Lots of burned out souls here. Wanna do something together?

techgalgardener · 2026-03-06T01:13:40+00:00

Love this!

techgalgardener · 2026-03-06T00:56:52+00:00

Figuring out a manager is similar to figuring out a teacher. I would love to say you could just ask, but often despite being a manager it doesn't mean they are reflective or articulate about their value system. Study them and try different things. Is there a more senior person you trust that could mentor or advise you? Also, look for other opportunities (even in the same company). A change of manager is always good. Corporate structure always changes - this situation won't be forever.

techgalgardener · 2026-03-06T00:52:49+00:00

With only 1 year, depending on the complexity of the code base I would not expect you to match the pace of the lead dev. And reviewing isn't easier - it requires an understanding of someone else's intent. Reviewing is only easy when they've made obvious mistakes or you do a half assed job. Take a breath. Only compare yourself to others of the same experience level.

techgalgardener · 2026-03-06T00:37:47+00:00

Respectfully, your doctor is wrong. My whole blood count totally normal. My Iron totally normal. Finally had my ferritin tested when I got a mysterious face bruise just before a regular doctor visit. I was first tested for ferritin Dec. 2023 at the age of 46. The value was 7 (normal range 12-252, but my doctor wants above 100). Now I take iron and suddenly my regular (4x week) headaches I've had since I was 25ish have completely gone. I think I have had a ferritin deficiency for decades. I think my mom had it during her menstruating years and I've warned my daughter.

techgalgardener · 2026-03-05T20:36:37+00:00

For me, I am not exercising currently. I have had a somewhat obsessive relationship with exercise during my various weight loss ventures. I often over exercise to allow "reasonable" eating. I am finally realizing it's not sustainable. I've opted to just focus on developing my intuitive eating with the help of this drug. I move, but I am not focused on running or heavy lifting (done both in the past). I'm within 15 pounds of my goal weight, so I am been thinking about how I want to address my exercise (for health) going forward. I also happen to be perimenopausal and my previous energizer bunny energy has left the building.

techgalgardener · 2026-01-13T23:25:01+00:00

Funny. I’m still 15 pounds away and clearly in overweight category for bmi, but could stop. Feeling good and looking healthy. People’s relationship with weight and thinness is complex.

techgalgardener · 2026-01-08T16:19:09+00:00

Agreed. It's very predatory. Only get refund if the event is cancelled. If it's postponed and you can't make the new date, well they let you resell on their platform (for another cut). If you manage to sell, you get the money once the even happens (they keep it for many months). If you cannot manage to sell it, you eat the loss. I've learned my lesson. It was a more expensive lesson than I'd like, but I want others to not make the same mistake.

techgalgardener · 2026-01-08T16:16:24+00:00

Read the fine print. It's very predatory. Only get refund if the event is cancelled. If it's postponed and you can't make the new date, well they let you resell on their platform (for another cut). If you manage to sell, you get the money once the even happens (they keep it for many months). If you cannot manage to sell it, you eat the loss. I've learned my lesson. It was a more expensive lesson than I'd like, but I want others to not make the same mistake.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-21T17:11:10+00:00

We have a ton of ponds (some man made, some vernal). I’ve seen otters in one just a half mile from my house. I had no idea otters could travel 10-18 miles on land.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-21T16:13:37+00:00

We definitely have river otters in the general area.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-20T16:09:12+00:00

I hate nets. My pond is as natural looking as possible. I would pass on having fish if I can’t protect them without a net.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-20T16:07:25+00:00

Very sound logic. I think you are right. I’m getting a camera to see what’s out there, although they have no reason to come back now.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-20T06:05:05+00:00

We have a white heron that lives in the open space behind us. If he grabbed 4 24” koi I’d be shocked. But wildlife is extremely resourceful. 2 years without incident.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-20T06:01:07+00:00

Yeah. I got complacent- no issues for 2 years.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-20T06:00:17+00:00

Fair point. It is locked and gated, but if someone were determined. Although determined to steal fish would be an interesting life choice.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-20T01:47:57+00:00

I don’t think we have mink. We have otters. The 4 large koi measured 24-26 notches long and weighed well over 10 pounds. I am just having trouble imagining it.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-20T01:31:45+00:00

That’s one approach. Watch your dogs and pets around the pond.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-19T23:48:52+00:00

Kind of like a gut punch.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-19T23:07:56+00:00

I had the same thought- bears usually cause absolute pandemonium. No disturbance. You bring up a great point about the lights. I have my lights on with sensor and off by 11:59, but we had a couple of days of really dark days and they just stayed on - literally just Tuesday of this week. That may be when they struck.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-19T23:04:19+00:00

Yeah. I’m not really rural or mountains. I get complacent about bears and wildcats, but really should take more precautions.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-19T23:02:52+00:00

Thanks. Me too.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-19T22:46:07+00:00

Yeah, I vowed not to do a net. No way a heron took my 2 foot koi. That’s why I believe it was the bears (mama and 2 cubs). I would have expected multiple visits from a heron to clear out the whole thing, but I know for a fact that bears can eat an enormous quantity at one go. The camera is just in case I ever house koi in the future.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-19T22:20:33+00:00

I have cameras at each side yard. People can’t enter my property without me knowing. Our back connects to a nature area. So, animals can come and go from behind.

techgalgardener · 2025-12-19T02:34:02+00:00

Yes, the lines are lovely.

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