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Hi all,
I (26F) have been struggling lately with my emotions and overthinking, and I could really use some advice.
Here's some background: When I was in high school, I met a boy online who was just a couple of years older than me. We dated for a while, broke up, and then got back together after I helped him through a rough patch. I even moved to the state he went to school in to be with him. I was young and naive at 18, and he was 20. Not long after moving, I found out he was cheating on me. Despite this, I took him back because I believed in our relationship.
We dated for two years until he decided to study abroad. I wasn't comfortable with this, especially after the cheating incident, but I didn't want to hold him back. Unfortunately, I caught him lying again, which led to a big fight where I said some hurtful things. When he came back after the semester, we had an awkward 7-hour hangout, and that was the last time we were really in contact.
Less than a year later, he was dating someone new, and I focused on my healing. I moved back to home to deal with some serious health issues and other serious personal stuff. I hoped he would want to work things out, but I never heard from him.
Years passed, and I moved on, even dated someone else briefly. Then, out of the blue, I heard from an old friend that my ex had been asking about reaching out to her randomly. I confronted him, but nothing came of it.
To add on... 2 more years later ... our mutual friend told me she reached out to him to just say hello because she really did like him and was happy to be friends with him. they bonded well so i wasnt upset that she missed having convos with him.
her feedback.... he never mentioned that hes still with the same girl, that they moved across country together.... and have been dating for (should be 4 years at that point). and from what she told me , it was almost like he was curious about me and said something similar to "if the universie thinks its meant to be , maybe we can be kosher" and "i thought about reaching out to her if im ever in town"...... theres no way he'd just randomly be "in town".
Recently, I saw a photo of him proposing to her. While I'm happy for him, it hurts deeply because I always imagined we'd be endgame. Seeing him move on so quickly after me has left me feeling inadequate and anxious.
In a perfect world, that night he came to drop my shirt off, I would have told him, "I love you, I'm sorry, and can we start over?" But because he was so unpredictable, I didn't want to look foolish and give him the satisfaction of knowing he could keep hurting me and I'd still stay.
I've built a career, handled my medical issues, and gotten into my dream grad program after graduating w/ my undergrad. Yet, I can't shake this gut-wrenching feeling. Did I not mean as much to him? Why was I so easily replaced? Maybe I'm delusional, but I always thought we'd get married and grow old together. Perhaps he never really felt the same and just felt stuck with me.
No one prepares you for the pain of watching your first love build a life without you. How do I move forward from this and stop feeling like I wasn't enough? How can I manage my emotions and overthinking in a healthy way? If anyone has advice on how to handle these emotions and stop overthinking, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for reading. This felt really good to write out and validate my own feelings...
TL;DR: Struggling with emotions and overthinking after my first love moved on and got engaged. Need advice on coping and moving forward

The title is self-explanatory lol. I'm here to try online dating again (in person later down the line) and see if it goes anywhere, it'd be nice to wake up to some sweet messages or have someone to just be there for me. Hoping it will lead to something, but lets see. I'll keep the about me short, because no one likes to read those lol.
What I'm Looking For: I don't really have a preference tbh, though I'd like you to be close to my age. I think someone who is at least kind and willing to give me a chance is good enough. Obviously if we share some of same interests, it's a plus but not a requirement.
In reality though, I'm looking for someone that I can sit with and watch movies with, get a good morning text from, talk about random stuff we find interesting, and overall just makes me feel good about myself and makes life not seem so grey.
About me: I am 5'11", white, brown hair and eyes, and kinda on the skinny/muscular side. I am a huge nerd, like stereotypical kinda nerd. Fantasy and sci-fi(space in general tbh) are my jam and a huge part of my life, from the books I read to the little worlds I enjoy writing to the games I play. And although it's not my entire world, I enjoy anything about electronics in general, it's more of a relaxing hobby for me in my free time occasionally.

As the title says, I am looking for a long-term online best friend that I can share my day-to-day with. I have a fiancé therefore I am looking for strictly friends, not a relationship or flirting. I’m open to both men and women as long as you’re over 18, I would prefer someone closer to my age simply for the fact we will have more in common but I do not mind talking to someone younger or older than I. My hobbies include reading, photography, movies, video games, cooking being outside and learning about new things. I love getting to know people and I like to think I’m pretty caring and understanding. there is plenty more to know about me, but I think we can leave that to conversation. If I sound interesting, feel free to send me a message. Have a wonderful day.

So I'm not the best with relationships I stayed 8 years with someone I didn't love. But I've been with my current girlfriend for 7 months and it's been fantastic. Rarely fighting besides both of us learning from our toxic past. And I try to keep communication open as much as possible. Now for some back story I struggle really hard with insecurities after my last relationship. So me being a dip shit one night we got drunk and I got on her phone and say she was still snap friends with people's she's flirted with slept with and or sent pictures to. I told her I'm not comfortable with that and they were removed after a fight about me breaking trust going on her phone. No fast forward things lately have felt off. She keeps telling me I'm projecting these feelings because Im trying to self destruct. And recently she had her own mind fart and was like I've talked to this girl before E and sent pictures I shouldn't be here friend. This was 2 months after the fight so I was like hey she's respecting boundaries. I think it's just because she was showing me text and forgot and got embarrassed. But last night she had told me "this might sound weird" but my friend k found a girl I dated in middle school L and proceeds to tell me about their gay inter racial relationship and why it was important then so I'm like cool maybe they'll find her. Then that night after intimacy she brings up her friend found her and now they're friends on tik Tok I told her why. If you dated her why would you want to be involved again. I felt like it was directly apart of my boundaries I brought up before so she gets mad and impulsive and just blocks her and ask if that's what I wanted. Then tells me I ruined the romantic night and it'll never happen again, meaning talking about ex's after intimacy. I just woke up this morning and most times I just forgive and forget but I just fell like I'm being dumb and not seeing the obvious.

As the title says, I am looking for a long-term online best friend that I can share my day-to-day with. I have a fiancé therefore I am looking for strictly friends, not a relationship or flirting. I’m open to both men and women as long as you’re over 18, I would prefer someone closer to my age simply for the fact we will have more in common but I do not mind talking to someone younger or older than I. My hobbies include reading, photography, movies, video games, cooking being outside and learning about new things. I love getting to know people and I like to think I’m pretty caring and understanding. there is plenty more to know about me, but I think we can leave that to conversation. If I sound interesting, feel free to send me a message. Have a wonderful day.

As the title says, I am looking for a long-term online best friend that I can share my day-to-day with. I have a fiancé therefore I am looking for strictly friends, not a relationship or flirting. I’m open to both men and women as long as you’re over 18, I would prefer someone closer to my age simply for the fact we will have more in common but I do not mind talking to someone younger or older than I. My hobbies include reading, photography, movies, video games, cooking being outside and learning about new things. I love getting to know people and I like to think I’m pretty caring and understanding. there is plenty more to know about me, but I think we can leave that to conversation. If I sound interesting, feel free to send me a message. Have a wonderful day.

(There might be a few or more typos cause I didn't proof read. It's noisy here currently.)
*I consider myself as an ambivert. Perhaps it could just be a mental dysfunction that I am not aware of, but even as I enjoy social interactions and try to find every chances to bond with my friends, I am often paranoid with the words I use or the way I talk. Making me come off as quiet and aloof, when in reality, my brain is just struggling to convey my thoughts into a coherent statement rather than a dislike to talking. In chat, where everything could be thought out before delivering the message, people often get surprised on how much more talkative I am as opposed to in real life. I honestly just can't leave a message without making response- even if it's as dry as the sahara dessert, I find ways to continue the conversation until I would notice that the other is no longer interested or is busy.
*I talk to my self alot. Or in other words, I have a rich inner monologue and a vivid imagination, but unfortunately, its a product of my elusive identity that I've lost throughout my development due to expectations being instilled upon me. This trait is instinctual to me now- I observe the way I act and react to certain situations and as much as possible I try to understand it by putting it to coherent words and reflect how much I identify what I concluded. It's not always reliable however- as someone with idols, I exaggerate certain parts of myself or try to mimic those I admire so I could be percieved like my idols do.
*My imagination delves into the macabre. Edgy, yes, but it something I do not pride over and tell lightly even to whom is close to me. I am very aware that topics that tests certain boundaries is something that I should tread carefully, and may be considered as unhealthy if unchecked. But even as much as I entertain it through mediums of art, I constantly remind myself of what should be just fantasy and what is actually reality. My true intentions for such thoughts is not for pleasure, but of genuine curiosity. Particularly, how much can I test the limits of my imagination and render them into fascinating pieces?
*I find it easy to create solutions to problems, but I'm terrible in executing them. It's ironic, when I create plans short term and long term that is neither restrictive nor too carefree- somehow, I still find ways to fuck it up due to paranoia. The constant worrying that "What if I do something wrong and make it worse?" Is like a parasite the I cannot get rid of to the point of forgetting that I'm midway performing an action and just drop it all together. But when I suggest solutions towards other people's problems similar or not, it's always effective in someway. It's frustrating.
*I have a complicated relationship with emotions. I am inexpressive in real life. People have a hard time discerning what I feel cause I don't express it very well, and I've been told that I often look like I percieve everyone as lesser than me from afar. Which does hold truth in some degree, with pride and all- but I actually can't hurt another person even when the situation needs it. I always consider the outcome where everyone benefits and grow- even losing a piece of myself in the process to accommodate to what others expect from me. Though, lately, I've become less attuned with my emotions and I find myself becoming more irritable and intolerant of people getting in my way. I also never form emotionally close bonds with others, not even family. I care about their well-being, i would do my best to upkeep our connection, but the thought of losing them is something I do not worry myself of. My relationships are always coming and going, cause I've learned to think that grieving over them wouldn't create much of an impact for my future. I can choose to be nostalgic over them, but not to feel sorrow over it. I think is mostly because my views clash alot with my environment. They're just not my people, family or peer. So why waste the energy to try and mold myself into someone I'm clearly not?
*My driving force is fear and pride. I hate for others to look down on me and think of me as less or treat me so childishly. I also am very competitive and dislike the thought of anyone else being better than me. If used recklessly, I would've been a toxic person, but its honestly where I find motivation in doing better. When I come in second, it hurts alot, yes. But I don't throw a tantrum over it, I just think to myself "then just do better." And I try no matter how much I stumble. Either way, I really want to be percieved as a strong and reliable figure. I like being the centre of attention. I like vanity and the thought of being admired- and one of my dreams are not born out of passion, but the desire to influence my surroundings and create an admirable name for myself.
*in the contrary, even with my flaws and detachment to my connections and in a way- emotions plus my unwavering sense of pride. I am a dreamer myself. A hopeless romantic even. there's one part of me, where i like to think of myself as an artist who has yet to find their muse. And when I do- I want to dedicate my whole life capturing the essence of my muse. I want to create letters and poems that would convey their radiance with each syllable, to paint in canvases with a picture that tell tales of the emotions they would evoke out of me. And I want to be their biggest supporter. I want to spoil my muse with gifts and affection. I want to pay attention to the very little details of their person and craft perfect dates with them. To make my muse the happiest person in the world, is an accomplishment that nothing could surpass.
*I'm aware that both dreams are idealistic and near impossible. But I don't like the thought of wasting my very potential and not do anything with my hands to create or influence reality. What if I could make a break through? Impact another person's life for the better? These possibilities shouldn't just stay within the recesses of my mind, I need to atleast try and work my way towards it. Even if the process is long and I wouldn't be able to make it- atleast I know I didn't waste my time just dwelling.

Greetings Experts,
Need your expert inputs/suggestions/advice on our current scenario.
Just to set the context, we are running a Preschool as a Franchise from a well-known brand - our first entrepreneurial venture. Started operations around 9 months back. We currently have the following staff: Centre Head (CH, similar to Principal), 1 Teacher, 1 Help Staff, and 1 intern who will be made a Permanent Teacher in a week. CH's role is primarily to manage the overall Center, do online marketing, oversee the staff, do counseling for parents, and take care of admissions. There's also a Center Manager working online primarily through calls and online meetings, who oversees the staff, and daily activities, liaises with the Franchiser, and provides general guidance for the staff - I know there's an overlap here, will detail it below. As a Business Partner, I visit the Center maybe once in 2 weeks or in case of any occasion as well - I'm not involved in the day-to-day activities. We have weekly meetings to check on the progress and I provide the required guidance to the team. I always ensure to get feedback from my team, things that can be improved on and provide motivation in general. We do have CCTV per the directives from the Franchiser and biometrics at the Center.
General Leave policies per the Franchiser are 1.5 days Casual Leave every month with no carry forward. Summer Vacation of 20 days spread over 2 months was allocated to the Teaching staff only per the Franchiser. We extended this leave policy to the CH and Help Staff as well, as we would like to take good care of our staff. All Sundays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are weekends. All public holidays per the State Government Calendar. School timings are 9-5 for CH and Help Staff; 9 to 4 for Teachers.
Now coming to the scenario, there are a couple of things that I would like to seek expert opinion on. 1. Center Head was on Medical leave for 3 weeks last month due to a minor accident. According to the Franchiser, there's no Medical Leave policy as such. Was researching this and came across a policy for another private school mentioning half-pay Medical Leave with the required Medical Certificate and so on. CH had already utilized 12 days of Vacation in the 2 months, and then 18 days of Medical Leave. Now, even if I consider adjusting the Medical Leave against the vacation days, it will still be 10 days more than the available days. How should we go about with this situation? Should 10 days be considered for Half-Pay? Or are there any other suggestions? Have to make the salary payment by tonight. Appreciate a quick response on this. 2. Our school timings are 9 to 5. For the month before this accident, our CH was consistently late by more than an hour or so. Had provided verbal feedback on this requesting to be on time. I had given a formal warning as well at the start of April, but unfortunately, CH met with an accident after that. Post joining back, CH was again late by 45 minutes on the first day back to work. This was the day our Franchiser Zonal Manager was visiting the Center and I was at the Center as well. This prompted me to provide a Second and Final Warning to the CH and mentioned will have to take disciplinary action if it is repeated. What can I do further in this situation to ensure that the CH arrives on time? How did the veterans of this sub manage such situations? All our other staff are almost always on time, except on rare occasions. 3. We had to get Center Manager involved as the CH was not doing the activities/duties that they were supposed to do. When provided with certain tasks or instructions to the CH, there is often a delay in the completion of the said task by the CH requiring multiple follow-ups too. And this is not a one-off case, noticed this in many situations. I don't micromanage - I expect them to take accountability as a responsible adult and perform the required actions in a timely manner. How do you deal with a situation where the staff is not performing the tasks allocated to them within a reasonable time? 4. During the absence of CH, our Teacher had to take over the role of CH in the interim. Teacher was paid Overtime for staying beyond the normal teacher's timing. And the best part is, the teacher was able to convert the enquiries from the Parents into confirmed admissions during this time frame more than what was done by CH. We had received multiple enquiries previously and these were not confirmed. Now that I look back with the insights that I have now, I'm wondering if it has something to do with the way our CH is pitching it to the Parents. Now I'm considering promoting the Teacher to CH and converting the CH to Teacher - just pondering on this. Any thoughts on this? Did anyone have to do anything of a similar sort for your venture?
Let me know your thoughts on this. Looking forward to hearing from the experienced folks. Open to hear advice in general and words of wisdom too for a budding entrepreneur.
Thanks in advance.

I'm really wanting to take my DUI 1st offense to trial as it's a misdemeanor and in a small small town with 1 prosecutor whose also the DA.
For context:
The cops here are known for just pulling people over and handing out citations at a whim. Even the county DA's office laughed at me when I asked for a court date for tickets directly before getting the DUI charge. She said they don't assign court dates for tickets or lesser offenses bc they get so many and if they gave dates the court system would get bogged down.
I'm guessing most just pay the fine and move on, but I strongly believe in exercising my rights. I also wasn't drinking the night in question when I was accused of DUI. Worst case scenario they give me 24 hrs in jail, which I've completed half already, and probation. Best case scenario is I beat the prosecution as a pro se attorney and maybe effect slight change in the area.
Now back to the original reason for the post. I have a decent grasp on the criminal system and how court works. Tbh I think this would be the best way to gain experience for me and anyone looking to help.
I'm not looking for someone to represent me at all. More so if I have a 3rd or 4th party pointing to things I'm not seeing in my case.
I already have the discovery and so far they have no evidence for the traffic infractions alleged as the reason for the stop. The only thing I see in the videos is me fumbling over words or possibly the officers body cam interfering with the audio or mic for the first 2 questions the officers asked me. Then from there I sound fine and when he asks me out the car and to perform the tests I did great and no more audio distortions.
The officer performing the tests and ultimately arresting me was breathing extremely heavy during the majority of the interaction and he's not a heavy set guy nor had he been exerting physical exercise. I also think he lied about the reasons for the stop (me crossing a yellow line) because in the US the Supreme Court just ruled that officers cant stop someone after only running their plates and seeing a license suspended as the owner of the vehicle may have loaned the car out.
Officer also wrote a poor report leaving out a lot and lying on other things. I think it'll be fun on cross, when or if he even shows up to trial.
If anyone's serious about digesting the evidence and lending some advice we can continue to talk.
If this is not allowed or if I need to post more in the original post please let me know.
Thank you all for taking the time to read and help.

Hey! I’m in Australia and I’d love to find a few UK friends to message with via some kind of online, either on here or another platform
I’ve always wanted to see the UK, but haven’t had a chance to travel there yet. So I love hearing even mundane stories of life over there. Although I also love chatting about a bunch of other stuff, especially stuff that might trigger existential crises 🤣
I usually click best with people who are 25-40, and bonus points if you’re ADHD.
My hobbies include writing, board games, video games, art/craft, questioning the nature of reality, watching tv. Indoor nerdy stuff in general really. People here are usually far more of the outdoor activities persuasion and it kinda freaks me out.

So I (20 F) have been in a long term relationship with my boyfriend (22 M) for four years now. We recently had a discussion regarding a problem that's been eating at him for months now: He mentioned that he's been feeling attracted to other people for long periods of time. His mental health has really taken a toll over this, and he feels so very guilty and has been feeling some sense of self loathing.
I asked him to describe the feeling, and these are what he told me:

• Hes had multiple 'crushes' over the course of our relationship, usually lasting for periods of up to 6 months or so, and that it ebbs and disappears. but lately hes been really anxious about a future where his 'crushes' escalate.
• He says the crush isn't romantic in a sense that he wouldn't date them if he could. He used the term "infatuation" and mentioned that it stems from their artistic abilities or physical appearance.
• He described the feeling as "wanting to be a closer" to them. As far as He told me, he seeks to be a closer friend and makes the effort to do so. ( The current people he's crushing on are part of an organization that he is also part of.) He says it gives him a rush of happiness when he chats with them and they respond, but it gives him sadness when they don't reply or leave him on red, intense enough to impact his mood for the day.
• He mentioned that hes been making progress to try and crub the "crushing" behavior by talking to them less but he says its been hard. He describes it as "feeling like its wrong, but wanting to do it anyways".

while we talked, I did try to make him feel understood. I shared my experience of feeling attracted to other people in the course of my relationship. But i couldn't connect with the length of the infatuation and the intensity. For me, it lasts like a week or two and i never feed the feeling ( never tried to talk to them unprompted or make the effort to seek them out). The attraction was not enough to impact my mood either.
I made boundaries in the relationship and i told him i dont like it if he lets his crushing get in the way of our relationship. i told him i wasn't comfortable if in situations, he chooses to stay or hangout with his crushes if i invited him out or was looking for him. etc.,
I also asked him if it stemmed from dissatisfaction in our relationship, to which he said no. He said he was happy in the relationship and that he could not see a future with the people he's infatuated. He also affirmed that in terms of physical appearance, talent, etc., he said he thought i was more attractive. He said he never considered leaving me for them either. When we fought, he didnt confide in them or seek comfort either.
there was a particularly 'intense' crush though that i picked up on months back. he mentioned being into this one girl who he talked to alot but given the fact that the infatuation had faded, because of the built friendship he couldn't just disappear. She was the kind to initiate calls with all her friends, so they were calling. I called him and caught it. I felt very hurt by it, and he deeply apologized. Now that the infatuation has faded, he rarely talks to her now. Whenever they call he informs me about it, which helps i guess.
He mentioned thinking it was a fear of commitment thats making him act this way. He said he had an inkling of it before we started our relationship, and has mentioned it before. (I always reassured him that we didn't have to take our relationship to marriage, but just take it to where we can. If it lasts, great. If it doesnt, then it is what it is.)
I think its important to mention that he doesn't come from a complete and happy family. I cant divulge much since its his story to tell, but i can say his father and uncles(father and mother's side) all have a history of cheating. hes seen the damage it caused to his mother, and i think its a factor of why hes beating himself so much over this and so very fearful of what it could cause. Hes really fearful for our relationship, his future and what ' emotional harm' he could do.
At this point i was really concerned and didn't want him to spiral into a mental break because of this. But all i know is my perspective on things, and for me normal to feel attraction while still being in a relationship. Im not experienced enough to say what hes going through is normal or a cause for concern. I also dont want to make him feel like hes crazy, wrong or 'dirty' or so. (He grew up super Christian, so monogamous values are tightly instilled him him)
I did opened up the possibility he was just not meant for monogamy. I've met people who are polyamorous, and if he is also more comfortable in a relationship like that, whose to say its wrong? But considering that line of thought as well, i was honest and told him im not comfortable with a poly relationship and would advice considering if were actually right for each other.
We both came to the agreement about seeking therapy, not just for this 'crushing' thing, but also for how much mental anguish its causing him. (Unfortunately, due to the country we live in and money constraints, therapy isn't largely available and the best we could do is a counselor in our college)
still i wanted to ask the opinion from the people of reddit, people who are much more experienced, and people who have different perspectives on the situation.
Please tell us, if you are in a long term relationship, is this something you are experiencing? If so, is there anyway to help him feel less guilty about this, or maybe cope better with his periods of crushing? Thanks so much in advance!
tldr; my bf (M 22) has been infatuated with multiple people over the course of our relationship. Hes wracked with guilt about it and doesn't know how to deal with it.

I want to go to some jewelry stores to get an idea of the carat size that would look best on my finger, but I absolutely cannot stand pushy sales people. I want this to be a fun experience, but I'm kind of dreading it because of that. I know it's their job to try to make a sale on the spot. I don't fault them for that because they have to at least try in order keep their jobs, but I absolutely will not be buying a ring in the store and lose patience quickly with aggressive sales tactics. Instead, I will be having the ring made online to avoid the huge markup that comes with a brick and mortar store. I don't want to waste anyone's time, but at the same time, I need to know what carat size to get. For those who have gone to just "window shop" what did you say to get out of the pressure of buying on the spot?

I’ve got this loan back in December and I was desperate to pay my rent and now I have payed almost 4K for a 1300$ loan and the interest’s was 299

Greetings Experts,
Need your expert inputs/suggestions/advice on our current scenario.
Just to set the context, we are running a Preschool as a Franchise from a well-known brand - our first entrepreneurial venture. Started operations around 9 months back. We currently have the following staff: Centre Head (CH, similar to Principal), 1 Teacher, 1 Help Staff, and 1 intern who will be made a Permanent Teacher in a week. CH's role is primarily to manage the overall Center, do online marketing, oversee the staff, do counseling for parents, and take care of admissions. There's also a Center Manager working online primarily through calls and online meetings, who oversees the staff, and daily activities, liaises with the Franchiser, and provides general guidance for the staff - I know there's an overlap here, will detail it below. As a Business Partner, I visit the Center maybe once in 2 weeks or in case of any occasion as well - I'm not involved in the day-to-day activities. We have weekly meetings to check on the progress and I provide the required guidance to the team. I always ensure to get feedback from my team, things that can be improved on and provide motivation in general. We do have CCTV per the directives from the Franchiser and biometrics at the Center.
General Leave policies per the Franchiser are 1.5 days Casual Leave every month with no carry forward. Summer Vacation of 20 days spread over 2 months was allocated to the Teaching staff only per the Franchiser. We extended this leave policy to the CH and Help Staff as well, as we would like to take good care of our staff. All Sundays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are weekends. All public holidays per the State Government Calendar. School timings are 9-5 for CH and Help Staff; 9 to 4 for Teachers.
Now coming to the scenario, there are a couple of things that I would like to seek expert opinion on. 1. Center Head was on Medical leave for 3 weeks last month due to a minor accident. According to the Franchiser, there's no Medical Leave policy as such. Was researching this and came across a policy for another private school mentioning half-pay Medical Leave with the required Medical Certificate and so on. CH had already utilized 12 days of Vacation in the 2 months, and then 18 days of Medical Leave. Now, even if I consider adjusting the Medical Leave against the vacation days, it will still be 10 days more than the available days. How should we go about with this situation? Should 10 days be considered for Half-Pay? Or are there any other suggestions? Have to make the salary payment by tonight. Appreciate a quick response on this. 2. Our school timings are 9 to 5. For the month before this accident, our CH was consistently late by more than an hour or so. Had provided verbal feedback on this requesting to be on time. I had given a formal warning as well at the start of April, but unfortunately, CH met with an accident after that. Post joining back, CH was again late by 45 minutes on the first day back to work. This was the day our Franchiser Zonal Manager was visiting the Center and I was at the Center as well. This prompted me to provide a Second and Final Warning to the CH and mentioned will have to take disciplinary action if it is repeated. What can I do further in this situation to ensure that the CH arrives on time? How did the veterans of this sub manage such situations? All our other staff are almost always on time, except on rare occasions. 3. We had to get Center Manager involved as the CH was not doing the activities/duties that they were supposed to do. When provided with certain tasks or instructions to the CH, there is often a delay in the completion of the said task by the CH requiring multiple follow-ups too. And this is not a one-off case, noticed this in many situations. I don't micromanage - I expect them to take accountability as a responsible adult and perform the required actions in a timely manner. How do you deal with a situation where the staff is not performing the tasks allocated to them within a reasonable time? 4. During the absence of CH, our Teacher had to take over the role of CH in the interim. Teacher was paid Overtime for staying beyond the normal teacher's timing. And the best part is, the teacher was able to convert the enquiries from the Parents into confirmed admissions during this time frame more than what was done by CH. We had received multiple enquiries previously and these were not confirmed. Now that I look back with the insights that I have now, I'm wondering if it has something to do with the way our CH is pitching it to the Parents. Now I'm considering promoting the Teacher to CH and converting the CH to Teacher - just pondering on this. Any thoughts on this? Did anyone have to do anything of a similar sort for your venture?
Let me know your thoughts on this. Looking forward to hearing from the experienced folks. Open to hear advice in general and words of wisdom too for a budding entrepreneur.
Thanks in advance.

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Asian Culinary Delights: Tradition and Creativity Unleashed
Vancouver's streets resonate with the aromas of traditional Asian dishes, prepared with a touch of authenticity that transports you across borders. Picture slurping savory ramen in Chinatown or savoring hand-pulled noodles in a cozy corner of East Van. But what makes Vancouver's Asian food scene truly exceptional is its fusion of tradition with modern creativity.
In this city, innovation meets tradition on a plate. Take, for instance, squid ink brioche with sea urchin pâté – a daring yet harmonious blend of flavors that pushes the boundaries of culinary expectations. Vancouver's chefs are culinary artists, creating dishes that not only pay homage to traditional recipes but also elevate them into extraordinary, palate-pleasing experiences.
And let's not forget the matcha mochi croissants that have taken the city by storm. A fusion of Japanese mochi and French croissants, these delectable pastries are a testament to Vancouver's culinary diversity. Each bite is a dance of textures and tastes, showcasing the city's flair for seamlessly blending cultures and cuisines.
Pacific Northwest's Grocery List: Seafood Galore and More
Living next to the Pacific Ocean is like having a seafood aisle in your backyard. Fresh salmon, sweet Dungeness crab, and chubby spot prawns – Vancouver's seafood game is on point. And let's not forget the local veggies and meats, straight from the region's green landscapes. It's like nature’s way of saying, "Hey, enjoy the good stuff!"
Nature Vibes: Dining with a View
Vancouver's layout is like a dating app for food and nature; they're a match made in heaven. Whether you're brunching in a leafy neighborhood or devouring seafood with an ocean panorama, the city serves up an Instagrammable backdrop for every meal. Picture this: a patio, a breeze, and the scent of fir trees – eating out just got a whole lot cooler.
Neighborhood Chronicles: Culinary Adventures Off the Beaten Path
Downtown is cool, but venture out, and you'll hit foodie gold. Commercial Drive's eclectic spots or Richmond's legit Asian flavors – Vancouver's neighborhoods are like culinary treasure maps. Each area has its own flavor story, tempting you to be the food explorer you were born to be.
Conclusion
Vancouver isn't just a city with good food; it's a food fiesta waiting to happen. The Asian vibes, the Pacific Northwest's goodies, and the city's chill connection with nature make dining here a full-blown experience. Vancouver isn't just North America's food champion; it's a vibe, a journey through flavors, and a big, fat stamp on your foodie passport. So, next time you're craving a culinary adventure, Vancouver's got your back, fork, and knife.
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Food safety and regulations..
After numerous orders with Goldbelly, it is safe to say that their product works as intended. I know there are a lot of negative complaints about Goldbelly online about food arriving spoiled, but I can assure you that after dozens of orders, food has always arrived on time and safely refrigerated. The complaints that you see online are likely the minority.
When delivering food via popular mailing services, companies like Goldbelly don't have a ton of control as to if the food arrives on time. But from my experience, the regulation around the amount of insulation and dry ice/ice packs the company makes restaurants has gotten a lot better in recent years. This makes it so food generally can last at last 24 hours after their intended arrival date.
If you're considering giving Goldbelly a chance, the product is trustworthy.
Overall review..
Goldbelly is definitely expensive. You're paying 2-3 times more sometimes, and some of the food won't be as fresh as having the option to dine in. Goldbelly is useful if you're really trying to splurge, or send someone the gift of some food they normally don't get to eat.
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To preface this post, I want to give the disclaimer that like many things, there is not a black and white answer the question. I'm writing this as an experienced tech professional, and the information provided is based on opinion.
To start with. A little bit of history..
The golden age of software engineering(and similar jobs) is over. At least for the next 5 - 10 years. I don't think this is an unpopular opinion. The reason why between the years of 2010 - 2022, these jobs exploded, was because of the boom of the internet for commercial and personal use.
This is different from the dotcom boom of 2000s, where the internet was just starting and most of the products being created were for basic things like: putting banking on the internet, putting videos on the internet, etc.
The boom in the 2010s was related to the widespread popularity of commercial and personal products. Things like Uber, Spotify, and Salesforce. With the sudden increased usage of the digital world, there were MILLIONS of companies rushing to create digital products.
However, we're starting to see the rise and fall of some of these products, millions of startups failings, and less VC funding. In case you don't know, VC stands for Venture Capital, which are basically investment companies that give money to other companies to help them grow and develop, in return for partial ownership of the company.
As the industry began to mature, successful companies started to emerge, and many more started to fail.
The present day..
Software engineering and like jobs will continue to be important, and there will be a high demands for these engineers. Nearly every company will still need a website, a place to manage their data, and people to manage their hardware. BUT.. the basic technologies they need to run their company will become more efficient. AND there will be less research and innovation because the a lot of the trial and error already occurred.
We're in a weird spot where the demand for workers is now decreasing from it's recent peaks, and the supply of workers is now increasing because of how all the benefits of being a software engineer in the past decade.
This has really unfortunate consequences for any recent graduates or others trying to break into the tech field. There are WAY more beginning career people than jobs available. Which is made even worse with the amount of layoffs there are, where mid-level employees are now having to settle for entry level jobs.
What can we do?
I have two pieces of advice for people interested in the topic, or wanting to break into the field but can't. Try breaking in from a adjacent field, where you can get some exposure to tech. Things that data entry, analytics(this can be finance, supply chain etc). Then try to learn as much as you can from the tech people at your company.
The second piece of advice. Go into a different field. Software engineering is not for everyone. You have to learn and understand some relatively complex topics, and it's becoming harder and harder to be competitive in the industry. Healthcare, supply chain, and many other industries are booming right now.
Understanding history, you can see that certain industries will rise and fall. For the near future, technology might be one of the harder careers to break into. Something like healthcare would be that's expected to grow exponentially. The average population of the world is getting older, as less and less people are wanting to have kids. There will be higher demand for healthcare professionals and healthcare technology.
Do your best to review and understand these trends, and hopefully you can create a good life and career. Best of luck!
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Wanted to share my top 5 recommendation list. Having lived here for about 30 years, here are the best spots to visit, whether you're traveling or a local. I've included a range of options from cheap eats to fine dining.

1. Chef Tally's - I've binge eaten at least 50+ jamaican restaurants, and while this isn't your typical traditional jamaican spot, this is hands down one of my favorite places in south Florida. I dream about the chicken here. It's always a candidate for my "what should I eat this weekend" thoughts.
2. Mila Sunday Brunch - $95 for all you can eat cinco jota jamon iberico, black caviar, and a ton of other creatively prepared dishes. I've had a few of the other brunchs in south florida, like edge, novikov, etc. but this one gets the thumbs up because they actually have more unique spreads and appetizers. Pro tip, they have a cheese wheel pasta and mojito station outside. Did I mention the price includes unlimited champagne and rose?
3. Palacio de los Jugos - this is a staple of south florida cuisine. I might get some flack for having this on my list, but amongst all the cuban and latin spots I've been to across Hialeah and Miami, I always find myself back here grabbing a meal for like $7 and juice for $3!
4. Stubborn Seed - I haven't gone since they've gotten their Michelin Star, but I used to frequent this place. What sets the tasting menu at stubborn seed apart in my opinion is the almagamation of dish pacing, food sourcing/creativity, and lineup of ingredients. I don't think there's a singular dish that really sets this restaurant apart from the rest of the modern fine dining options, but more so a extremely well presented and curated dining experience.
5. Anita Gelato. This spot recently opened in Aventura coming from NYC. It's not a super traditional italian/argentiniam gelato, but the flavor combinations are the best I've ever had. And it's not too sweet. My favorite ice cream/froyo/gelato spot amongst the hundreds I've been to in SoFlo.

Honorable mention goes to Kaeru Sushi for bringing great quality japanese food for an affordable price.* A little extra. South Florida has EXCELLENT latin american food(peruvian, argentinian, columbian, etc.), mediterranean, israeli/jewish delis, italian, caribbean, and much more. I highly recommend checking out any of the above cuisines. DM me if you'd like any specific recommendations.
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