u/Cold_Barber_4761

Sometimes we need some laughter in all of this. I'm looking for comedy movies that examine evangelical Christianity in different ways.

Whether "escape" was while you were still in an evangelical church, or a good laughter release after you left. What are your favorite movies about this? (Or the extension of evangelical beliefs?)

Im 47, so my two are very of my Xennial era.

1. Saved (2004 indie comedy)

2. But I'm a Cheerleader (1999 comedy about a high school girl sent to a conversion camp)

I'd love to hear yours!

My husband and I will be moving to Tucson over the winter. We have owned homes before but I'm not as familiar with upkeep/maintenance for stucco-style homes. (Brick and/or siding is more what I'm used to maintaining!)

What are possible things to consider when buying a home in Tucson and what are maintenance things that I might not know? We are planning to buy a house and will be going to Tucson in November to look at homes and neighborhoods, so I'm also thinking about things to consider during a home inspection or questions to ask?

For example, I have been looking at homes online. I have noticed a few mentioning not having poly piping. I've never heard of poly piping!

And what is maintenance/repairs/replacement like for the Spanish style tile roofs?

Also, yes, we are familiar with desert heat and Tucson. We love it! We have lived in the desert before (Vegas), but we were just renting an apartment. So, while I'm really excited about our move, I am just a nervous about learning how to maintain a desert home!

I *am* familiar with having a home with no basement on concrete slab foundation!

UPDATE: I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who commented!

In case it's helpful for anyone in the future, the general consensus is that I should try to see a podiatrist, and that they frequently have same day appointments because of how common issues like this are. (Obviously this makes sense because seeing a foot specialist for treatment is most likely going to be better than seeing a general emergency/urgent care doctor!)

However, after I posted my question a few hours ago I realized that my blood sugar has been extremely elevated today and the pain is getting a bit worse. So I definitely have an infection that needs to be treated soon. Since I'm posting this on a Thursday afternoon, my options are to try to see someone tomorrow or wait until next week.

First thing tomorrow morning (which is a Friday), I'm going to try to get a same day podiatrist appointment. If I can't see a specialist tomorrow I will at least need to go to urgent care clinic. It definitely can't wait until next week. Hopefully they can help with the immediate infection and get me in with a podiatrist next week!

I'm hoping for a podiatrist for longterm/permanent nail removal but obviously in the worst case scenario it's better to at least get the immediate concerns (infection and pain) treated tomorrow.

As someone who hasn't had any foot issues as a T1D, I appreciate all the helpful information!

I'm currently accepting any well wishes, good juju, prayers, positive energy, etc. Wish me luck!

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I want to qualify this by saying that I know no one here is my doctor! I'm just hoping for a little perspective. It's my first time with a foot issue since becoming diabetic so I'm not sure if I'm overreacting or not!

I have an ingrown toenail that became noticeable 3 days ago (on Monday). Then, 2 days ago, on Tuesday, it started hurting. It's a bit swollen/inflamed and there's a bit of white pus. I have done the suggested at home care (soaking in warm water with epsom salts, salve/bandage, etc.) hoping it would improve.

Unfortunately, while it doesn't seem to be getting worse, it's also not getting better. It hurts to walk on it and the nail is clearly stuck in my skin and I definitely can't fix this myself. My GP doesn't have any openings until next week.

Is this something that an urgent/quick care clinic could deal with?

Like I said, it's my first time having any foot issue since I've been T1D and I'm just not sure if I'm overreacting to something minor or if I should go to a clinic tomorrow morning.

I have a mammogram coming up. I've received conflicting information regarding whether or not my insulin pump (Omnipod 5) and/or CGM (Dexcom G7) will be impacted/stop working or if I need to remove one or both for the scan.

Thanks!

Tl;dr: Are there any independently owned, small animal veterinary practices remaining in or around San Antonio? (We have two cats and two dogs. Willing to drive out of the city, *IF* it's a quality practice that cares!)

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My husband and I have two cats and two dogs (all adopted from local pet rescues/shelters). We've lived here in SA for ten years and gone to the same veterinary practice all this time.

I realize that the cost of pretty much everything in life has gone up dramatically, especially in the last 3-6 years, but pet health care has gotten absolutely ridiculous. While I'm not an expert, my general understanding is that (throughout the country) a lot of independently owned vet practices were bought out by larger, national corporations and that (on top of already crazy CoL increases) is why vet bills have gotten insane in the past few years. (If my understanding is incorrect, please feel free to explain this current situation! I'm open to dialog and am definitely not an expert on this!)

Our vet practice is one of those. When we first moved to San Antonio, it was an independently owned local practice. When the owner (also the head veterinarian) retired, he sold to a large national company. Prices have become insane at our vet in the last 4-5 years.

Ideally, I'd love finding a locally owned, smaller practice that is also more affordable. But even if it's the same cost, if I am going to pay a crazy amount in vet bills, I'd much rather that my money is going to a local business and not a national company that's in the game for corporate, monetary greed.

With four pets (including a senior dog with arthritis), I currently have more time than money. So even if you have a recommendation that's 30-45-ish minutes outside of San Antonio, I'd still check it out!

For my last three sensors (Dexcom G7, 10-day), starting around day seven, I keep losing Bluetooth connection and get that dreaded "wait up to three hours" notification. The problem is that once it starts happening, it keeps happening, five or six times a day.

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The last one fully died on day 8, so I was able to get a replacement.

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Will Dexcom replace a sensor that just keeps going in and out if it doesn't actually die early?

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Also, any tips on how to keep the Bluetooth connection going the entire time?

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I read a comment on a T1D sub recently that mentioned it helped to unpair any old sensors that are still showing up in Bluetooth pairing. I want to try that, but how do I know which sensor is the current, active one? Is it typically the one at the top of the list? (I'm an Android user. Samsung Galaxy S23.)

For my last three sensors (Dexcom G7, 10-day), starting around day seven, I keep losing Bluetooth connection and get that dreaded "wait up to three hours" notification. The problem is that once it starts happening, it keeps happening, five or six times a day.

The last one fully died on day 8, so I was able to get a replacement.

Will Dexcom replace a sensor that just keeps going in and out if it doesn't actually die early?

Also, any tips on how to keep the Bluetooth connection going the entire time?

I read a comment on this sub recently that mentioned unpairing any old sensors that are still showing up as paired. I want to try that, but how do I know which sensor is the current, active one? Is it typically the one at the top of the list?

I'm a younger GenX (46) and I've never gotten a mammogram. There's a lot of reasons for it, but basically I have a bevvy of other medium to severe physical chronic health issues, along with treatment resistant depression, anxiety and ADHD and managing my health is sometimes an exhausting and time-consuming process. (My health issues have also caused a lot of health anxiety which got much worse since 2020/Covid.)

Additionally, layoffs and job changes for me and my husband led to having to find all new doctors multiple times in the past 3-4 years. (With the amount of specialists I have to see, plus all the annual appointments women need, even just finding and scheduling with all new physicians every time we switched insurance was exhausting.)

Over the last few years I've experienced medical and mental health burnout and basically have done only the bare minimum to keep the major issues under control. (Obviously this isn't healthy. Yes, I am working on it with a therapist.)

I finally found treatment that works pretty well for my depression and have started to feel more mentally/emotionally balanced! YAY! And that has helped me start a journey to get back on track with my health.

But getting a mammogram keeps getting put to the side. I'm terrified for unknown reasons.

In a way, this is actually pretty funny because I've literally had about 8 major surgeries including a 12 hour surgery that removed my entire pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, part of my stomach and part of my small intestine, and yet I'm anxious about a mammogram! (I think it's because I have so many health issues that I'm scared of going and finding something wrong and having yet another health issue.)

All of that leads to never having one. I know I need to and I have a referral from my GP for it.

I cannot make the call today as I'm at the airport flying home from a trip and the referral info is at my house.

But it's the first item on my to do list for tomorrow morning to call and get it scheduled.

I know this probably sounds weird or stupid, but I could really just use some words of encouragement to call and get that damn appointment made!

Also, what should I expect at the appointment? (I know everyone is different. If this helps, my breasts are a C cup and from what every GYN has told me at my annual women's health exams, I have very dense breast tissue.)

Please help with positive feedback! I know how important this is and I work in public health so I know all about "early detection" and all that jazz. I don't respond very well to "just do it" or the pragmatic stuff. I really, truly just need some gentle encouragement. And, if anyone has a few extra minutes to tell me what to expect, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you so much!

I'm a younger GenX (46) and I've never gotten a mammogram. There's a lot of reasons for it, but basically I have a bevvy of other medium to severe physical chronic health issues, along with treatment resistant depression, anxiety and ADHD and managing my health is sometimes an exhausting and time-consuming process.

Additionally, layoffs and job changes for me and my husband led to having to find all new doctors multiple times in the past 3-4 years. (With the amount of specialists I have to see, plus all the annual appointments women need, even just finding and scheduling with all new physicians every time we switched insurance was exhausting.)

Over the last few years I've experienced medical and mental health burnout and basically have done only the bare minimum to keep the major issues under control. (Obviously this isn't healthy. Yes, I am working on it with a therapist.)

I finally found treatment that works pretty well for my depression and have started to feel more mentally/emotionally balanced! YAY! And that has helped me start a journey to get back on track with my health.

But getting a mammogram keeps getting put to the side. I'm terrified for unknown reasons.

In a way, this is actually pretty funny because I've literally had about 8 major surgeries including a 12 hour surgery that removed my entire pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, part of my stomach and part of my small intestine, and yet I'm anxious about a mammogram! (I think it's because I have so many health issues that I'm scared of going and finding something wrong and having yet another health issue.)

All of that leads to never having one. I know I need to and I have a referral from my GP for it.

I cannot make the call today as I'm at the airport flying home from a trip and the referral info is at my house.

But it's the first item on my to do list for tomorrow morning to call and get it scheduled.

I know this probably sounds weird or stupid, but I could really just use some words of encouragement to call and get that damn appointment made!

Also, what should I expect at the appointment? (I know everyone is different. If this helps, my breasts are a C cup and from what every GYN has told me at my annual women's health exams, I have very dense breast tissue.)

Please help with positive feedback! I know how important this is and I work in public health so I know all about "early detection" and all that jazz. I don't respond very well to "just do it" or the pragmatic stuff. I really, truly just need some gentle encouragement. And, if anyone has a few extra minutes to tell me what to expect, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you so much!

(Also, I am going to crosspost this in a couple groups. The last time I did that on a different topic, I was accused of being a bot. So if you see it elsewhere, yes, it's probably me! And no, I'm not a bot. I'm just a middle-aged woman trying to get my health back on track!)

I am looking for a great Green Goddess dressing/dip recipe. (Obviously MD compliant or even "close enough" given this subreddit!)

I am a big fan of Penzey's spices in general and have used their dried GG mix in the past (mixed with Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lemon and a splash of red wine vinegar).

However, as I continue on my Mediterranean Diet journey (including reducing my sugar intake), I now feel like their dried GG mix is too sweet for my tastes. (Yes, it has sugar in the mix, unfortunately!)

Additionally, while dried herbs are a great option in winter, it's now summer and my herb garden is thriving!

There are so many different Green Goddess recipes online. I know I can Google this, but I also really love and appreciate the recipes, tips and ideas in this subreddit because it's nice to get this community's input!

So if any of you make a homemade GG dip or dressing using fresh herbs, I'd love to hear it!

While I'm by no means a professional, I'm a fairly decent savvy cook. So I don't even need specific amounts. If you're a person who just eyeballs (wings it) with your homemade foods, even just hearing your preferred ingredients would be great! I don't necessarily need exact amounts. I can figure that out!

I have about 12 different herbs growing right now so I'm pretty sure I can make this happen. I could just wing it, but I'd love to hear your favorite herbs, vinegars, spices, that you add to a GG dressing!

tl;dr: For those of you who are in the position of hiring/interviewing, how do I put a positive spin on leaving a nonprofit career for a corporate role when the reality is that it's because I need better pay and am burned out on the emotional toll of health nonprofit work? (I AM also interested in and have prior corporate experience!)

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FULL STORY/QUESTION:

I've been in a 501(c)3 nonprofit career for over a decade. I have typically worked for national (USA) but small, rare disease organizations, which has meant very low pay, major lack of support and resources, and so much extra work. Last year, after majorly exceeding all my goals/KPIs (by 200-300%), and getting a glowing annual review, I actually had a 15% pay DECREASE instead of my expected raise due to the organization losing a large chunk of federal funding. (This was for the entire staff, not me doing something wrong. This year, our "raise" was a 7% increase, but the increase was based on the reduced salary, not on the original salary! So I'm still actually being paid 8% lower than two years ago.)

This organizational decision was followed by some layoffs, plus some staff leaving for better paying positions without our organization rehiring, which meant taking on nearly double the work. We've been given the usual "we're a team/family" and "do it for the mission" rah-rah pep talks (particularly common in nonprofits).

I'm burned out and, at 46, I'm think I'm done. I'm looking at my dismal retirement portfolio and how much energy and time I am putting in. The team is tiny and the hiring freeze continues, which also means there will be no possibility of promotion or better pay available, possibly for years. Because of this, I've been starting to look at re-entering the corporate world.

I'm not an idiot. I know the corporate world comes with its own issues and stress. I know burnout and overwork happens there as well. I worked in the corporate world in the past for over a decade before my NPO career. But it's time for me to do what I need to do for my family and our finances. And, to be frank, if I'm going to be burned out from work, I'd at least feel better knowing I'm getting paid more, have an actual retirement match, and better benefits in general!

I actually scored an interview for a corporate job that's pretty much exactly what I currently do, but obviously in the for-profit world. I'd be a good fit, the pay and benefits are much better, and I have a high level internal connection (who is very well regarded) giving me a reference.

The company has been thriving for decades and continues to grow, so there is room for promotion. I know competition is fierce right now in most fields, so I'm just stoked to have an interview, even if I don't get this particular job!

I'm pretty good at interviewing in general. I worked hard to reword my resume using comparable corporate speak for my NPO work, and feel comfortable using that language in my interview to explain how my skills translate to the role and the company.

However, I know they'll ask why I want to switch from NPO to corporate. This is where I'm stuck. I know they don't want to hear the truth because it's all negative (better pay, burnout in NPOs, etc.). But I'm at a loss as for how to put a positive spin on it.

I honestly don't mind lying/stretching the truth to answer this question, but I truly don't know what to say! (I'm not lying about my skills. But I know enough to not be negative about my current organization or its issues in the interview and that I should be positive in the interview process.)

But how do I navigate this line of questioning?

For anyone who has done the switch in this direction or for those with experience in interviewing in the corporate world, any suggestions on how to answer this in a positive way that doesn't sound fake or negative? (If it helps, this is a large, successful marketing/PR firm.)

I'm hopeful about this job but if I don't get it, I'm going into it looking at it as practice for future corporate interviews. But for right now, any suggestions?

I'd really appreciate the help!

tl;dr: How do I put a positive spin on leaving a nonprofit career for a corporate role when the reality is that it's because I need better pay and am burned out on the emotional toll of health nonprofit work? (I AM also interested in and have prior corporate experience!)

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FULL STORY/QUESTION:

I've been in a 501(c)3 nonprofit career for over a decade. I have typically worked for national (USA) but small, rare disease organizations, which has meant very low pay, major lack of support and resources, and so much extra work. Last year, after nailing all my goals/KPIs and getting a glowing annual review, I actually had a 15% pay DECREASE instead of my expected raise due to the organization losing a large chunk of federal funding. (This was for the entire staff, not me doing something wrong. This year, our "raise" was a 7% increase, but the increase was based on the reduced salary, not on the original salary!)

This was followed by some layoffs, plus some staff leaving for better paying positions without our organization rehiring, which meant taking on nearly double the work. We've been given the usual "we're a team/family" and "do it for the mission" rah-rah pep talks.

I'm burned out and, at 46, I'm think I'm done. I'm looking at my dismal retirement portfolio and how much energy and time I am putting in. The team is tiny and the hiring freeze continues, which also means there will be no possibility of promotion or better pay available, possibly for years. Because of this, I've been starting to look at re-entering the corporate world.

I'm not an idiot. I know the corporate world comes with its own issues and stress. I know burnout and overwork happens there as well. I worked in the corporate world in the past for over a decade before my NPO career. But it's time for me to do what I need to do for my family and our finances. And, to be frank, if I'm going to be burned out from work, I'd at least feel better knowing I'm getting paid more, have an actual retirement match, and better benefits in general!

I actually scored an interview for a corporate job that's pretty much exactly what I currently do, but obviously in the for-profit world. I'd be a good fit, the pay and benefits are much better, and I have a high level internal connection giving me a reference.

The company has been thriving for decades and continues to grow, so there is room for promotion. I know competition is fierce right now in most fields, so I'm just stoked to have an interview, even if I don't get this particular job!

I'm pretty good at interviewing in general. I worked hard to reword my resume using comparable corporate speak for my NPO work, and feel comfortable using that language in my interview to explain how my skills translate to the role and the company.

However, I know they'll ask why I want to switch from NPO to corporate. This is where I'm stuck. I know they don't want to hear the truth because it's all negative (better pay, burnout in NPOs, etc.). But I'm at a loss as for how to put a positive spin on it.

I honestly don't mind lying/stretching the truth to answer this question, but I truly don't know what to say! (I'm not lying about my skills. But I know enough to not be negative about my current organization or its issues in the interview.)

But how do I navigate this line of questioning?

For recruiters (when looking at applications and/or if you do first line interviews), any suggestions on how to answer this in a positive way that doesn't sound fake or negative?

I'm hopeful about this job but if I don't get it, I'm going into it looking at it as practice for future corporate interviews.

I'd really appreciate the help!

tl;dr: How do I put a positive spin on leaving a nonprofit career for a corporate role when the reality is that it's because I need better pay and am burned out on the emotional toll of health nonprofit work?

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FULL STORY/QUESTION:

I've been in a 501(c)3 nonprofit career for over a decade. I have typically worked for national (USA) but small, rare disease organizations, which has meant very low pay, major lack of help and resources, and so much extra work. Last year, after nailing all my goals/KPIs and getting a glowing annual review, I actually had a 15% pay DECREASE instead of my expected raise due to the organization losing a large chunk of federal funding. (This was for the entire staff, not me doing something wrong. This year, our "raise" was a 7% increase, but the increase was based on the reduced salary, not on the original salary!)

This was followed by some layoffs, plus some staff leaving for better paying positions without our organization rehiring, which meant taking on nearly double the work. We've been given the usual "we're a team/family" and "do it for the mission" rah-rah pep talks.

I'm burned out and, at 46, I'm think I'm done. I'm looking at my dismal retirement portfolio and how much energy and time I am putting in. The team is tiny and the hiring freeze continues, which also means there will be no possibility of promotion or better pay available, possibly for years. Because of this, I've been starting to look at re-entering the corporate world.

I'm not an idiot. I know the corporate world comes with its own issues and stress. I know burnout and overwork happens there as well. I worked in the corporate world in the past for over a decade before my NPO career. But it's time for me to do what I need to do for my family and our finances. And, to be frank, if I'm going to be burned out from work, I'd at least feel better knowing I'm getting paid more, have an actual retirement match, and better benefits in general!

I actually scored an interview for a corporate job that's pretty much exactly what I currently do, but obviously in the for-profit world. I'd be a good fit, the pay and benefits are much better, and I have a high level internal connection giving me a reference.

The company has been thriving for decades and continues to grow, so there is room for promotion. I know competition is fierce right now in most fields, so I'm just stoked to have an interview, even if I don't get this particular job!

I'm pretty good at interviewing in general. I worked hard to reword my resume using comparable corporate speak for my NPO work, and feel comfortable using that language in my interview to explain how my skills translate to the role and the company.

However, I know they'll ask why I want to switch from NPO to corporate. This is where I'm stuck. I know they don't want to hear the truth because it's all negative (better pay, burnout in NPOs, etc.). But I'm at a loss as for how to put a positive spin on it.

I honestly don't mind lying/stretching the truth to answer this question, but I truly don't know what to say! (I'm not lying about my skills. But I know enough to not be negative about my current organization or its issues in the interview.)

But how do I navigate this line of questioning?

For anyone who has done the switch in this direction or for those with experience in this, any suggestions on how to answer this in a positive way that doesn't sound fake or negative?

I'm hopeful about this job but if I don't get it, I'm going into it looking at it as practice for future corporate interviews.

I'd really appreciate the help!

I hope this is allowed since it's a bit of a reverse from most questions on this sub!

I've been in a health NPO career for over a decade. I have typically worked for national (USA) but small, rare disease organizations, which has meant very low pay, major lack of help and resources, and so much extra work. I've been through a pay DECREASE which was for all staff (due to an organization drastically struggling financially last year instead of an expected raise), and then so many layoffs without rehiring which meant taking on nearly double the work.

Because "we're a team/family" and "for the mission" and all that jazz.

I'm burned out and, at 46, as I look at my dismal retirement portfolio and how much energy and time I am putting in with no organizational promotions available (possibly for years), I think I'm done.

I'm not an idiot. I know the corporate world comes with its own issues, but I truly need to be making more money and haven't had any luck finding something new that's a good fit in the health NPO world. And, if I'm being honest, at this point I'd rather deal with stress and extra work and at least know I'm being paid a decent salary with room for internal growth!

I actually scored an interview for a corporate job that's pretty much exactly what I currently do, but obviously in the for-profit world. I'd be a good fit, the pay and benefits are much better, and I have a high level internal connection giving me a reference. (Obviously I know competition is fierce right now in most fields, so I'm just stoked to have an interview, even if I don't get this particular job!)

I'm pretty good at interviewing in general, but I know they'll ask why I want to switch from NPO to corporate. This is where I'm stuck. I know they don't want to hear the truth (better pay, burnout, etc.). But I'm at a loss as for how to put a positive spin on it.

I honestly don't mind lying/stretching the truth to answer this question, but I truly don't know what to say!

For anyone who has done the switch in this direction, any suggestions on how to answer this in a positive way that doesn't sound fake or negative?

I'm a longtime Dexcom/Omnipod user and in general I've been very happy with the pairing, especially after they became compatible for closed loop.

However, I recently switched my CGM from Dexcom G6 to Dexcom G7. At first it was great. But my newest sensor has been highly inaccurate. It's currently reading at 237 for my blood sugar (and literally has stayed at that exact 237 number for 20+ hours) when I do a simple glance at my locked phone.

However, if I actually unlock my phone and open the Dexcom app, it shows a very different reading of about 110-115.

I've done finger stick tests and they're all in line with the lower reading.

What's annoying me right now is that my phone screen quick glance (Samsung Galaxy S23) shows the higher 237 number. And it has literally showed this exact number (237) for over 12 hours without any change.

However, if I open the actual Dexcom app it shows the more current actual blood sugar reading. (Currently 113 on two different finger sticks, and that's in range with my G7 110-115 readings when I open the app.)

Seriously, what gives? Is this common with the G7 in general and/or does the reading get less accurate as it gets closer to removal?

I'm currently on day 9 out of 10 days for my Dexcom sensor. Is it just losing accuracy as it ends? And even if that's the case, that is so frustrating,especially for how much money some of us pay for these devices!

Please help! Is there any suggestions or alternatives or help? Any guidance is appreciated! 👏

I'm not new to the Dexcom/Omnipod closed loop system. In fact, I have always been a huge fan!

However, I recently switched from Dexcom G6 to Dexcom G7 and I'm noticing more inaccurate readings and viewings.