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The incident of recent suicide in SGRR has shook me to my core. My sibling is also a medical student in Uttarakhand. I have seen my father struggle mentally and physically as a doctor.
I am aware that med students, residents and doctors rarely have time. So, on their behalf, I am going to bring together a group of people who can work towards reform. I have some decent connections who can guide me through the process.
This is the first time I have decided to initiate this conversation on a social platform. So, I have some open-ended questions.
I would like to know the ISSUES with the following and what would be your PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION to remedy the situation:

1. Exam pattern
2. Exam schedule
3. Exam centres
4. Pedagogy (teaching methods)
5. Work-life balance
6. Leave policy
7. Frequent change of rules
8. Bullying/Harassment/Humiliation by seniors/staff
9. Threats to fail the students for non-compliance
10. Forced malpractice to meet certain quotas of surgeries etc.
11. Any other issue

You can answer about any or all of the above-mentioned issues.
PLEASE MENTION your level of study in the comments (XI/XII/MBBS student/PG/MD/Resident/Doctor).
P.S. I will take this up formally on more transparent platforms in the near future. I'm starting from this subreddit since this is the only place I know with so many people from medical background.
On a soft note, I love you all for what you are doing. Please keep you chin up and head high ❤️ Give your all and if it doesn't work out, that's okay. It will hurt like a bitch but it will be okay. You are worth more alive than dead. My prayers to the family of the bright doctor we lost today. We need to do better as a society for the amazing doctors we are going to have.

Assalamualaikum hope u all r doing good. 21 (M) currently studying biotech 2nd semester is about to end soon, its been a year in the uni but i feel like i havent learned any skills that will help me in my field. It feels like i am wasting my time. dont have anyone to consult and dont know whether i should continue or not. so if anyone in similar fields could guide me that would be great. Thanks for your time.

I'm thinkiing of taking the NHA CMAA Exam however I dont want to / cant afford to purchase their online study guide and enroll in any online course. Are the free study guides / practice tests found on the internet sufficient enough to confidently take the exam? Please adviseee. Thank you!

I'm 22 M, Since I was born, I've no friends, I'm good to everyone, have been obeying, respecting everyone, took care of every responsibility, looked for better in everyone, helped everyone, gone out of way for people, spent my time and money on them never denied anyone for anything and instead of getting all these in return, what I got is betrayal, selfishness, unexpected outcomes, culpability, no one had my back ever, only cunningness.
Even today, no friends, no one to talk, can't step out of my house to deal with people, no one is playing his/her part with sincerity like I did and am still doing.
People out there are always ready to make others submissive, want to take advantage of others, take everything what one could provide.
I'm quite not very outspoken, take whatever situation gives me, but lately I am very frustrated and usually keeps thinking of this only. I don't know what to do , how to improve, what I'm lacking of , I am good at most of the things which I do be it working , studying or anything else, what this society has been killing me inside, I feel like this place is not for good people, I keep searching for solutions on internet, but to no avail , why there are no good people around me like everyone else had.
If I were to live alone , I might be one the happiest person, but that is not a kind of solution.
I can't stay happy for long , when I tend to be happy then someone will be there who will always be ready to make my life more miserable and pathetic. I'm getting tired of all this.
I sometimes feel like everything might go on smoothly ,if I could prioritise myself , be little assertive, or socialise more ,but I couldn't do all this and neither this is happening if I stay like , I have seen others treating others like they don't exist, and still their life happily, maybe I was brought up in a wrong way.
Please anyone guide me for a way forward. Thanks.

As I looked around my school and community, I became increasingly concerned about the behavior of our youth. The trends I observed were troubling: students prioritizing relationships over personal development and mimicking negative stereotypes from the past. This realization led me to create an initiative focused on addressing these issues head-on, aiming to foster a healthier, more supportive environment for our students.
Purpose and Vision
The initiative, "Concerns about Youth Behaviour and Relationships," has several key objectives:

1. Empowering Students: We aim to empower students by providing them with valuable resources and insights. By focusing on academic excellence, wellness, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial ventures, we help students navigate their educational and personal development journeys.
2. Education and Skill Development: Through a variety of content, including articles, tutorials, and guides, we educate students on crucial topics such as academic success, personal growth, leadership, finance, business, and game development. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in all areas of life.
3. Community Building: Engagement is at the heart of our initiative. By leveraging social media, newsletters, events, and school community collaborations, we aim to build a supportive and inclusive community. This environment encourages students to connect, share ideas, and support each other's growth and development.
4. Partnership and Sponsorship: To expand our impact, we seek to establish partnerships and secure sponsorships. These collaborations provide opportunities for businesses and organizations to align with our mission and contribute to the betterment of our community.

The Impact of the Initiative
Imagine a school where students understand the importance of balancing relationships with personal development. Where open discussions about healthy relationships, respect, and personal boundaries are the norm. Our initiative aims to create this environment by encouraging open dialogues, offering workshops on communication skills, and providing mentorship programs. By promoting positive role models and celebrating respectful behavior, we can shift the culture towards one that values personal growth and mutual respect.
Why This Initiative Matters
The idea for this initiative came from observing the behavior of children in my school and community. It was clear that many teenagers were prioritizing relationships in ways that hindered their personal development. Without guidance, these behaviors could lead to long-term negative consequences. Therefore, it became essential to provide students with the tools and support they need to navigate these crucial aspects of their lives effectively.
A Short Story of Potential Impact
Consider the story of Alex, a high school sophomore struggling to balance his relationship with his studies. Without guidance, he found himself falling behind academically and feeling overwhelmed. Through our initiative, Alex attended a workshop on communication skills and participated in a mentorship program. He learned to set personal boundaries and prioritize his personal development. As a result, his academic performance improved, and he felt more confident in managing his relationship healthily.
The Consequences of Inaction
Without initiatives like ours, many students like Alex might continue to struggle. They could fall into patterns of behavior that mimic negative stereotypes, prioritizing relationships at the expense of their personal and academic growth. This could lead to a cycle of underachievement and missed opportunities, ultimately affecting their futures and the broader community.
Call to Action
Our initiative is more than just a project; it’s a call to action. By engaging the school community, securing sponsorships, and creating a consistent content strategy, we can make a tangible difference. Together, we can empower our students, foster a supportive community, and pave the way for a brighter future.
In conclusion, "Concerns about Youth Behaviour and Relationships" is a proactive response to the challenges facing our youth. It’s about creating an environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and socially. By addressing these issues now, we can ensure that our children are better equipped for the future, leading to a healthier, more prosperous community for all.
Links to make this happen for yourself and others:
Building Skills for Success: https://nydawebsite.azurewebsites.net/
Equipping You for Life: https://www.dsrf.org/resources/blog/
Fostering Support & Growth: https://theirworld.org/about/
Mastering the Art of Connection: https://fatheringtogether.org/about-us/
My linktree:
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These ICAI classes are useless for the exam oriented knowledge. I have studied Corporate Law but not SCMPE.
Can someone please guide how to prepare for these exams. Specifically, please tell about any teachers classes or revision videos on youtube for SCMPE.

So guys here is a properly divided guide to study chem for thos who are facing problems in chem
1) Physical chem :- Physical chem is just solving based, some laws and formula to remember, this is very simple, read NCERT Books, make formula charts or short notes, get JEE or NEET questions banks either from the internet or bookshops, For JEE point of view, watch video lectures or if you have joined some classes then it's nice, just pay attention in the class, so overall there won't be any problems in physical chemistry it just needs proper calculation and attention
2) Inorganic Chem :- Inorganic Chem is majority based on the periodic table and the blocks, just NCERT is enough you just need to memorize the properties nothing more, and just make notes of the properties and keep in touch with it atleast 4-5 times a week. That's just enough for organic
3) Organic chem :- Organic chem is just a fricking headache to be very honest for those who don't do it seriously from the starting, I have seen people suffering due to not paying attention in OC from the very start. In organic you need patience, you need to do the basic (nomenclature of IUPAC, properties, etc) very thoroughly, the chapter Is very vast, I can just advice you to not take it lightly and pay attention is class and I mean literally from the very start (saal ke beech me oneshot videos dekh ke kuch nahi samajhne waala pehle hi bata de raha hu). Study NCERT books, take help from NEET material, You guyss can buy HIMANSHU PANDEY ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY for more practice in organic.
NOW the most important points ORGANIC ki aadat mat chodhna cuz 11th ke end me padhaenge organic and then 12th me jab organic aayega to uske beech me atleast 4-5 mahine ka gap aajayega so It'll be again a new topic for you guyss, so don't even try to experiment ki karleta hu dekha jaayega Jo hoga waala attitude. In the end bas itna hi bolunga
Physical chem is just some theory with mathematics Inorganic chem is just memorizing properties But organic is remembering, calculating and practicing thoroughly as it has mechanism and stuff like that.
ANYWAYS GUYSS, BE COOL, JO BOLA HAI ACCHE SE FOLLOW KARLO, ZYADA TENSION NA LO ABHI JUST START HUA HAI BOHOT TIME HAI SAB ACCHE SE HOJAAYEGA BAS DHYAAN SE PADHO JITNA DER PADHTE HO AND...
ENJOY KARO !!

Record temperatures, record migration, record emissions, record displacement, record PFAS……start building an ark.
Last Week in Collapse: May 12-18, 2024
This is Last Week in Collapse, a weekly newsletter compiling some of the most important, timely, useful, soul-crushing, ironic, stunning, exhausting, or otherwise must-see/can’t-look-away moments in Collapse.
This is the 125th newsletter! You can find the May 5-11 edition here if you missed it last week. You can also receive these posts (with images) every Sunday in your email inbox with Substack.
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Flash flooding in northern Afghanistan killed 300+ people and destroyed 1,000+ homes. Hundreds of thousands of others have been affected. Last month, similar floods in the region killed 70+. Four died in Texas storms last week as well.
Venezuela is suffering from record wildfires, which so far this year have burned about 5M acres—almost the size of Sardinia. Some experts think indigenous people started the blaze as an attempt at forest clearance, which quickly got out of hand. “Institutional failures” compounded the disaster when the ailing government responded with an inadequate number of poorly equipped firefighters. Another study from last week examined the impact of wildfires on soil health.
Flooding and “cold lava” killed 50+ in Indonesia, injuring dozens and displacing several thousand. Cold lava is a mixture of water and rocks tumbling down the side of a volcano. Meanwhile, an actual volcano erupted in Indonesia, sending smoke & ash 5000m high; further eruptions are possible soon.
The Swiss Re Institute published a 37-page report last week about natural disasters in 2023—and how much damage, in USD, they caused. The largest catastrophe was the February 7.8 earthquake in Türkiye & Syria, which killed 59,000+ people and caused $163B+ in damage. The report is full of interesting graphics & data about natural disasters.

“Last year, economic losses from natural catastrophes reached USD 280 billion, meaning that 62% of the global losses were uninsured….the insured losses surpassed USD 100 billion for the fourth consecutive year….annual insured losses will grow by 5–7% over the long term…today’s insured losses could double in 10 years….There were 142 insured-loss inducing catastrophes in 2023, a new record. Most were of medium severity, which we define as events resulting in losses of USD 1–5 billion….Over the last 30 years, we estimate that natural catastrophe insured losses have grown by 3 percentage points more annually than the global economy (in inflation adjusted terms)...”

Flooding and heat waves are impacting Brazil’s oranges, responsible for about 70% of the world’s supply. One food analysts declared that the “era of cheap food is over”—in the UK, at least. That may be one reason why UK residents took record food bank packages last year. Madagascar is struggling to adapt to a future with far less rainfall.
France is growing more concerned about a dam on Lake Geneva, controlled exclusively by Switzerland. The Rhône River, which begins in Switzerland and flows south through France, is shrinking in summers as climate change melts Switzerland’s remaining glaciers.
The Tonlé San River has been dammed in Vietnam, lowering the level in Cambodia and sometimes drying the river downstream entirely. Meanwhile, China’s lychee harvest is getting blasted by rain, impacting the world’s largest source of lychee. And, once again, Saudi Arabia is suffering flooding in its inland regions. 7 dead in historic flooding in Iran.
The eminent climate scientist James Hansen posted that, since “human-made aerosols and their cooling effect are in decline,” the cooling effect of La Niña will be counterbalanced by these rising temperatures. He also identifies a “large anomaly of increased absorbed solar radiation at midlatitudes in the Northern Hemisphere” responsible for rising temperatures there. CO2 levels are rising faster today than they have at any point in the previous 50,000 years…and a study of millennia-old trees determined last summer was the hottest worldwide in 2,000+ years…
Record nighttime May temperatures were tied in the Philippines and Vietnam. A couple Indonesian cities broke records for May temperatures. And a number of southern African states saw more records drop. And Toronto saw a record tied for the number of days reaching 14 °C (57 °F). A heat wave has returned to Bangladesh. Flooding in Cali (pop: 2.9M), Colombia.
The University of Washington was ordered to stop a geoengineering project that scientists sere conducting from the deck of a decommissioned aircraft carrier. The experiment ejected aerosolized saltwater in an attempt to reflect solar radiation. A comparative study in Nature Communications of a number of carbon pricing found that, yes, carbon pricing does work to reduce the total CO2 emitted.
It’s that time of the year again. Wildfires in Canada grow, some of which are moving towards the tar sands—forcing thousands to evacuate. 39 of the total nation’s blazes are “out of control,” resulting in air quality alerts in the United States. Meanwhile, across the Caribbean, water shortages have become the new normal, and residents (and tourists) are finding their old consumption habits hard to change. St. Lucia has declared a water emergency. In Myanmar, water shortages worsen, particularly as related to the spiraling conflict.
At least ⅛ of Europeans live in a place at risk of extreme flooding—so says a 175-page report from the European Environment Agency posted on Wednesday. The number of people living in flood-risk coastal areas in the EU & UK is expected to jump 24% by 2050. The graphics-packed report also considers how flooding will impact healthcare facilities, mental health, wastewater treatment plants, the spread of disease, cyanobacteria, permafrost thaw, and much else.

“Europe has seen devastating floods following record rainfall, droughts of magnitudes not experienced in hundreds of years, continuing sea level rise, and increasing lake and sea temperatures….permanent water stress already affects 30% of people in southern Europe….since 2018, more than half of Europe has been impacted by extreme drought conditions….Climate change is expected to increase mercury bioaccumulation in the marine food chain due to rising ocean temperatures, ocean acidification and permafrost thawing….Depression, anxiety and PTSD may persist for years after a flooding event….Under the changing climate, northern Europe is becoming wetter in general, but drier in summer. Southern Europe is becoming drier, especially in winter. For central-eastern and western Europe, the trend is less clear…” -selections from the report

Milan suffered flooding last week, the worst May flooding in 170 years. Early spring in the UK has disrupted migratory bird species and their usual patterns.
A 74-page working paper which is not yet peer-reviewed claims that earlier estimates for how much GDP would be impacted by another 1 °C temperature rise is way less than it would be in actuality. The paper claims the real cost (in USD) is about 6x greater. They claim “global temperature has much more pronounced impacts on economic activity than local temperature” and that extreme weather is mostly behind the projected decline in productivity.
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Epidemiologists are worried about how climate change in Africa may extend the life of disease-bearers like ticks and mosquitoes. Other epidemiologists are worried about how cattle may become a permanent reservoir for H5N1. Growing traced of bird flu have been found in wastewater testing in the U.S., but investigators think it may be runoff from infected dairy farms.
Obesity, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure rates today globally are 50% higher than in 2000—though researchers claim that air pollution still poses a larger threat. Of a study participants in Hawai’i, 75% had respiratory issues, probably from the Maui wildfires last year.
The 2024 World Migration Report is out, and its 384 pages are not as apocalyptic as one might think. However, internally displaced people are at their all-time highest. India, Mexico, Russia, China, and Syria lead the world in emigrants; another document contains the definitions for who exactly constitutes a migrant. Unfortunately much of the data relied upon ends in 2022. Data from this year, not included in the above report, indicates a 40% jump in traffic through the Darien Gap compared to the same time period in 2023.

“The last two years saw major migration and displacement events that have caused great hardship and trauma, as well as loss of life….There have also been large-scale displacements triggered by climate- and weather-related disasters in many parts of the world in 2022 and 2023, including in Pakistan, the Philippines, China, India, Bangladesh, Brazil and Colombia….disinformation tactics are increasingly being used by nefarious actors with negative impacts on public, political and social media discourse on migration….Forced displacement is the highest on record in the modern era…overconsumption and overproduction linked to unsustainable economic growth, resource depletion and biodiversity collapse, as well as ongoing climate change (including global heating) are continuing to grip the world….the risk of further conflict has not been higher in decades, as military spending reached a new record high of USD 2,240 billion in 2022…” -excerpts from the introduction

Another report, focusing on internal displacement, came out last week; its 69 pages show a cross-section of about 47M people displaced by natural disasters (56%) or armed conflict (44%). Most of the disasters were storms & flooding, and most of the conflicts were civil wars of some form. This report also provides detailed region-by-region analyses—with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 46% of global IDPs.

“Conflict and violence triggered 13.5 million movements, the highest figure for the past 15 years….Disasters and conflict are presented as different triggers, but their impacts can overlap, often leading to repeated and/ or protracted displacement….Drought triggered 331,000 displacements in Somalia….Floods triggered 550,000 displacements in Ethiopia….Conflict and violence triggered 3.8 million displacements in DRC in 2023, a slight fall from the record four million in 2022, but still the second-highest figure globally after Sudan….nearly two-thirds of the internal displacements recorded in 2023 originated from Khartoum state. More than 39 per cent of the state's inhabitants were forced to flee, leaving entire neighbourhoods empty….Criminal and communal violence triggered nearly three-quarters of Nigeria's 291,000 conflict displacements….” -selections from the spotlight on sub-Saharan Africa

Experts are concerned about the mental health impacts that climate change has on our minds. Hotter temperatures reportedly increase depression & aggression. Wildfires and storms can cause PTSD. Workers feel stress and desperation as their usual industries are impacted. And air pollution influences ordinary brain processes in many ways.
Some analysts believe “Peak China” may be over, signaling a period of economic tapering-off, as well as a growing militancy. Increasing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods are continuing to separate the two economies. The Netherlands finally formed a provisional government, though its proposed immigration & farming policies have set it at odds with the EU.
The Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank, released a 46-page report on potential climate risks to the banking system’s resilience. As far as I understood, most of the risk lies in extreme weather events and the risk to insurance agencies.
Part of southeast England experienced an outbreak of Cryptosporidium, a diarrhea & vomiting illness, highly contagious, which can last weeks. At least 22 cases have been reported. Meanwhile, the CDC is issuing warnings about the more dangerous strain of monkeypox circulating in the DRC, although cases are currently limited to Africa.
North Carolina’s Senate voted to ban mask-wearing last week, under the reasoning that it would make police identification of protestors difficult. An fMRI study found lasting neurological changes in COVID survivors; they “had significantly higher cognitive complaints of mental fatigue and cognitive failure….even two years after recovering.” Experts say a summer rise in COVID cases is coming to the United States.
A study on The Canadian/American Great Lakes found that PFAS levels are increasing in the 3 largest lakes (Superior, Huron, and Michigan), while decreasing in the other two (Erie, Ontario). The study also found that precipitation is the primary means by which the Lakes are accumulating PFAS, since the chemicals are small & stable enough to move through the water cycle. Meanwhile, in England’s Lake District, a telecom failure resulted in raw sewage being pumped into England’s largest and most famous lake, Windermere, on-and-off for 10 hours; and a major British water CEO took a $4M USD pay package last year. And a look into the Chicago River’s health found that microplastics & trash are endangering health & biodiversity.
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An assassination attempt by a lone wolf on Slovakia’s PM left him in critical condition, but likely to survive. 11 civilians were slain by cartel fighters in a few battles in Mexico. Violence continues to spiral out of control in Goma, DRC.
In Haiti, everything worsens indefinitely. Guns have reportedly entered from Florida, a phenomenon which officials call an “iron river.” Police have been put on the defensive against the growing might of the gang warlords.
A brawl broke out in Taiwan’s parliament. An Iranian plot was allegedly foiled to smuggle weapons into Jordan to destabilize the pro-U.S. regime.
Dozens more died in Sudan from escalating violence around Darfur. People are warning about “a disaster on top of a disaster” and the possibility of Sudan splitting apart. Others have called it “hell on earth” as 1,000+ refugees cross the Chad border every day. Disease and malnutrition are growing, while famine encroaches upon 9M helpless victims of the conflict—but the world’s attention is elsewhere.
The U.S. Army Engineers completed constructing the pier in Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. Some 600,000 Gazans have been displaced from Rafah already, and fighting has escalated against Hamas militants in northern Gaza.
Taliban forces skirmished with Pakistani soldiers for about 90 minutes last week. Taliban attacks in Pakistan, and counterattacks have resulted in a kind of ambient disruption for the rocky border zone.
Violent protests—and counteroperations—are continuing in New Caledonia (pop: 270,000), a Pacific island part of overseas France. The riots, which have killed 6 people so far, began after metropolitan France proposed a plan to expand voting rights beyond indigenous residents. A state of emergency has been declared amid worries about a spiral of violence taking hold.
As the Sahel dries out, experts are concerned about the links to rising terrorism in the region. The Sahel accounts for over 40% of global terrorism deaths—according to the analysts’ understanding of “terrorism.” Mali in particular has reportedly become home to 41 new, different non-state armed groups (NSAGs) since 2007. A contested election in Chad resulted in the consolidation of the interim leader’s power.

“If governments are continually unable to solve regional issues, the people will be at the whim of any terror group that has a basic organization. It serves these groups’ interests to promote insecurity where they can and create security where they want. A “hearts and minds” campaign in the Sahel could lead to long-term and locally supported insurgencies in a land that is currently rife with civil strife.” -from the article

Some wargamers concluded that a Trump victory in 2020 would spell the end of NATO, or at least the end of its utility. Vladimir Putin replaced his minister of defense with a top economic advisor, just before going to Beijing to reaffirm their friendship with “no limits.” Some say Putin is planning on a forever war. Some say NATO is gearing up for one, too.
Russia made several gains in the suburbs of Kharkiv, seizing several settlements which some analysts doubt they will hold. Putin claims they aren’t really trying to take Kharkiv anyway… Russia also made small progress in the Donbas—although they suffered their largest one-day casualties since the start of the war. The U.S. allocated another $2B to hasten the delivery of weapons to the front lines. The next weeks will be crucial on the front. Switzerland has invited 160+ nations to send delegates to a peace summit intended to design a path to making peace in this War.
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Select comments/threads from the subreddit last week suggest:
-Brazil’s flooding was really, really bad, judging from this post and its accompanying images. Across just one of Brazil’s 26 states, 600,000+ people have been made homeless, 100+ have died, and the storm season isn’t over yet. Some of the flooding isn’t expected to subside for another month.
-How specifically might climate change make humanity extinct? This thread crowdsources a number of plausible ways, from ordinary famines to nuclear war and even a massive deoxygenation process. I tend to think it will be a consequence of an eventual nuclear exchange, followed by extended famine and disease.
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I have used Facebook since 2010, and I have used the same account without ever making an ad.
Now, I have a new business, and I made a business page for it three weeks ago.
My ads account is somehow entirely restricted. I keep following guides and asking questions online; however, here are some issues:

1. I am blocked from ID verification
2. I keep submitting reviews that never get a response
3. I can’t add a payment method because I am blocked
4. I can’t ask for help because I do not have an ads account (this is a mindfuck)

I'm in this death loop where I keep being sent down to Meta ads manager, where I am restricted from every option, and as it appears, there is no option to get help.
If anyone can help me with this, I would greatly appreciate it.

As I was studying for the SHRM-CP exam, I came across several posts on here that were useful in helping me along the process, so I thought I would share some information on how I passed for future test takers. Please note that I did NOT purchase the SHRM Learning System. I studied by myself using free online resources and a few books I bought off Amazon. Prep/Study Time
I studied for about 4–5 weeks. On weekdays I studied between 1–3 hours per day, on the weekends I would do 4–6 hours per day, and during the last 7–10 days, I studied about 4–6 hours per day. Of course, I took a few nights off here and there as well. Keep in mind that you may need to study more or less given your work experience (I have a Master’s in I/O Psych and about 2 years of relevant work experience). To be honest, I wish I had started studying 2–3 weeks earlier. I would recommend giving yourself at least 1.5–2 months to prepare for this exam.
Resources:

1. SHRM BoCK — This is a free PDF that you can download off the SHRM website. I used this resource to guide my overall learning. I dissected the entire document and made flashcards on Quizlet for everything I did not know. In particular, I focused on the “key concepts” for each section and made sure I knew the definition of each term. There is also a glossary of terms and definitions at the end of the document, so I added all those terms into Quizlet as well. The glossary does not have every definition you will need to know, but it’s a good start. For the terms I could not find a definition for, I would either

A) Google it
B) see how the SHRM website defines it,
C) use one of my other resources to find a definition
D) go to Youtube to learn more.
2) SHRM-CP Exam by certexamdb Test Prep: You can find in here
I explored a few different practice exams, but this was by far the most useful. You cannot use this as your only resource, but it is a great start.
3) PHSPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide by Anne Bogardus: You can actually find a PDF of this online for free. At some point throughout the study process (usually after a practice exam), you will likely realize that you need to go into more depth with certain concepts. This is where this study guide comes in. I didn’t read it word for word, but I spent a few hours skimming through it, went through some of the practice questions at the end of each chapter, and read in detail certain sections that I was weak on. This resource is very detailed but not too complicated which is great. I would highly recommend allocating 1–2 study days just for going through this resource. Keep in mind that it will provide you with more detail than you need, but you can just focus on the concepts that are relevant to the SHRM-CP.
4) SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Practice Exams (All in One) by Kelly and Simon-Walters. About 10 days before my exam, I came across this resource which consisted of 500 questions that were broken down into each of the sections outlined in the SHRM BoCK. When I took the practice exam in the certexamdb Test Prep I scored terribly on the situational judgment questions. This book is GREAT for preparing you for those questions. Just keep in mind two things when using this resource:
It will consist of some questions with terms or concepts that you did not come across in any of the other resources — you can just ignore those (it’s extra information that you do not necessarily need), (2) the quick answer key has some inaccuracies (ignore it) but the answer key with detailed explanations is correct so make sure you use that when scoring yourself. Make sure you answer both the SHRM-CP and the SHRM-SCP questions (they are both relevant). This really helps with the situational judgment questions, but also with knowing how some of the terms and definitions apply in a real setting. When focusing on these questions, I realized that I had memorized some definitions, but I still didn’t know how to apply those concepts. This book helps with that.
5) Quizlet Flashcards created by other people — A lot of people have created quizlet sets (even from the Learning System) that they have uploaded. Those are free, so make sure you use them! Also, some people have even created practice sets for exam questions (which I think are from the learning system as well), so make sure you review those as well! Basic Study Tips: Unfortunately, without the Learning System, there is no single resource that you can use to prepare for this exam. Therefore, make sure you use a few resources just to make sure you get exposed to most of the material that will be on the exam. As you go through each resource, keep revising your flashcards and adding new ones. Make sure you periodically review flashcards as you go rather than waiting to cram everything in a week before the exam. When you go through practice questions, you will soon realize that you often need to know more than just the definition… you need to know when and how something applies as well. For example, you need to know what FMLA is, but you also need to know what the eligibility criteria is, when it is applicable, etc… I had one massive set of flashcards (about 500), and then I also had smaller sets of flashcards for some sections (e.g., a set for HR Laws, another set for Finance/Accounting terms). I would memorize using the smaller sets, but then I went through the giant set I had created a few days before my exam to make sure I knew everything. Do a ton of practice questions and understand why you got certain questions wrong.
6) SHRM LMS Books
Here’s a quick overview of the step-by-step process I took to study and prepare:

1. Go through SHRM-BoCK and create flashcards
2. Go through and memorize SHRM Learning System Flashcards (You can find these on Quizlet and search “SHRM Learning System”)
3. Take certexamdb Test Prep Practice Exam, review, and identify weak areas.
4. Go through the Bogardus PHSPHR book and focus on weak areas (fill in flashcards)
5. Memorize the newly created flashcards for weak areas, flag ones that you continually get wrong or confused with.
6. YouTube hazy concepts and terms to gain a richer understanding, use Khan Academy when applicable.
7. Retake certexamdb Practice Exam
8. Go through questions in the book by Kelly and Simon-Walters
9. Identify weak areas, read through explanations, create and memorize flash cards as needed
10. A few days before my exam, focus on my large stack of flashcards, go through other people’s flashcard sets, and go through practice exams on Quizlet.

Exam Experience and Takeaways
I finished the exam in a little over three hours. You get no breaks, but you can always take them as needed. Time is likely not going to be an issue. Here are some takeaways that I had about the exam: — There were surprisingly few questions on US Employment Laws & Regulations and Labor Unions. I spent a lot on these sections when studying, but there were not many questions at all on these topics. — The test questions were different than any of the practice exams I had taken (however you should be fine as long as you know the material) — The situational judgment questions can be exhausting with having to read 2–3 paragraphs for each 2–3 questions. — Make sure you carefully read the question. For example, you are often asked “what is the first step you would take” or “what strategy would you use.” These can be tricky, but they can also easily reveal the right answer. — No matter how hard you study, you will encounter a few questions where you come across terms that you’re unfamiliar with and you will have to guess blindly. Just try to eliminate what you do know is wrong and take your best guess. Don’t stress too much about it. — Use the highlight, strike through, and flagging options during the exam. It helps a lot. — Often, the correct answers for the situational judgment questions have something to do with (1) getting leadership buy-in, (2) having HR be a strategic partner, (3) making sure the action is aligned with the org’s mission and vision (4) HR being proactive, (5) doing a needs assessment of some sort, (6) having HR be some sort of facilitator.

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I'm studying for a few Microsoft AZ and SC certs and using the official Microsoft documentation alongside some Udemy course my workplace offer. My biggest struggle has always been consolidating all of my notes into one place with a sensible structure.
In this case, Microsoft offers a study guide with exam objectives. I could re-write all of my notes using the objects as headers, but my only concern would be when i need to actually use the notes afterwards.
Please can you share some best practice, or methods that helped you?
If it helps, I use pen+paper and notion.

Study Finance or Not to Finance? 💰
I've been trying to learn finance to better understand valuation and cash flow. While I find it interesting, I have been struggling retaining what I learned and tho seemed like I understand the concept but I almost failed my exams. I am curious how other people study and what materials and plan you find most effective.
My strength is storytelling with data and giving killer presentations. Although my end career goal isn't to be a financial analyst, I'd love to find a way to incorporate finance knowledge into my presentations (getting my foot into the banking industry). I spent hours studying for my finance exam, but unfortunately, the results weren't great, and now I'm questioning whether I should continue investing my time and energy in this area.
I am an MBA student wanting to pivot my career from marketing to something else that give higher pay. I want to make sure I'm focusing on the skills that will benefit me most in the long run. Should I keep trying to improve my finance knowledge, or would it be wiser to double down on my strengths in data storytelling and maybe learn python.
If anyone has been in a similar situation, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Additionally, if you have tips on effectively studying finance or balancing your strengths with learning new skills, I'm all ears!
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Why didn't/couldn't Sidorovich, Barkeep and Sakharov recognize Strelok during SoC events?
This might seem like a plothole, but it actually isn't. Sid didn't know Strelok personally:
"Yeah, I've heard of a stalker by that name. Rumors is he's one of the few who went to the center of the Zone and made it back. Still, we got so many of these legendary stories about stalker heroes that I can't really guarantee anything. At any rate, I've never dealt with him personally. It seems he has his own trading channels. Anyhow, just ask the folks here in the Zone and you'll be sure to learn a lot more." Clear Sky confirms that his words are true, because during CS events it was Fang who had a business with Sidorovich and not Strelok.
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/A4Pxgp.jpg https://snipboard.io/piHsac.jpg
Barkeep's dialogue:
"An experienced stalker as far as I know. He used to "work" through the northern exits from the Zone. He was hardly ever seen here but there are rumors that he took his group right into the center of the Zone."
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/Y4EmM2.jpg
About Sakharov - There are plenty of possible explanations for the fact that he doesn't recognize Strelok, but the closest we have to an official explanation is included in the design document of the original storyline of the prequel, where it's said that Strelok's face was bandaged at the time:
"Strelok, whose face is still covered with bandages, comes to Sakharov and tells that he is planning a trip to the CNPP."
Of course, it's not really canon, but it still works.
Why won't military just bomb the Zone?
First of all, they already tried but failed:
"I can't really get into that - we've got some discipline in this place, after all. Our general Krylov certainly used to be a military man. I heard a few stories about how, just as the Zone formed, the government organized a military operation in here. They were sent to the very center of the Zone with an order to blow it all to hell with nuclear explosives. Can you imagine what that means? These guys were sent with no protection, no detectors, no information about what to expect in the Zone. Many perished in anomalies right off, and most of those who didn't were done in by an emission. The few survivors were left behind to die a slow death. General Krylov is one of those few. I don't know who he's pals with, but he hates the military ever since he and his buddies were sent straight to their deaths. He's got some connections in Spetsnaz though. Spetsnaz only got real men. Sometimes Duty crosses paths with them. That's pretty much it - consider it the abridged version." - Dialogue of Zvyagintsev
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/HP1pVq.jpg
Second of all, it's obviously a very bad idea.
"Everyone who believes in the Monolith is completely nuts. They keep banging on about it but nobody actually knows what's in the center of the Zone. An invisible crystal that fell from the skies...ha-ha-ha! I reckon one of the secret labs blew up - I mean some stalkers used to work in a few of them. But, obviously, you can't bomb the Zone. Not only will the radiation spread all over the world, half of Europe would be flattened by the Zone's reaction. "Someone" has gone totally mad lately - I heard they're killing normal stalkers for no reason at all. How do you like that? Damn fanatics." - Dialogue of Random 100 Rads Bar Dutyer
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/oWRgr0.jpg
Is the Zone growing?
Only SoC presents this idea. Neither Clear Sky nor Call of Pripyat mentioned anything about Zone's expansion. In fact, Hermann in CoP just said that Zone is evolving, while Loki directly said that it isn't getting bigger:
"They're idiots, that's what I think. I mean, why the hell would they want to destroy the Zone? it's not consuming precious resources or getting bigger... or anything. They could just sit there and study it to their heart's content - just think of how many scientific discoveries could be made... I mean, in the history of man-kind, no one has never been able to understand antigravitation, right? And in the Zone you've got ready-made antigravitation devices lying all over the place. It wouldn't hurt to kick their asses out of here, but it's too much hassle. By the way, don't be confused by our relations here at Yanov. We are at war... it's just that Yanov has been made neutral territory, if you know what I mean." - Loki
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/UQ8ZEO.jpg
If The Zone is practically known globally then how come we aren't seeing other world governments trying to send people of their own to study it?
"Right... I seem to remember you asking me about something last night, though I can't recall... Ah, got it. You wanted to know why it's only our eggheads messing around in the Zone. Curious why the foreigners won't show up, even though there's enough stuff here for thousands of Nobles prizes... Alright, let's see. First of all, what the heck do they need coming down here for, when they can simply pay some of our guys and get the results on a silver plate? Second of all, they've actually been there themselves, and quite a lot of them, too. It's just that in the last two years these gringos have been badly scared of going into the Zone..." - Fragment from PDA entry called "The chronicles of egghead globalists"
"Ever heard about Station Thirty-Two? That's where they all bit the bullet. It was all quiet at first, pretty much normal... They'd be reading their meters, taking samples, poking their gear into anomalies... And then they all started going nuts. Every friggin one of them. Everyone slowly going off their rocker. One of ours, the one that retired eventually, told me about it... Some actually ripped their own throats open, other would smash their heads against the wall, and some would simply... Gun in their mouth and... And then the beasts started swarming all over them. Those few who were still sane enough barricaded themselves in the house. You get the picture, right? Dark night, all the local beasties outside, and people going nuts one after another inside. In short, in the morning those who still had it together broke out of there somehow. Went straight on, even got caught in some anomalies... Got to the Rotten Forest... But none of those who had been left behind have been found. they say loads of controllers were recorded in that area. that's how it was... Since then, no one goes anywhere near Station Thirty-Two, and the foreigners steer clear of the Zone... " - Another fragment from that entry
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/ZEXgNy.jpg (Part 1) https://snipboard.io/gksjHB.jpg (Part 2) https://snipboard.io/Zc8W2G.jpg (Part 3.)
"There are always developments in the Zone, and they're always interesting. I already told you about Monolith - they're on everybody's tongue... Have you heard about a new major expedition into the Zone? Technically, they're environmental researchers from the UN, but that's just on paper. Sure, they got a couple four-eyed scientists, but just one look at all the others tells you they're seasoned fighters. No idea why they're here. Oh, and dig this: they're not using guides. Either they're being guided by satellite, or their mission is so secret that no one else could be let in on it. They seem to be approaching the Radar. I dunno how this will end, but I got a feeling it won't be pretty." - Dialogue of Hog
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/oejv2a.jpg
What happened to Scar?
There can be many answers to this question. Scar's fate could have turned out in many ways - perhaps, if the brainwashing process failed, he became simply zombified; if it was successful, he could've died while being transported in the death truck; if this didn't happen, he had a clearly defined task to perform, and could die while trying to do it; if he survived, he might still be wandering around the Zone as an amnesiac.
It's also possible that he simply died during the emission, or was captured but somehow managed to overcome the brainwashing process and escaped from whatever laboratory it was taking place in.
Monolith's weaponry. How do they have so many guns?
It can be partially explained by a couple of things. First thing that should be noted is that Monolith before trilogy used to be different faction. It can be assumed that they already had decent weapons (I have another post which includes dialogues about older Monolith) https://www.reddit.com/stalkecomments/1ax5u7x/interesting_facts_about_the_monolith_faction/
Second thing is that even rookies know that they gotta get better equipment before going deeper into the Zone:
"For now I'm just gaining experience and saving up some coin. As soon as I have enough, I'll buy me a good shooter and armor, and head straight for the center of the Zone. Rumor has it some guys already made it there and found the Wish Granter. That's where I'm gonna go. And when I find it, I won't go wrong with my wish, you can bet on that!" - Dialogue of Cordon Loner in Clear Sky
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/bqyuzA.jpg
And lastly, C-Consciousness Representative said "From the moment the Zone was formed, many people have tried to get to its center". Many people seem to think that Brain Scorcher only turns people into zombies, but it seems that it was also capable of converting them to Monolith:
"Brothers, as we were patrolling the outskirts of the Dark Forest we came upon an unfaithful loner. We did not kill him, seeing as he was already on his way to conversion, although he was still half-way in his animal state... Such is the wisdom of the Monolith: once again it revealed to us the true countenance of our enemies." - PDA entry called "A convert in the Black Forest"
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/jC2MPJ.jpg
About their suits - there can be more than 1 answer.
It's interesting to point out that Monolith suit was located in lab X-18. Either the faction stashed them there, or they were here before. A possible explanation could be that such suits were used by guards of the secret facilities in the Zone before the 2nd disaster
I think this is important to point out too
"Stalker suit from the Monolith faction. The producer is unknown. Its protective properties are slightly worse then those of the PSZ-9a military bulletproof vest. Its structure is similar to the suit popular with neutral stalkers which combines a bulletproof vest and a radiation protection suit. It provides good protection from gunfire. Its level of anomaly protection is low due to the absence of an air" - Description of Monolith Suit
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/XITJs4.jpg
"Stalker suit manufactured by "folk craftsmen". It is an effective combination of a light military bulletproof vest and of a rubberized fabric suit. It is reinforced with inserted kevlar plates and provides good protection from weak gunfire. All in all it is highly inefficient for carrying out deep raids and serious operations in the knots of the Zone." - Stalker Suit (Sunrise)
Additional proof: https://snipboard.io/zMGpqd.jpg
Lastly, Yantar loner NPCs in Clear Sky mention in their dialogue mention very interesting thing:
"I heard a whole faction went missing in the Zone. You ever heard of Monolith? Well, they used to protect the Zone from others, but they made a move towards the center right before the Emission. Nobody has heard from them since, but recently some real aggressive stalkers have been attacking from where the Scorcher is, killing everyone and asking no questions. I know because I saw them myself around the military warehouses, and I reckon they might be those same Monolithians who disappeared. It wouldn't surprise me, because their uniforms looked real similar." Other than a fact that Monolith faction of the trilogy had members from older Monolith who wore similar uniform, dead bodies of Monolithians in Clear Sky, that are scattered over the Zone very well could be the dead bodies of older Monolith faction

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a question i currently have (because i've had A LOT these past few months) for now is what's the bigger picture vs detail orientation? i see this question popping up frequently in austistic tests, but i don't understand it
my prior understanding of this was, for example, i plan my day according to a general guide/outline. like, i'd like to study the whole day. however, while studying, the details of when i'll eat, take a break, what to do during a break, etc. are left open for myself. according to this, i've always answered that i was a "big picture" person
however, i was mulling it over & looked it up online today. i see these terms often being used in a professional context, & i remember many saying i was a reliable person in professional settings because i'm VERY detail-oriented
but i wonder if this context of big picture vs detail orientation in autistic tests is more towards a professional context or a personal context? & if it's both, may someone provide an example of this concept in the personal context, since i believe my prior understanding may be flawed

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Note: I have 7 yrs of experience as a RN primarily in cardiac ICU and oncology.
Study Materials 1) UWorld Q-bank (Not helpful) 2) Leik Book (Helpful & recommend) 3) Sarah Michelle 1 Day Crash Course (Not helpful) 4) ANCC/ANA Practice Exam (Helpful & recommend)
*UWorld Q-bank: I used UWorld back when I prepped for the NCLEX so I was stoked when I found out they recently launched a FNP Q-bank. UWorld is good for those who don’t want to read through a textbook. The questions are accompanied by very thorough rationales. However, I felt like the rationales did not focus too much on treatment plans or pharmacology. It was great at explaining pathophysiology. But when it came to treatment, there would be phrases like “This disease will need medical treatment or this infection will need antibiotics.” It wouldn’t go into depth as to what medications would be recommended or prescribed. With UWorld, the questions were also very lengthy and did not correlate much with the format of the ANCC exam. There is a category for professional practice/ethics, but it had maybe less than 40 questions.
*Leik Book: An upperclassman recommended Leik to me as a study tool. I purchased the e-book version which did not come with the Q-bank. Leik was very thorough and helpful. I liked that the rationales included medications that would needed to be prescribed or recommended. The book also had tips and pointers along the way such as “this may be a possible ANCC or AANP question/topic.” Leik also explains the difference between ANCC and AANP questions which I found was super handy as testing strategies. At the end of each chapter were knowledge review questions which were either 10-40 questions long. There are also 2 practice exams at the end of book.
*Sarah Michelle 1 Day Crash Course: I know a lot of students swear by Sarah Michelle courses. I enrolled for this course 1 week before my exam date. This is a rapid course that covers all the body systems with 2 instructors. The course provided a study guide for the students to follow along. I don’t know if it’s the ICU nurse in me, but I felt the outline and organization of the session was very hard to follow. One minute we would be reviewing a question about GI and the next question would be about cardiac or endocrine and then back to GI. Alot of students mentioned in my session they would have preferred if it was structured to be 1 system with all the questions instead of jumping around too. But information wise, this review session does not go into full details. If you want to know about the explanations for diagnosis, interventions, and treatment/management, this review is not for you. This was a rapid fire question review session. A lot of the times, the instructors referred to alot of mnemonics which I was not familiar with. I’m assuming they were covered in the regular SM courses.
*ANCC/ANA Practice Exams: My advise… don’t freak out about the topics that were on the practice exams lol. I bought the practice exam to familiarize myself with the formatting of the questions. You wont need to know things like reportable diseases (which scared me because I did not study that at all). But the ANCC exam did similarly follow the practice exam format. I definitely felt less stressed as I was taking the FNP exam. The questions are more theory based than clinical base. But having studied mostly clinical scenarios, you can pretty much narrow your options down to 2 answers.
I hope this post helps everyone who will be taking their boards! Remember to breathe!

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