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by throw_away_45 5y ago
I like article.com - got my couch and dining table both relatively expensive, but it's been awesome so far. Their assembly is usually simple, service is good too!
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by throw_away_45 5y ago
Similar issue to yours : - Pre-pandemic, was hitting the gym 4+ times a week and was my way to blow steam off. - Early parts of pandemic, was able to do workout-from-home using kettlbells and bodyweight, but motivation eventually died and I
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by throw_away_45 5y ago
How senior is your role ? It's not uncommon when you part of leadership (however that maybe defined) to be consulted on decisions that will impact them down the line, almost immediately. Big companies will NEVER do this -> too much
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by throw_away_45 5y ago
For us it meant having enough established services such as good schooling, daycare, recreational activities within a reasonable distance. One of the big stressors in hyper-growth cities has been that the infrastructure doesn't scale qu
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by throw_away_45 5y ago
My family moved out of NYC during the pandemic. We have a young kid and a dog - so finding a spot which had more space was imperative (given that both our gigs were remote). The few factors for us : * Is the neighborhood family / kid-f
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
My list changes somewhat frequently (depending on what's going on) 1. reddit.com/r/reddevils [For all things Manchester United] 2. substack : I try to write on a regular basis and this is also a place where I subscribe to new
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
Current FB employee. Former Employee @ a couple of other FAANG spots and a health care startup that promised to revolutionize the world, delivering medical attention to developing countries. Facebook is a good place to work. They take care
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
Kudos to you, wish you the best! I recommend reading "Shipping Creative Work" by Seth Godin which talks to some of the points you made. I think you'll find it inspiring (if + when the plateau hits)
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
Automated investing. When I get my paycheck, I just auto-deposit some money into my investment accounts @ Wealthfront, Betterment. Let them handle the complexity of figuring out what to buy, what to sell. Decent returns so far. Not sure if
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
Thoroughly enjoyed "Greenlights" by Matthew Mccounaghey. It's a brilliant read (and listen - he's a great narrator). Lots of interesting little stories that made me think about my own life!
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
Exercising. Can't stress on this enough! It's known to improve mood, lend a hand in fighting depression and helps your brain health and memory[1] so that you can find other compounding habits [1] https://www.healthline.
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
It's important to hold on to good habits and not slip up beyond an acceptable threshold. The world happenings have definitely affected me significantly. I had a great set of habits, pre lock-down with a meditation practice, exercise ro
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
Listen to the professionals. Stay Home. And tell your loved ones to stay home too! If your financial situation allows you to, be generous. Donate to organizations that are supporting the ones who need it the most. Shameless plug : 1. https
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
I heard birds chirping in Manhattan from my apartment near Midtown in Manhattan. I swear I haven't heard anything other than sirens, ambulances and cars in the last 12 months since moving here. amazing.
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by throw_away_45 6y ago
Reasonably okay. I get out 2-3 times a day with mask/glove for a few minutes to let my dog out, and catch some fresh air (all while practicing social distancing). I try to follow a routine daily - get 10 minutes of meditation in, at le
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by throw_away_45 7y ago
I work for FB and wanted to shed some more light on this Several employees are pledging to donate that to charities, including me. Internally, employees are mobilizing to help others in need, via fundraising and other causes. It's a be