Any new moms just returning to work? How old was ur baby when returning to work and how did you adjust? What’s the work life balance like?

Do any of you stay with your current job bc of the flexibility you’ve earned over the years? I’ve been at the same company for ten years and am SO READY to make a change but I’m scared to give up the flexibility.

For example, my 3 and 1 year olds were home with me all week because daycare had to shut down. I did as much as I could, joined calls and met all deadlines but I also stepped away a lot during the day to pay attention to the kiddos. I’m scared if I go somewhere new this wouldnt be ok.

The military saved me. I'm serious. I brought so many conflicts into the service, my father was an alcoholic, and I was an opioid addict. I've been clean for seven years thanks to my training. Forever thankful to the troops for that.

Called into the principal's office to discuss a parent's concern and was blindsided with accusations against me. I was "guilty", despite the fact I had previously documented and proven that this student twisted truths. I was not allowed to defend myself. Then I was told I was not a good fit for the school. I have been there for 13 yrs, 3 with this principal. Suddenly, I am accused of lacking empathy and told the students needed to be "protected" from me.
I don't know what just happened.

Ridiculous question but we are pregnant and so excited! But we just recently renovated our home (bought nice furniture, put hardwoods in etc) and my annoying brother and SIL just keep commenting on how much toddlers destroy homes and that ours will be screwed bc it’s very modern. What safety measures can we take? We have a family room and the baby’s room will be upstairs and is fully carpeted. It’s the downstairs/living room/dining room I’m mostly concerned about. TIA!

Found out I am pregnant 2 days after receiving a job offer. New job is paying 45% more and more in responsibilities. I am super excited and ready for the new role. In negotiation stage now. Is is bad form if I withheld that info during negotiation - given I’ll be working for maybe 5 months then have to take 4 months off. What’s the industry courtesy?

Do first generation desis feel that we live an incomplete, scared, unfulfilled life - whether it’s spouses, jobs, parents, immigration.

Men, do you ever sometimes get in a weird state some days where you feel like you want to impregnate your SO (or if single any woman)? I’m not talking about feeling like you want a family, you just have this strong urge to put a baby in her. It’s really weird and started happening to me lately. Not sure if that means my clock is ticking...

Did anyone get a 4th COVID vaccine during pregnancy? I already have 3 from pre-pregnancy but I feel hesitant about the next booster since I’m pregnant. I’m due in Nov which is ultimate germ season so I can see why it would be good but equally I don’t feel as comfortable having it pregnant. I also caught COVID in June for the first time so 🤷🏽‍♀️

Has anyone had a vaginal birth and had their doctor clear them after more than 6 weeks? My company pays 100% of maternity leave if for medical reasons, but the rest is unpaid. Wondering if there is any way I can get more than 6 weeks. After my last kid I didn’t even feel semi normal until 6 months, and I can’t imagine going back to work after 6 weeks. Going to talk to my doctor and not looking to game the system, just genuinely curious.

Currently dreading a 6 hr flight with a 20 month old. Other than new toys on a slow drip (wife’s suggestion) and Benadryl/Bourbon (mine/don’t judge), any others?

So I started a new job in March and also got pregnant the same month. The new job is at a small firm and they never had a pregnancy so they do not have policies in place. Who do I tell? There’s one head admin person, two named partners one of which is generally MIA. So nervous about it.

Has anyone in here either had a surrogate or been a surrogate for someone else? One of my long time close friends has been struggling w/ pregnancy (6 miscarriages, and the 7th pregnancy the baby was born at 6 months and shortly passed). She asked if I would be interested and I offered since my first pregnancy was a breeze. I’m definitely open to it and my partner is on board. Can you share your experience? Would be a gestational pregnancy (not my egg).

Hello witches,
i had a question about employer sponsored health insurance plan at Deloite as to which family member can an individual get coverage for apart from father/mother.. can it apply to grandparents too? Also, how would you rate the claims process if you have tried it out with your provider.

First week back post maternity leave and with full time day care. Does it get easier? I feel like I’m missing out on all of my baby’s life 🥺

I have 3 young kids and am realizing it is hard to sustain friendships with those that don’t have kids. Received a very upset note from a friend saying she feels neglected and that I don’t care about her. To be honest, it has always been a demanding relationship and we have 8 years of friendship but it’s hard to connect on a deeper level on anything that doesn’t revolve around drinking, shopping, travel so I have been letting it fade. I feel bad but is it normal once you have kids?

I’m thinking about leaving my government job for a matrimonial law firm. I had a baby in January & my husband’s job was hit particularly hard by the pandemic (100% commission based & I was already earning more than him). I am enticed by the compensation & have been unhappy with certain aspects of my govt job lately. But I’m also nervous about billables & firm life (I was a matrimonial lawyer 5+ years ago). Mostly I want to provide for my baby girl & not be stressed financially. Advice? Thoughts?

Today I dropped my baby at her 1st day of daycare. And both of us are a mess. 😭

Hi, just wondering how much maternity leave Janssen and Merk offer? GSK will be offering 18 weeks starting in 2023, wondering how other companies in the area compare. Also curious if there is a minimum amount of time you need to work before the benefits kick in?

Best consulting exits for work life balance in SEA?

Anyone struggling with infertility?

What’s the pay range in pain management?

Recruiter lied about interview process and job type. First interview goes well and interviewer tried to schedule me for in-person interview first thing next morning. I tried to push off into next week and was told it wouldn’t work with timeline. Everything was supposed to be remote, should I keep it moving and go somewhere else?

Please share suggestions.

Accenture or CTS and why?

SAP consulting. 6.5 Years exp.
CTS paying 2 lpa more as fixed.

What are the most common behavioral questions asked in FDD interviews?

Is it common practice in Singapore for firms to have a probation period for new joiners (duration at their discretion), during which new joiners can be fired at a week’s notice period?

In Nagarro, I’m getting proposals from projects that are asking to work from office in Gurgaon. I’ve already declined one, can I decline another? Also, what is the limit to decline?

I’m interviewing with several companies right now, going into final rounds next week.

I’m eligible for up to $8k bonus with my current company which gets paid out last week of December.

How do I buy more time so I can get my year end bonus?

Is it reasonable to ask to start Jan 1?

Quick question for you all: Generally speaking, does a capture manager make more than a proposal manager? And if so, what is the typically differential? Thanks in advance!

Anyone know what partner comp formula and trajectory looks like for firms with sizable ECVC practices? Gunderson, Cooley, WSGR, Goodwin, Orrick, Perkins Coie, Silicon Legal, Fenwick, DLA, Latham, etc.

UK specific query - If my company cannot find me clients/work and want to dismiss me because they are unable to find work for me at no fault of my own do they have to provide a severance package?
UK law says it’s easy to dismiss employees with less than 2 years service but it’s a big grey area. Anyone got any experience with this?
An Employee with less than 2 years service

When should a litigation hold be distributed company wide versus only key players? Should it always be limited distribution?

Looking for insight into hospitals in Sacramento specifically L&D.

I am not sure how, but I have never had to present a case study for an interview. I have the prompts but not sure how granular to get. How in depth with companies get when your knowledge is external and based on a few weeks of shopping around? Any advice?

Planning a trip to Greece, specifically Rhodes and then Mykonos
Already have hotels booked for Mykonos as my husband and I have already been and are familiar with the area but First time to RHODES.
So far, we have Lindos on the list and other surrounding areas but would love to hear your recommendations/experience and any hotels you’ve stayed at that were lovely or with a nice view. 🤩

What are good resources for those wanting to learn more about Impact Investing and notable Impact Investing firms?

Being the only black person in group of 20+ is exhausting. I cry weekly bc I feel so isolated, my boss barely says hi to me in the office, I’m often the last person to know about things and I truly don’t feel like I’m getting the same support as my other peers. Also when it comes to social events I’m not looped in

I’d leave but I’ve been job hopping during the pandemic and my partner is really encouraging me to stay for at least a year.

Just wanted to rant, sometimes it’s just hard.

Hi folks, I have almost 3 YoE as an analyst in PE FoF. What would you suggest as a way of breaking into VC investing? I’m a bit tired of doing manager research and want to do direct relationship building and networking with startup founders instead. I’m thinking of going to local tech/startup events to network but so far haven’t found anything to participate in yet. Please let me know your suggestions :)

Looking for finance accounting roles in Sydney.
I have account receivable, payables , reporting, data management, reconciliations, working for MNCs
It’s very difficult to find roles from job websites and get an interview landed. Lots of jobs don’t even get posted, and most companies prefer referrals.
If anyone can help!

Anyone have experience dealing with a spouse who is supportive of your career but not happy about your hours? Continued in the comments...

Looking for advice/stories on how to cope with toxic, male-dominated work environments and long hours. I’m the only woman in the IB division at my firm (out of ~25) and often feel alienated by my peers. I’m getting paid well but I’m not sure that its worth the hours / culture. I’ve been at my firm for 7 months now and am debating starting to look for new jobs, maybe tech or anything with better WLB! Tips in general for how to deal with 80+ hour work weeks would also be appreciated :)

Working long hours and balancing everything else. Suggestions on how to handle this? I’m a single lady homeowner who commutes far for work and recently job switch has led to the need to ‘always be on’ calls daily at 8 am and late 8-10 pm . I need help how to balance all this and still have a life

Email etiquette question here: If you and your manager on interacting with an investor in an email thread and you send your manager an response draft to review and he does not respond and so the email never gets sent to the investor, whose fault is it? The way I see it, the ball was in his court. Is it really my job to remind people to respond to their emails? That’s another job onto itself.

Hi fellow ladies in finance! Curious to know: has anyone seriously contemplated leaving the industry for similar reasons? I have over 10 years experience working for various firms, now as a CFP but I'm really feeling the burnout. I've worked hard to be in this position, but honestly...I'm tired of working really hard to put plans together and help people that do not do what they said they they want to do, and instead we are nagging clients to get shit done. The things, as planners, we cannot do

Saw a similar post for NYC and wanted to ask for London - anybody know any good therapists?

Dilemma… I left my old company 4 months ago. Today, they’ve reached out to me to ask me to come back at a higher role, Operations Manager. I would’ve jumped on this opportunity if they asked me before. However, this role would be hybrid (2x in office) and come along with more responsibilities and hours than my current WFH role which is very chill. The pay is only 15% more than I currently make. Any thoughts?

What's the compensation structure for an investment counselor at Fisher investments? Could anyone help with this

Female corporate banker here, approaching year 3 as an analyst. Very top heavy team, but bank won’t promote juniors. Pay raises and larger bonuses keep coming, although I do think it is time to leave the firm. Loving the aspect of relationship management in Corporate Banking, but also thinking about heading into Investment Management. Any advice (either long term in Corp. Banking or on making the switch)?

Has anyone made the transition out of FP&A? I’ve been in FP&A at a financial services firm for over 10 years. Recently have felt very unmotivated and unhappy. The work hasn’t changed. I think I’m just in a rut and need to change environment and the people I interact with. I’m also very tired of the month end cycle and cadence. What are some options to go into?

Hello! I’m a financial advisor and a CFP. Running a good practice but looking for a side gig while my commissions ramp up. Any tips/gig that have worked for you? Ideally WFH, flexible hours.
I have a double bachelors in economics and environmental science, am a good writer, and good at accounting.
Any and all suggestions appreciated!

Hey all! How do you plan on relaxing this weekend?

Hoping you have some advice-I am fuming right now and wondering how best to address the situation: I’m a finance partner for a struggling business. Trying to help specific area of operations solve a problem and be good business partner-I was very professional, friendly, to the point. A senior leader I’ve never interacted with before says, “we’ve been doing this a long time, we know what we’re doing, and we’ve probably been doing this for longer than you’ve been on this earth”. I’m 35, so rude