27/M/London

Into (top 4 anyway): cooking, gym, reading (mostly novels or other nerdy stuff) and exploring the city (bcz new in town)

before my IVF cycle, my doctor is starting a monitoring session and will put me on estrogen patches. he also gave me a trigger shot . normal ?

Originally from Italy, I've been out to anyone at my former jobs in Europe without ever worrying about the reactions of my coworkers. Now I'm Asia and just started a new job, but one of my colleagues (also an expat) made a very weird statement about gay people having more chances of developing cancers (?!?!?), so I feel a bit skeptical about talking about my private life... The problem is that anybody else seems to be so welcoming and open-minded, except for this one guy. Any advices?

Has anyone just taken a break from work without anything lined up? Every offer I’ve gotten wants me to start in a month and with 2 weeks notice that leaves me only 2 weeks to recharge. For my mental health I really think I need an extended break (like 3 months). I have about 60k liquid to sustain myself and pay about $1500 a month in rent.

Anyone have experience following a keto diet as a vegetarian?

Abused and isolated as a kid. I have terrible memory. Like I don’t really remember the past few months except in broad strokes and memories of my childhood are more non existent than existent. I’m working through this with my therapist. Does anyone have any experience with emotional and memory repression? Curious on your advice

How’s everyone feeling about the rising coronavirus cases?

Any suggestions for healthy self help books? Or healthy eating or understand why we get cravings? Looking for self help books alone those lines to help get my eating right

How do you get more dopamine?

Can provide more details if needed, but if an employee is constantly coughing at work (small retail establishment), is it okay to ask them for a doctor's note stating they aren't contagious? They're claiming it's due to allergies, but I've gotten several confidential concerns from employees and customers alike due to the current enviornment.

Hey small agency friends with kids! Quick question. Our agency’s family health care is expensive (ranges from $1700/mon with normal deductible to $1100/mon with super high deductible). If anyone out there (at a small NYC agency) has a better plan and is comfortable sharing, would you mind telling me who your company uses? My kids’ college funds thank you!

Hi, anyone ever try using a ovulation test as a positive result for pregnancy test? I had an LH surge couple of weeks back and for the past few days my breasts are tender and I am having some taste aversions like yesterday yoghurt tasted like mud. Since my cycle is irregular I took another ovulation test today morning and it came back positive. This is my first time going through this and I am confused as to what is going on. Can I take a pregnancy test middle of the day?

Any advice with anxiety before calls/door pulling? Never happened before but it’s crippling now.

At 29 weeks. What are the things to start doing now? Feeling a bit anxious about the closing D date. How can I be better prepared. Have already signed up for birthing classes in Sept and am doing prenatal exercises.

Should you use all your sick days?

Does anyone here in a health system have insurance that covers fertility assistance or get paid parental leave? Really like my position at my hospital but as we start to plan a family - I'm nervous about the cost. Just looking around regionally - it looks like most health systems don't cover this.

How many times a week do you hit the gym?

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

Have a 6.25 inch wrist: is the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41 mm too big for my wrist?

Does LTI not send welcome goodies to all employees ? I just got laptop, charger and bag😐

Hello Fishes,

Looking for European and UK based companies for QA role

Does anyone have any input on Pacific Northwest National Labratory (PNNL)? I have my first phone interview next week for an instructional designer iii position and am trying to prepare.

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

Fishes, any suggestions as to how to move into the VC role with a non-finance background (PS - exp. of working in founders office of a startup, management consulting in past and do understand corp. finance, financial statement analysis etc.)

Looking to get advice on two different job offers. I am only concerned about long term career prospects in choosing one or the other. Offer 1: warehouse manager for a beverage company. Offer 2: material distribution manager for an industrial equipment manufacturer. Again, only want input on future opportunities that each might provide. Thanks!

Can I learn Java on my own , if yes then what will be the strategy??
I'm from non IT industry and want to switch.

All these announcers do is talk about how Aaron Rodgers is God… it’s worse than Brady.

What are the best defense company vacation and healthcare policies?

In 2023 I'm wanting to help make my management more effective. So, I'm looking for a book or a couple of books to gift my team this holiday season. I would like books that focus on communication and taking ownership. Any recommendations?

Coming to SD for vacation - first time! Where would you recommend someone stays? Things I’m into: food (specifically seafood), walks along the beach, markets/shopping (handmade, artsy stuff, boutiques, etc.).

Why do people not respond to calendar invites? Come on now we can do better🙃

What diwali gifts/goodies we can expect from cognizant this year?

Serious question: if you are interested in someone but they want to wait till marriage before you know... Would you end it or wait with them?

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

Ladies, did you change your last name after getting married? I’m worried about the impact it will have on my publications.

22F/NYC not mid 20s but here I am

28 (almost 29) NYC

Lets start with an ASL??

30 members but only 3 comments? Let's keep it going !

40 M Ontario, Canada

Let’s start an A/S/L thread…adding also what exactly are you looking for. Let’s be serious people 🤣.

25M in NYC - working in finance

Female 🐠s come say hi!

32/F/SF / poor by SVP standards, liveable by SF standards

This bowl dead?

I haven’t seen a group that caters to this specific age range, so here we go :) don’t be shy. Share your info and let’s connect!

What are some of the cringiest/funniest things you’ve seen on a dating profile?

A/S/L and availability.

GO!

Making this a bit more dynamic. I’d love to know everyone’s view on this. What are your 3 main dealbreakers when considering a relationship with someone?

Has it ever happened to you that you meet someone and they say they want a “LTR” however they don’t even put the effort to say hi or ask you things?