Anyone here have any good book recommendations for the quarantine?

Any stylist still wear a mask while doing ladies’ haircut? I do not intend to start a debate around masks. I respect everyone’s choice, but I do want to go to one that makes the same choice as I do. Pregnant lady here, would rather be over careful. Thanks!

Starting IVF in a month - any guidance in prep for it, things that may help increase success for egg retrieval or anything like that? I started taking supplements advised by my doctor, but curious to hear of anything else! Thank you SO much!

We are trying to change plan. What you’ll think about Aetna EPO, heard it pays 100% for IVF? Currently on BCBS not much benefits if we would want to skip IUI and jump to IVF. Any suggestions here would be helpful. Thank you.

How long is too long to take off from GMAT? Spent~8 months on it plus working while living alone and think it’s started to take its toll (panic attacks, etc.). Need to get up ~30 points or so and thinking of getting healthy/deferring application to next year.

About to start Vyvance, when insurance approves the prescription… Traditional stimulants did not work for me. Heard good things. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽

Any indoor basketball courts in downtown toronto I could go to for drop ins/21 etc. I used to play before but the pandemic took me out of routine and I'm looking to get back to the court during winter (hopefully somewhere indoors)

Looking for peloton code. Please share if anyone of you ahve

Has anybody availed term insurance policy (ICICI Pru)? Is it really worth taking?
I got married last year, my wife is working and i have a single parent, who is a government servant herself. Seeing a lot of unfortunate scenarios around makes me scared at times and i am giving thoughts to such back-up options these days
Please suggest?

Any book recommendations for grieving the death of an estranged parent?

I spent an hour today sitting with one of my patients getting a chemo infusion. Lonely and weird time to not have his wife in there with him

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

Can anyone recommend a good book/materials to prep for the CIPP/CIPM? 🙏🏽

4/22/22 check in🙌🙌🙌. What are your workout plans today?

I’ll be going for a quick AM ride now and then a longer PM ride.

Are gyms closed in DC?

I have a partner one to one call in an hour’s time to talk about the general feel in the office and the covid work life! I want to sound positive because if i bring out the truth it will be really ugly. Any ideas on some issues i could raise?

Obviously many of us get paid very well and there is an expectation with work demands for being paid that high. But what’s too much? How do you set a limit to preserve your mental health? I find myself guilty for taking time to decompress but I know I come back to work refocused after I do it.

I’ve been depressed for years now and this past week I lost a dog I’ve had for 15 years; he was one of the only bright spots in my life and I’ve just found it so hard to focus or motivate myself on anything after this. I genuinely feel like I’m at rock bottom, Idk if I’m crazy to feel that way bc of a dog but I used to be able to control this and put up a front but now my depression and anxiety are starting to leak into my work conversations completely unintentionally, I wish this would stop :(

The voice of an outlook email notification gives me anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way or know how i can calm myself? This is a new feeling

Any book recommendations on Clinical Trial Agreements?

Is the layoff spree ended in PS? No new scapegoat opening up in last two days. Anyone affected in recent couple of days? Please speak up to make the public aware.

Received offer from Capgemini with approx 45% hike as Team Manager (C1), my current designation is AM here at TCS, is it good to accept the offer? All suggestions are welcome ...

does ACN increase salary on a yearly basis atleast for inflation ? I have heard they dont. Also if you being brought in at 12 months level will the salary increase for 24 months, 36 months etc ?

Supply chain 🐟 - does anyone give AF about the APICS CSCP certification?

Does wipro provides car parking to employees in Gurgaon cyber city office??

I cleared all my rounds for 2.2 level and shared all my documents on the link HR shared. It's been two weeks and the offer letter is not generated. The HR keeps telling me to wait until Friday and then postpones to next week. Can anyone help me understand this?

I don't want to ask the Mck recruiter more questions. Can someone explain the differences in the Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and the Money Purchase Pension Plan? Does Mck contribute to both?

Has anyone done or know anything about the Army Congressional Fellowship Program (ACFP)?

Are there any good powerpoint courses one can take to become better at it? I am an experienced hire and struggle to make slides like homegrown Deloitte folks.

Anyone use a Citi AA Plat Select and a Marriott Rewards card? Any unique benefits from this combo?

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

I know there’s probably a better bowl to post this in but just looking for insights anywhere I can get them. So I’m interviewing with a Senior Director of Product at Apple tomorrow and trying to think of a few good questions to ask at the end that are outside of the typical culture and work life questions. Any tips / suggestions on what you’ve asked in your interviews that have been well received?

Does PWC offer a well-being stipend similar to Deloitte to be spent on activities like ski passes etc? Deloitte offers $500-$1000 each FY

Seems like there’s a few 30+ females in this bowl. Lmk if you are ever down for a brunch or dinner. I could use some gal pals 💃🏻

Ways to overcome fear of public speaking? At times I stutter when I introduce myself and am sick of it

How do I get more involved in team room conversations? Any practical tips? I have good comebacks in my head just have trouble voicing them

Wondering what other high paying (6 figure) jobs might be out there that have the same level of intellectual stimulation as consulting without all of the schmoozing and social obligations. Any ideas?

The worst imaginable thing happened today. Someone tried to start multiple conversations with me in the quiet room of the library. Thank you all for your support during this difficult time.

Sometimes I struggle with the balance between “pushing myself out of comfort zone” and “being comfortable with who I am”. Anyone feel the same way?

What advantages have you gained from being an introvert in consulting?

Mother and sister are getting cabin fever. Father is being a bit irrational. I'm just going with whatever keeps them calm so I can retreat back to my room and be an introvert in peace. Anyone else?

What do you do to be aware what peers and others outside your circle are up to?

anyone have resources to help with social anxiety? would love to have some solid advice to turn to to help with networking

Any tips on how to navigate colleagues and clients that talk over you? I struggle with speaking up esp when I get interrupted or my comments get ignored then reiterated by someone else.

I have a love-hate relationship with DU.

Best headphones for air travel?

My Bose QuietControl 30’s fell apart this week. In the market for a replacement. What do my fellow introverts recommend for blocking noise on airplanes?

Anyone else struggle with lots of team events/dinners during the week? I love my team but need me time at night to be my best self. 1 night out is my max. Thoughts on explaining it to team?

My SO will put me on the spot sometimes (he is an extrovert) and say just talk to me (it will just be us two). He generally talks a lot and me so much. The second he says that my mind goes blank and for the life of me I can't remember anything to talk about. It's like stage fright. Is this normal? Anyone else experience this?