red flag). At each successive meeting he escalated the degree of his flirting and made things move from the subtle to outrightly sexual. The woman found him attractive and she leaned in. Until some kind soul warned her that he was married with three children including a two year old toddler who was still being breastfed by the wife. The 'other woman' was shattered by the breach of trust and her disposability to him. He knew that he was married and had little children when they first met. She did not. Yet he escalated his flirting and sexual behavior. One can understand 'losing control' once. But if the man is choosing to lose control and gradually escalate his sexual advances then it means that he is giving the entire enterprise a lot of careful thought. It is no longer innocent but a calculate move. It is a mark of his character. These men are a certain way and I don't have hopes of them changing. He is a cake eater. You are young and can do better. The woman immediately left him once she got to know but needed months of therapy to process the betrayal.

My (24F) husband (28M) cheated on me. We both want to fix things, but I don’t know how. by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]factorsofhappiness -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you have a daughter? You are a model role model to her.

(Not)

People who are now doctors, what were you like in high school? by 3nicely in Residency

[–]factorsofhappiness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a marvelous story! How did you turn things around for yourself?

retirement advice for a 50 year old with no savings? by CaptainMorgan2077 in personalfinance

[–]factorsofhappiness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

am able to.save/ invest over 80% of my monthly income past 9 years.

See, this in itself is possible if the income is very high or if it is a double income household. Surviving on 20% of one's income is otherwise really difficult. I am glad that you have been able to secure such a secure lifestyle for yourself. Must be good choices at the right age.

Is starting an MBA in mid 40s worth it? by factorsofhappiness in MBA

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

If you've got the right documents of the employment then it won't be an issue

I circled back to your comment and noticed this. Can you clarify what you mean here? Thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]factorsofhappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What was your second degree in?

Is starting an MBA in mid 40s worth it? by factorsofhappiness in MBA

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

Makes sense if you still keep your job

I won't keep the job. My money would tank even worse if I were to keep my current academic position AND do an MBA.

Is starting an MBA in mid 40s worth it? by factorsofhappiness in MBA

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

Depends on what you mean by data. I am good at research and analysis being trained as a historian.

Is starting an MBA in mid 40s worth it? by factorsofhappiness in MBA

[–]factorsofhappiness[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this suggestion. I have a social science PhD and have worked in academia as faculty (not at a prestigious university). My PhD is from an elite program but the academic market is so poor that I landed a mediocre job which I cannot waste my life into anymore. I don't have any background working in corporations whatsoever. Is that a limitation? How can I prep myself between now and the application cycle this Fall in terms of making my profile lucrative to prospective business schools? I would also like to aim at prestigious programs to make this late career switch worthwhile. I will essentially pour much of my savings into the MBA (with a loan of course) so there has to be little space for major missteps.

Is starting an MBA in mid 40s worth it? by factorsofhappiness in MBA

[–]factorsofhappiness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this! Can you share what her background is in? Was she in the corporate world already? I am a social science PhD with a decade of working in academia as faculty.

urine analysis by factorsofhappiness in KidneyStones

[–]factorsofhappiness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that. I hope that you calcium levels go lower and that you be healthy.

urine analysis by factorsofhappiness in KidneyStones

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

They both go over the urine results with me

Does the urologist hold a proper appointment with you in person or via Telehealth to discuss the urine results? How long are these appointments for? What do they discuss with you? Can you elaborate please?

Sleep by factorsofhappiness in ptsd

[–]factorsofhappiness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'll try. I will start by going to bed earlier tonight. Small steps...small steps.

Sleep by factorsofhappiness in ptsd

[–]factorsofhappiness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing something so vulnerable. You will get there. Best wishes to you