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Got a job offer and will probably need to sell my place in the South End. Anyone have a real estate agent they recommend?

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Is anyone aware of any psychiatrists who specialize in high performers? Like an executive coach but with the background of a psychiatrist. Many thanks!

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Has anyone ever hired a bartender for a private event? Any recommendations?

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Hello everyone! I would like to hear an opinion: approximately in April 2026, I want to move either to Boston or to Chicago. I have no attachment to work and no American education. I'll be moving alone.… more

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My bf is coming from Sweden and has hair like this. Any places where he can get a haircut like this around here?

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Any thoughts on Latham’s Boston office culture?

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Anyone here at publicis sapient? Specifically SC level - what’s your experience?

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Any surety claims counsel in this bowl (working for a carrier/surety)? What is your salary and bonus?

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Considering a move from Boston to NYC for a few years. 30M, single, ex-MBB working remote in tech. Mostly for dating / social / career acceleration reasons. Thoughts / considerations?

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Has anyone used (or know@someone who used) Suzy Q matchmaker?

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Boston dating advice & experiences for a 29yoF off the dating apps?

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Any one have recommendations for a good nanny or daycare near Everett, Assembly Row , Revere? Also, what are the average rates people are paying for nanny and day care ?

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Has anyone used a matchmaker? I’m considering but concerned about how to know who I choose will have the right/sufficient network…

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Where can I buy Red Sox themed party supplies (table cloth, napkins, plates)

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I don’t hide it — yes, I use AI. Not to replace my voice, but to refine it. English isn’t my first language, and sometimes I need help expressing what I truly feel. The thoughts, emotions, and experie… more

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You’ve held yourself together so well that no one sees how close you are to breaking. You laugh, you function, you survive — quietly. But strength isn’t pretending you’re fine. It’s admitting you’re t… more

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Has anyone happened to have any god recs on ADHD Psychiatrists or Psychologists who see patients in MA? Thank you very much

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One thing I’ve noticed is that people don’t leave jobs only because of pay—they often leave because of how they feel at work. I’m curious: in your own experience, what mattered more for your long-term… more

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Married w/ 1 child and making ~400k total. Barely surviving in Cambridge. How do people do it?

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Thoughts on living in Ashland, MA (renting, not buying)?

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Possibly a long-shot but does anyone know if MSPCA Angell does drug testing as a pre-employment condition? TIA!

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I am somewhat a beginner at golf. Any recommendations for an 9 hole course (i live in Lexington) that is on the cheaper side?

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Does anyone else think that Boston’s (and surrounding areas) main issue is not the high cost of living but the relatively low income potential for high earners? We have NY/SF rents but nowhere close t… more

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Hi! I am a relatively inexperienced aspiring writer seeking entry-level jobs in the Boston area. I have a degree in communications and journalism, and would be open to a lot of positions. I am having … more

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Sometimes, what matters most is not what we choose, but what we give up. Has the biggest "give up" in your life made you who you are today?

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Anyone have recommendations for photographers in Boston for proposal / engagement photos?

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Neighbors aren't using any trash bins (just leaving bags in the alley) and it's attarcting rats. Sent an email but no response. Is there anything else that can be done?Can I ask the city to wr… more

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Best place to get a Red Sox jersey while avoiding the price gouge at Fenway? I’m going to a game with my wife soon (we live in Greater Boston) and I’d like to get us some gear to wear, preferably with… more

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Anyone rented from Hamilton Properties? They seem to have a near monopoly on big Allston buildings but haven't heard much

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Anyone know if Earl’s at the Pru has an elevator? Planning on taking someone with a wheelchair and I know they have a long staircase to the dining area. Tried calling but they don’t answer their phone… more

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Favorite Cape Cod towns? Looking for a place for a relaxing fall weekend with some dining, shopping and maybe some outdoors time.

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Best quick pickup lunch spot in Back Bay that isn't a slop bowl?

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For those of you buying homes how are you going about it. Making 180k but seems all I can afford is a 550k home max am I cooked here?

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Need to make an insurance claim through our association master insurance policy after a tree fell. Damage will include fire balconies/escapes, a deck, brickwork, a window, and potentially other issues… more

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Can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist?

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What are less well known towns with great public schools? Towns other than Lexington, Winchester, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Belmont, Dover etc.

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Hello folks! Seeking recommendations for dinner place to have a small (8 - 10) 21st birthday dinner. Won’t be anything wild. Ideally near Berklee/Copley. Roof deck would be a bonus.

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