As someone fighting the depression of feeling 'too old missing how I used to be and look in my 20s, this was relieving. If Halle Berry says older women are the 'crowned jewels of our society', I'm with it. I'm struggling with some aging signs that are specific to us black women - hyperpigmentation, and deep facial pores. Would love to hear from other women about how you fight the emotions that come with it.

Are therapists typically blunt? I just started seeing one and she made me feel uncomfortable. I wasn’t expecting her to be harsh and negative in her assessment of me.

IFV recommendations in Boston anyone? A Reproductive Endocrinologist the most - but reccs on any and all members of a health team/other tips welcome. Wide and I are about to begin this journey =/

I’m trying to get my parents into adopting healthier eating habits but nothing is really sticking. Do you have any recommendations or like books I can give them to teach them what’s actually good to eat vs. falling for good marketing/ fads?

I don’t understand protesting during a pandemic. I haven’t gotten Covid and to me it’s not worth the risk.

25M, unmotivated to work out because I’m so weak and scrawny. I can’t really develop a habit because I just get discouraged being the weakest person in the entire gym. I don’t really feel comfortable around free weights and I don’t want to waste a personal trainers time either.

Any advice to break this vicious cycle?

New hire. Currently have a two hour commute cause NYC Metro public transit sucks.

What’s the best thing I can do with the 30 minutes I have in the morning to work out?

Is your facility paying for you to get COVID
testing?

Is giving birth w/o the epidural really that crazy of a concept? People laugh at me when I say its very feasible...

Best ADHD tip for someone who hasn't yet been prescribed any meds? Waiting 6 months for the formal assessment despite the doc saying " yep you've got ADHD"

Curious if anyone started sweating intensely during their sleep as they got older or if it was related to a condition. Some nights, now more often, I wake up completely drenched. Any ideas?

People not on vision insurance, where do y’all buy contact lenses?

Anyone have any Back/Spine specialist recommendations in the ~Central Austin area? Needing a second opinion beyond my ortho and curious where people have had positive experiences.

Ladies, I am F in my late 30s with fine, medium-length, flat hair. It’s been thinning and feel like I am losing a lot of it.
I’ve tried oral supplements but it didn’t do much to help (just grew hair on my face instead 😳). Any recommendations that might have helped you with the same issue? Anything topical that worked for you?

Does anyone with adhd ever feel like they just can’t wake up? I feel so lazy but I want to be so productive. Also, lately when I take my medicine I can’t even focus on work just other things.

Unpopular opinion on flattening the curve: ok we all know we need to extend the tail at the end... how bout that tail at the beginning? I mean I'm in a midwest city where cases are hardly [cont]

Hey hey all
Any tips on how to eat desi and healthy. Want to drop from 70 to 60 and get back my fighting bod before my non-existent dil mil dates come into existence.

How long did you take off time from COVID?

Hi Fishes,

Can you all share your salary renegotiation experience with first offer provided company after receiving better offer from second company.
Looking for your suggestions for successful renegotiation and tips.

I was recently promoted, and now part of my team report to me. I'm now able to see their pay rates and I am honestly so disappointed in the company. Especially since we just gave annual raises in Feb, plus we can all see where the money is going and it's not to the employees. Makes me sick

My lease ends by end of May and I will be out of town for June and maybe the first 2 weekz of July. Does it make sense to put my stuff in a storage and save that months rent or should I move to a new apartment and eat the rent (assume $1800/mo) for those 6 weeks?

Hi fishes,

I am currently on notice period.LWD is 18 th oct..I am holding only one offer from DXC.Can some one refer me for Scrum Master/ Agile Project Manager role?

Can any of you Accenture Fish give me any insight on Final Interviews with a Managing Director?

How much % hike should I ask in Hexaware as a 4+ year experience in data scientist and 7 years of experience overall

Hi Folks,

Senior Network Security Consultant with 5.5 YOE here!

I would like to switch to SDET role now and explore the same for some time and see if it excites me more than the Network Security World. Gradually looking to get into Full Java and Python Development. Based on the opportunity and interest I will either continue with the Development field or Network / Cyber Security Field in the Future. Please DM me if you could help me with an opportunity for Test Automation Engineer. Thanks!

How much are firms paying for Top Secret in referral bonuses?

Does anyone know what a chief sonographer should make? Managing 15 employees and 4 locations?

Hi Fellow Fishies,

I am reaching out because I was recently contacted to interview for Cigna Provider Engagement Development Program. I wanted to see if I could connect with anyone on here that I can help give a breakdown of what this program entails, day-to-day, and WLB. Any tips on the interview and interview process for anyone working in this position? I would be truly grateful for any help or information that can be provided!

Cigna

Any advice on how to transition into healthcare IT without experience? I have a MS and MPH. Burned out on patient services roles. Hoping to make a transition before the year out. Actively seeking new opportunities.

Has anyone worked for advent health?

Anyone celebrating NYE in Accra? I am looking for events

I am unable to log into the ionboard portal. Anyone facing the same issue. Please let me know.

What are the best apps for a lawyer on an IPad?

Any firms/companies hiring in their privacy group? Looking for fully remote or TX

Anyone who’s started on their essays - how have you gone about brainstorming, especially for the more personal essay prompts? E.g., what matters most to you and why, when do you feel most alive, etc.

Pros and Cons working for the fed bank?