Can't find any weights that'll ship in the near future. How stupid would it be to make my own barbell with a pipe and cement?

I have an appointment to get lip fillers for the first time. I want natural looking results, nothing too big. I know it takes time to settle, but will I be able to go to work the next day without it being noticeable?

Never had a medical emergency on my plane. First time today. I hope they are okay. 🙏

7/27/22 check-in. Happy hump day! What’s your workout for today?

Hi ladies! My doctor has recommended I increase my folate intake in addition to taking prenatals. Any recommendations?

Have been hunting desperately for childcare bc spouse and I are both FT lawyers trying to handle 4 immunocompromised elementary age kids at home but have been striking out. Have even been considering having one of us take a leave, going part time (career suicide/knock us off partner track) or quitting. Just found someone highly recommended, experienced, patient, etc. Interview went super well but candidate disclosed they are in recovery for substance abuse, last relapse 2 yrs ago. DUI. Thoughts?

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

I have a coworker who keeps spouting comparative odds and situations in regards to the safety of the vaccine. Such as: you're twice as likely to get hit by lightening than have blod clots from JJ. It's very annoying and I find it to be really inapprorpriate, maybe because it's pushy or just I find these comparative things to be a bit irrelevant. How does one handle something like that? Can you shut the person down without starting a spat?

I should have just got on PREP..

Anyone up for sharing your wisdom on preparing for the LSAT with ADHD?

Thinking of getting a lovely boob job to complete my aesthetic.

Ladies with a boob job - is it worth it?

I workout a lot I don't want it to hinder me

Also heard scary stories of women getting sicknesses from boob job.

“Who cares if it doesn’t work! You have to sell the vision!”

New to Dallas - recs for a GP/physician? I’m in UP so downtown to Addison, tollway to 75’ish preferred.

Anyone use a lawyer to get increased disability? If so, any recommendations?

Does Next Gen issue a formal report for PGS testing results? I had my embryos tested and my clinic just told me which were normal and abnormal. No other info on embryos ratings, etc. they could have not even sent it in for all I know!
Also, how involved are you REs? I’ve been through 2 retrievals now, but feel kinda in the dark still on a lot of things. Some of the nurses are hit or miss and if I want to talk to my doctor I have to schedule a consultation and its typically a 2 week wait.

Anyone do a lot of minimally invasive surgery and use blue light glasses? I’m wondering if they’ll help with the eye strain from staring at a screen doing laparoscopies all day.

Tips on Boston fertility clinics? So far looking between Boston IVF and MGH. (Also cross posting to fertility bowl but thought I’d try here for the Boston fish)

What are your favorite online strength training program sites/apps?
For reference, I want to work out 3-4 times a week and want a program that balances all body parts. I'm tired of searching videos on youtube and apps.

Recent cases of PERM approved within 5-6 months? Submitted in early June, hope to get approval by EOY.

If our mental health is not good at the moment, how do we convey it to the team? Most of the folks in my team take such things lightly and I feel weird to let them know about it. So I just have to lie and put a sick leave.
Also, even before friday ends, I start to stress about monday… and I think that is wrong. We should look forward to work and not stress about it but sadly the people around me here make me want to leave the office.
Please tell me what to dooo?

Lots of us are skilled at delivery but most sales books seem to focus on the pitch and closing... What are your best resources for learning to develop and nurture strong, lasting client relationships?

What types of questions/polls/posts do you want to see/discuss?

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

Hello Fishes,

Can anyone guide on best platform for HR job opportunities in foreign countries for Indians?

Tax loss harvesting question- I have a few underperforming investments (stocks and ETFs) that I’m looking to offload at a loss. If I sell them I would be incurring a loss of around 3-5k. Contd.

I’ve gained about 10 lbs these last 5 weeks and now my punishment will be losing 20 lbs in 3 weeks

what if I join a company and resign within a month?

Whats the easiest way to start your own tax return preparation practice (part time at first) then maybe full time if worth it? Which tax preparation software is best to use? Or is it better to start off at HR block or similar places to learn some of the ins and outs before going solo?

I've officially made it - got a parking spot

I’m about a month post FET, and after a positive beta I was feeling all of the classic symptoms (like nausea) from like week 5-6. But, this last week the nausea has significantly subsided (though not completely gone). Has this happened to anyone? We have our first ultrasound in a week - so nervous!

I have an experience of more than 2 years in financial operations, audit and compliance, reports management and data analysis. Is there any opportunity in EY GDS as per my skills?

Question about solo/self-employed 401ks: If I create a sole-member LLC for a side business and create a solo/self-employed 401k, am I only allowed to make contributions from the earnings earned via the LLC? Or am I allowed to contribute money earned from a different source (ie W-2 job).

Planning on a trip from NYC to Miami. Need 2 suggestions — 1) best neighborhood to stay for 2 laid back women in their late 30’s, 2) best way to move around between car rentals vs Uber? If car rental, any recommendations on which rental to use given the astronomical gas and rental prices?

anyone here apply to MBA programs in Europe? from the states but am interested in pursuing my MBA in Europe and would love to learn more about the process!

Hey guys, need some advice. I was fortunate enough to get the Consortium fellowship at Ross but am also stuck on the CBS waitlist and am still planning to apply to Wharton in R3. Assuming I get into CBS/Wharton, is there that much of a difference between them to forgo scholarship money? For context, I want to get into product management at FAANG/fintech with pursuing MBB as a plan B. Thanks in advance!

Any great personal finance/investment books to read? Or even YouTubers/Podcasters

Really looking into expanding my investment horizons — particularly about learning about how to allocate my investment portfolio. Also, always nice to learn about better ways to save and cutback.

Hi Fishers. Good Morning! I got offer in Citi. Can someone let me know whether we can go home and connect. Or we just need to stay in office until all call gets over. Do they provide laptops for new joiners. Citi

How have court proceedings been during quarantine? Any wild video or audio court experiences?

At what point do you feel it is necessary to trademark a product or new tagline?

The lengths I have gone to today to acquire 50 and 30 lb kettlebells...it’s harder than panning for gold!

What is everyone’s goal for 2020?

I want to do enough pull ups that I would reach the equivalent height of the stratosphere (60-70k reps)

We got morning or evening lifters here? I’ve found when I force myself to go in the morning this allows me to save evenings for putting out the inevitable fires that come. Getting up at 5 sux tho!

$100 in wellness subsidy (spend $200, get $100 back) - any recommendations?

What's a reasonable price for a bodybuilding prep coach (natty contest)? Mostly posing and peak week

I’m starting off the new year with leg day, 2nd week in a new Leg/Push/Pull program I’m following and it feels great

Gym is open and all is right in the world. I can live without everything else.

Anyone have GI issues from coffee?

Do you guys use the hotel gyms for weekday workouts? Or do you seek out local gyms? When I incorporate the drive time, having to coordinate getting a car that I share with coworkers, price, etc. it...

Any 🐠 with fragile joints?
How do you manage to go heavy on compound lifts? Do you attempt to or are u happy doing weights you are comfy with?

I have rheumatoid arthritis and gets very difficult

In a bad place mentally going into heavy lifts. At my strongest, went into each lift with confidence and purpose. Lost some strength and now mindset is “hopeful” to hit the lift. Anyone else... (cont)

Does anyone get really sore when they do some powerlifting and then have to sit on a plane for 3-4 hrs? Trying to think of tips/tricks to keep from
terrible DOMS on the road

Why is it apparently acceptable for men to wear shirts that show their nips in the gym?

Lady 🐠’s - recommendation for workouts? My SO is starting to exercise, but doesn’t want to do barbell workouts because she thinks she will get bulky. Established or custom programs are appreciated

Any recommendations on exercise/fitness plans available online? Looking to get a good workout routine focused on gaining weight and improving strength. Novice lifter here.

Weightlifting shoes for girls? Nothing too crazy- I’ll do 35 mins of weightlifting every other day and then a bit of running too

Trying to set up my home gym and can’t find a TSC to pick up stall mats. What are some alternatives? I plan to only putting the weights down hard while deadlifting

Can anyone recommend a powerlifting program? Goal is to up leg strength and maintain/aesthetic upper (don’t care for benching for max). Thanks!

Y'all. I need some strength training programs to do at home, given that gyms are closed indefinitely in NYC. Any full body workout programs? Any reliable apps to use for routines?