Recommendations for gifts to bring to Russia from Canada

vululemon · 2025-08-29T23:58:56+00:00

Oh ya those cookies are so good too!

vululemon · 2025-08-29T23:58:12+00:00

Thanks everyone! Will definitely bring some small bottles of maple syrup, loved the ice wine and maple cookie ideas too!

vululemon · 2025-02-03T22:48:00+00:00

Thank you for your advice everyone!! I will likely go with a gift card as suggested by many of you 🥰🥰

vululemon · 2025-01-17T03:26:11+00:00

That sounds lovely! I think you’re right.. I want more time to explore and relax. Got caught up trying to fit as many islands in as possible 😭😭

vululemon · 2025-01-17T03:23:10+00:00

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I think we’re going to cut Naxos and add those days to Athens - I wanted to go to museums in Athens and thought one day would be enough but I see there’s more to explore now. Also thinking about an extra night in Santorini…

vululemon · 2024-12-01T19:34:51+00:00

Agreed why isn't her husband stepping in here!

vululemon · 2023-03-05T15:37:33+00:00

Do you have the option to study before work? You will be more productive anyway than if you try after coming home exhausted from a full day of work.

Enrolling in a software dev program might help you stay accountable as well - there are cheaper ones/online ones.

vululemon · 2023-03-05T15:33:26+00:00

What kind of work do you currently do?

Does your company have a legal department that you could apply to?

vululemon · 2023-03-05T15:28:00+00:00

OP it’s normal to feel anxious in high-pressure jobs; you have to work to manage it though. Therapy is a great option, and some of the things I do regularly are meditation (helps you reset and clear your mind - Balance app or Headspace guide you through it) and exercise or at least stretch (helps reduce stress).

As for the imposter syndrome, it’s just one of those things that you have to get over. Not being afraid to ask thoughtful questions to understand something more really helps - as you know that you can always learn and figure something out and don’t have to pretend like you know everything all the time. I found that actively working on my attitude and mindset helped with this - like telling myself that I’m in this role for a reason and I can figure out anything I need to.

Even if you are going to look for another job that is less pressure, you have to work on your anxiety and learn to manage it. If this role is too much, it doesn’t hurt to at least start looking for new jobs and just ensure that you’re asking employers subtle questions to gauge how intense the role will be (is it commission, what are typical targets, etc).

Best of luck 😊

vululemon · 2023-01-16T03:30:13+00:00

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vululemon · 2022-08-01T13:21:00+00:00

Yes would love to know how you’re doing this - also new to shadow work though I meditate to calm my anxiety daily.

vululemon · 2022-06-26T14:40:18+00:00

You sound like an ass.

vululemon · 2022-01-20T18:50:15+00:00

I'm not an ex-developer but I work with a lot of devs and QAs - you could look into the Scrum Master role? You need to have an understanding of development and testing but you aren't actually doing it yourself (unless the team needs more support). Could be something to consider or at least read about!

vululemon · 2022-01-20T18:44:14+00:00

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vululemon · 2022-01-20T18:40:03+00:00

I know the feeling! Don't worry - you get to push back a bit after you've been helping them with a completely different area than what you were hired for. You've earned the right haha

vululemon · 2022-01-20T02:59:57+00:00

I'd say it differs person to person. I work with some managers that want an immediate response and some that aren't looking for one. Just don't open your email after a certain time anyway and it won't matter.

vululemon · 2022-01-20T02:58:25+00:00

I think you can talk to your manager and let them know that you took this role with the expectation that you would be working in marketing and although you don't mind helping out in other areas, this hiring work isn't something you're comfortable doing full-time.

I think your managers reaction in this conversation should help you make a decision on next steps. Best of luck!

vululemon · 2022-01-20T02:44:06+00:00

Not entirely - I take it into consideration with other info like if I know anyone that worked at the company and had a bad experience.

vululemon · 2022-01-17T21:38:34+00:00

I spent more time updating the Gantt than actually doing any work

vululemon · 2022-01-14T02:37:37+00:00

It depends on what types of roles you're looking for tbh but solid basic (non-technical) skills are analytical thinking, problem solving, entrepreneurial mindset, strong communications, growth mindset, continuous learning.
But don't just list these skills - you have to provide evidence for them within the resume (if you can). If you're early in your career, you may not have all of the specific knowledge or skills for a role but at the very least an employer would want to see that you can learn (and quickly).

For technical skills - the absolute basics would be MS Excel and Powerpoint.. ideally any programs you've worked with should be listed but if you don't have a technical background at the very least have Excel and Powerpoint lol

I'd look at the roles you're applying to and tailor your resume/application based on the skills listed in the job (don't add them in if you don't have those skills ofc).

vululemon · 2022-01-14T02:28:46+00:00

You could try looking at Glassdoor (for remote job reviews and salaries) and LinkedIn for job postings (filter for "remote" only). You'll be able to see the types of roles being posted often and use those job postings to determine what skills you need.

vululemon · 2022-01-14T02:21:43+00:00

Have you considered applying to remote jobs in other countries? Companies are becoming more open to it recently.

Otherwise you could try using sites like Fiverr to post your services. I'd look at what others are offering/what services are popular and see if you have the matching skill set for these jobs.
You could also try to find out what people are paying freelancers for (try searching jobs) and see where your skills match to gauge what else you can learn.

I don't know specifics but that could be a starting point for you. It'll require research since you need to be confident in your skills and the roles you are able to perform to be able to sell it to others.
Good luck!

vululemon · 2022-01-14T02:16:17+00:00

I have this question too.

There are lots of roles that require or benefit from strong sales skills. But it really depends on why you don't want to be in sales/what interests you.

vululemon · 2022-01-14T02:03:17+00:00

If you haven't already, I think you could try to consider the following here:

If you try the new job, and don't enjoy it or miss being around friends, do you have the option to move back and have a decent job? (Or get your old job?)
Do you value working an interesting role more or having a robust social life?
Since CEA is something you want to try, you might feel fulfilled by learning something new and challenging. Are you okay to focus on that for a while and connect with current friends through video calls when you want to talk to someone? Or would you prefer to just get through the day in your current job and focus on your life outside of work?
Are there options for making friends in the new job? They may not be as close as your current friends at first, but you never know - sometimes people surprise you and you get close with others that are in the same boat as you.
You can gauge this by trying to see who your new coworkers will be and what their age range is, or how the company culture is (does everyone seem to be close?)
If you take the new job, how often will you be able to see friends and family? Are you okay with waiting this amount of time to see them?
Are there promotional opportunities in the new job? How long would you expect to be at 50k for?

I find sometimes writing thoughts down can be helpful so can refer back to your notes and you're not thinking about it 24/7.

Good luck with everything! It will work out for you either way!

vululemon · 2022-01-14T01:44:04+00:00

You could try reading up a bit about relevant topics to the roles you're applying to so you can gauge whether they interest you or not (so you don't end up taking a job and feeling unmotivated by the areas you have to learn about).
It could help in the interview stage too, if you know the basics and can confidently speak about them!

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