Best tapas bar? Specifically somewhere with boquerones and on the west? The place I usually go to, las ramblas, is temporarily closed 🥲

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Any non-fiction book recommendations? I normally don’t like NF but recently read Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and loved the style/pace. Any similar recs?

I was thinking that the rise of driverless cars could mean no more car chase movies. Robots not only taking our jobs but also our movie plots

Wedding cake maker recommendations?

In NOLA for the weekend! I’m 25F. Looking for good restaurants/bars/things to do. TIA

I love going to karaokes but none of my LA friends are into singing in semi-public settings. Want to start a bi-monthly bar hopping then karaoke lounge thing lol. Who’s interested?

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?

Any good Marriott in NYC? Flying into LGA.

Looking for non- fiction book recommendations. I just read Shoe Dog and loved it.

Where to find “real” organic fruit? The organic bananas and apples from Trader Joe’s and Sprouts always makes my mouth itch

(1/2) People who work in the Bay Arae peninsula (Menlo Park) and live in the east bay- which is a good place to buy a house, upcoming, easy to rent or Airbnb in case I have to move back to my country! Prefer single family home as young as possible.
1- brentwood
2- Pleasanton
3- Dublin (expensive)
4- San Ramon (very expensive)
5- what else?

Sort of houseplant related... but does anyone actually have experience with large fake plants, specifically the best places to get them? I have a large collection of live houseplants but I wanted a large (5’) fake plant for a place in my house that gets little to no sunlight. A lot of the ones I’ve seen look super cheap for how much they cost and I figured someone here might have some good advice :) TIA

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

I thought it would be good to have a bowl where we can post book reviews / recommendations.

Looking for some book recommendations :)

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

Do you suggest booking profits now (even if they are less) to reduce the risk profile, given that market is moving sideways and bubble might finally burst 😬

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

I hope you don’t mind, but I just have to brag. I QUIT MY JOB TODAY. Farewell, Karens.

Hello fishes
Can you guys please suggest me the good term insurance plan and things I need to check before taking the policy.

I feel burnt out by how ruthless the tech industry in US is, but I also know I’m making much more money than people outside of tech or consulting.

How do you adjust your WLB?
I’m so burnt out that I wish I could yell at people who were not kind or supportive to me, but those people often unfortunately were in position of power.
I don’t like unkindness, but my anger is just very bottled up…
What can I do to stay level-headed even when the other side is disrespectful?

I’m thinking of applying for a sales role at Salesforce, but there are so many roles that meet my experience. I don’t want to apply for a bunch of positions, and no one is replying to me for a conversation on LinkedIn. Would anyone here be willing to give me some advice/guidance?

Hi Guys,

How good is @PWC in terms of providing onsite opportunities.

Thanks in advance.

Hi all! I recently accepted a remote/hybrid RN position to try something new. Majority of my experience is at bedside. The pay is less than bedside (as a traveler), but more than a staff nurse. Are there any RN’s that left bedside for a remote position that can give advice on the work/life balance? What pros and cons do you encounter?

Hi,
Are there any ETL/DWH testers. Please help me decide if I want to continue as an ETL tester will get good packages in future currently 7.7 CTC @ 3 YoE Or I have to change domain to get good package, if so which domain I should consider.

TIA

I’ve worked as assistant manager for years, but it doesn’t look like I’ll be getting a promotion anytime soon. I feel bad leaving since I'm kind of the glue around here and I’ve gotten to know pretty much everyone. Any advice?

I want to get a bottle of liquor from Canada that isn't sold in the US. Can't get it shipped. Anyone from PA/DE/NJ/NY going to Quebec anytime soon that would be willing to bring a bottle back?

Hi ,

My joining is next week in CG as virtual One.
Any one who can guide me -
When CG sends laptop ?
How much time it will take etc ?

I need to do a case prep. Let me know if anyone is available today or tomorrow? Based on ET

Hey Fishes,

Any idea on salary range offer for B8 level at kyndryl.

Why did Donald tank the stock market today?

Isn’t it ironic that most of these people in FL whose homes and communities have been devastated will still deny that climate change is real and vote for MAGA Republicans?

NYC renters: have you tried removable wallpapers? Any tips/recommendations?

Best place to get eyebrows done in the East village area? Recently moved to the city and have to find a new place to do them. I have thick eyebrows and would like to keep them that way 🥴

de Blaiso says we’re on track to hit orange zone of restrictions post Thanksgiving which means no more indoor dining among other things.

The metric they are using is % positivity rate.

My question is this - is this a fair metric and if not what is a better metric to compare if it’s getting worse and we need social controls?

I only got tested when I traveled out of state for wedding and thought I was at a high(er) risk for exposure. Tested positive but I was already expecting that. (Contd)

Been living in a luxury building for about a year and start noticing that I have a mild cough when I’m in the building. Thought it’s just something residual after my cold but then I went for a week out of town and it disappeared completely only to start again when I got back and stepped into my building. Anyone experienced anything like that? I’m not going crazy, am I?

Hey all, moving to the city in Feb. Pros and cons about living in west village?

What do you think about Vice President who forgets what’s discussed in the last meeting and have to start the business story from the scratch again? Attending a meeting unprepared every time. I don’t know where he uses his brain for. So uninspiring.

Is Canarsie in Brooklyn a safe area to live in?

Best month to find an apartment? Currently a nomad working abroad so want to strategically time my move back to NYC. Lived here for 5 years but always stuck in the summer rental cycle

Looking for a beach volleyball partner/group to play with at least twice a month - intermediate level. Anybody interested or knows somebody that knows somebody?

I think I have a drinking problem. I go big and I go hard when I drink. I want to throw in the towel and just be a sober person but happy hours and *do I like drinking with this person* are such a big part of our industry, especially internally. How do we balance? 😔

Has anyone used eharmony? Yay or nay?

Anyone here from Hudson County NJ and follows politics?
I am NJ-8, and would like to vote for most progressive candidate on the ballot but no candidate except for the corporate shill/ son of corrupt nepo Menendez, has a fully developed site and I just cannot in good conscience vote for him just because he has a D next to him. Just moved to this district 2 months so any guidance appreciated.

Anyone have a good chiropractor to recommend in downtown Manhattan?

Best website or realtor o company or way to find and buy a condo in NYC(Queens, Bronx or Manhattan), 2-3 bedroom.

First time moving out, is it normal for a landlord to ask for rent to be paid in cash? Any thing I should be wary of? Thank you!

I hope my morning coffee cart guy is OK :(

For those who have most of their money invested, when a building wants to see your bank statements for a new lease, can you show them that your money is elsewhere?

What are some good commuter towns outside the city for first time property buyers? Ideally commute by rail.

Best sites/groups to join for subletting? Looking for a place for the summer!

Is there a time limit on unemployment, 6months-1year? If I get the boot how long does it last? Thank you in advance for any help.