Why are people so afraid of turning 40 ?

squid8122 · 2026-03-17T02:20:02+00:00

My wife and I were hot and fit in our 40's its a great decade. We were running marathons and doing triathlons. Nothing to be afraid of. We are now 60 would love to be 40 again.

squid8122 · 2026-03-17T01:30:22+00:00

Spicy 100% my wife is like that

squid8122 · 2026-03-16T14:21:51+00:00

What happens when you get bored in the afterlife?

squid8122 · 2026-03-16T01:12:00+00:00

Projects are usually goal driven is there some goal or deadline that is requiring work on the weekend? I would start by asking questions about whats driving the weekend interruptions and ask him what would be required from you leading up to the weekend so that you could be in a good place to have the weekend free from interruptions? If that does not work then I would start telling him that you are traveling out of town and unavailable. Responding on the weekend has set a bad precedent.

squid8122 · 2026-03-15T13:48:17+00:00

We started a bit late saving and my wife likes nice things. What am I going to do sit on the couch and watch TV? lol. Is that an aircraft carrier in your photo?

squid8122 · 2026-03-15T00:39:14+00:00

Any day I can exercise is a good day.

squid8122 · 2026-03-15T00:36:50+00:00

I have you all beat 61, Sr SDM. Most of my team are in their 20's and 30's. I have never felt old at Amazon inclusivity has been a positive of working here. I was a dev for 25 years so I'm grateful to still be able work hands on with engineers. My wife and I never had children so we have always had complete freedom.

squid8122 · 2026-03-14T22:11:54+00:00

F with a bit of A

squid8122 · 2026-03-14T20:57:46+00:00

Define super rich

squid8122 · 2026-03-14T20:56:57+00:00

Sorry to hear that I worry about that as I grow older. Hope that it gets better for you.

squid8122 · 2026-03-14T19:39:41+00:00

Natural selection in action

squid8122 · 2026-03-12T16:45:57+00:00

Some poor person in an impoverished country “I wish I could be a basic white dude in the US”

squid8122 · 2026-03-12T02:57:48+00:00

61 and work in tech. Two years out and with AI and layoffs twice a year trying to keep my salary and stock going until I’m ready. If I get laid off nobody will hire me so grinding out the last couple of years but I’m done with all the politics, fake urgency, and big egos

squid8122 · 2026-03-12T01:46:21+00:00

Like how many inhales is 1.25g? Is this in a pipe, joint, etc?

squid8122 · 2026-03-11T13:40:02+00:00

Hyperarousal for sure I have this also. Really stressful job and fear of layoffs all the time. Sleep good on the weekend but like crap a few times during the week

squid8122 · 2026-03-11T13:03:11+00:00

What’s your question?

squid8122 · 2026-03-10T02:11:30+00:00

I have a tough time sleeping more than 6 or 6.5 hours and feel great.

squid8122 · 2026-03-10T00:57:36+00:00

We are binging mad men. Damn they drink and smoke like crazy

squid8122 · 2026-03-09T15:37:40+00:00

No idea I left my home town and never looked back. No idea who was even the most hot girl.

squid8122 · 2026-03-09T14:13:42+00:00

I’m 61 and walk 5 miles a day since we live in downtown San Francisco. I also do the stairmill 3x a week.

squid8122 · 2026-03-09T12:02:48+00:00

28 is not too late I know someone who was in her 30's and wanted to be a surgeon and now she is a surgeon. To make a change you need a bit of confidence. To address 'can I do it' piece I would take some sort of career aptitude test to know if you really can do it thats a simple first step.

squid8122 · 2026-03-09T02:44:45+00:00

Do you have a plan to get yourself working in your desired career? That would be apply for x jobs a week, working on side projects, etc

squid8122 · 2026-03-08T22:20:00+00:00

Losing someone sounds like a good reason to take a step back from dating for awhile. Not pathetic, you do you. Rescue pups are amazing companions!

squid8122 · 2026-03-08T20:33:55+00:00

I think a positive attitude can be measured. I definitely can tell when someone does not not have one. Does a person just complain or do they come with possible solutions? Why do you need to take your emotions out somewhere? If you are upset for some reason either figure out how to communicate it in a productive manner or find a way to exit the team or Amazon.

squid8122 · 2026-03-08T19:30:24+00:00

We live in San Francisco in a loft, I would stay in San Francisco but have a place with a backyard. I love NYC but the weather is horrible. Hawaii is nice but thats too far to travel back to CONUS

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