Any daycare recommendations in Arlington or Falls Church for infant? Currently on waitlists for several Bright Horizons but would love to hear experiences of other places! (Good or bad.)

Share the best news you've seen today please!!
I haven't had a good week, but I'm sure this community can make it better :)

Bowl to discuss investment strategies, how and where to invest

Hi guys,

I am in lot of confusion right now. On 5th of Jan was my scheduled joining but didn't received any invite link and when enquired got to know that my BGC is in progress. I checked with all the employers of mine and they seems to complied with all the requirements from TCS, still it is in progress. So I am not sure what to do? Please help me.

Could anyone suggest a good ladies pg in Marathalli area? Preferably single sharing or double.

Can someone recommend affordable health insurance? I left the firm earlier and am expecting a gap of medical coverage until I find a job. Currently not actively seeking either...

Anyone volunteering with the upcoming CFE exam this week?

Any T&E associates in here who I could talk to? I’m a transactional tax associate at a v5 firm doing M&A and capital markets work and hating it. I’m a 4th year with an LLM and a clerkship and I think I regret not pursuing T&E or private wealth.

Bored for the night M (25) in NYC. Typically described as tall, dark, handsome, and had too much caffeine/etc tn so wide awake and willing to entertain ppl until I get tired. Hmu w DMs/comments/IGs/etc if ur in a similar mental space 😂

Looking for tips for website design at a basic level. I focus on branding and printed materials so I created my website with weebly and I’d like to clean it up a bit!

Realized some gains from a trade and I have 5k to move. I’m looking at TGT or WMT as an alternative play to AMZN. I’m looking to start a long position 3-5 year hold/add and reap some dividend reinvestment. Any opinion of which one to go with?

Isn’t ARKK a self fulfilling prophecy? Billions of new investments made into ARKK every month - hence millions of stock being purchased in relatively small companies that otherwise wouldn’t have seen so much demand (higher demand inc price). Am I understanding this wrong?

There was interest on another thread to get folks in Dallas networking and connected post COVID. I setup a WhatsApp group if you’re interested in connecting. See thread

What's up with commercials nowadays? The ones I worked on back in the early 2000s were so much more creative. Maybe everyone is running out of ideas?

I’ve been at Golin for a while and interested in what the outside opinion is of our agency. What are people saying about us?

How do you invest and save for your children? I’m thinking about setting them up with custodial brokerage accounts but don’t want them to have a heyday at 18. Did you create irrevocable trusts or?? They are too young for earned income and I don’t own a business so no IRA investing opportunities here.

Where are people traveling to these days?

What are some brands with an in-house agency? Looking to make a move to client side.

Working in the energy industry for over 8 years. Been working with GIZ for the last six years as a national employee in Pakistan. Lots of experience in B2B, energy access and utility scale renewables. Would be very happy to connect with someone who would have roles in energy consulting and willing to sponsor visas for the position, if selected on merit.

Anyone know of any building owners looking to work with a start up and sell or lease their building to?

I am having THE hardest time finding a place to lease in NoVA (Fairfax area) and I need to move soon. What's going on there? Help...

Hey I have an large project idea but I am looking for a business partner who is interested in helping fund the project. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find a business partner like that?

Favorite neighborhoods on this side of the river?

Any primary care physician recommendations in the Alexandria/Arlington area?

anyone in the drink nova group on fbook and notice how cringe a handful of people are? 🤣

Are people finding that Uber/Lyft/taxi drivers in Arlington are still wearing masks lately? Debating whether to Uber or drive to the airport.

Does anyone else find NOVA comparatively boring after DC? I'm wondering why I moved.

This might be the least active bowl I've ever joined.

For the parents with babies - is anyone finding formula in stock? We give my daughter enfamil nutramigen and cannot find it anywhere. Looked at CVS, Wegmans, Target, Harris Teeter. Even pediatrician didn’t have samples.

anyone have ENT specialist recs?

McLean or Dallas? (no family ties or other bias to either)

Rental property managers in ALX

Hi! I am preparing to rent out my condo in Alexandria (off edsall road) in the spring. Anyone have any tips for first time landlords? I’m planning to work with a rental mgmt company that has 3 properties in my complex. They’ll charge 1 month rent for the marketing and 7.9% mgmt fee. I am moving to a lower COLA and don’t mind paying for the mgmt, but I haven’t found a good cash flow calculator to forecast taxes, etc. Any guidance would be appreciated! Thanks.

Any recommendations on a great medspa in thr nova area?

Daycare recommendation in Ashburn for a 2 year old?

Moving from out of state - how do you read between the lines of Greatschool ratings? Is Fairfax really better than Loudon schools? Feeling overwhelmed with all the information on schools. Any tips on what to look for?

Anyone using a good independent housekeeper that they would recommend?

Anyone work for Fairfax county government? Looking to pivot to HR In the county.

Ok so since we all know the best ethnic food (at lower prices) is on our side of the Potomac…. Everyone list your go-to spots. Go! 😋