Can we start high-fiving strangers in the gym? Sometimes I just want a high-five or to give someone else who busted through their reps one but something tells me it's socially frowned upon.

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)

Hello! I’m only about 4 weeks pregnant, so super early. I am about to go on vacation and thankfully did a quick search on some “dos and donts” for the first trimester. I am v disappointed to see I shouldn’t do saunas and hot tubs as my vacation was really planned to be all relaxation. But it got me thinking, could you all share the most surprising pregnancy do or don’t you’ve encountered? I feel like I just need a master list cause there seem to be so many limitations 😭

Can one suddenly be diagnosed with PCOS. I had regular periods till end of last year. I had a miscarriage last May and then tried IUIs and harmone injected timed intercourses, with no success. Contd

Who’s on meds? Which/how does it affect your work/ social skills/ life?

I can seem to find a Pfizer booster anywhere in the city, anyone know where I might find one

I'm curious, has anyone ever called the suicide prevention numbers? What was your experience?

Has anyone experienced repeat early miscarriage and chemical pregnancies with PGS tested embryos? Had 3 so far, all good quality embryos (AA or AB) and lining always looked good (>9mm, trilaminar). Also tested TSH levels and those are good. Seems really unusual, trying to figure out if there’s something I’m missing.

I tested my embryo and got a “no result “. Anyone with success stories ?

Anyone going out tonight and/or just waiting for the vaccine disbursement!?

Work from home vs resume office in the middle of delta variant case rises. What do you think would be the right timing?

What’s your favorite upper chest workout? My upper chest is LACKIN 😩

Could you recommend a spa in Miami?

Is unlimited pto ever a real thing

I feel like running is the last exercise I'd recommend to my patients. Biking, walking, swimming so much easier on body

How much do you spend with your spouse? My current life has me basically working and then spending time with them. Losing myself. Also feel too much time together is driving us apart lol. What’s your healthy balance?

Would anyone mind summarising the basics of succeeding in consulting with ADHD?

Context: Diagnosed with ADHD during college recently joined MBB. I've previously managed my ADHD (both before and after diagnosis) with lots and lots of exercise, but this is no longer possible with my new job. Would like to avoid the hard meds if possible.

How do you relieve tension in your traps when you start to get stressed? I feel like I will start to tense up out of nowhere and I don’t know how to stop it

Has anyone ever gone on disability at a law firm where you’re the only paralegal to the partner of the firm? I’m worried I’ll be replaced while I’m out or that I’ll be letting him down. I’m already behind on my workload so I can imagine how backed up and out of touch I will be when I come back. I don’t want to let him down. I’ve been with the firm 5 years and I’m really his right hand. But I am concerned about it.

I asked that question in another Bowl but I’ll add it here: anyone had any trials anywhere? If so where and how did it go?

What are the best companies with good culture in sales department?

CURIOUS: For Wordle, what words do you use to start?? I use: later, noisy, chump. It’s all the vowels & also includes popular letters like t, s, h, r, m, & n. 🤔🙂

What advice would you offer someone trying to survive their final year as a PhD student?

Anyone work with AI at a macro level? I am trying to understand how AI is consumed today within software? I would guess software companies use cloud providers AI solutions followed by open source and then maybe through smaller providers, proprietary AI and APIs. Anyone has deeper understanding of this?

Is there any job opportunities for Data Annotator? If yes please let me know.

I just had someone email me to interview me. I always ask what is required before I interview. They said I have to have 50k in the bank. This is supposedly to work for Farmers Insurance. Is this normal? It sounds like a scam to me.

Any comments on Seimens Energy project in LTI?
How is work life balance and general wprk culture there

Hello TCS fishes have question about TCS BCG what document is needed if I have gap of 1 year after HS to prepare for competitive examinations?? And within how many days after accepting the offer letter all the documents needs to be submitted for BCG? Including resignation acceptance

Hey guys - How can I accurately calculate the capital gain tax amount for a crypto sell? Got doge at $.06 and am not sure how long I will hodl.

For people having CTC 20lpa+, which tax regime should be opted?

Is real estate a good industry for a tax accountant to focus on? Considering moving to a firm that specializes in real estate clients.

🐠 who did an MBA, how many hours a day did you put in for academics and what grades where you targeting (A, B+, B, etc.)?

Does EY India gives any Diwali gifts?? I am seeing my friends from other firms getting their cool gifts but there is no such information from EY as such.

Looking to sell a $700 Saks gift card for $600. DM me if you’re interested.

Im looking for onsite opprtunity , does anyone aware of any referrals or any suggestions/ advices on how to search /apply ??

Potential new job is flying me across the country….for a one hour interview. Red flag? Or just a formality since they want me to relocate so I can see what it’s about?

Can anyone recommend some good resources (books maybe?) for learning about intermittent fasting? Seems to be a lot of contradictory crap online.

If you could go back to when you started your first job out of undergrad or graduate school and give yourself career advice what would it be? Thank you!

Lifters who use an apple watch:

What are your go to lifting apps?

I’m pretty muscular (30F) but noticed that I gained weight and now have a solid layer of fat covering the muscles. How do I lose the fat effectively without losing muscles?

Have tailor bunions at 25 😭😭😭 I’m getting old 😟

What’s your favorite upper chest workout? My upper chest is LACKIN 😩

How much do you spend with your spouse? My current life has me basically working and then spending time with them. Losing myself. Also feel too much time together is driving us apart lol. What’s your healthy balance?

How do you relieve tension in your traps when you start to get stressed? I feel like I will start to tense up out of nowhere and I don’t know how to stop it

I know you can’t really target fat on a specific part of your body, but much of my weight is in my stomach. Any tips to effectively and consistently lose stomach fat and trim down?

Tell me about your wellness/glow-up routine. I need fun ideas to be inspired to live healthier.

What’s the highest quality CBD brand? Asking for my father who is having neurological issues and I read that CBD can help. Thank you.

My laundry game is on 🔥 nowadays as someone with the worst BO and sweats buckets while working out, this freaking works:

Steel Wool Balls with drops Essential Oil for the win!

Scale is started to give me an error message, so I think it’s time to get a new one. I’ve had it for 5 or so years. Any suggestions? Not trying to spend a ton - just want something that’s going to be accurate and easy to read

I’m moving soon and was wondering if anyone moved the peloton bike themselves. If so, can I just remove the screen?

Anyone tried long term fasting here? I have about 70 pounds to lose and considering a 40 day water fast. I have done 3-5 days of fasting before.

Down to 158lbs from 167lbs in Dec. 5’7”, 34yrs. 😊

Has anyone here been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? Neurologist suspects I might have it, getting MRIs done next week. Can anyone share tips on dealing with this “what is this” period?