Any books that you found very helpful to read as expecting parents? We’re just nine weeks along, but would love to start preparing however we can!

How do you handle the judgments and disappointed from family and friends upon leaving law?

Best self-care tips for dealing with loneliness/sadness this time of year? This is my first Christmas without my mom and it just feels like nothing will ever be the same again 😭. If you’ve lost a parent can you give me advice on getting through the holidays? Being a parentalish figure to my students is both healing and heartbreaking.

Does anyone like their significant other? I feel like almost everyone I talk to or hear about can’t half ass stand their SO? Is anyone happy these days?! I guess everyone has flaws or bad times…

How’s your work-life balance at the moment? Do you think research positions allow enough time for us to spend with friends and family?

My son wants to study the same as me, he is only 12 years old, but he has an immense love for biology. In spite of how flattered I feel I can't stop thinking how difficult it is to find a stable job in this profession, is it time to talk about it, or do I wait for a little longer?

How do you deal with breakups while drowning in work? My SO left me because of the hours I’m billing, and I feel like I have no time to grieve but I can’t focus on work either.

I feel mentally stuck / having repeated thoughts about a relationship that ended about 2 mo ago. I’m dating others / being functional and not insecure about that loss etc but I struggle putting it behind me. Looking for some support / tips / kindness?

Any domestic budget friendly recommendations for travel with a 9 month old in December?

Throughout pretty much my entire career, I've never taken a true extended vacation. I'm about to take nearly 2.5 weeks off and actually be mostly away from work to focus on my wife and kids. To be honest, I actually have some anxiety about it. Any sage wisdom from others on disconnecting?

My father respects me more now that I am in the military, I understand him because he was a marine himself, but I can't help thinking how unfair that is. Glad I enjoy being in the troops!

Relationship is going pretty well apart from my partner being pretty unhealthy… I like to eat clean in general but she doesn’t like veggies and I’m a little fearful for our future family if she’s just encouraging them to “eat what you feel like” is there anyway to help change this behaviour? Any suggestions? It’s not like I never go eat fast food or what not, just that our frequency of consuming desserts has increased exponentially after we started dating and she doesn’t exercise either

I have a sibling that wants to work at the same firm I work at. Work is what I have to myself, and I don’t want them there in my space. It feels icky but it’s my comfort zone, what do I do?

Partners: what would you think if a first year associate tells you she is pregnant? And what advise would you give about telling my partners? It was totally unplanned so now I am scared that this may hurt my career and I would be seen as not being committed to the job. This will be my second kid but we had our first while I was in law school. Most of the partners I am working with have at least two kids but also they are men. No female associates with kids in my office.

How do M&A transaction practices retain working parents (especially working Moms) long term? Any suggestions for best practices?

This is a long shot but anyone well versed or have a contact for family law in Ghana? Issue- client believes marriage in Ghana was invalid because no papers registered there with the appropriate court clerk office. Now, "spouse"/OP wants to seek spousal support on the basis of being married. Need to talk to someone abt the validity of said marriage.

Any other strategists have their spouse, lover, partner tell you “you just like to argue” ?

My view is while I like to debate I don’t like to argue (the later being infused with negative emotion/pain)

Ya’ll have similar struggles?

Reached out to an ex after not being in contact for 4 years. Said “Hi, I hope all is well.” No response. Intention was not to get back together (we’re both married now), more to mend fences since we were good friends once upon a time. Was reaching out a mistake?

What are best places /sites to find out professionals who have never been in relationship before (cultural requirement ) and looking for serious relationship , marriage and open for interfaith apart from Christian mingle or any other religion based site ?Any suggestions

What do we think the firms can to support our trans brothers and sisters?

Is anyone married to someone who feels a cultural duty to support extended family? Spouse feels obligated to provide for parents, aunts, and uncles—money, time, and effort—while putting our relationship and our finances on the back burner. Will extended family always come first?

Which got the better exit opp for finance? Audit, FAAS or FDD?

Hi everyone

Is there any disadvantage if I get relieve on Friday compared to on Monday?

What I am thinking is I will be loss pay for sat and Sunday?

Actually my last is 27th
I asked for a week early relieving so thinking about this.

Thanks.

Does BCG let you push back interviews? Applied and got an automated HR email to choose an interview date that’s within 2 weeks, but not feeling ready yet...

What do you think about Oliver Wyman‘s acquisition of Booz‘s ME business?

Any other ME bowls that are worth joining?

Hi everyone, how is OW in the middle east?

In terms of culture, career progression and projects?

Are their projects more into strategy or how exactly?

Which are the top consulting firms in the region after MBBK , heard strategy& has a really bad culture so exclude that too?

Do LTI has probation period. I have worked 20 days in LTI and put papers HR want me serve 90 days notice else payback notices period. But my new employer want me to join on coming Monday. Suggest me what i will do.

Hi Fishes

I am applying for a BA role at Globallogic. Can anyone help with a referral?

Hi. I just got laid off. Can I please network and talk to people from other consulting companies? Thank you.

What’s the market for RPA and AI projects like at the moment?

Anyone else using their layoff as an excuse to finally pursue a new career?

Any openings for angular developer with 2 years and 6 months experience. In notice period with less than 50 days.

Legalize it: __________

Any must try coffee roasters in Seattle?

I left Guidehouse this week .
Can someone please refer me in any other companies facilities and administration team.
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it's quite dead here. what´s happening in your life ?

Trying not to be reactive here until my doctor calls, but… obviously can’t help it. My blood test today (28w) came back with results that are worrying me. My RBC and HCT are low (below the standard range) which would indicate slight anemia, but ferritin came back totally normal. This alone wouldn’t cause me too much concern, except that I have counts for NRBC, which seems like a bigger problem. Has anyone else gone through this?

Any mommy groups in South FL? Do any professionals even work in South FL?

How much weight have you all gained? I feel like I’m too heavy for 25 weeks. I’ve gained over 20 pounds!

Spouse has itchiness all over. Started day before yesterday. She’s at about 30 weeks with twins. Also noticed a bumpy rash in the creases between her legs and groin area. Waiting for call from OB but does anyone have experience with this?

Hi Fishes,
I need one genuine suggestion.I have joined Capgemini 3.5 months ago .I will try for my pregnancy end of this year or early next year.If i become pregnant ,then maternity leave is required after birth .so recession is coming .will it effect ? Can they fire me ? I am very worried. Please help me with suggestions.

Checked into a hotel room and it reeks of cigar smoke. I told myself I was too tired to go down and change rooms (it’s midnight), but now I’m here lying awake wondering if it’s dangerous for baby. I’m 11 weeks. Overreacting?

Any online workout plan for pregnancy?

Silly question… how do I know if it’s Braxton Hicks or just kicks (and does it matter)? I’m feeling this strange tightening/pressure in the middle on either side of my belly. Baby kicks are usually more in my groin/pelvis area and feel different, but baby has been super active the last 24 hours.

How do you keep calm during the 2 week wait? And what do you do when you get a negative test at the end of it? Looking for tips to maintain sanity LOL

Moms and dads, worked well in balancing workload at home post-baby?
I’m in my 3rd tri and feeling like I’m carrying the weight (pun intended) more than my partner. He’s active and involved but not proactive or ‘on it’. As in - he’s usually the one to cook but doesn’t plan ahead for dinners; if I ask for help on a big cleaning day, he’ll help but constantly leaves dishes, trash, clothes everywhere (even right next to bins and hampers!). Usually it’s not an issue but… (cont).

Currently 16 weeks with an inconsistent bump. Sometimes is noticeable and other times it’s not, anyone experienced this? Currently it went back to almost non existent and am worried

How did you know when you were ready to have a baby? Or were you ready before you had your first? My husband wants to start having kids and has been pushing for it for a couple years now, but I take care of our finances, and I don’t feel at all prepared. Maybe I’m also a little scared to become a mom, so I keep saying finances is my excuse, but I am also a little financially concerned. I don’t feel ready emotionally and him pressing me is making it harder.

How do you tell your employer?
Send an email and video chat?
Include a member from HR or just your boss?

Help! When would you disclose a pregnancy during the interview process?

Hi all, I was recently contacted by a headhunter for an incredible opportunity at a great startup.

I've always wanted to work for a startup and the product is awesome. I have made it to the last round. I am also 7 months pregnant (visible) and the last interview will be in person at their headquarters.

Should I say something before coming into the office for the last interview?

I’m 16 weeks pregnant and haven’t told anybody at work. My team is organizing an out of town networking event next week (60+ people) and I’m getting second thoughts about attending (mostly because of covid or any other virus I could get by flying in or attending). Am I overreacting or being crazy for thinking this way? I don’t know whether I should attend or not, and if I decide not to, what my excuse could be as I don’t want anybody to think they can’t count on me anymore bc I’m pregnant. Help!

Booked a trip (flights/Airbnb) before I found out I was pregnant. Having terrible morning sickness/nausea, and don’t think I can make it. Anyone have luck getting reimbursed or at least credited?

How is everyone planning on structuring their family leave? Trying to figure out how much time my husband should take off upfront with me as opposed to saving for later while we wait to hear on childcare timelines

I asked this in another bowl but everyone recommended places outside the country. Looking for lowkey baby moon trip reccs. We’d be going early bc it’s the only time that works for us (20 wks). We live in DC & are thinking maybe FL? Ideally, someplace warm with beaches. Most people recc PR or other islands but with Zika I’m pretty nervous to do that. Does anyone have any locations they’d recommend? Florida seems kind of lame but it’s easy to get to and still warm lol. Early march time frame!