Anyone experiencing depression? I did a self assessment, and scored 2.5/5. Extreme fatigue, loss of joy and some level of loss of appetite ( not really experiencing prolonged sadness and trouble sleeping). If you are, are you seeking professional help? I’m 12 weeks pregnant. Had one serious depression episode during week 7, but has been getting better since. This week I feel like I’m getting back into the darkness again though. Is this gonna get better past trim1 or not really?

Sick of people saying don't wear a mask. Wear a mask people, if you have one. The CDC says only wear them when you are sick. But isn't that the tricky part of Covid19? That you can be asymptomatic?

This is for all mothers or would be mothers out there..
Could be very wierd question but i am very much curious and stressed at the same time.. Some guidance would help.
Does short height creates complications in getting pregnant or delivering the baby normal.
I am around 4'8" ..i know very short... about to get married but i am stressed about our after married life and pregnancy. Please share your experience and guidances.

Hi Fishies, I need your inputs. I live in Boston, Im 31 yrs old and husband is 33yrs old, and have male fertility(Sperm count, motility, morphology), all my reports are normal, and I’m seeing CCRM Boston from Jan 2022, first IUI cancelled as sperm wash results were not good. So RE suggested IVF and starting the medication from this Aug. My insurance doesn’t cover IVF treatments, so I started looking new opportunities and got offer, who also covers 30k, but my new office is in St.Louis,MO, cont.

Guy I'm seeing has COVID-19. No serious symptoms but still weird. Dont know how to feel since we aren't serious and I dont want to be either

Need advice. Have some credit card debt that I’ve been working to pay off. Have made progress but want to lower it quickly. We have dual income, with a house (~$300k in equity), 1 kid and 1 on the way. I’ve looked into debt consolidation via HELOC but also have ~$80k in vested equity in my company that I haven’t touched. Get equity refreshes every year. Would it be smarter to cash out $15k-$20k of that to pay debt vs. a HELOC at ~5% given that will still require mthly payments

How do you handle it when your kid can’t go to school/daycare? Daycare options in my area are extremely limited, and the one are in is pretty good. They are very strict about kids not being there when they are sick, which I appreciate and mostly agree with. Except that the rules are along the lines of if your kid has a temperature over 100, they cannot come in until they’ve been under 100 for 72 hours. According to every doctor I’ve spoke to, 100 isn’t even considered a fever. (See rest below)

My therapist just told me I'm depressed..do you ever feel like they tell you things you hear a lot or could have figured out on your own? Like take care of yourself, it's ok to feel such and such, etc. I'm still newer to therapy so wondering if that's the common experience? Do you ever have moments where you're like wow that actually is eye opening and I wouldn't have gotten that from reading self help books and websites etc?

Hi everyone, realizing my career may be incompatible with my needs at home (I have a school age child with special needs). Any moms/dads find any companies or jobs in the UX field that are part time? I am wondering if it’s possible to stay in this field or if I need to take a step back and figure out something new. What has worked for any of the working moms/dads out there. I need to be free from 2pm onwards.

Any other mommas only get real supply from one side while pumping? Getting 0.5 Oz from left side after half hr pumping... Any problems if I just pump and feed from right side? (Baby is 11 months old and supplementing with formula anyway, likely weaning at a year)

My husband and I have concert tickets to a big outdoor festival that was cancelled for covid and is now happening in late August. His brothers and some college friends are flying in to stay with us. We just found out we're pregnant and I'll be 9 weeks by concert time. We aren't ready to tell anyone but we can't think how we can ask them to cancel without explaining. We are all vaccinated and are in SF so cases are low, but not zero. Any advice?

Would love to hear people’s view on the Pfizer / moderna covid-19 vaccine. will you be getting the vaccine when it becomes available to you?

Best part of WFH as a woman: getting my period, & not having to run to the bathroom frequently in front of my co-workers. HBU?

Five months into my first job out of undergrad. I hate the culture of the firm and am miserable with the work, and it’s bringing back my depression. Many nights I come home, take NyQuil and go (cont.)

I was diagnosed with ADHD a long time ago, and because of the low severity of it and the affects of adderall I decided to not be medicated. I think with WFH and Covid times it’s gotten a lot worse for me and I’ve noticed my work performance tanking and my anxiety rising in public accounting. I know this is normal for people in PA who don’t even have ADHD, but does anyone have any advice??

Anyone beat an LA fitness MSJ re: waiver of liability via gym contract. My client went through the glass doors while playing racket ball.

A parent of one of my students told admin she thinks it's irresponsible that I won't be grading over Christmas break. I let the students know to get any work they need graded in before the break and I'll get it to it during our workdays in January. Apparently that's not fast enough for her 🙄. Is it wrong that I'm sort of pissed off by this? Should I say something?

Realized I kind of have shortness of breath / some pressure in the chest (not extreme, and no other symptoms) and now I’m paranoid that I might have COVID 😳 Thinking of getting tested now... For those who got tested, did you get both diagnostic and antibody test?

Interview cut short because the interviewer’s child was roaming around the room. Is this a bad sign? Did I get dinged already?

Anyone have recommendations for a good esthetician in San Francisco? Not looking for someone who will slap some masks on and call it a day, but rather the type that will beat my face up until every pore is squeaky clean.

Hey friends, I've been in sales for over ten years in retail/ hospitality.

I'm focusing my efforts to make a switch into tech sales and id like to work for AWS.

I completed a tech sales bootcamp and have purchased a couple books on sales methodology, more so enhancing sales + active listening skills.

If anybody would be willing to chat! I'd love more insight on roles Within AWS tech sales.

Care for a quick dm chat?

One of my friend cracked Infosys interview and salary discussion has been done as normal. But now it has been almost 40 days that offer not yet comes from Infosys. HR not responding through mails or phone. Is there still any chance to come offer from Infosys? Infosys

Last minute I know, but my sublet fell through. I need a place to stay from oct. 6th until the 11th. Preferably in Brooklyn but open to anywhere.

Recent Master's degree grad looking for a DEI position in NYC. If anyone could spare a referral that would be greatly appreciated. My background is in DEI and recruiting (in education) and dialogue facilitation (race relations, climate, and global).

Hey guys, I recently had to move to India to take care of family due to COVID and cannot return as my visa was denied. So I have decided to move to Canada since I’m a permanent resident. Does anyone have any opportunities in Toronto? I’m a Sr Consultant (data analytics specialization) with 3 years of experience and 2 years of prior experience in financial analysis.

Any help is valuable!

Making hard push to go in-house with a startup, billable work has dried up.

Question: what’s a good salary for VP Mkt & Sales? And commission?

When you’re at a gay bar and someone asks if you’re into Drag Race and you’re honest and say not really. Then he sashays away 💃🏼

Has anyone here worked in Google's People Operations and willing to do a 15 mins call about your experience and the type of work done?

In case you are wondering, this is not to ask for a referral lol.

Feel free to send me a private message if you are worried amount anonymity or spam messages :)

Plan on visiting SFO this August and wanted to check if any F is up for drinks or dinner spend some quality time. Male 34 , tall 5 11, brown and happy to message and set up some time if we find each other interesting.

Any recommendations for a women’s shoulder luxury bag?

Hey Fishes,

I am preparing for Google Cloud Engineer - AI role
I know there would be DS & Algo, Programming and ML Questions but
I was given a long list of topics to prepare by google - Web/Internet Technologies, Databases/SQL/NoSQL, Linux/Unix, Distributed Systems, System Design, Troubleshooting, Networking
Any suggestions on which topics to concentrate more on ,
any good resources that you can think of and any interview experiences would be very useful, Thanks in advance

Best office chair for under $300?

Has anyone gotten vintage furniture refinished and have recommendations for where to go?

Anyone here complete the georgia tech OSMA program? I meet all of the requirements except undergrad linear algebra, wondering if I might still have a chance at getting admitted.

At what point should I take a pregnancy test? I am getting crazy anxiety to the point it is causing major distractions to my daily life and it’s frustrating as heck

Can I change my insurance from HDHP to a premier plan once my baby is here?

remedies for morning sickness.... help!!!!!

Getting induced in less than 5 hours! Excited and nervous as this is my first pregnancy. Any last minute recommendations or suggestions for my husband and I?

Hello to my fellow Hyperemesis gravidarum victims.

FYI - the Snoo is 40% off right now. Great time to buy one if you’ve been eyeing it.

What are your reasons for wanting a un-medicated birth? currently strongly leaning toward getting an epidural because there’s no reward for suffering. lol but I could be convinced…

I’m being induced tonight. Any tips or things I should expect or mentally prepare for? Please keep your fingers crossed for me!

I am 18 weeks and see watery thing coming out after peeing. It has weird smell. Google tells me that it can be amniotic fluid too... now I am freaked out... anyone gone through this ?

Can folks recommend books for first time moms? I’m very early first trimester but feel totally lost and overwhelmed already. I need like very basic 101 how to take care of an infant and beyond lol. Especially ones that include items that are must haves or nice to haves so I can actually start thinking about a registry.

Almost 18 weeks and just got result from blood test that I have low platelets count (77). Anyone experienced this before or currently? Did some research and it seems like if it keeps at this low level, then I may have to do a C-session…

My lower belly is so bloated starting at around 12w, similar to the feeling of days before period. It’s not painful, but certainly uncomfortable. Anyone had similar experience? When does it go away? Thanks.

26.5 weeks pregnant and feeling this lower abdominal pain (under my belly button). It comes and goes. It’s coming in waves and goes away but I can feel it’s there waiting to flash another wave, if that makes sense. I read online that women go through Braxton Hicks contractions. Is that how they feel like? Baby moving as usual so I know (guess) is fine.

Thoughts on traveling at 7 weeks pregnant? Safety concerns? Any tips I should know?

I’m six weeks and have either a yeast infection or UTI (been awhile since I had either and symptoms since last night can go either way). Have an urgent care apt later today but worried about antibiotics or medications while it’s still so early and the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Anyone been through this in first trimester?

Any single moms by choice here?

11 weeks pregnant and embarking on a job hunt.
When and how do you approach the ‘Im pregnant’ aspect? Do you tell them during the first interview, second or upon getting hired?