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Chase is no longer issuing debit cards with the Chicago skyline on them. Game is officially gone 🥀

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Best friend is coming in town and LOVES sushi, however she’s pregnant. Any recs for best vegetarian or vegan rolls in the city? (I know what a contradiction this sounds like lol)

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Does anyone want to go in on valentines day wrapping paper? I don't need a whole roll

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Is it normal for manager to call you 3 weeks before your start date?

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What’s the excuse this time?

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Does anyone work at McDonalds headquarters? How’s the culture and work life balance? Specifically for the marketing department. Also how are benefits? I don’t see much that differentiates corporate fr… more

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Anyone not get severance even after signing release at JPMC?

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Overlapping 2 jobs for around a little over 2 weeks a bad idea? Not direct competitors but same industry

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I just got a new job and I was desperate to find a place as so I was stupid and signed a lease sight unseen trusting that it would be well taken care of since it was through a management company. I go… more

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What is the average salary for a KPMG Manager - Tech Project Manager? Not sure if the job title is the same externally as internally. Salary range posted is wide, so want to get a more precise number.… more

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Amateur drivers are out today in the city. No snow on the ground on the main streets in the city and people are driving like there is a blizzard. If you are going 15 on Ashland, move to the right lane… more

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Anyone get sign-on bonus at capital one ?

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I understand renters need to go through a lot of screening to get a place ie credit check, employment check, etc. Where are the protections for the renters against their landlords? How can it be possi… more

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Anyone gotten bridges done? Looking for a dentist

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28M Considering moving to lakeshore east for a 1 Br to be able to walk to work at the AON building since I’m tired of commuting from LP. Worth it? Any cost reasonable building recs? Don’t really care … more

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Why exactly did D-Rose get his number retired? He didn’t win the Bulls a championship, he got them to the playoffs.

Is it just because he’s from Chicago?

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Nationwide strike and protests on January 30 & 31!

Sharing here for awareness — participation can look different depending on your job and personal situation, but this is a great opportunity to con… more

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It’s so damn hard to find a decent entry to mid level job here!

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Can we have the snow without the frigid cold? 🥶

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McDonald’s at Two Illinois Center permanently closed😮

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I don't rly like the Seahawks, but please, destroy the rams!!

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Only 9 prior shoplifting convictions. So there’s no way they’ll do it again when we let them out.

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Where we clubbing at tonight 🧐

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Anyone here work at Milliman? I have an interview with them.

How’s WLB?
How’s bonuses/pay?
Whats is your overall opinion of the company?

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How’s the weather today 🥴

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Another day of getting beat out by all cash offers on a house in the suburbs. Just trying to buy my first house 😞

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GAME DAY 🐻

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I have a pair of lower-level premium Bears tickets for tomorrow I’m trying to sell. DM if interested!

Easy and verified Ticketmaster transfer.

Go Bears!!!

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Did anyone catch the STL monkeys and goat in their travels this week 🧐

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Just spent 1.5h at the ORD sin bin 🥴

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What’s everyone doing this weekend 👯‍♀️

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Whats the tech scene/job market like in Chicago? I currently work remotely in MN but wouldn’t mind finding a hybrid work arrangement & want to avoid tech bro hubs like SF and Austin.

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Have four bears tickets for this weekend’s game for sale! United club with a great parking pass - DM me if you’re interested!

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Timeout Market is closing permanently on January 23. Has anyone heard what might replace it?

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Anyone feel like the white collar job market is in a bigger rut here than elsewhere? I see so many open positions in NYC/west coast. But the lack of remote is really hurting exits.

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ORD - what’s the best spot to eat in the terminals?

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Anyone want to do a HH one day? 🧐

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How ‘bout them Bears!!

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You guys staying home or flying somewhere for MLK weekend?

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Lakeshore east, Lincoln park, lake view east, or elsewhere for a 29M guy who works at the AON building 3 days a week, not big into nightlife, likes greenery/the lake, and walkability

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