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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
I got married and started my career young. When I got divorced and quit my job, I compared myself to others.
I got married and started my career early, then realized neither of those things was right for me. I compared myself to my best friend, who I felt was doing life milestones the "right" way. Now, however, I've realized there is no right way, aside from what feels right for you. My parents always encouraged me to be myself. Still, I somehow picked up the belief that there's a "right" way and a "wrong" way to do life and that the right way means doing things in a certain order. I believed that your early 20s were the only time it was perfectly acceptable (and perhaps even adorable) to be a hot mess, while your late 20s were for taking the first steps toward getting "old and boring" — getting married, getting serious about a career, the whole nine yards. But even with this steadfast belief, I still did things out of order. Or so I thought. By 25, I already had a full year of being "old and boring" under my belt. I was married and a project manager at a PR company. I was ahead of the curve of where I thought I should be in terms of stability and normality. However, I was also learning that life wasn't for me. Getting married quickly in my early 20s turned into getting an agonizingly slow divorce in my late 20s. It was only then that I finally started to understand what "forever" actually means, and that it would not be comfortable for me to spend that much time with someone I was fundamentally incompatible with. There I was, 28 and suddenly single, watching engagement announcements crop up all over my Instagram feed, like fungus after a rainstorm. I felt washed up, like Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard, though I had yet to reach the age where you adopt a monkey and an all-caftan wardrobe. It turned out PR also wasn't for me, and I was both out of a job and a husband. Now single and living alone, my bills had doubled while my income was nonexistent. I had to Scotch tape together my living, like when I was fresh out of college — except this time, I was proficient in Microsoft Project (and burned out on using it). I needed both money and a change, so I answered a somewhat questionable call for hair models on LA Casting. Fortunately, it turned out to be legit. I didn't even know hair modeling was a thing until I did it. I thought you could only model clothes and hands. But there I was, stumbling into a modeling career in my late 20s, when most "real" models were hitting retirement. Another milestone hit in reverse. The year before my divorce, my best friend from growing up had gotten married. At the same time that I felt as though I was doing things backward, she was hitting life milestones "the right way" with almost textbook-level precision. In fact, the weekend of her wedding was when I first started wondering about my compatibility with my own husband, and if we truly had to be bound by "I do" forever. Just after my divorce, she and her husband bought a house in the suburbs while I lived in a studio apartment I could barely afford. And at the beginning of my modeling career, I found out she was pregnant when I was on Bourbon Street, partying it up with other models after a giant hair modeling gig I had been flown out to New Orleans for. Next to my best friend, I felt as though I looked like a train wreck. Bleaching my hair and posting "hot modeling photos" on Instagram right after a divorce didn't scream stable. But that messy exterior was really a cocoon as I transformed into something more majestic than a butterfly — myself. It was hard for me not to compare myself to someone who seemed to have the perfect life, especially when I was fully submerged in the unavoidable chaos of change. But having every inch of my life explode was worth it. Now, I have a career that suits me, a great partner, and I live in an apartment with more than one room. But most importantly, I'm happy, because my life is what I want it to be, not what I arbitrarily feel it "should" be. If I had the choice to Freaky Friday with my best friend, I wouldn't trade places for anything. I had believed growing up that your early 20s are for making mistakes, before you finally figure out what you want your life to look like, and in some ways, that is what I did. Setting up a life that wasn't right for me — and then getting out of it — was a mistake, sure, but it helped me get to where I am now. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
I got married and started my career young. When I got divorced and quit my job, I compared myself to others.
My parents always encouraged me to be myself. Still, I somehow picked up the belief that there's a "right" way and a "wrong" way to do life and that the right way means doing things in a certain order. I believed that your early 20s were the only time it was perfectly acceptable (and perhaps even adorable) to be a hot mess, while your late 20s were for taking the first steps toward getting "old and boring" — getting married, getting serious about a career, the whole nine yards. But even with this steadfast belief, I still did things out of order. Or so I thought. I got married and started my career by 25, but neither worked out By 25, I already had a full year of being "old and boring" under my belt. I was married and a project manager at a PR company. I was ahead of the curve of where I thought I should be in terms of stability and normality. However, I was also learning that life wasn't for me. Getting married quickly in my early 20s turned into getting an agonizingly slow divorce in my late 20s. It was only then that I finally started to understand what "forever" actually means, and that it would not be comfortable for me to spend that much time with someone I was fundamentally incompatible with. There I was, 28 and suddenly single, watching engagement announcements crop up all over my Instagram feed, like fungus after a rainstorm. I felt washed up, like Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard, though I had yet to reach the age where you adopt a monkey and an all-caftan wardrobe. It turned out PR also wasn't for me, and I was both out of a job and a husband. Now single and living alone, my bills had doubled while my income was nonexistent. I had to Scotch tape together my living, like when I was fresh out of college — except this time, I was proficient in Microsoft Project (and burned out on using it). I needed both money and a change, so I answered a somewhat questionable call for hair models on LA Casting. Fortunately, it turned out to be legit. I didn't even know hair modeling was a thing until I did it. I thought you could only model clothes and hands. But there I was, stumbling into a modeling career in my late 20s, when most "real" models were hitting retirement. Another milestone hit in reverse. I often compared myself to my best friend The year before my divorce, my best friend from growing up had gotten married. At the same time that I felt as though I was doing things backward, she was hitting life milestones"the right way" with almost textbook-level precision. In fact, the weekend of her wedding was when I first started wondering about my compatibility with my own husband, and if we truly had to be bound by "I do" forever. Just after my divorce, she and her husband bought a house in the suburbs while I lived in a studio apartment I could barely afford. And at the beginning of my modeling career, I found out she was pregnant when I was on Bourbon Street, partying it up with other models after a giant hair modeling gig I had been flown out to New Orleans for. Next to my best friend, I felt as though I looked like a train wreck. Bleaching my hair and posting "hot modeling photos" on Instagram right after a divorce didn't scream stable. But that messy exterior was really a cocoon as I transformed into something more majestic than a butterfly — myself. I'm glad things happened the way they did It was hard for me not to compare myself to someone who seemed to have the perfect life, especially when I was fully submerged in the unavoidable chaos of change. But having every inch of my life explode was worth it. Now, I have a career that suits me, a great partner, and I live in an apartment with more than one room. But most importantly, I'm happy, because my life is what I want it to be, not what I arbitrarily feel it "should" be. If I had the choice to Freaky Friday with my best friend, I wouldn't trade places for anything. I had believed growing up that your early 20s are for making mistakes, before you finally figure out what you want your life to look like, and in some ways, that is what I did. Setting up a life that wasn't right for me — and then getting out of it — was a mistake, sure, but it helped me get to where I am now.
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
OpenSpace Launches Comprehensive Progress Tracking Solution for Construction
OpenSpace's reality capture platform gets a boost with Disperse's milestone-based progress tracking, empowering project teams to detect issues earlier and drive greater efficiency SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OpenSpace, the global leader in 360° reality capture and AI-powered analytics, today announced the launch of OpenSpace Progress Tracking. Powered by Disperse, the new milestone-based solution helps construction teams quickly capture visual jobsite data and generate actionable insights, enabling earlier detection of productivity issues and cost overruns. OpenSpace Progress Tracking can be used to validate work-in-place for billing, identify schedule risks early by comparing actual progress to planned milestones, coordinate more effectively across trades, and deliver clear, visual progress summaries to all stakeholders. As a result, teams can make more informed decisions and better manage project schedules and budgets. 'OpenSpace Progress Tracking, powered by Disperse's advanced analytics, allows us to spot productivity issues much earlier in the project — sometimes as early as 10% completion — giving us critical time to address them before they escalate,' said Vito Antuofermo, Vice President, Commodore Construction. 'In the past, we might not have realized significant cost overruns until halfway through a project, often too late to fully correct course. This early visibility helps us prevent costly delays and improve overall project outcomes.' Disperse, a leader in construction progress tracking, specializes in milestone-based progress tracking and reporting. Disperse's platform combines jobsite imagery with expert human verification to provide an objective, trusted, and detailed view of what's been built — and what hasn't. OpenSpace Progress Tracking marks a meaningful evolution of the company's previous approach to progress tracking. By pairing OpenSpace's AI-powered reality capture platform with Disperse's analysis, the solution provides highly accurate, flexible, and scalable progress tracking – with no additional resources from the project team needed. Key features of OpenSpace Progress Tracking include: Reliable, rapid capture: 25,000 sq. ft. in just 10 minutes; image data viewable in around 15 minutes Automated mapping: Images linked to plans and optional BIM models Comprehensive quantification of work-in-place: Over 700 visual components across 200+ program tasks Customizable insights: Structured reports delivered to meet specific project needs, such as by phase, trade, or entire project Highly flexible: Adaptable for individual project requirements BIM-aware, not BIM-dependent: Functional with or without BIM models Integrated with project scheduling software: Supports P6, Asta, Microsoft Project, Excel schedules, and more 'OpenSpace Progress Tracking offers a smarter, more advanced alternative to our previous progress tracking solutions. We're now combining the speed and scale of our reality capture platform with Disperse's milestone-based insights to unlock a new level of clarity on the construction site,' said Jeevan Kalanithi, CEO and co-founder of OpenSpace. 'Project teams gain reliable, up-to-date information they can act on, helping them spot and resolve issues sooner, reduce costly rework, and keep construction moving efficiently. It's about turning complex data into clear guidance so teams can stay ahead.' OpenSpace Progress Tracking, powered by Disperse, is available now as an add-on to OpenSpace Capture subscription licenses. Pricing is based on the scope of tracking required and the number of projects. For more information about OpenSpace Progress Tracking, visit About OpenSpace: OpenSpace is a computer vision and AI company that helps commercial builders reduce risk and increase efficiency. Its image-first platform streamlines coordination between field and office teams, with powerful tools that bring new visibility and insights from pre-construction through operations. Customers such as Gilbane, Comfort Systems, and Tishman Speyer rely on OpenSpace to document jobsites more effectively, avoid destructive investigations, and finish projects ahead of schedule. To date, customers have captured imagery on nearly 70,000 construction projects across 99 countries, documenting over 47 billion square feet. To learn more, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. Media Contact:Meredith Obendorfermedia@
Saba Yemen
19-04-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Project management course at Customs Authority
Sana'a (Saba) – An 11-day training course in project management using Microsoft Project began today at the Customs Authority. Organized by the Authority, the course will last for 30 trainees, comprising general managers and their deputies, will receive theoretical and practical lectures on project planning using the Microsoft Project system and capacity building in planning according to modern management standards. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Grab a Microsoft Project Professional License for $15 in This Extremely Cheap Limited-Time Offer
There's competition for pretty much everything today. That said, there are a few things that have just got it right -- and that includes Microsoft software. Whether it be the go-to for businesses around the world or being super helpful for everyday use at home, it's proven itself to be invaluable. It's also proven to be expensive. That's why this StackSocial offer for a Microsoft Project Professional 2021 license for $15 is hard to pass up. This is a one-time lifetime access license that doesn't involve subscriptions. Just a one-off payment that when compared to buying from Microsoft directly, saves you well over $1,000. After picking up the product, install the application on your PC of choice. This offer is only applicable to new customers and is limited to a single PC, so select carefully when downloading. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The beauty of Microsoft Project is how it helps simplify even the most complicated of tasks, thanks to the numerous features built-in. Everything from prebuilt templates and what-if scenarios to complex schedules with built-in multiple timelines and resource assignment technology is included. Not to mention, you can also use automated scheduling tools, built-in reports and much more. What's worth knowing is that the software syncs with Project Online and Project Server as well as supports the Long-Term Servicing Channel. Not to mention, it's compatible with Office LTSC and Microsoft Office 2021 -- support is available until Oct. 13, 2026. A 98% discount cannot be underestimated. After all, software and software upgrades can be expensive at the best of times. This is a ridiculously cheap way to get a fantastic project management tool that can help make overly complex tasks much more straightforward. Just note, these StackSocial offers don't tend to last long so act fast not to miss out. Thinking of upgrading your PC? Here are the best desktop computer deals from around the web with big brands like Apple, HP, Dell, Lenovo and more included.
