Bought a new espresso machine.. the portafilter is always “soupy”, is this how espresso works?

Hi all! Can anyone share recordings of successful McK PEI stories?

The best brand of coffee is...

Kindly recommend some self help books!

I’m an aspiring musician in the greater Boston area looking to make connections outside of my sporadic work schedule. Are there any recommendations one could share aside from open mic nights? I’m looking for some different ideas

Way Maker - by Leeland; my new fav worship song.

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

Any book recommendations? Here are a couple that I've recently recommended:1) Freakonomics2) Super Freakonomics3) The Big Short4) Never Eat Alone. Please add as you see fit!

American fellows: where can I buy Luna classic

Looking for restaurant and affordable activities recommendations for first time visitors in Paris, thank you in advance!!!

What’s that one song you can’t get out of your head right now?

Chris Stapleton might be a cool guy. Maybe he has some good music. But every time I hear him sing “drive on” during a Ram commercial I want to punch him in the face. Ram has overplayed that one.

Rings of Power makes me appreciate Peter Jackson even more. Holy F this is a disaster for Amazon, even Hobbit movies are better than this

Good sushi place recommendations? Looking for Omakase for $100-200 pp

Hello Bengaluru people,

I have same CTC offers from pune as well as from Bengaluru.
Bengaluru company job profile seems more better and Pune company job profile seems less better.

I'm worried about food in Bengaluru that will I get the good North Indian food daily. I don't like rice and south Indian food. I mostly eat chapati and all spicy north Indian thing.

Pune Seems better in terms of food and money. Should I come to Bangalore or not that's the point.

Best gluten free pizza in NYC?

Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

Any suggestions for good writing classes in the city? Either fiction or non fiction. Not poetry

What Napa wineries would everyone recommend? I’m looking to set up a vineyards

Weekends - what are the best sources / instas / emails that list cool, unique, events or things to do in NYC before they sell out...! Less like Time Out, more like Skint, but price isn’t critical.

Are there any Mexican restaurants in NY?

Does anyone here freelance (in design or deckmaking) on top of their full time position? How does that work?

Can I just say that this bowl really makes me feel thankful. Coming from the consulting bowl, I feel like this is slightly better. I’m not saying all opinions are to my liking, but it’s diverse.

Hi everyone,

I have offer from S&P Global as a QA and ZS Associate as a Test Engineer.

Which one is better to join ?

How is the Thoughtworks working model?
1. Full time Work From Office.
2. Hybrid (how many days work from office are needed in a week or month?)
3. Completely Flexible (employees can work remotely as much as they want)

Looking for recommendations in Lisbon, Portugal. Will be in Portugal fur 2 weeks, curious to hear about your standout experiences.

Great restaurants, bars, clubs highly appreciated

Can anyone point me to UX research orgs with expertise in the agriculture industry?

Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

What are the salary bands for Accenture’s London office? (Or similar comparable)

38 and net worth only 750 k€. Am I behind?

Can anybody from Netherlands explain what a junior manager is at Deloitte? I got a salary range for junior manager from Deloitte in NL that’s lower than the salary range of a starting senior consultant in pwc. I was under the impression manager in pwc is junior manager in D and senior manager in pwc = manager in D

What are the mortgage rates you guys are getting? Best I’ve heard is 2.5% (30year fixed) curious if anyone has heard better?

The pandemic has brought misery for a few sales organizations and unforeseen opportunities for a few others. How many folks out here crushed Q2? If so by what % did you exceed your quarterly quota? Did someone have their best quarter till date? Let’s celebrate some accomplishments!

Any Newcastle fish know the (rough) current L9 salary for EPS resources?

Hello, i m looking into a 7 night cruise but travelling with 1 year old for first time. I want to know if anyone has travelled with an infant before and what you fed them in cruise ? Mostly, i am also worrier about the following: 1. Finding organic milk, 2. Heating food 3. Is it possible to take a small blender and use within cruise ship?

I worked 2m for startup company and absconded due to bitter experience from Jun'21 - July'21 , later immediately joined to another company Aug'21 to present(under notice period). Now I got offer with comcast and will moving on Jan'23. I'm bit worried because I don't have releiving letter for those 2m but all other records are clear with me(includes to company I'm currently serving notice period). I yet to reveal this 2m to my Hr. Should I tell and leave as such, Kindly pour your advice.

Got an offer from Comcast. Can anyone explain work culture, employee perks, variable pay settlement, job security, average hike percentage, learning scope in Comcast

Which French Press should I buy for my apartment?

Aeropress vs Chemex? What’s best for my daily 2-3 cups at home?

Want to gift a coffee subscription in the UK (London) - anyone has experience and can share?

What’s everyone drinking today? Just finished up a cortado with a blend of a natural and a washed Ethiopian. Lots of tasty stone fruit!

Nespresso Original or Vertuo... Deciding between two !

All things coffee...share brands, blends, cafes, pictures, memes, etc.

Anyone buying this week’s Fellow Drops? I’ve never tried Proud Mary and it sounds delicious

Anyone have any academic resources on how to dose caffeine intake? I feel like I’m drinking too much and want to look at some actual research

Is there an espresso machine I can set a timer and will automatically make coffee before I wake up? ☕️⏰☀️🙋🏻‍♀️

I had my first ever coffee with a french press today. I’m italian: the only way to have coffee is with a Bialetti moka or espresso machine at the bar. But I don’t mind try new things.. I just didn’t know V60, aeropress etc existed 🤪

Any recs on quality coffee machines as a gift for housewarming?

Light roast or dark roast? And why?

Jura E6 or E8? Anyone have experience with either? I will drink espresso and coffee, wife will go with primarily coffee or milk drinks.

Any Londoner here? I’m planning a trip to the city in early April. Do you have a nice coffee bar to recommend?

Anyone knows a good cappuccino maker/machine? Basically or atleast the one with good milk frother..
(For 2 people, not too bulky)

Starbucks is notorious for having bad coffee...but which of their brews is the best? If you absolutely had to go, what are you grabbing?

Any good coffee roasters in Chicago other than the typical places like intelligentsia?

Favorite coffee place in L.A.?

Any must try coffee roasters in Seattle?