Any therapist recommendations in San Francisco? Specifically looking someone to help with work related stress issues. Also, any non-SF recommendations welcome if they are open to video appointments!

Pandemic induced pressure & burnout. Is every agency bad at present? Desperate to move on before it kills me but worried it’s not diff anywhere else. Hearing people are off sick in lots of agencies.
Or does anyone have positive experiences to share?

Today Pfizer announced that trials show that their vaccine is 100% effective for teens ages 12-15. Do you think most of our students will get it for next year?

I got admitted to hospital since I was unwell. How can I apply for cashless medical claims as I downloaded one form from general medical insurance plan. Can someone suggest me

Which SF neighborhoods to consider? Lady 🐠 looking for safe 1br with public transit / walking accessibility to FiDi and not far from SFO. Hoping to spend $3k-$3300, but could go up to $3500.

MBA admit here and have to put down a deposit soon, having serious cold feet right now due to the covid situation and potentially having to start virtually. Would love any perspective on how it's been particularly socially and what your schools' outlook on the fall is

IUI, is it worth it or skip and go straight to IVF?

Went for a pre-employment drug test yesterday. They never asked me if I was on any medications. I had to ask them and was told "oh yeah, just put any you may think make a difference in this text box." I put Xanax, Flexeril, and gabapentin. All of which are prescribed and used as directed. Now I'm terrified that I should have put ALL my meds, to including my psych meds. I've been sober over 12 years and never touched drugs (just booze) but I'm having a full blown panic attack.

What are your thoughts on those who refuse to wear cloth masks as a healthcare professional?

Has anyone been successful in negotiating the schedule on a global pregnancy bill? My provider won't bill by visit and split the global cost into four payments all due by the 28th week. I don't understand how that's legal since it is so off the calendar of services and crosses calendar years (and insurance coverage), where most costs are incurred at the end of pregnancy with increased visit frequency and delivery.

Anyone else find themselves getting extremely stressed at work during pregnancy? It’s like my emotions are just off and I get so stressed so easily. I want to be calm for baby but it’s hard to not get worked up!

I think I need to give up on finding a natural deodorant that actually works.

I’ve tried Native, Dove 0%, Kopari, Toms, Crystal, Secret Aluminum Free. Curie gave me a horrible reaction because of my sensitivity to baking soda.

Anyone else struggle to switch to natural? Find anything that finally worked?

Just got my peloton today! Any tips or advice?

Does anyone have success conceiving with low AMH? I am 30 yo and my AMH is 1.11, RE says it's low for my age.

Welcome! Let's help each other out with any questions or experiences about our own Pathways to Parenthood via IVF, adoption, surrogacy, IUI, etc! ☺

Has anyone had roommates who got sick with Covid and they managed to not catch it from them? If so, what precautions did you take? We have a good relationship and so far he’s been staying in his room and using a mask whenever he needs to use the restroom or grab water from the kitchen. I am the only one who touches the fridge and takes his food out so he can eat. What else can we really do?

Is it possible to say "no" to a request, especially an urgent request, because you need to sleep? Sleep is like the #1 thing that keeps me from being suicidal but I feel like I can't say that...

What's next after healthcare for you all?

Any of you psychos don’t listen to something while working out/are content with listening to whatever is playing at the gym? I’ve had my headphones die at the gym before and I left.

What are some common exit opps for strategy (MBB) consultants in London?

Hi Guys,

I need some advice. I am currently working as Manager in PWC with 14+ years of experience. I recently received an offer from CGI which states 36 lakhs as Fixed and overall 40 lakhs CTC including Share purchase and Bonus.

Skills - Agile Leader.

Role offered in CGI - Manager Consulting Expert

Location - Bangalore

BU which I am getting hired is Energy and Utilities.

How's the work culture, job security and work life balance

Please advice

Need some advice: I currently do corp dev and FP&A for a smaller company and just got an offer for about double my salary at a F200 company. The catch is I would no longer be doing corp dev, just FP&A. My goal is eventually to crack into ib, do you think I should take the job and the pay bump or stay at my current role and try to lateral in to ib.

Good day,

Is anyone able to provide a referral for Regeneron or another Pharma or Biotech Company? I am interested in PM/ Ops and Strategy Roles at the SM level and above. I have 13 years of experience, a MBA, PMP (since 2015), and I am a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Quick question about wristband, any recommended brand out there to get various leather straps? (London, if it helps)

I’m a really good matchmaker. Like...actually really good. I’m thinking about starting a business. Would you consider a matchmaker?

Who here have abs 😬

Hey Sharks,

How's T-Systems india ICT pune for Data science?
How much to expect for Senior Consultant 2 -Data science?

Total experience 9 yrs.
Data science 4 years + 5 years in Data analysis.

Does anyone ever feel morally or ethically conflicted working in this space? Serious question.

Anybody know of any art director positions open?

Did Pinterest lift their ban on advertising branded/unbranded pharma? It got brought up in a brainstorm today and almost spit out my coffee...

A prospective client told me that her current advisor only charges her when her accounts make money. He doesn't charge when there is a loss. How would that even work? Have you heard of this?

When does the pain go away after a hysteroscopy and HSG? I’m 30 hours past and still in quite a bit of pain on either side of my abdomen.

What can I do if I believe I’m being overcharged for utilities. I was charged prorated around 125 for 11 days for water and electricity (this is my share in a four bedroom apartment). I think this is crazy expensive for utilities for 11 days. I did just move to Austin, is it normal for utilities to be this high ?

Anyone in here have a hospital job for a unit secretary position? How much does it pay in California? Any help is greatly appreciated

Traveling rajasthan alone in Dec, any recommendations? First time in India

Anyone used bloom app for self CBT therapy? Is it good?

So I’ve been studying for the AWS cloud practitioner certification for a month now and completed all cloud quest levels but still not feeling 100% confident. Has anyone tried the exam question dumps ? There are so many websites but not sure which one is the most reliable one as all of them you would have to purchase such as pass-guaranteed, certwizard, etc.. any recommendations is greatly appreciated

Any kiddos have their second dose of the vaccine yet? How were the reactions? Should we expect to have a “sick day” tomorrow if they get the shot today?

I am a recent college grad working in consulting under Internal Audit branch I absolutely hate it. I love the company any ideas as to how i should ask to switch divisions I’ve only been in the role 5 months

New to negotiating….does it look bad if I ask for two rounds of negotiation on different topics? I.e., base and then start date / vacay days? Should’ve done it in one call but couldn’t think on the spot.

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

Anyone else notice how ever since that research came out that said performance reviews are BS, HRs everywhere have been saying “We don’t do a traditional performance review.”

Meanwhile I’m over here with you telling me to rate employees on a 5-point scale. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck…

Some annoying dude I didn’t like in college just joined my firm & keeps trying to message me. Do I ignore or what lmao

I used almond milk to substitute milk in my home made coffee for the first time. Would never recommend. The taste is just off. It tastes like coffee + almond flavored water. Kind of bland.

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

How some people *choose* PMO as a career is mind-boggling to me

Who on this bowl feels an obligation to support their parents if they retire early and run out of money? This is causing some strife with my SO. My parents have planned very well and would never dream of putting me in a position to financially support them. My SOs parents retired early, and we are worried they won’t have enough of end of life care is necessary (which is almost inevitable). continued…

What tips / helpful tactics did you all use to develop excel modeling skills. Outside of really understanding the typical excel formulas, what other things helped with learning how to build models overall?

Of course, Southwest system outage would happen during my only week flying SWA... 🙏🙏🙏

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Deloitte manager salary in Guidewire/Insurance practice? Boston market. TIA