Far-Two8659

Far-Two8659 t1_jctgsj8 wrote

Stop buying it and anything that tastes like it. Don't replace it with something that tastes similar because that's only going to keep the cravings going.

Take it one day at a time. Wake up and tell yourself "today I won't eat anything sweet" and focus solely on making it through that one day.

Then wake up the next day and do it again.

When you fall off the wagon, apologize to yourself, accept you did it, and continue to avoid it. One mistake won't break anything, but saying "well I already ate a cupcake so I might as well eat five more" is absolutely what will break you down.

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Far-Two8659 t1_j6odo96 wrote

Meanwhile my company HR tells me we can't fire someone who hasn't shown up to work in three months because we "haven't held others to that same expectation."

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Far-Two8659 t1_iyav3ox wrote

All you have to do is hold down the lock button to release it. And now there's a second kid outside who should be screaming at you to save their brother/sister, rather than a single kid trapped inside that you can't hear.

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Far-Two8659 t1_iuk744k wrote

I'm not sure what your options are in India as far as being a Physicians Assistant? If you're not familiar, they're basically a doctor, but not quite. Takes much less school, much less money up front, and ultimately doesn't change your salary by much.

The only real drawback I'm aware of is you can't go into private practice as a Doctor, which is really where the money is for MDs.

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Far-Two8659 t1_iuk3n81 wrote

It takes several years to study medicine to become an intern, another year for resident, another year for full blown doctor, and who knows how many more before you pay back your loans.

It takes 6 months to be a skilled programmer/dev, and in 2 years of hard work you can be really knowledgeable. You'll make more money than any non-private practice doctor, you won't have loans, and you'll be starting your career five-ish years earlier.

If you want to be a doctor, by all means, do it. But you said you want to make money quickly. That will make you a poor doctor, and you have a very long road ahead before you make any significant salary. Like 6-7 years before 6 figures at LEAST.

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