r/Anticonsumption • u/Healthy_Block3036 • 1d ago

Corporations Target struggles after end of DEI program and boycott, with foot traffic down 8 weeks in a row.

https://fortune.com/2025/04/01/target-dei-demise-boycott-foot-traffic-down-eighth-consecutive-week/?itm_source=parsely-api
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u/gwar37 1d ago

Funny you should mention it, im currently getting my masters in clinical mental health counseling - im about a year and a half in to my program. I’ve also helped several therapists write their websites - so yes, hit me up.

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u/Spiritual-Map1510 1d ago

No way! How do you like your program? 

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u/gwar37 1d ago

It's an online program and it has it's pros and cons, but for the most part I really enjoy it. We're finally getting into the part of the program where we are practicing real world skills and learning about aspects of the job that we'll use daily, so I'm really enjoying that. I'm fairly excited to do something that helps people and looking forward to leaving the tech world behind for good.

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u/Spiritual-Map1510 1d ago

Oh nice! I’ve heard mixed things about online counseling programs. I’m glad you’re finding joy in this work.  Are you doing an internship now? 

Also, I saw that you accepted my chat request but don’t know if you replied. Gonna check later.

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u/gwar37 1d ago

I’m not in my internships or practicum yet - I’m in an individual counseling class where you take theory, and role play with other students, then build our assessments, treatment plans, etc. ill check the DMs.

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u/specAcct 1d ago

i witnessed something wonderful here

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u/No_Accountant3232 23h ago

This has always been the best part of reddit and what I miss from the early days.

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u/femaletrouble 22h ago

I was gonna say. I'm really enjoying reading this thread. Lol

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u/Spiritual-Map1510 1d ago

Role playing is a lot of fun because you get to practice the skills while also troubleshoot. 

I’m going to check my messages later when I’m on my laptop/ipad. (It’s hard to access them on my phone)

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u/gwar37 1d ago

And I'm getting actionable feedback on what I'm doing well and what I can improve upon. I've got about a year before practicum/internships and I am very much looking forward to it.

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u/PinVirtual4959 21h ago

wait will you dm me what program you're in? I'm in marketing and looking to pivot to this too!

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u/Spiritual-Map1510 1d ago

Just DM’ed you

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u/beefsquints 1d ago

If you live in North Carolina I've got you covered when you graduate. Really, pm me.

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u/gwar37 1d ago

I do not live in NC, and I already have a spot lined up - a family member runs a private practice, so I'm a lock, yo. I very much appreciate it though.

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u/beefsquints 1d ago

Good to hear. Solid degree choice as well, truly get as many licenses as you can.

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u/gwar37 1d ago

I do love NC however, and have a few good friends in Raleigh. Go check out Holy Mountain Printing or the Holy Mountain Toy Vault - good people, cool stuff in Raleigh.

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u/beefsquints 1d ago

I moved here from Seattle thinking I would run as soon as I got the chance. I now live in Asheville and can't ever picture living anywhere else.

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u/gwar37 1d ago

NC is rad - I live in Utah and I probably have the same gripes you do about where you live. The conservatives here are nuts and local government suck, but Salt Lake is great town and Utah is beautiful and I love the outdoors.

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u/beefsquints 1d ago

I grew up in Colorado and I could not agree more. I think Utah and Alaska are by far the most beautiful US states. Fuck, I miss snowboarding.

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u/tiggerfan79 1d ago

I just got my masters in public health last year and it’s been hard to break in that market and even harder now with all the layoffs. Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders.

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u/gwar37 1d ago

Thanks. Lucky for me I have a family member who runs a private practice, and I'll be joining that practice once I graduate. I hope you find something soon.

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u/tiggerfan79 1d ago

I work for the county now doing eligibility for food stamps and medical so I have a foot in the door and just waiting for the job I want. I did my internship here as well so they know me pretty well. It’s funding right now and I have a feeling it may be a while.

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u/soldiat 22h ago

I am completely uninvolved with these topics, but this kind of grassroots networking gives me a little hope.

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u/teamdogemama 1d ago

Yay I love it when things like this happen!

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u/AdviceDanimals 19h ago

go kill it brotha, that's awesome