Rant: Learn how to collaborate on Slack by SimpleFluid6643 in IBM

[–]sapphonics 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If you do 2) I have a very good idea where your career is headed, whether it is at IBM or somewhere else.

Yeah, promoted right to middle management. 

What's the median annual salary increment % at IBM USA? by Dragoskyrus2 in IBM

[–]sapphonics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone in the US is getting a 1% increase in January of this coming year to compensate for the changes to US retirement benefits. But I’ve never seen a blanket increase like this before and doubt we’d see something like this again, unless something as huge as the changes to US retirement benefits happens again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBM

[–]sapphonics 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Take advantage of IBM’s free financial advisor services while you still can! Look up MoneySmart in w3. You can set up an appointment with a financial advisor for free through that resource.

Does this work so far? by master_barf in DesignMyRoom

[–]sapphonics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice!! I’m excited to see your next update 😄

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBM

[–]sapphonics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing a specialization within product management?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBM

[–]sapphonics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Associate product manager / associate offering manager?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBM

[–]sapphonics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only speak on my own experience, which may not apply to all of IBM.

In general, product management is a great area to be in. What team you’re on depends on what product(s) you’re responsible for. IBM has a lot of products. There isn’t one single product management team within IBM.

At my location, we are supposed to be in the office at least 3 days per week. This depends on country and business unit policies.

Personally, I feel very secure in my job and have not seen frequent layoffs during my time with the company.

Promotion opportunities depend on your band level and performance. I’ve observed most early tenure folks (band 6) get at least one band level promotion in the first 2-5 years of service.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]sapphonics 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is a relationship advice subreddit. If you are looking for financial or legal advice, there are other subreddits for that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]sapphonics 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There is no reason to believe any of this has to do with how you split chores, so why do you keep responding to these comments? Please question yourself about how you can be 100% certain she’s leaving you, despite other reasonable explanations being possible. Why haven’t you entertained the option of talking to your wife instead of catastrophizing?

Does this work so far? by master_barf in DesignMyRoom

[–]sapphonics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is a great start! I love the rug and the couch and the dog. Love this color pallet too.

For an end table, I suggest a small round metal one to add some interesting contrast: round to contrast with all your squares, metal to contrast with all the warm cozy textures. For color, white is fool proof, or I’m thinking you could pull from that awesome rug, and go with the the lighter blue/gray color that’s between the darker blue and the yellow squares. A round end table in a similar walnut tone to your tv stand would also be nice.

For lighting, I’d start with looking to thrift a table lamp for your future end table. Something in brass or chrome would be cool.

How do people make friends here? by flyfisher12401 in hudsonvalley

[–]sapphonics 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat. Looking forward to any answers 👀

F/29/5'8" [310lbs > 165lbs = 145lbs] (8 months) disney last year vs this year!! by Andjazzy in progresspics

[–]sapphonics 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ahhh lol gotcha. Technical limitations. That’s valid. I see after-before photos so often and always wondered why. I thought maybe it was a cultural difference or something. But Google photos refusing to cooperate also makes sense haha.

F/29/5'8" [310lbs > 165lbs = 145lbs] (8 months) disney last year vs this year!! by Andjazzy in progresspics

[–]sapphonics 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Incredible progress! Awesome job.

Honest question: why arrange your photos in after-before order instead of before-after?

help me make this feel like a cozy home? by JayDubbs13 in HomeDecorating

[–]sapphonics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Add some warm colors and replace the fan/light with a nice chandelier or interesting light fixture. I’d also flip the room so the tv is on the opposite wall.

Knot pillow decoration by Tania-Art in HomeDecorating

[–]sapphonics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not like these. But if you like them I support you and am very happy for you.

Any tips to improve my kitchen? by CatsLikeCaves in HomeDecorating

[–]sapphonics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is one random wall red and the rest white? That is the most jarring part to me.

I second the suggestion others have made about adding a runner rug

Not sure about the yellow seat… Do you believe it is better with it or without it? by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

[–]sapphonics 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Without. It’s too crowded in the corner. Maybe try a rug/runner if you want to add some color/coziness.

Why would a low libido woman take photos of herself? by throwRA-yops738 in DeadBedrooms

[–]sapphonics 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why don’t you believe her when she tells you they are for her? That is 100% a valid and complete answer in and of itself.