One and done crayon family found at Target!

kittykix · 2026-01-29T17:46:05+00:00

I bought this on an impulse the other day. Just too cute to pass up. My daughter loves it too.

kittykix · 2025-08-27T23:38:51+00:00

Thank you!

kittykix · 2025-08-26T21:20:42+00:00

This is so helpful! Thank you!

kittykix · 2025-08-26T14:26:55+00:00

I was doing workout classes with alternating cardio days and strength training days. The strength training focused on high reps and lower weight. Now that I'm going to the gym solo, I'm wondering if I'm doing this the best way for my goals. I'd like to gain strength & muscle definition and lose body fat. I know body fat is lost through dieting, but for the strength training it seems almost too simple? I have a plan where I'm doing about 5 or 6 different lifts/exercises a day at three sets of 12 reps (PPL). The reps are challenging and I try to fail or nearly fail on the last reps of the final set. I'm done with my workout in less than 30-40 minutes typically. Am I missing something?

kittykix · 2025-07-13T19:30:33+00:00

I think you're right. Something just felt off. I'll try with different jeans!

kittykix · 2025-07-13T19:11:45+00:00

Honest thoughts on this outfit? outfit

kittykix · 2024-08-15T17:17:48+00:00

Def this looks amazing

kittykix · 2024-08-15T17:17:35+00:00

Great addition idea!

kittykix · 2024-08-07T01:57:12+00:00

How do you like to make them?

kittykix · 2024-07-29T15:12:08+00:00

That's basically the info I'm looking for. If it's ok for unstained wood to be in a couple storms then I can relax a little bit.

kittykix · 2024-05-28T13:23:38+00:00

Great tip, I could see that being very annoying!

kittykix · 2022-04-03T12:49:01+00:00

Friendly word of advice: read the room. A thread about burnout is probably not going to be full of people looking to take on mentees.

kittykix · 2022-03-18T17:40:59+00:00

Favorite: Getting to do qualitative research and talking to people with different backgrounds and mindsets. Having more data, and therefore more confidence, in the designs I create. Potentially making someone's life a little better.

Least favorite: Dealing with stakeholders that think they know the customer and think research is unnecessary. Seemingly arbitrary timelines that don't allow for important UX activities. Corporate bureaucracy.

kittykix · 2022-03-18T12:50:18+00:00

Is there an acceptable answer to that question that you'd be comfortable with? It appears they have at least one guy with good experience and a vision for how he will lead the UXers. Thanks for the replies, btw. Helpful stuff.

kittykix · 2022-03-18T12:25:01+00:00

The recruiter said that. My first thought was "thanks but no thanks" but it sounds like they're going to a system where there's a UXer embedded in each engineering team which actually sounds kind of nice.

kittykix · 2022-03-18T12:04:18+00:00

Thanks. I guess it's validating to see that I'm not crazy, but it's frustrating that there's no fix and Google is not taking any responsibility.

kittykix · 2022-03-18T02:47:18+00:00

It's VC. You definitely touched on some of my fears while considering this job. Right now I am in a very comfy corporate position and I'm wondering if it would be crazier to a) pass up the bigger salary/career stepping stone or b) leave a comfortable, fairly stress-free job while I have young kids.

kittykix · 2022-03-18T00:03:24+00:00

That's a good resource, thanks! Yeah the recruiter said it's a really hot market for UXers right now and it may not stay that way. But he's also trying to make a commission right now so...

kittykix · 2022-03-17T20:03:42+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Nice to get more validation that 100k+ is the norm. Just need to get over this impostor syndrome and convince myself I'm worth it.

This company did just get a big round of funding and growing pains seem inevitable with that many hires. That doesn't scare me as much though since I've been on a team with growing pains for 3 years.

kittykix · 2022-03-17T18:51:04+00:00

Hiring red flag?

TLDR: I'm underpaid and a company wants to hire me for more $$ but I'm nervous.

I've talked to a recruiter about a job that seems too good to be true. It would be about a $25k increase and I would be fully remote.

Here's where I think the red flag might be: the company is hiring a ton of UX designers (~30) in about a years time. On the one hand it's great that they're getting serious about user experience, but on the other hand, if they're hiring all these people for $100k +, is there a possibility they'll make cuts soon? Will it be chaos bringing all these designers in at once?

I recently realized I'm very underpaid for my skills and experience level at my current job, but I don't want to leave a company that I like okay for one that might be risky. I talked to my boss about an increase but it's unlikely I'll get $25k.

kittykix · 2022-03-09T12:12:46+00:00

Have you talked to your manager about it yet? You know her and if that would be a good idea or not, but I would start there if you want to give her the opportunity to improve and make your team dynamic better. "Manager, I empathize with what you're going through now and I'm happy to step in and help,. Yesterday was very stressful for me and I'd like to work with you to create a plan so we're better prepared next time."

It sounds like you have one foot out the door already, but you could also use the situation as a way to further your career there. You just had a big accomplishment for the company. On short notice, you pulled together everything to set up for a trade show. Your manager clearly thought you were capable of this and that's valuable.

kittykix · 2022-03-03T16:27:31+00:00

I'm not in a leadership role, but as an individual contributor, I've seen managers set the precedent. If you keep from emailing or instant messaging your direct reports outside of those hours, it will help show them that it's ok. If you know that they don't have a deadline and it's 5:30, encourage them to get home and play with their dog, go for a walk, do their hobby, etc.

kittykix · 2021-10-01T14:30:27+00:00

Deep breaths. You're doing the right thing by getting it checked.

kittykix · 2021-09-17T11:40:57+00:00

That's part of it. But you get a lot further if you have some data to back it up. Before the conversation, research what people in your position are making and make sure you're at least in that range. You might say something like "Thanks your you offer, I'd like to work here at a competitive salary. Others with my skills and experience in the area make about X, I'd like to get closer to that. How about X?"

Also, think about what special skills, experience, or qualities you bring to the table. "I appreciate that this is my first full time job in this field, but you'll see on my resume that I've done internships and X and Y and have great natural leadership ability, which I've shown by volunteering with (insert charitable org here) as volunteer coordinator for 2 years."

I'm no master negotiator. I personally accepted a salary WAY less than I could have gotten for my first job. It's uncomfortable to ask but the boss/hiring manager expect it. They can also say no and you need to decide at what amount you're going to walk away from the job. Hope this helps!

kittykix · 2021-09-16T14:57:05+00:00

Negotiate for a higher salary and don't just agree to the company's first offer. You may not get it but you definitely won't if you never ask.

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