Any foster moms out there? I’m curious if companies provide parental leave to support new fostering relationships? Have your companies been supportive of the time commitment during work hours?

Anyone done Certified Technical Architect program here ? What was your experience? How difficult it is to do with a full time consulting job for a single full time parent?

Do benefits like maternal leave, rrsp match really matter?

Looking for some advice as I'm coming across a lot of contract jobs these days.

What if you have to take up contract jobs but you are also planning baby in the next year.

To be country specific : It's Canada

Parent of young kids. Under non-pandemic circumstances, what’s the best way to ask for more remote working flexibility so I can spend more time with my family?

My little one has reflux pretty bad - she spits up/projectile vomits after most feedings. I have been dairy free for 7 weeks after they said she might have a milk protein allergy.

Our pediatrician isn’t concerned about her weight, but she said that baby could start solid foods a week before she turns 4 months in an effort to “thicken” her food and have it sit in her stomach better. I saw this was against guidance from AAP and WHO, which says wait until 6 months to start solids. Any advice?

Has anyone else heard of this happening. Eight month pregnant women let go as part of a round of layoffs.

Parenting help - how much to press your kid at getting better at sports? Hubs and I didn’t play anything growing up. Our kids (4 and 7) play soccer; they are pretty slow at running. We realize that no one has ever shown them any good running form, but they resist making any effort at home. Not going for any big sports achievement but I would like them to be able to play something on a school team thru high school. Should we let this be? I’m worried they’ll just quit once they fall too far behind

Morning Everyone,

Hope everybody is having a great weekend and for people who are not so having a great time like me and facing some difficulties in life, please know that it is just a phase and it too shall pass like the good ones and yes talking to your mother might help she has the greatest strength.

Also can I request you all to please give me 11 likes as I am new and I am not able to start a chat. I am in a great need to find a job.

I will be really grateful if your guys could help 🙂☮️

I live in constant fear that child services will be called on me. Example: when I yell at my kids to stop kicking me. I make them go to timeout and they’re screaming bloody murder. I’m sure the neighbors are going to call child services and i’m going to jail. 😬😭 i’m trying to be a good mom, but it’s like they tag team to make sure one of them is touching me at all times. I’m sleep deprived and exhausted. I have toddlers under 4.

I am being offered partnership in a firm that has grown significantly in the past 5 years. We went from being 6 attorneys to over 20 in 3 years and growing. I top producer in terms of origination and revenue generation. All of the equity partners and the CFO are successful white men whose wives stayed at home with their children when they were young. I am demanding 12 weeks paid maternity leave in my contract and getting push back that it’s too much. Am I asking for too much?

I'm 20 weeks pregnant and haven't told anyone at work yet. I was planning on telling my director sometime in January since I am due at the end of April. However today I got placed on a new project where she shared the proposed timeline and projected hours for next year (project ends in August when I would probably be back from maternity leave). I'm one of the main leads on the project. Do I need to tell her earlier? I've been having a hard pregnancy so didn't feel the need to share just yet.

any tips for naturally going into labor? I’ve been eating dates, drinking raspberry leaf tea, walking a few miles a day, bouncing on an exercise ball, sex… tomorrow is my due date and I’m scheduled to be induced 5/2 if baby isn’t here by then. I’d really love for him to come on his own tho. open to any suggestions! 💖

Has anyone felt depressed after having a kid (male here)? I feel anything I do for either my S.O. or for the baby is not enough and can’t manage this job + personal life. Some days I think everyone...

How much does it cost to have a nanny for 1 child for 20 vs 40 vs 60 hours a week in the DC/VA area?

All the stress and travel makes me feel permanently bloated (and look six months pregnant). Do you ladies also deal with intense bloating? What are ways you manage?

Have any mommas that are expecting here requested pregnancy accommodation? I’m worried the stress on my current project is affecting my baby. What about taking short term disability for pregnancy related health issues like extreme nausea?

Baby due end of Jan and wife taking full maternity leave (12 wks) and then back to work. Considering taking paternity (16 wks) after that. How and when do I tell my various teams and file paperwork?

Oof. Crying like crazy. My in laws called me and were insanely emotionally abusive about my grief. It’s Father’s Day and we had a wedding to go to. I didn’t expect to be this affected but something triggered my grief. So I didn’t go. They called me and said such toxic things and implied I need “help”. Yes it’s been 2 years but I also do a lot for my family and husband and others. It’s very rare that my grief gets triggered. I’m allowed to have 1 bad day out of 365.

My wife concluded today that men and women aren’t equal and that she will bear the brunt of home and kid duties, so I can focus on my job and get rest on weekends. Sounds like a setup to me. Thoughts?

@moms, what gifts do you most appreciate? I’ve always struggled to shop for my mom who has everything. I try to gift experiences unless she’s specifically mentioned something. Her birthday and Mother’s Day are a week apart, so I’m on the hook for two gifts real soon. Appreciate any suggestions!

Does anyone have any side gigs or know of any gig types for project managers? Projects themselves need too much attention to manage on the side of our already busy days.

What do you eat for Suhoor? I have a hard time sleeping after eating

K so. My bf just told me he is an atheist. I knew he wasn’t super religious, but our talks before made me think he atleast believed in some sort of afterlife. I know everyone has their own opinion..

How long NielsenIQ takes to release final offer letter after sharing salary breakup ?

How to get early promotion without NAGP?

BBDO peeps, how is it over there? Feels like you’ve escaped the mass exodus of clients happening at other big agencies

Was at a training all week last week and they ordered kosher deluxe breakfast, lunch, and (when applicable) dinner! 😅 Made sure to be thankful.... On the outside lol

Hi Sharks,

Is it possible to extend my date of joining to 5 months from offer letter as per tcs ol it can be 120 days max?

Anyone in m and a tax at DT - can you share your experience culture teams leadership etc?

Can I get into a good school for an MBA if I’m an assistant controller?

What is the package of associate manager in d365fo at accenture?

Partner: brags about wife cooking all his meals, allowing him to work throughout the day.

Also Partner: wonders why my single ass has to take 30 minute lunch breaks.

Also Partner: doesn’t allow me to expense delivery for me to save time.

Hi
I am looking out for a job change.
I have 5+ years of experience in WMS domain.
Total 8 years of experience.
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Microservice and MSSQL.

Any referrals would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Doing the best I can in not great circumstances because we're understaffed. I have a female manager and we used to really get along, but as soon as I kind of got my feet under me she started acting colder and colder toward me. Did I do something wrong? I've expressed how much I appreciated her support but she didn't really respond at all.

What’s the average rent for a 1200 sq foot 1 bed / 1 bath apartment in DC/Arlington?

Have any of you worked in FM and then started practicing HIV medicine? I am working toward an AAHIVS credential, but am wondering if I need to leave my current practice vs try to incorporate treatment where I am. No one else treats HIV in my clinic currently, and PAs in my clinic are not currently paneled but I have a lot of autonomy in my team despite technically seeing patients with an MD listed as PCP

Moving out of high rise for the first time - How do I move my standing desk and my bedframe? Those are the largest items. Original boxes already tossed

Hey all! Any recommendations for best places to check out great pitch deck inspiration? Outside of templates - looking to do an elevated deck for our athlete client 💪🙏

I looked down at my boobs yesterday and they were wrinkly and old and I’m only in my 30’s. It took my aging cleavage for me to realize that this is what the stress of advertising does to you...it sucks the life out of you, it ages you. And it robs you of so much more than an a nice pair of tits. It steals you away from your loved ones during the times that matter, your health, and your self-compassion. And this is when I realized I have to quit this Industry.

What’s a good salary for a group creative director in NYC these days? I want to make sure I am actually asking for what I deserve as a woman.

What should I do if I didn’t negotiate my salary but find out I’m getting paid less than I should be?

In a mtg, a male colleague asked me, “Do you know what Blockbuster is!? Or was that before your time?!” I’m in my mid-thirties. I find this kind of question so condescending....

Hot flashes? Best remedies? And, regarding the thread on free tampons - yes we have them!

I just watched Sex and the City for the first time in 15+ years. I had fond memories of it being kind of feminist. But it’s totally grossly unfeminist! I’m confused but I think I hate Carrie?! 😱

Maybe a controversial question but, I'm feeling like I need a pick me up in this department. What's a good site or place to just look at nice, decent, normal men's pics or videos that's not a dating site, pron or model site. I'm depressed and feel like I may be too old or fat for a new relationship, and need some realistic but nice 'eye-inspo' to get me through and excited for the future. Weird, I know.. I'm clearly dealing with some stuff.

After busting my behind for years, I am finally in a position to retire and live modestly. Problem is, I dont know what I would do with myself. I get depressed if I dont have responsibility and tasks and my ego is tied to being sucessful at my job. I rack my brain asking 'what do you want to do' and come up with no answers. My partner would still work. I know, 1st world problems, but anyone else at this point in their life?

Does having a masters in graphic design, fine arts or advertising benefit you and help you move along in your career? Or does knowing the right people and type of company help you move along? I would love some advice about this since I’m considering grad school

Does anyone else put on sweatpants and a sweatshirt when going to therapy? Because if you don’t, I highly recommend it.

Been given an offer of 135k for strategy director for a large agency. 10 years experience and will have direct reports. Originally applied to associate but they thought director made more sense. Does this seem low? Also how to recommend getting firm answers on expectations between associate and director?

Hi I have a personal question. My bf recently said that he sees himself living forever on one coast while I see myself on the other. Has anyone faced this before? How did you address it?

I’ve won some awards and judged some shows. The sheer number of men who _demand_ that I pass their case studies to “judges and journalists” is just smth. I don’t know any of them. The ideas are 💩

I am possibly going into a cyber security role where I would be leading internal and external content. Thing is, my career has mainly been in fashion which I am trying to move away from, to get into the tech space. This is a great opportunity that will definitely teach me a lot and help get me further into tech. Problem: I’m scared. I’m scared I won’t enjoy it, scared I’ll be bored!!!, scared I’ll fail, scared I’d be making a mistake. Any advice? Has anyone pivoted like this? I want to be open.

Currently experiencing a lot of boys club/🍆 wagging at work-prob a bad idea to have watched Mad Men bc now I find myself even more aggravated 🤦🏽‍♀️ smh

Started new corporate job this week after a decade in agencies. Is it normal to be bored? They literally haven’t given me anything to do and I feel lost. Not trained in on anything to be proactive