Any 🐠 here with fibromyalgia that have managed to deal with sudden flare ups impacting timeline of return of deliverables? Yesterday and today have been complete washes due to first, all over body pain and today, added brain fog and extreme fatigue. I can’t think, can barely lift a pinky. I have items that I expected to get out but are now taking longer and not getting the focus I’d usually bring. Has FM interrupted your schedule before and how did you deal with it?

Are there any tests you can get done to understand your fertility? I have PCOS and cannot start trying until next year or two. I would like to know if there will be any issues with conceiving due to my PCOS. I’m 29 right now. I asked my OBGYN and she said that unless I start trying, there’s not much in terms of testing she can do and that she wouldn’t recommend it. Has anyone ever gotten any fertility tests done to understand if you’ll have future issues?

Is it normal to never feel sore after leg day? F here, been weightlifting for over 6 years and never feel sore after a leg day, no matter how hard I try.

Does anyone else want to get Omicron and get it over with already? It’s so contagious we are most likely going to get it, I’d rather get it, do my 5-10 day quarantine and then be able to live my life. Who’s with me?

“What is the Company going to do if people quit because of vaccine mandate?”

2/8/22 check-in! What’s your workout for today?

Will I have slower gains if I don’t drink whey protein post workouts? Sometimes I go days without it. Background - I do F45 Monday to Friday and sometimes I just go days without taking whey protein. Is that bad ?

Anyone have good therapist recs in DC?

Does anyone know much about biophotonics? I used color therapy glasses and tried a float session and it’s so crazy to me how much my energy levels/moods are actually impacted

What is your fix to manage posture while working on a laptop? Would love recommendations for portable laptop stands/other hacks.

Advice for at home workouts?? I want to shed some lbs before my quarter life crisis commences late next month. All advice is appreciated 🐠🐟🐡🐙

How have you coped with depression and teaching? Have you talked with supervisors? Kept it to yourself? Has it affected your ability to do your job?

Sometimes I wish I could make my team members go to the gym.

Any recommendations on a PCP and gynaecologist near Schaumburg? Around the area is fine as well.

Gripe- there is no room for a sick day in this profession. Big closing coming up. Have a bad cold. Have billed 40+ hours in the last 3 days.

Why do lawyers celebrate a culture of poor health?

How to use the insurance provided by birlasoft? My father has a medical condition for which I need help.

I had an interview last week and waiting is raising my anxiety. I am on anxiety medications and it doesn’t seem to help. I don’t know why I am getting anxious as I already know I can not control the

How did you cope with post-grad depression? I feel like my life has stalled a bit.

Tried to find a psychiatrist in Chicago and everyone I call isn’t accepting new patients ❤️

Do iqvia gurgaon has tie up with any hospital in gurgaon?

Had 3 rounds of interviews for a job that starts in January. So i checked in with the recruiter and now she wants to schedule a “call” next week. What does that mean? Would they tell me I’m not getting an offer?

I had an interview today - it was the third interview with a few team members I would partner with. One of them asked if they can record the interview. I agreed but seemed weird to me. Is this usual?

Most of the folks in PDM received no adjustments is it same on other projects too

Is there anyone at Leidos, CACI or Raytheon in the DC Metro who wants to refer my husband? He's in final adjudication for his TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly, but his entire team was laid off (COVID). Looking for another contractor to pick up his clearance sponsorship so they can use his intelligence and language skills (and so he doesn't have to start the clearance process from scratch).

My brother wants to pursue a career in digital marketing without a college degree, is this even possible? If so, what are some resources/companies he should look into? Any advice would be appreciated.😊

With Trump as president we won't lose to Mexico in soccer

If you and your team could decide how to celebrate (virtually) the success and conclusion of a project, what would you choose? Could be a team event and/or a gift given to each individual person.

Does your work support surrogacy / adoption if you’re a gay couple? How much should I expect to pay for it? Not anywhere near that but just thinking about the future

What is the difference between technology consulting and business & integration architecture are Accenture US?

Will i be rejected or be on hold because i have 2 months of notice period and i am not on resignation? In DET EY GDS

Not sure if I should be happy with the comp adjustment or pissed that I was underpaid. I hear the adjustment was around 5% - but I fear the year end bonus is going to suffer !!

How do you guys cope with having random days where you just can’t focus at work? I recently started a new job and I don’t want to give the wrong impression, but also don’t want to disclose my ADHD for fear it will hinder possibilities for promotions in the future..

Are designers tend to be more introverted?

Hey folks, with the LCI expected to be out this year as 2022 model for BMW X3, is it worth the wait or should I just go ahead and take the plunge with the 2021 instead?

I just realised that all the women over 50 in my practice have been "counseled out" (including me) or put on a PIP this year.

Anyone at Google, to possibly speaking with me. I found a position I believe I am a good match for and was looking for feedback.

Has anyone transitioned from traditional to a digital role? How did you go about adjusting? I'm in print looking for a new opportunity to expand to digital. I'm not sure where to start.

How are retail pharmacies regulating vaccine distribution? It doesn’t look like they are requiring any proof/documentation when booking online besides a checkbox

For those of you that transitioned to industry /PE ops (as in my case), do you still see the same level of outreach from recruiters? I’ve seen a big drop in recruiter calls in the last 4 months or so.

Gripe- there is no room for a sick day in this profession. Big closing coming up. Have a bad cold. Have billed 40+ hours in the last 3 days.

Why do lawyers celebrate a culture of poor health?

When I was going into courtrooms, a bad night of sleep didn’t matter-I’d snap to attention as soon as I got into court. I’m doing phone hearings now and the focus isn’t there as much. Any ideas?

What did y’all actually want to be when you grew up?

Choose to be happy today

Does anyone have any experience working with a Life Coach/Therapist to help in this industry and just overall? I realize I get in my own way by overthinking and I have trouble executing. Also realizing I doubt myself/ability, so it subconsciously holds me back from implementing things I want to do/achieve. Any recommendation(s) is greatly appreciated!

Most/Least stressful areas of practice (in either transition or litigation)

3rd yr here in a mid size firm. I’ve been struggling in the mental health dept. I was on leave for 3 wks and have returned to work in June. However, i still feel like a corpse everyday and have zero motivation to do anything. I have noticed my work product declining and I feel extremely burnt out with no hope for the future. I have been trying to get appointment with a psychiatrist but they are either not working or booked up. I want to get better but don’t know where/who to turn to. Advice?

Wish apps like BetterHelp were free. I can’t afford healthcare or therapy (I’m unemployed, and yes, I’ve tried seeking pro bono therapy options — no place anywhere nearby offers it.) I really need a therapist I can talk to on at least a weekly basis to just unpack so much that’s bogging me down to the point of being unable to function some days, but it’s just so cost prohibitive! What sucks is everyone assumes this career hands you median wages on a platter but I’m worse off than I’ve ever been.

Anyone here willing to share their firsthand experience of searching for and selecting a therapist? My wife was kind enough to vet a few through our church and her friends, but wondering if I might find a better fit with a therapist who specializes in working with lawyers or small business owners.

Burnout: cyclical and becomes so debilitating that I find myself unable to do simple every day tasks. How often do you burnout? What does it entail for you?

People with depression in big law- how do you manage? How do you meet your hours? The lack of support/training and being remote has been very hard on me.

Does anyone have any advise when it comes to navigating getting help and your firm. I had a tough month mentally. But I reached out to my local bar’s LAP. I’m starting the process of seeing a therapist. But my dreads still here. I’m panicking about being short on hours, falling behind on my cases and explaining to my boss I know I’m behind at work but I am working on it. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

If you’re reading this, go drink some water!

question of the day: why did you join this bowl? Since I asked, I will start: I’ve been on a journey of recovery from legal-overachiever-workaholism. Changed jobs, city and environment and still working hard to recover from burnout that is, unfortunately, part and parcel of the legal profession.

Is it me or does depression in big law mostly affect single overworked women around age 30?

Has anyone had good experiences taking ashwagandha for daily stress?

Guilt and shame about working in a legal position for years where, instead of using my law degree (was supposed to do legal work per the job posting), I served as a personal assistant to my boss/did nothing for maybe half the time. I feel like I was paid for work I didn't do. I've since left that job but the guilt and shame remains. I feel that I lack the character of a lawyer and that I am unworthy of the profession. I don't know how to make up for the lost years or how to forgive myself.

Is anyone else experiencing a new wave of covid anxiety due to the stress of figuring out the holidays? Got in an argument with a family member about safety guidelines and testing needing to happen and I’ve been feeling paralyzed by anxiety all day.

Anyone participating in dry January or done similar things in the past? Did you notice an effect on mental health or other benefits?