1/22/22 Daily Checkin! What’s your work out for this Saturday?

Sooo who’s working on Pfizer’s covid vaccine?

Got into fitness roughly two years ago and stuck to a pretty strict diet. Right now am unable to bring myself to drink or even just eat the food I like cuz they are all unhealthy carbs. Anyone? 😞

Do you find working remotely during this time that you’re having a harder time staying on top of everything that’s going on? With the scattered communication and a boss who hasn’t been as focused and can be hard to pin down, I sometimes think I’m giving 150% but something ends up lagging and I’m just wiped out. What are some of your tactics to avoid missed items and stay active and on top of everything through the Covid funk?

What are some things you guys outsource to save time and/or money? Lately I've been thinking it would be nice to find someone to make medical chronologies for me. I didn't even realize it was an option until my friend who does PI told me his firm hires nurses to make theirs. Makes me wonder what else I might be missing out on.

I am preparing for my first trial! Very nervous but excited. All tips and suggestions welcomed please!

Best prework that won’t kill me? F 32 looking for a morning pick me up before gym/cardio
Low cal/low sugar if possible

L-Theanine 300mg pill: what is used for? And how best to use it?

Hi fellow 🌈 🐠- Looking for a therapist in Toronto. Can be virtual but would prefer to do sessions in person at some point with the same therapist for continuity. Any recos or resources on where to start the search? Bonus if they are LGBTQ or have experience/specialize within that community.

I keep forgetting to ask about this but I noticed ever since my hysterectomy years ago I have arthritis (I think) in my fingers. Basically I can’t open things that I easily could before like jars, caps, and even ziploc bags. Has anyone else experienced this? Basically your hands and fingers feeling weaker, numb, painful or just not working? Any way to combat this? TIA 🐟

Are there any good apps to help a newbie get into weight training?

Help. I’m training for a marathon and I’ve found that during longer runs (both inside and outside) I’m experiencing a ton of mucus / drainage in my throat that I don’t experience day to day....

Here is my dilemma: I was passed up for manager promo last year and rightfully so a lot of my feedback was definitely correlated to me not properly handing my symptoms causing a good bit of inconsistencies in my performance especially if I lacked interest. This year I’ve crushed it and switched up projects off of ones that I’ve long been on. The few people who “advocate” for me seem to be stuck on things that seem either 1) so unsubstantiated and show that they are too far detached from the …

Anyone has used hydration pills to get through fasting? Is it helpful?

I think my parents need therapy but being Indian parents they don’t believe in therapy. Has anyone had any success in convincing their parents to go? Is it too late because of their age?

I'm trying to lose weight. I have a fridge & microwave in my room. what should I bring everyday for lunch? I stopped drinking soda, what else can I do?

I’m on the high side of the BMI scale and really want to prioritize healthy movement. Not ready to formally go back to the gym or do fitness group classes inside (both from a covid mentality and feeling uncomfortable due to size). Started walking more and incorporating some cardio videos, thinking of getting a machine for my apartment (bike, elliptical, etc.)…any recommendations of best machine to incorporate or additional fitness ideas?

Any recs for a full brimmed hat to wear on the beach in South Carolina? Recently got diagnosed with vitiligo and can’t rock the backwards hat anymore on the beach.

Y'all. I need some strength training programs to do at home, given that gyms are closed indefinitely in NYC. Any full body workout programs? Any reliable apps to use for routines?

Any firms in London hiring US qualified associates into their capital markets practice?

What is 'Customer Success Team BU' in LTI? Does anyone have any background?

Hello all, I’m planning for a career switch. As I’m currently in Finance sector and planning to quit my job and to start my career in IT Hardware companies like: HP, Dell and Lenovo etc.. Before taking this jump I want to know how is the career growth in IT Hardware, how is the promotion structure in such companies. I personally don’t like my present job as it doesn’t relate any part of my interest.

I know that the general advice is not to cut your own time, but if you think you took WAY TOO LONG on something should you? I don’t want partners to think of me as inefficient.

I’m a PE ops VP at a larger fund. Currently making $350k cash comp with about $1M carry at work per fund. Realistically, what would I be looking at in terms of cash/carry comp increase if I were to be promoted up one level (one below partner).

Do you still write thank you emails after interviews? A lot of the roles I interview for these days are coordinated by recruiters so I don’t see the interviewers emails

McKinsey consultants- I remember hearing that you have a different comp model from most firms (where title and pay aren't necessarily linked). Does anyone mind elaborating?

Thoughts on offer?

Experience
6+ YOE in Financial Services Industry
Skills MBA, CFA, FRM
Currently in Big4

Offer
Base 130K
SignOn-5K
Location New York
Firm Non-Big4
Title Senior Associate

How much sleep are you guys getting during the week and what are some morning / night routines that have helped you be more rested?

Once i withdraw resignation, are there consequences?

How long does it take to get an offer letter once the mail offer is discussed and thru..I have been waiting for more than 10 days but there is no approx. TAT indication

Partners, what were some life changes that making partner brought about. Thinking mostly in terms of pay increase, additional security of retirement...but interested in other impacts to your lifestyle

I love this bowl, even though there aren’t many of y’all posting. ☺️🥰

Looking for help in applying for a position at EY - Data and Analytics. Would like to be referred by someone at EY so my submission isn't buried.

This is kinda weird but is anyone paranoid? I've been so paranoid lately. Like if I'm driving, I visualize me in a car crash. If my parents call, I get paranoid that they have bad news.

Anyone else?

Thinking about a move to Dublin this year, having worked overseas for 9+ years. Haven’t a clue what I should be looking at in terms of salary or reputable agencies - can anyone help? Not sure if the roles are the same but at a GAD level moving into Client Partner. Have tried researching online but not sure on the accuracy. Thanks 🙏🏻

Hello Fishes - Joiners TCS in Nov 2021 (Lateral). So will I get hike after FAV or not as they are stopped doing so.

Whats the going salary for staff Content Producers on either coast or midwest. Go!

What does compensation look like for corporate bankers at associate/vp/director level at BB banks (think Citi/JPM/BAML)?

Who’s working out Monday morning? 😤😤😤

7/14 check in - did 1 hr of weights! What were y’all up to?

Any tennis players in Chicago willing to play/parter weekly? I used to play competitively in college but been out of touch for years. Want to get back to my fav sport!

3/31 check in! Whatchu up to today? 🧐

I am new here 🥰.

11/27 Check In 🙌🙌 What’s everyone up to today?

People with long hairs working out - have you ever worked out twice a day and washed your hair twice? The maintenance is feeling unsustainable

I’m relatively new to working out. Just joined F45 and love it! Wish I got into it sooner. So I’m good at pacing myself thru out the workouts and not over exerting myself. I was considering doing it every day of the week bc I love how I feel after. Is that overkill? Genuinely curious

Happy Saturday!
9/17 Check-In: What’s everyone up to today?

I am on my way to my HIIT class.

Hi folks, anyone interested in creating a healthy sleep/wake schedule? I’m targeting to achieve and maintain a 10pm/5am sleep/wake schedule on the weekdays. I wonder if we can get this started, and check in to support and make it happen!

5/4/22 check in. May the fourth be with you! What are you doing today?

5/24/22 checkin thread! What are you all up to today?

Anybody just get an email from Gympass with a huge price hike?

$80 increase for Platinum
$100 increase for Diamond

ouch. I kind of suspected their model was financially unsustainable I guess I was right.

9/28 check-in: What are everyone’s workout plans for today?

For me- treadmill, triceps, chest.

Ya’ll take ya vitamins today?

Curious- what do you all listen to while you work out?