[amphibian]

Puck, on 13 October 2022 - 10:28 AM, said:

Long time no see... I just have to tell someone: I've been looking for a new job. And I got a new job! But this is the first time in my life that I have to now contact people to tell them I decided on another offer, because I have more than one offer, and I'm just feeling overwhelmed

Huge congrats to you!!!

[JPK]

Puck, on 13 October 2022 - 10:28 AM, said:

Long time no see... I just have to tell someone: I've been looking for a new job. And I got a new job! But this is the first time in my life that I have to now contact people to tell them I decided on another offer, because I have more than one offer, and I'm just feeling overwhelmed

Congrats! It's a great feeling to actually have a choice, isn't it?

I'm currently nearing the end of my second week at my new logistics job and I'm loving it. I feel valued and appreciated at work for the first time in years. I knew Walgreens had gotten pretty bad, but it's hard to believe how good leaving that company has been for my mental health.

[Tiste Simeon]

Puck, on 13 October 2022 - 10:28 AM, said:

Long time no see... I just have to tell someone: I've been looking for a new job. And I got a new job! But this is the first time in my life that I have to now contact people to tell them I decided on another offer, because I have more than one offer, and I'm just feeling overwhelmed

Great news! I'm sure you'll get the right one and settle in well.

[Puck]

JPK, on 13 October 2022 - 03:33 PM, said:

Congrats! It's a great feeling to actually have a choice, isn't it?

I'm currently nearing the end of my second week at my new logistics job and I'm loving it. I feel valued and appreciated at work for the first time in years. I knew Walgreens had gotten pretty bad, but it's hard to believe how good leaving that company has been for my mental health.

It is! Although, as mentioned, I feel overwhelmed. These past two weeks were quite stressful with several interviews and constant phone calls (I hate phone calls), so I'm glad it's Saturday tomorrow. While I'm glad to be done with my current job by the end of this month (almost made me burn out earlier this year), I'm also glad I had the opportunity to work on some projects that really upped my value on the market (not that I'm ever going to be rich, I remain a pixel pusher and I do like my job )

Congrats on your new job, btw!

Tiste Simeon, on 13 October 2022 - 04:21 PM, said:

Great news! I'm sure you'll get the right one and settle in well.

Thanks! I went with the company where the people whom I interviewed with seemed the friendliest, so hoping for the best.

[Slow Ben]

Awesome news Puck.


And I know it sounds silly, but you might look up the Ted talk on the Superhero pose. It works for me.

[Maark Abbott]

My new office setup works a treat barring one cable.

Two outboard monitors, two laptops, two HDMI input toggles to swap which laptop outputs to the monitors in question, the only cable I gotta swap is my USB-C output from the dock.

It's pretty heckin good

[Macros]

cut a new deal with the boss, sticking to my 4 day week (woohoo), some of the work will be on the mainland (boo) but mo money (Woohoo!)

[Tsundoku]

Hopefully not "Mo' money, mo' problems" ...

[Macros]

well given what we owe the banks its more of a continuation of the money in money out situation, hopefully for a marginally shorter period of time, but given inflation.....

[Azath Vitr (D'ivers]

Was reminded today of some of the benefits of exposure to the cold (temperatures... viruses, not so much):

'Brown fat (sometimes known as brown adipose tissue) gobbles up dangerous artery-clogging white fat. Brown fat is a more effective fat burner than anything else [anything? even... fire?], which explains why thin people often carry generous supplies. And it’s activated by cold. Studies have found that Nordic construction workers and those who go bare-legged in winter have impressively rich layers of brown fat. [...] Exercise and caffeine also spur production of brown fat, so take a coffee.'

Plus an easy way to boost immunity (so long as it's still warm enough for rain):

''The pounding of raindrops causes plants, trees and soil to release sweet-smelling compounds [...] Studies suggest that inhaling these compounds improves our mood, while the abundance of negative air ions – created as water and air molecules collide making a molecule with an extra charge – can improve respiratory health and immunity. When Austrian scientists ran a series of experiments in the Alps, they were stunned to find that participants walking in heavily ionised air had higher levels of a vital antibody located in the mucosal lining of the mouth, nose and gut. The researchers speculated that this bounteous antibody accounted for the participants’ strengthened immunity and amplified lung capacity.'

Bad weather is good for you: take a walk in the wind and rain

... article could also be titled 'when it's cold and rain is pounding down, go outside (walking backwards) and take a swim in the mud'....

[Tsundoku]

If you like pina coladas ...

[Azath Vitr (D'ivers]

Tsundoku, on 29 October 2022 - 07:18 PM, said:

If you like pina coladas ...

True Blood improved on the lyrics to that a bit:

[Slow Ben]

Shower beer

[Aptorian]

The Youtube algorithm has begun sending me chiropractic videos. It's oddly fascinating to watch. Especially this one thick chick doctor, Mondragon Chiropractic, who knows exactly what she's doing to make her videos popular:

[Tsundoku]

I've seen several online documentaries that started in a similar fashion ...

[Raymond Luxury Yacht]

Chiro stuff bothers me. Especially the infant adjustments.

[Mezla PigDog]

My niece had a stroke after visiting a chiropractor. She was 25 when it happened last year. She went for a stiff neck. The chiropractor did an adjustment by wrenching her neck to one side, she had a sudden blinding headache, face drooped, lost the use of her arm, slurred speech etc. Got to hospital and she had torn a blood vessel which created a blockage in the flow of blood to her brain. A week in hospital. Six months off work. Fortunately she made a full recovery. Doctors advice was "Never go to a chiropractor again and tell all of your friends the same thing".

This post has been edited by Mezla PigDog: 03 November 2022 - 08:47 PM

[Lady Bliss]

I’ve never trusted chiropractors. Thank god your nice is ok.

[QuickTidal]

My sister in law is a chiro.

I no longer let her adjust my family.

I’ve heard enough stories to scare me about it.

She still adjusts my wife though, but I have no say in that.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Mezla PigDog, on 03 November 2022 - 08:47 PM, said:

My niece had a stroke after visiting a chiropractor. She was 25 when it happened last year. She went for a stiff neck. The chiropractor did an adjustment by wrenching her neck to one side, she had a sudden blinding headache, face drooped, lost the use of her arm, slurred speech etc. Got to hospital and she had torn a blood vessel which created a blockage in the flow of blood to her brain. A week in hospital. Six months off work. Fortunately she made a full recovery. Doctors advice was "Never go to a chiropractor again and tell all of your friends the same thing".

Thank goodness she's okay!

I remember being warned off both chiropractors and osteopaths when I had physiotherapy for my back. That's terrifying though.