u/KGagan1

I have been unemployed for the last 6 months as I resigned from my job due to a family matter. I was approached by IBM, Intuit, AmEx, and a few other companies without applying for the jobs there since Jan 2026. IBM - rejected after the first round (interview went well), AmEx - they f-ed up the interview for me. At AmEx, I was interviewed for a role that turned out to be different from what I had applied for, and when I clarified this during the interview, the team was offended, and the process didn’t move forward. With Intuit, multiple recruiters have submitted my profile, but I haven’t received any follow-ups so far. At Google, I was rejected after the technical round, with feedback indicating the decision was based on the other candidate’s stronger domain-specific experience rather than my technical ability. As months have passed, I'm not really hearing back from any companies I applied to. I have about 5-6 years of experience in fintech/banking with one lay-off. What should I do? What am I doing wrong? I don't believe in luck factor, but is this what it is? Can someone please clarify?

Hey everyone,

I’m a dog owner (one GR and one AS) and wanted to get some honest opinions from other people here.

My dog goes through toys way too fast, like some plush toys last a few days, and even “durable” chew toys eventually get wrecked. I’ve tried a mix of Amazon stuff and pet store brands, but it feels like hit-or-miss every time.

I’m curious what other people are using:

• What types of toys actually last for your dog?
• Do you usually stick to one brand or keep trying new ones?
• What’s the most frustrating part about buying dog toys for you?
• And how often do you end up replacing them?

Also, would you rather buy:

• Individual toys, one by one (i take them to the shop for 1-2 at a time)
• Or a small “bundle/box” of different toys that are supposed to match your dog’s size/chewing style? (Chewing style selection made a big difference for me, but still trying to find a good brand)

Tryna understand what works for other dog owners because I feel like I’m wasting money guessing every time!!

Would really appreciate any experiences or advice!