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Hi Everyone!
Welcome to herDomain's Forum 2.0! We created this virtual space as a place for you to connect with like-minded people, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration.
This forum works best when everyone participates! So if this is your first time here, below are some ideas for your first post:
(1) Introduce yourself! We would love to meet you. Share what you're working on, your background, and anything else we should know.
(2) Interesting articles and books that you think others in this group would enjoy!
(3) Difficult work-related questions or problems that you are working through that you think this group could help with
(4) Anything you can offer or provide to others. This is a community where giving is valued as much as taking!
Please let us know if you have any other thoughts or feedback. We would love to hear and learn from you.
Best,
Q & Meher
Welcome to herDomain's Forum 2.0! We created this virtual space as a place for you to connect with like-minded people, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration.
This forum works best when everyone participates! So if this is your first time here, below are some ideas for your first post:
(1) Introduce yourself! We would love to meet you. Share what you're working on, your background, and anything else we should know.
(2) Interesting articles and books that you think others in this group would enjoy!
(3) Difficult work-related questions or problems that you are working through that you think this group could help with
(4) Anything you can offer or provide to others. This is a community where giving is valued as much as taking!
Please let us know if you have any other thoughts or feedback. We would love to hear and learn from you.
Best,
Q & Meher
Dear Community members,
We are currently hiring a QA Engineer and UI/UX Engineer.
Location: Islamabad
Position: Full-time
Experience 1+
Send your resumes at rmalik@herdomain.com
We are currently hiring a QA Engineer and UI/UX Engineer.
Location: Islamabad
Position: Full-time
Experience 1+
Send your resumes at rmalik@herdomain.com
We have seen in a short number of years the explosion of comments, likes, raised questions and issues that provoke a wide variety of emotions that leads to action. The uploading of the video of the last moments of George Floyd who was pinned down for eight minutes and could not breathe while onlookers were desperately shouting to stop. This clip became a call to action to #blacklivesmatter movement and the world witnessed universal solidarity to black people and their continued struggles for equality.
Social media has an important role in spreading knowledge and instigating reactions from its audience. It can be used for good or for evil, it's great to see Trump being banned from Twitter, realizing the negative effects his tweets had on US society.
In Pakistan, have seen social media, in particular, Instagram as a platform for expressing our selves through our selfies, businesses advertising their new locations, collections and offerings. We are all heavily influenced by the 'gram'. I stumbled on these articles which share the title using social media to lead change. Also, the graphic designer who uses social media to exhibit her creations, inspired by women' issues in Pakistan.
Tell me what do you think about these articles? Do you agree with them? Or do you think Instagram should just be used as entertainment only and not a rallying device????
Social media has an important role in spreading knowledge and instigating reactions from its audience. It can be used for good or for evil, it's great to see Trump being banned from Twitter, realizing the negative effects his tweets had on US society.
In Pakistan, have seen social media, in particular, Instagram as a platform for expressing our selves through our selfies, businesses advertising their new locations, collections and offerings. We are all heavily influenced by the 'gram'. I stumbled on these articles which share the title using social media to lead change. Also, the graphic designer who uses social media to exhibit her creations, inspired by women' issues in Pakistan.
Tell me what do you think about these articles? Do you agree with them? Or do you think Instagram should just be used as entertainment only and not a rallying device????
These Pakistani women artists are using social media to #LeadChange
Using Social Media to #LeadChange
1st of January is the day we reset to the beginning, we write down our resolutions or goals, or aspirations whatever you want to call them. We all have a list of what we would like to change, introduce, improve get rid off.
Forum 2.0 has had a bit of a refurbishment in order to encourage more engagement between community members, to raise questions, to offer support, encouragement and advice. To motivate and inspire with your comments, stories, even pictures of your workstation.
We created three new channels; Wellbeing, Productivity and Career growth as a way you can post or read about issues you're interested in. Let me know in the comments, what topics are of interest to you. Also, I would like a community member to moderate a channel; that they are interested in. So if you are passionate or want to learn more about the issues in the channels moderating the channel will be a great opportunity for you just comment down below.
Forum 2.0 has had a bit of a refurbishment in order to encourage more engagement between community members, to raise questions, to offer support, encouragement and advice. To motivate and inspire with your comments, stories, even pictures of your workstation.
We created three new channels; Wellbeing, Productivity and Career growth as a way you can post or read about issues you're interested in. Let me know in the comments, what topics are of interest to you. Also, I would like a community member to moderate a channel; that they are interested in. So if you are passionate or want to learn more about the issues in the channels moderating the channel will be a great opportunity for you just comment down below.
Hi All
I hope everyone is well and had a great Monday. There was an article on BBC about people sharing their passion for reading and its known as 'Bookstagram'. I know I am guilty of posting pics of what I am reading I did that since getting back to reading in 2018 when I discovered liberty books and readings. pk, online retailers where I could get the latest non-fiction and fiction books at great prices with quick delivery. The prices of Liberty books are a bit higher but they do package the books in nice brown paper, it gives that real vintage vibe.
Last year I read Becoming by Michelle Obama and oh my word. She is truly an inspiration to all women. Reading the story of her childhood, how her mother fought for her education. Her career journey, meeting Barack and the Whitehouse the list goes on.
It is so important for women to hear the stories of such women, their struggles and journey which is not always portrayed in the media.
Even today there is still a great level of inequality in the workplace for women and more so for minority women, that we have to shout 10 times louder than our 'white' counterparts.
I saw on youtube a short clip of Michelle on Ellen's show and it was so funny when she described her first kiss with a boy named Ronnel, the way Michelle said it's a BLACK Ron-Nel was so funny. It's like saying white people can not say Denzal Washinton the way black people do. Den-Zell!!!!!
Here is a link to the Michelle video I was talking about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-hQt7-CHpk
Actually, my point is that let's start a book club!!!!. What we could have one day in a month we can post about a favourite book we have read, what kind of books are we into, how do you get in the feel of reading? Do you have a special place in your home you like to read? or a special coffee mug? Also, those who are parents do you get time to read to your kids. I remember just before Dinner my dad would tell us stories of Sinbad and Genie in the lamp, the films he would see in the cinema during the 1940s in Quetta.
So let me know is a book CluB a space you guys would be interested?????
Goodreads is a great place to find book recommendations, join reading communities and make new friends.
Bookstagram
I hope everyone is well and had a great Monday. There was an article on BBC about people sharing their passion for reading and its known as 'Bookstagram'. I know I am guilty of posting pics of what I am reading I did that since getting back to reading in 2018 when I discovered liberty books and readings. pk, online retailers where I could get the latest non-fiction and fiction books at great prices with quick delivery. The prices of Liberty books are a bit higher but they do package the books in nice brown paper, it gives that real vintage vibe.
Last year I read Becoming by Michelle Obama and oh my word. She is truly an inspiration to all women. Reading the story of her childhood, how her mother fought for her education. Her career journey, meeting Barack and the Whitehouse the list goes on.
It is so important for women to hear the stories of such women, their struggles and journey which is not always portrayed in the media.
Even today there is still a great level of inequality in the workplace for women and more so for minority women, that we have to shout 10 times louder than our 'white' counterparts.
I saw on youtube a short clip of Michelle on Ellen's show and it was so funny when she described her first kiss with a boy named Ronnel, the way Michelle said it's a BLACK Ron-Nel was so funny. It's like saying white people can not say Denzal Washinton the way black people do. Den-Zell!!!!!
Here is a link to the Michelle video I was talking about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-hQt7-CHpk
Actually, my point is that let's start a book club!!!!. What we could have one day in a month we can post about a favourite book we have read, what kind of books are we into, how do you get in the feel of reading? Do you have a special place in your home you like to read? or a special coffee mug? Also, those who are parents do you get time to read to your kids. I remember just before Dinner my dad would tell us stories of Sinbad and Genie in the lamp, the films he would see in the cinema during the 1940s in Quetta.
So let me know is a book CluB a space you guys would be interested?????
Goodreads is a great place to find book recommendations, join reading communities and make new friends.
Bookstagram
Apparently, 2020 taught us that the most uncertain events can happen the very next second. Besides COVID'19 outbreak, many other strange things have happened since 2019. You'll be amazed to know how earth has revealed its weirdness, hit the link below:
https://www.livescience.com/ways-earth-was-weird-in-2019.html
https://www.livescience.com/ways-earth-was-weird-in-2019.html
Yes, I do agree to this. The events and innovations discussed in this article refers to the changes that are not in our own hands. Other issues that you have mentioned are being addressed by other entities like WWF, to conserve our planet, reducing the ecological footprint, highlighting the issue of climate change and emphasizing the importance forests and wild life. We should also join hands in overcoming these issues.
We all believe that the purpose of our life is to be happy, right? But the real goal is to CREATE A DIFFERENCE!
This article is the one for you, to create a difference!
https://medium.com/darius-foroux/the-purpose-of-life-is-not-happiness-its-usefulness-65064d0cdd59
This article is the one for you, to create a difference!
https://medium.com/darius-foroux/the-purpose-of-life-is-not-happiness-its-usefulness-65064d0cdd59
Great article
Faiza Gillani
this question really made me evaluate my life up to this point of typing
'It comes down to this: What are you DOING that’s making a difference?'
I have always planned the teaching style that I wanted the students to feel a difference after spending a semester in my class. Like I wanted them to either learn a new skill usually that would be Excel, report writing or presentation. Or even to realise that finance may not be their passion that they thought six months ago. I believe I have made a difference in the student's lives, and hopefully in a positive way at least. I have purchased make up etc and then feeling empty afterwards, like what to do next. But I enjoyed the seven hours it took me to build the Lego Stormtroopers Head from scratch.
Inspiring someone to try something new, or to make them believe in themselves is really a life well lived!!!
Wow, this article is super amazing, especially these lines say all about the purpose of life and happiness "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
Thanks for sharing it Faiza..😍
Thanks for sharing it Faiza..😍
Hey everyone! I am Zumar Noor and I really commend the idea of this community! I am an aspiring data scientist, mother of a toddler and MS student at FAST NUCES, Karachi. I am eagerly looking for connections and learning opportunities through this platform. Looking forward to getting to know all of you better!
Thanks a lot
Khalida Durrani
for such a warm welcome. Indeed, it is extremely hard for married women to continue their studies and pursue careers with a family to look after. 9-5 office jobs are not convenient nor working from home. I am just waiting for my kid to grow and go to school then tution so that I can get some time for my pursuits. ;-)
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Hi
Zumar Noor
I welcome you to this community and you have indeed come to the right place!!!!. First of all, let's congratulate the fact that your a masters student, a MOTHER and have the ambition for a career in TECH!!!!!!
There has been no better time for women to join the tech industry and to carve a career that gives them the work-life balance that traditional 9-5 office jobs can not provide especially in Pakistan.
My role in the forum is to help women like you with providing engaging content, resources and community participation so that you can find, contribute and develop long-lasting relationships with women like yourself, and further your career goals in your chosen field.
So if you have any questions, advice to give, or recommend a woman that has inspired you in any way do write it here. Whatever your looking for this community is here to help you find it.
Also, its a great, safe place just to have a chat with great women!!!!
There has been no better time for women to join the tech industry and to carve a career that gives them the work-life balance that traditional 9-5 office jobs can not provide especially in Pakistan.
My role in the forum is to help women like you with providing engaging content, resources and community participation so that you can find, contribute and develop long-lasting relationships with women like yourself, and further your career goals in your chosen field.
So if you have any questions, advice to give, or recommend a woman that has inspired you in any way do write it here. Whatever your looking for this community is here to help you find it.
Also, its a great, safe place just to have a chat with great women!!!!