Anyone use online/app based therapy platforms like BetterHelp, cerebral,etc? How do they compare to live therapy sessions and is it helpful?

I have bought two smartwatches & both come in the same invoice, will I be able to reimburse it under well being?

Hi all! Question for HR people - are salary bands/caps for positions firm? Like for example, if the band for my position is 40-55k, am I not allowed to ask for a pay increase over 55K? Thank you!

I had an interview and the recruiter (White F) could not stop talking about DEI and POC % hires. It’s great yes but I didn’t even mention or ask about it yet. Barely had time to talk about myself. I was slightly uncomfortable. She made me feel like a diversity hire.

Work from home has been great for many reasons, but the confession part of this post is how much a loud, disorganized, chaotic environment raises my stress levels. I’ve realized that I can be so much more productive in a quiet home office. But I know some people like the “energy” of a corporate office.

Related question: Do any of you wear noise canceling headphones, and if so, does that work to increase productivity?

Looking to learn more about application security. Anyone know of any good sites or books? Also, any good sites to practice code reviews? Thanks!

Is it ever worth it to take a pay cut for an opportunity? Or should you always stick to your guns?

I'm an ABCD, proud to be Pakistani but I'm not Muslim. I don't have a problem with people asking my ethnicity but they then assume my faith, which is annoying. Anyone relate?

For those working in IT Audit - what do you like about it, is there WLB, and do you feel you are paid fairly?

Men: if you were to receive a small “thinking of you” gift for busy season from your SO, what would you like it to be?

Planning to leave this consulting gig for a startup in NYC - what’s the min salary I should target - finished the final stages of interview and very positive about offer - any suggestions?-

can i get 11 hearts to post in other bowls

I have a contract on a home that will be ready in a year. Will I be able to purchase another home to move into in about 2 months?
Like can I have 2 contracts on a home?

Wednesday’s are for words of wisdom! For the real ones, what is one piece of advice or life hack from a mentor or colleague that has stuck with you?

I’m in the middle of an implementation project currently but am actively interviewing for other positions. Is it inevitable that I’ll be burning bridges by leaving the firm? Idk why I feel so guilty. I’m one of the only BA’s who the client trained for 3-6 months and have close relationships with most management. Project won’t end till late 2022. I just don’t see myself happy in implementation work long term. Advice? Thanks!

What are MediaMonks UK like? Feel like I read about them everyday, but don’t see much of their work. Any good?

Have we watched “For here or to go” on Netflix yet? So so relatable to our lives here in the US. Very well executed.

Hi All,

Has anyone here availed the discounted price stay options facility provided by Barclays?

Anyone still working from home here in TCS ?

Depression is hitting me hard today. My head feels heavy and foggy. All I want to do is sleep, thinking of asking for a sick day since we’re not too busy..what should I do?

Wanting to start therapy for social anxiety/depression but no idea where to start. Those that see a therapist, how often do you usually go? Ball park price range? Has anyone tried online therapists?

Has anyone ever heard of the highly sensitive person?

I recently started investing time in my hobbies and I feel like that’s a free therapy. If someone is feeling too anxious or depressed, I would recommend them to try painting, writing or swimming.

Been seeing a therapist for 4 months and finally scheduled an appt with a psychiatrist to get on antidepressants. Hope that I find a good combo that works quickly and I can actually start living life

We need to talk about the amount people struggling with alcoholism at all levels in this profession.

I have so much energy and I know it’s annoying my team and I just sit there and cringe at how much of a spaz I am. Advice? odd I know...

I'm a recovering alcoholic. Turns out my alcoholism was covering up a mood disorder and PTSD for about 12 years... In this industry people think I'm crazy/dramatic when I ask for what I need... Cont

Long-term relationship just ended and I don’t feel like I have the strength or motivation to work..

I’m suffering from some extreme burnout and things have finally started to slow down. But my body still feels stressed and anxious. I’m considering going on an antidepressant because I can‘t (cont)

I came to the office this morning and got that “I don’t want to be here” feeling. 🙁

Anyone read “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck”? Is it worth reading or is it another stale self help book?

How do you maintain focus? I find myself distracted every 2 minutes.

Friends, how are we this week? This is a pretty quiet group, so I want to check in and see how you are feeling!

First year staff and I think this job is making my depression come back. I find no meaning whatsoever in what I do and just want to cry every morning thinking of going to work.

Does the EY annual $500 better you plan that covers gym memberships and such cover counseling/therapy?

Feeling so meh lately about what the meaning of life is. Am I just supposed to wake up, try to workout, work forever, try to eat healthy and try to budget/save in my personal life. feeling very....

Anybody else plan on taking a vacation or staycation during Election Day to get away from the negative energy, and keep your mental state better?

Has anyone taken a mental health day for anxiety?

Anyone on anti depressants that have actually made a difference in your life? I’m on the highest dose of Lexapro (prescribed for anxiety) and I’ve been feeling super depressed lately, even worse than normal. I’m not sure whether there’s actually been a difference in my anxiety/depression since taking it, especially since these things are so hard to quantify.