u/ElevatorEmergency678

We’re hiring for an internal role. Both of these candidates are SMEs and trainers, but neither have a background in instructional design. Spoiler alert - neither do I, but here we are.

We’ll need to teach both of them the science of effective learning as well as design basics.

I’m torn on which person would be a better fit. Candidate A has a creative eye and puts a lot of thought and effort into making training fun. But it was also a bit of style over substance and she’d need to learn how to make training effective, not just fun.

Candidate B is less creative and said that it would be a bit of a challenge, but she could learn. Her approach was a lot more basic and she basically copied an activity we’ve already done. But she said that she cares more about solving the training problem over the creative piece.

Who would you hire in this situation?

I know we’ve had similar posts about monthly self-care expenses in the past, but I’m curious about the second part as well. My husband and I have fully joint finances and we each get a monthly “fun budget” that we can spend however we want.

I’ll go first!

Gym membership: $160

From: joint account

This is for a small local gym and I only do their strength training classes. I go 3x a week at 6am. I neverrrrr would have thought I’d be that person, but it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.

ClassPass membership: $19

From: joint account

I just downgraded this significantly, I used to have the $150 a month membership. But the gym stopped being on ClassPass, so I bought a membership through them directly. I downgraded this to just 8 credits a month for a yoga nidra class I go to once a week. My husband calls it my weekly nap.

Pedicure: $70

From: ?? Not sure if this will be from joint account or my personal fun money.

I’ve actually been getting pedicures through ClassPass, but I’ll be paying out of pocket now. I know pedicures aren’t for everyone but tbh I loveeee them. I justify it by telling myself I don’t get manicures, lashes, lip filler, or Botox.

Generic personal care: $50

From: joint account

This is for both of us, but the man is pretty simple. This covers things like shampoo & conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, & makeup for me. Most months, we don’t spend the full amount and it rolls over. If I want to try a new product that isn’t “necessary” I’ll put it in my fun money budget if it’s expensive.