Executive Director, High Net Worth Underwriting

Feeling low lately.

I’ve been feeling really low for the past few days, and I have no one to confess this to. I stay with my boyfriend.. we’ve been in a relationship for the past five years now. But he just doesn’t seem to notice my sadness anymore. Even when I look sad or tired, he casually asks me why I’m sad and then goes back to playing games with his friends. I genuinely feel like I need constant reassurance, but he gets irritated when I ask for it. I just feel stuck with him. His family knows about me, so I feel like I’m trapped and can’t do much about it.

Got terminated unexpectedly. What happens next

Sharing this anonymously and honestly, hoping to get guidance from people who’ve been through this. I was terminated from my company after a short stint (around 3 months). The decision came suddenly—there was no PIP, no formal warning, and no clear performance issues communicated earlier. The feedback at the time of termination was vague, which has left me confused about what really went wrong. What’s worrying me now is the future impact—background verification, how recruiters will see this short stint, and whether not having an experience letter will create problems later. Beyond the professional side, the mental impact has been tough as well. For those who have faced termination: • What usually happens in the long run? • How did it affect your career, if at all? • How did you explain it in interviews and BGV? • What should I be doing right now to recover and move forward? I’d genuinely appreciate any advice, lessons, or reassurance. Thanks in advance.

Feelling like a psycho

Hey everyone, I’m going through something personal and would really appreciate some honest thoughts. Lately, whenever I talk to my mom, I end up getting very angry and reacting badly — even though I know that’s not how I want to be. I genuinely want her to become her best version, and I try to point out things that I feel she’s doing wrong. But instead of understanding me, she often brings up unrelated situations or defends herself in a way that makes me feel completely unheard. I know my intention comes from care, not disrespect. But each time this happens, I lose control and raise my voice. Now she’s started to fear speaking with me when certain topics come up, and that breaks my heart. I feel mentally exhausted and sometimes even wonder if something’s wrong with me. I’m considering visiting a psychiatrist, just to understand why I’m reacting this way and how to manage my emotions better. Has anyone else gone through something similar with their parents? How did you handle those conversations without losing your calm — especially when you feel you’re right but the other person won’t see it? Any advice, experience, or even reassurance would mean a lot right now. 🙏