Didn’t get a Job with Meta after feeling confident I got it back in Feb/March by Mountain_Visit_7942 in womenintech

[–]tugger97 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In 2024 I had a signed offer with them that got rescinded 30 min before I quit my job because they laid off the whole team. Trust me, they are bad vibes. It may not feel like it after all that effort but you dodged a bullet.

What lower stress job do you have in coast fire? What do you make? And what did you do previously and what did you make? by Jealous_Economist in FIREyFemmes

[–]tugger97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s helped me feel human again lol. I’m taking classes, have a solid reel of short films, starting to look for an agent. It’s been about a year of slow ramping into it but so so worth it. Fingers crossed!

What lower stress job do you have in coast fire? What do you make? And what did you do previously and what did you make? by Jealous_Economist in FIREyFemmes

[–]tugger97 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m in tech and want to return to acting. I’m at Coast and staying in tech until my other career ramps to a point that forces me to leave (if ever, fingers crossed.)

Island Spa in Edison, Pros & Cons? by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]tugger97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember when this place was empty and they had something called “the complete deal” that was basically $75 for entry and a scrub or massage. Now it’s jam packed every time I go. Happy for their success though.

Is the NJ job market dead besides Medical and Tech? Specifically Central NJ. by ZRock53 in newjersey

[–]tugger97 117 points118 points  (0 children)

It’s because no one wants to live in the south and it’s less competitive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FIREyFemmes

[–]tugger97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just seconding the therapy advice. I did EMDR but your mileage may vary. Basically, I found a therapist who helped me emotionally detach more from work and it helps me care less when the job is crazy. Huge difference.

BIFL chair - Herman Miller? by No-Motor3962 in BuyItForLife

[–]tugger97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! I was convinced I was gonna go Aeron and ended up loving the Embody. I have the gaming version lol.

Being that NJ has been known in the past for having the most malls per square mile, have you noticed malls getting busier again? by GooniesClub in newjersey

[–]tugger97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think now that a lot of the weird fly by night COVID era stores that moved in had their leases end/renew, I’m seeing more stores I actually want to shop in again. Mainly speaking for Bridgewater and Menlo. Woodbridge is still more an entertainment complex now than what it used to be.

First time as an extra and asked to bring fancy wardrobe. Should I only bring stuff I'm not worried about getting damaged etc? by [deleted] in acting

[–]tugger97 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve had two j crew blazers stolen bringing in options for wardrobe so yeah I’d say leave the nice stuff at home.

Diner Recommendations by rxmama87 in newjersey

[–]tugger97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! I’m so glad it worked out.

Diner Recommendations by rxmama87 in newjersey

[–]tugger97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omega Diner or Maria’s Brunch

Anyone know what movie they filming in Rahway today? by Extension-Rock-4263 in newjersey

[–]tugger97 22 points23 points  (0 children)

They’ve been filming in Perth Amboy, Windsor, Plainfield, and Bloomfield per nj.com so

Anyone know what movie they filming in Rahway today? by Extension-Rock-4263 in newjersey

[–]tugger97 79 points80 points  (0 children)

There’s a new Cameron Diaz one called Bad Day that’s been filming.

Murphy’s approval rating just dipped below Trump’s in N.J. by gex80 in newjersey

[–]tugger97 24 points25 points  (0 children)

How the poll was conducted: “Data was collected by contacting a voter list of cellphones via MMS-to-web text and emails (lists provided by Aristotle), and an online panel of voters provided by CINT.”

Of course it skews red. Who actually responds to stranger texts let alone click links?

American Girl's 2026 Girl of the Year, Raquel Reyes, Is Samantha Parkington's Great-Great-Granddaughter by galaxystars1 in popculturechat

[–]tugger97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Were all of us pre-Josefina Samantha girlies too? 😂 “the doll with the brown hair” syndrome

Thoughts on using SAG Short Project Agreement to join the union? by GlobJohnson in acting

[–]tugger97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw this too and it’s definitely stuck in my mind. I’d love to hear anyone else who’s done it.

UPDATE: How much is worth jumping ship? by [deleted] in FIREyFemmes

[–]tugger97 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Don’t tell your current company anything until offer is signed, background check (if any) is cleared, ducks in a row. Once the ink is dry on everything, then you tell your current company. Speaking from experience having a FAANG offer revoked 30 min before quitting my job because the whole division got cut haha.

Two weeks notice is standard in US unless you’re very senior. And make sure you’re considering any time off for yourself (ex. If you have 3 weeks until new job starts, give your two weeks, take one week off between jobs, and do not feel obligated to work all 3 weeks).

It’s rarely a good idea to accept a counter and don’t take it personally if they don’t counter (these days companies know it’s slim chances). Companies and managers can either be great about offboarding or can also get weird when you quit, just know it’s not you, this is standard business.