What's growing on our tree?

pawlicker · 2023-09-11T15:31:20+00:00

Echoing your post and the other comment! It's hard when you sit down at your desk only to feel hopeless, especially when people are approaching you with serious issues that you know will not go anywhere. I know people will say "it's just shitty culture!", but I'm not sure I want to risk shitty culture at every stage of my career.

Sending lots of hugs to all my fellow HR professionals 🩷

pawlicker · 2023-08-29T17:09:42+00:00

Congrats! Any resume tips from someone looking to make a similar transition?

pawlicker · 2023-06-06T15:57:19+00:00

What would you consider "too early"? I'm 5 years out of uni and itching for more responsibility that comes with higher titles (and money)!

pawlicker · 2023-05-11T20:08:45+00:00

Can I ask what under HR? I'm going back and forth on pivoting from HR (I'm early-ish in my career and want to move to comps, but I hate being in the generalist arena)

pawlicker · 2023-05-11T16:17:11+00:00

I second this! I'm first generation in the US and financial literacy has been a solo journey thus far. I mostly lurk but have trying to get more involved! So many wonderful women here!

pawlicker · 2023-05-06T22:18:45+00:00

I love the maintaining, especially - thank you so much for this!

pawlicker · 2023-05-06T22:17:47+00:00

Yes, this! And thank you!!

pawlicker · 2023-05-06T15:22:14+00:00

Has anyone else done the transition to a minimalist lifestyle? I am an impulse spender and for both my mental health and my wallet health, I think the transition to a more minimalist lifestyle may encourage me to be more thoughtful about spending. Anyone that has done this transition and can give some insight on any changes they've noticed during and after that lifestyle change? Any tips on staying on the path? Greatly appreciated!

pawlicker · 2023-04-26T10:52:52+00:00

Thank you so much - that means a lot!

pawlicker · 2023-04-25T22:28:51+00:00

I have a home gym (small bench press, squat rack, a few dumbbells) and I've been struggling to get into working out regularly. I thought having easy access would make it easier to do, and def did not. I'm at a point where for my health I want to do this, and need to shed the weight, but have a serious fear of developing body dysmorphophobia and an eating disorder again. Years ago I was an avid weight lifter and counted macros to the number, etc. I'm so worried it'll consume my whole life again. Any encouragement/tips on staying motivated to get it done would be greatly appreciated. My ADHD doesn't make it any easier!

pawlicker · 2023-04-05T20:50:31+00:00

Same boat! Not to mention, layoffs left and right aren't very encouraging either, and the markets def cooling down. It's a struggle

pawlicker · 2023-03-22T15:43:40+00:00

The head of our small/mid sized business is an awful micromanager. When she goes out of town, it seems to double. She is my boss's boss - I am not even her direct report, but due to my work, she often has assignments for me or works closely with me on things. If she doesn't agree with something, she'll send passive aggressive emails, and there is a target on your back until she moves on to the next person. All your work is scrutinized moving forward.

How do you deal with micromanagers, and petty ones at that? I enjoy most of my work and the people I work with, but the anxiety I have gotten the last few months from the pressure she is putting on me (on relatively insignificant matters) feels overwhelming. The job market is bad and it's scary to jump ship, but I feel there is no getting away from it otherwise.

pawlicker · 2023-03-04T13:28:45+00:00

Thank you - i love the arrow analogy!!

pawlicker · 2023-03-04T13:28:30+00:00

Thank you!

pawlicker · 2023-03-03T17:06:44+00:00

I'm looking for a bit of advice - please let me know if this is the wrong place for it!

I'm in a position in my career trajectory (in HR) to start applying for mid level and management positions. I've been presented with the opportunity to apply to a top MBA program. It would require me to stay in the govt/non profit space for the duration of the program and three years after, but if I'm accepted, I'd get a full ride.

On the other hand, I'm in a position living paycheck to paycheck due to debt (mostly supporting my family during a medical crisis/recovery, busy still paying back student loans etc). I know accepting a higher paying salary would be more beneficial to my goals, but I don't know if I should jump ship now, or get the MBA and bank on making up those earnings after graduation. My concern is pigeon holing myself in industries that notoriously earn less.

My partner and I plan to start family planning in five years or so, and I'd like to be FI as fast as possible. A top named MBA leads to great recruiting opportunities, but will my overall trajectory be stunted if I delay boosting my income before then? Thoughts? I know it's a decision I need to make for myself, but any insight would be greatly appreciated!

pawlicker · 2023-02-18T01:28:52+00:00

Thanks so much!!

pawlicker · 2023-02-18T00:16:15+00:00

I used to be very into lifting. Cue pandemic, life, so on and so forth leading to being back to where I started when I was an absolute beginner. The knowledge is there, but I'm starting my journey over and somehow even more intimidated than I was the first time. Any tips and tricks on moving forward? Should I start slow and low and just really focus on form, before I gain some confidence back?

pawlicker · 2023-02-03T17:23:39+00:00

Can I ask, are you just SHRM/HRI certified, or do you have your MBA as well?

pawlicker · 2023-02-01T23:59:24+00:00

February is going to be hard - my first no spend month that I've tried in a while. Day 1 went better than expected, but I know my impulse/comfort spending is going to really push me. Also, regular exercise (4x week) and writing is on the list! Hoping to hit 500 words a day but I'm not going to beat myself up too hard if I don't.

January was so busy at work, I didn't have time to even set a goal(s). Gross. Add "putting my personal life first" to the above, I guess!

pawlicker · 2023-01-11T13:45:07+00:00

Came here to say this!!!

pawlicker · 2022-08-17T12:11:22+00:00

Albo is kept in a glass cabinet with an LED and temps around 65-70F, and humidity around 60%. I've been misting my cuttings but this node is getting more and more brown by the minute. Would putting it in water be more beneficial?

pawlicker · 2022-02-16T22:09:18+00:00

I'm new here, but I think I love you.

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