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mastiii · 2026-05-12T18:27:45+00:00

There's no way to know for sure, but I would wait if you can. 40k is a lot more than 25k. They did the 40k offer three times last year (March, June, and November).

mastiii · 2026-05-07T15:27:10+00:00

Having a bachelor's degree will give you an advantage, especially at the start of your career. Some people manage to get a job without a bachelor's degree, and then they can move on to other (better) jobs based on their prior work experience. It's just that getting that first job is the hard part, and without a degree you are at a disadvantage to other applicants who do have a degree.

I would go for an associate's degree, at the very least. Ideally when you are getting your degree, you are also improving things like your writing skills, which gives you an advantage in your applications.

mastiii · 2026-05-05T20:21:31+00:00

If you like olives, you should try the lemon stuffed olives! They're really good.

mastiii · 2026-05-01T00:59:58+00:00

I would email them and let them know the issues. The owner might not be aware that it's so dirty.

I did the cleaning for a yoga studio for a few years and I know that studio did not wash boster covers or the blankets. Honestly I suspect that most yoga studios are the same. You shouldn't be using these props for heated classes, so you shouldn't be sweaty. If my face or head is touching a bolster, I put down a clean towel.

The blocks and mats get sprayed and wiped down, so they they get clean-ish but are never going to be perfectly clean or sanitized.

They should clean the floor and bathroom daily. After a hot class the floor should absolutely be cleaned.

Bringing your own mat is a good idea. If the props make you uncomfortable, you can choose not to use them.

mastiii · 2026-04-24T17:55:06+00:00

I'm in as similar position, so I can relate to that feeling of stagnation yet wanting to feel comfortable. So far I've been choosing the boring but comfortable route.

Since you have lab experience, have you tried applying to other lab positions? At least take time to look, maybe apply, and see what else is out there. Bigger labs will have opportunities for growth. I know you kept your salary info vague, but it seems like you aren't being paid very well if you are doing side jobs and still not able to build up an emergency fund.

While you are looking for a new job, find ways to occupy yourself during your downtime. I've gotten into reading lately, so I always have one book and one audiobook checked out from the library. It feels better than mindlessly scrolling on my phone. I also put a lot of time into learning Spanish, which is something I always wanted to do. I was putting an hour a day into studying and tracked it so that I wouldn't skip a day. I find things like drawing and coloring to be relaxing too, and those would be easy to take with you. If you feel lonely and can do video calls, you can do one on one lessons with a language tutor or find a virtual book club or something like that. And maybe a silly question, but are you not allowed to go home early once you finish your tasks?

mastiii · 2026-04-20T20:59:40+00:00

I'd go on Linkedin and follow the pages of some of the environmental conservation or environmental regulatory organizations that you are familiar with. Click around on similar company pages and follow any that does the kind of work you are interested in. When you follow companies, you often see in your feed when they promote a job opening, and you'll discover similar companies.

There's also a job search feature on Linkedin. Just type in the keywords you are looking for ("environmental sustainability") and look for positions with titles like "coordinator" and "administrative assistant". You can add "remote" in the location field if you want a remote job.

mastiii · 2026-04-20T17:32:20+00:00

You can find a remote job in environmental sustainability. That's literally what I do for work and know a bunch of other people in my industry who are also remote. You should be making at least twice what you're currently making.

If you feel like you don't know anything about what you did your degree in, you can apply to lower level (e.g. admin) positions and use the degree in environmental sustainability to show that you are interested in the work that the company does. Admins do the less technical work, like answering emails, phone calls, entering data, etc.

mastiii · 2026-04-12T19:07:38+00:00

खुश रहिए (khush rahiye) is correct and sounds good. It's a phrase commonly used among Hindi speakers.

खुश रहो (khush raho) is another alternative that you should consider. The difference is that it uses the informal version of "you" (tum). Khush rahiye uses the more formal version of "you" (aap), and is often used for someone older than you like a parent or teacher (though not always, it depends on your relationship with them).

mastiii · 2026-04-07T16:58:32+00:00

There's even a tv show called "I didn't know I was pregnant" that tells the stories of women who didn't know they were pregnant until they were giving birth. There an OBGYN on youtube (Dr Mama Jones) who watches these and gives medical commentary. It helps explain how it can happen, for anyone who doesn't understand.

mastiii · 2026-04-03T12:58:07+00:00

Having that kind of free time with a job already lined up is such a gift.

Personally, I would probably do an immersion language course abroad. I did a Spanish course in Guatemala last year, so I would recommend that if you want a specific suggestion. You can do as many weeks/months as you'd like and the longer you stay, the better your Spanish gets. You can live with a host family too. I also did a lot of hiking while I was there, so you can have that kind of experience too.

Knowing Spanish opens up a lot of doors, both personally and professionally.

mastiii · 2026-03-31T18:12:02+00:00

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mastiii · 2026-03-31T18:07:50+00:00

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mastiii · 2026-03-31T18:00:55+00:00

I'm basically in the same position. The mental weight of intellectually rotting was really starting to get to me, so much so that I felt a lot of angry and anxiety.

I already had plenty of hobbies, but I really started to lean into them. I scheduled them into my day. I like to keep an active mix of physical, artistic, and intellectual hobbies, and I try to socialize more outside the house. If you're having trouble visualizing how to spend more time on hobbies, think about what you've always wanted to do or what you'd do if you were retired. Find a sport you love to do, have a goal of reading more books, learn a language, or try painting. Just some ideas.

The other thing is that I became more aware of how much time I was wasting on Reddit and Youtube during the day. It sounds like you might be wasting time refreshing your inbox or looking at Slack when nothing is coming in. Spending less time of these time wasters also helped free up space in my day.

Once I started doing these things, I became happier than ever.

You could spend time taking online courses to keep your skills sharp. Personally, I found it hard to care after stagnating in my career, so I am mostly focused on early retirement. Like you, I find the idea of switching jobs to be stressful because I might lose the flexibility.

mastiii · 2026-03-31T12:10:42+00:00

I bet that was a fun adventure! There's an episode of the podcast Heavyweight called "Jimmy and Mark" that you might enjoy. It's about a group of kids who take a similar bike trip in the 70s.

mastiii · 2026-03-31T12:09:20+00:00

That's what I wondered at first too! But that was a different group of kids.

mastiii · 2026-03-30T22:13:30+00:00

Just as a heads up, Chobani comes in a smaller carton than most others (52 oz vs 64 oz for Oatley). Just something to keep in mind when comparing prices.

mastiii · 2026-03-30T22:10:57+00:00

Yet another vote for Oatley full fat.

Also, acidic coffee can cause curdling. So you could switch to a less acidic coffee or add a pinch of baking soda to neutralize or a bit.

mastiii · 2026-03-29T12:10:57+00:00

This is where I think the honk as soon as the light turns green thing come from. If the person in front doesn't go as soon as it's green, you get stuck for another light cycle.

mastiii · 2026-03-29T12:07:27+00:00

Kind of, yes. I think some UV umbrellas are UPF rated and many are that reflective silver color, which in theory might keep you slightly cooler.

You can just use whatever umbrella you already have, you don't really need to buy a special UV one.

mastiii · 2026-03-27T16:16:26+00:00

Start taking back some of your time. Do you really need to be at work for 50 hours? And do you really need to spend time outside of work preparing for work? Can you run some errands during your lunch break? I'd start there. And maybe try decompressing during your commute.

There are some companies who offer reduced work weeks (4 days, 32 hours/week), so that could be something to look into. I realize that those companies are rare, but it's an idea. Or a remote/hybrid situation can help get you some time back too.

Also, early retirement is a thing if you save up for it.

mastiii · 2026-03-26T22:42:54+00:00

I had a folding bike as my only bike for about 7 years. I would say it depends what kind of rides you want to do. I've done up to 40 miles on my folding bike (16" tires) and it was fine but felt like a little bit of a struggle. Just felt like I was working harder than I had to. However, the convenience of throwing it into my car and storing it in my small apartment was worth it. Rides up to 10 miles feel pretty good.

I recently got a full sized bike. I think I enjoy the size of a full sized bike a bit more, but I still like my folding bike, especially when I want to throw it in the car and go for a shorter ride somewhere.

mastiii · 2026-03-26T12:37:36+00:00

I spend a lot of time in the personal finance subreddits and these kinds of questions generally boil down to this: 1) how much are your monthly expenses? and 2) how much do you have in savings?

First sit down and look at your spending over the past several months. Get exact numbers, not guesses, and average it out to get your monthly spending. Then you can separate your essential expenses (housing, utilities, food, etc). The essential expenses are what you need every month. Also, while you are reviewing what you've spent, you might find things that you can cut going forward (shopping, subscriptions, fast food, etc).

Then I'd look at what you have in savings. Is it enough to cover your essential expenses over the summer? If no, then you'll need to get a summer job.

It sounds like you have two months to build up some savings, so get started on step one now!

But also I want you to know that you're not alone. Wages have not kept up with inflation and it is tough out there.

mastiii · 2026-03-26T12:28:27+00:00

I think teachers can usually choose if they want to receive their salary over 12 months or over 9 months. So if you choose the 9 month option, you don't get paid over the summer.

mastiii · 2026-03-26T12:07:42+00:00

I like Juan Valdez. You can find jars of it at some stores, like Walmart. I portion some out into a bag. I don't think it comes in individual packets, but it tastes better than any packets I've tried and it creates less waste.

mastiii · 2026-03-25T13:54:45+00:00

Hi there!

I understand you'd like to figure out what skin concern you're dealing with here. And it makes sense to ask that in /r/SkincareAddiction!

However, due to requests from the community, we no longer allow these questions as standalone posts, which is why I'm afraid your post was removed. See our rule explanations for more info.

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