fjones12

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by fjones12 8y ago
I've had this problem too. It really does help to find other interests outside work - running or yoga, bowling, poker, video games, art, family time, whatever it is. For me, it was hard to feel okay doing something else. For some reaso
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by fjones12 8y ago
Ditto - I prefer a flexible and generous actual paid time off policy over unlimited PTO. One big benefit to a defined policy is accruing time off you'll be paid out for if you leave. That can be a non-insignificant amount of money for
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by fjones12 8y ago
In addition to professional development stipends, you could look into allowances for transit and fitness, as well. Additional vacation time is an easy ask, as well, since it doesn't require the company to spend more money to hire you.
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by fjones12 8y ago
Many of the most successful people I know acknowledge and celebrate their failures as the learning experiences they are. They believe that if you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough, and every single failure is an opport
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by fjones12 8y ago
Regular exercise and getting enough sleep are both really great (for lots of reasons, but definitely a boost to your immune system). And of course nutrition is important, and it's show to be helpful even if you only make small changes.
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by fjones12 8y ago
Thank you for the update, and serious kudos for doing what you did. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to talk to someone at work, but you did it. Thinking of you and sending you good thoughts as you get through this.