Any ladies close to northern jersey? I moved here in the middle of the pandemic and would love to have some gal pals to hang out with once fully vaccinated :)
I’m 28 if that matters.

Is it just me or is strength training the hip new workout for weight loss? Before this people recommended HIIT and before that it was cardio. What makes us so sure that this time strength training really is gonna be the key and it’s not just another trend?

I’ve suffered from workaholism for a long time. Thanks to a lot of great self help books and therapy, I’m no longer putting work on a pedestal and I’m spending a lot more time on self care and my marriage. But, unfortunately, I am now getting withdrawals, because my body is used to the daily adrenaline of throwing myself into work. It’s this terrible feeling of like anguish/unease in my gut, but I don’t have anything I’m worried about- it’s like my body wants to find something to worry about.

I just started training with United HealthGroup for Medicare. I have previous experience in Medicaid-- quite a different role, but similar. I'm so nervous about how complex Medicare can be. Any suggestions or advice? I'm not exactly a dumb-dumb but nor am I the sharpest knife in the tool box.

Thinking ahead for next year
With the Pathway to Parenthood program which insurance provider have you used (Anthem BCBS or UHC) ?

Hey all, just claiming my seat on a Saturday night. Was just struggling and another comment helped me get back to a healthy space. If anyone is struggling tonight, know there’s one fellow here thinking of you

I want to thank everyone in this bowl for getting me trough the nightmare that is PCOS related fertility issues. After 1.5 years of trying, two rounds of medicated IUI, accupuncture and every other homeopathic treatment available, a vanished twin…. Hubby and I welcomed our little girl on Friday at 37 weeks. She’s perfect. It was conversations in THIS bowl that gave me the hope and advice I needed to get here. So thank you, all of you- and to those that need it - hang in! There is hope.

We are still trying to get information out to our colleagues that vesicular rashes or generalized urticaria with mild URI symptoms are a presentation of Coronavirus

I'm starting to believe my caffeine addiction is affecting me. After an hour of working today, my hand started shaking!

If you’ve had issues with BED, please share how you recovered, what has helped, etc. thank you.

HSG pain level vs. endometrial biopsy? I have an HSG this week and did biopsy last week. Biopsy was brutal! I overheard a nurse telling someone else that HSG is actually more painful but I can’t even imagine… really nervous now.

Has anyone found an online ED support program that’s sliding scale? Working with a therapist hasn’t been enough but a full outpatient or inpatient program is too expensive.

I’m an FNP in primary who is ACLS certified. I’m due for renewal but am wondering if there is really any benefit if I’ll never work inpatient. I’m thinking about renewing as BLS only which would be easier and quicker for several reasons. Any perspective on pros and cons of either?

I just found out my new coworker has ADHD. While that doesn’t bother me, I have never worked with someone with ADHD. Anyone have any suggestions for me?

I think my parents need therapy but being Indian parents they don’t believe in therapy. Has anyone had any success in convincing their parents to go? Is it too late because of their age?

Started hormones yesterday. I did not realize how restrictive this was going to be with random bloodwork / ultrasounds. Thought I could halt travel for 2 wks and do 7am appts. So hard with our job!

My husband and I are just starting our TTC journey starting with Letrozole and timed intercourse. I’m planning my 30th birthday trip to Italy in June. Is it too risky to travel if pregnant during the first trimester (in case I do end up pregnant before June)?

Any advise for wrist pinch pain? (Not looking for the surgery route). I also have an ergonomic keyboard.

Hi Fishies. Im 31 yrs old,spouse 33 yrs old. We are going with IVF due to male factor. Today we got PGT results from CCRM Boston. Among 7 embryos, 5 came normal. 1- 5AA(male), 1-5AA(female),1-4BB(tier2,female),1-4AA(tier1,female), 1-4AA(tier 1, male). What is the best embryo among them? This is my first IVF. And little nervous as well. What could be the reasons if the embryo is not implanted ? Is it something with to do with me? Do we need to do anything from our side, like acupuncture ?

Anyone else super bored in quarantine?

Oncology Nurse here- our clinic is slowly reopening to patients. Needing some best practices for cancer patients during this crisis.

Can someone explain KL Rahul to me?

To me he is Kitna L Rahul … never seen him perform in any important match but still vice Captain and always in the 11

For the Partners and really anyone in a leadership position: how do you motivate your people to take initiative? i.e. inferring next steps and taking action without waiting to be explicitly told to

How do you effectively plan for retirement?

I am a Mechanical Engineer currently in Structural Analysis domain for 2 years and Want to change my domain to Data Engineering or Big Data Developer. What should be my approach and ideally how long would it take to get into this industry ?

Hi everyone, my H1B Visa stamp has expired but I have Valid I-797 can I still travel to Bahamas? Or how to get another stamp without visiting India? Thanks!

Exl offices not opening anytime soon right ?

How practice premium is given in the monthly payslip

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

A guilty pleasure you’d hate for co-workers to find out about?

What do you guys think about the upcoming midterms? Any feel for which way we're swinging?

I recently accepted an offer and have onboarding coming up. Any idea how busy I’ll be in the evenings for those couple of days? The calendar invite only goes until 4pm but I wasn’t sure if there’s any additional events that go on. My fiancé wants to travel with me so we can spend some time in the city where I’m onboarding, but not sure if I’ll be busy the entire time or not.

Considering UK has entered recession, will it be a wise decision to switch to UK banks like Natwest? IT role..

I recently interviewed with Natwest and I got confirmation that they wanted to offer a role. Salary negotiations were started. However, now I got an email from the hiring manager that hiring for my role has been paused due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. He expects to resume the hiring for the role in Q1 '23 and would resume the process then. So is it the end? Honestly, I don't expect him to come back. But what do you think?

Looking at the City of Chicago phase 3 guidelines for residential buildings and it says gyms should remain closed, but amenities can open (not pools) with limited hours and occupancy

Hi, I came across an HR role for a company that offers consulting services for other employers. Has anyone work for one? My understanding is that it’s project base. Can anyone here share their experience in a similar role? What do you think?

Advice needed from financially savvy ad people! I have three 401ks (too much job-hopping). There's one I actively contribute to and two that are from previous agencies. What is the best thing I can do with the extra two? I don't feel like they're best serving me the way they exist now. Thank you!

Best courses for beginners in North or central NJ?

Hello Fishes,

Is it wise decision to join LTI again as I have been tagged into the project where I don't want to belong. I have left LTI just 5 months ago.

Larsen & Toubro

Almost every guy I get to know wants a Disha Patani.. The struggle is real.

Hey, any one here in Toronto? Would love to catch up

Anyone here from Orlando, Florida? Looking to meet and grow my network be friends with people from my community. I’m 23 yrs old. I don’t mind if you’re younger or older (preferred)

Sorry if this is slightly off topic. Do we have any organizations similar to Latinas in Tech? My friend recently got a job through her connections there and I am curious if there is a similar org for desi/brown women. Would love to hear your thoughts!!

Hi! Anyone here in Miami? Just moved here recently and would love to make new friends. :)

Does anyone have an opinion on SF/Mountainview vs NY/Manhattan?

Any other ladies get so frustrated by forced family set ups? I swear I only hear from my extended family when it’s about set ups and my marriage status. And usually it’s just them praising the guy and telling me to make it work since I’m getting old (early 30s) 🤦🏽‍♀️

Hi ladies, I’m 23 and I want to move out from my parents’ house this year. Any suggestions on locations to look into? I want somewhere that’s diverse, has good access to nature, decent dating scene, reasonable cost of living etc.

Will there ever be a day that brown women aren’t judged by their single/married status?

Hi ladies! I’m in my early 30s and haven’t never been in a successful relationship but would really love to have kids. I’m considering doing it on my own but terrified by a few things- effort, work, Indian community...

Has anyone done something similar?

Ladies, 👋. I’m hoping this is a start to a great network. As a single Desi woman in my 30s, I’m struggling in some spheres of life and I see that other great women are too. I see women put up with bad colleagues/jobs and toxic partners/family because we all are conscientious. I hope we tap into strength and make some meaningful connections and friends here. Totally open to local meet-ups/virtual meets to work on a better us! Open to expanding to non-fishbowl users as well if anyone interested

need advice.

I have been working in an interim role as a portfolio manager. I was promised that the role would be mine. However, after doing the job for 2 months, I have been advised that we might not get the funding for the role and I might not get the raise and the title but my responsibilities will be the same.

Its a political minefield.

How should I back out elegantly that I need to be compensated fairly and competitively from this mess without burning any bridges