Confession: I take a photo of Christmas cards (in case it comes up later) and then immediately throw them in the trash. Please stop sending these to your friends, esp if they’re of your kid. Definitely don’t send it to people who don’t have kids. We know what little Teddy looks like - he’s been on our Instagram timeline at least 3x every week ever since he was an embryo.

- 29M if that matters.

So he is still alive? That was a waste of a suspenseful teaser. And obviously someone was a big baby toda fan.

Has anyone experienced a bully parent? How did you handle the situation?

New parents: how are you managing setting expectations around your schedule and availability? I have a pretty understanding team, but am starting to resent all the extra hours that are often required. Tbh, it was getting a little old even before the baby. Are we all just sucking it up?

Anyone have tips for when and how to make a break from the pacifier? Baby is 8 months and only uses it for sleeping.

Hello, I just had to vent a little and maybe ask for your opinion. So I’ve been working at my job for four years now and I’ve never gotten a promotion. On top of this, I do extra duties that my coworkers don’t do and struggle with the work load. I feel like I’m being taken advantage of and am not sure what to do. I feel like going to my boss and refusing to continue to do these extra tasks without extra compensation. Am I being a baby about this?

My boyfriend and I have been trying for the past 5-6 months. Meaning he’s come inside me every time. (Sometimes 2 times a day). But nothing, no pregnancy ever. I’ve always had pregnancy ‘scares’ but it was always wrong. Does anyone have any advice on what’s going on? Desperate to find somebody who can understand and not just tell me it’s because it’s harder to get pregnant than the movies make it seem

Hi everyone. This is probably not the best place to post this but searching for options everywhere right now. My mom is in an abusive living situation with the father of my siblings and I’m trying to find a place for her live. I live in DC and she has a stable job in Atl so living with me is not an option. She is unable to get an apartment due to poor credit and rental history. I’m willing to handle her rent, etc. If anyone is renting out a space or aware of someone who is please lmk.

I told my husband that I wished I was more in shape before getting pregnant and his response was “well you could still get fit” 🙃🙃

Sorry if this is too gross but I’ve been having diarrhea for the last week. Went to the ER and they couldn’t identify the cause. Going to my PCP tomorrow. 10 weeks pregnant currently. Has anyone experienced something like this? No recent changes to diet / haven’t eaten out.

Can I go to the “safer” grocery store hours? They say “people over 60, pregnant or immunocompromised.” I’m not 60, but have a letter stating I am high risk. Will people challenge me?

M30🐠 here in financial services who repeatedly receives comments about my baby face and looking like young / high schooler etc and can't grow facial hair. It's especially limiting given peers and juniors look 5-10 yrs older than me and clients think they are senior to me.

I think an online branding / stlylist consultant could help me look more mature. Eg what frame style / color glasses, hair style, clothing.

Any recommendations or experiences?

Has anyone found themselves completely lacking emotional resilience since returning to work? I returned 5 months ago and baby is a year old, so this isn’t PPD. I’m not remotely depressed either, but..

When should I give a new client a heads up that I will take time off for mat leave? I started with this client about a month ago. There’s no SOW, and it’s a few hours a week for random projects. I didn’t tell them I was pregnant at the time we started. My plan is to work until the end of the year, and then take time off. When is the best time to let them know? Asap? A month before? I don’t care about picking things up once I’m back but I’d like to be courteous.

Thoughts on breathable mesh crib liner once baby can roll around? Concerned about legs getting stuck

SO's father is proposing in a couple weeks and we will be going for dinner a couple days after to celebrate. What would be an acceptable gift for the two of them. Is an expensive bottle for each of their personal preference a good gift? Open to all ideas

Anyone here have experience leaving a federal gov job before the obligatory 12 weeks after parental leave ends? What kind of financial penalty could I expect if I choose to do so?

For the LGBTQ+ lawyers, if your firm offers reproductive assistance, how did you start the process of planning to start a family? Are there better years as an associate to target having a child? How do you (or should you) approach it with your partner leadership, or should you just dive right in with the HR contacts? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Does anyone else wish their school had been more up-to-date on STEM when they were a kid? I went to college with some kids who had been practicing and studying code since middle school. I learned about it from the internet in high school enough that I wanted to go to college for it, but I still feel like I started behind everyone else regardless of gender.

Has anyone here made partner after having children at their law firm? I’ve gone through two maternity leaves at my firm and am getting the impression that because my “numbers” (billables, revenue etc.) haven’t been as good as other associates who do not have children (or stay-at-home help for their families), I won’t be put up on time. This isn’t surprising to me, but I am ALSO reduced hours and I’m not sure how I will ever hit the numbers that other associates typically do (cont’d)

Turned 45 today.. female, divorced and no kid.. somehow feel like wasting time in consulting working with immature SMs who thinks my way or no way. Any idea to spend the day doing something interesting in home

When did you feel ready to jump from your full time job to full time entrepreneurship?

Flights are starting up again. What's the move on which airline and hotels to favour to rack up points? I know United and delta are the big ones for my US colleagues but curious about Toronto based opinions

Any sponsorship available in UK for Test Architect

Can anyone please tell me what types of exit opportunities can you come across from a role such as an Accounting Advisory Senior Consultant? Will appreciate any helpful insight or feedback.

Best Product course on Udemy? Trying to transition to Product and I feel this night help.

PSA: You can get an eCard from a public library just by using your email, and then you have access to 1000s of books for free!! I can’t believe how much I used to spend on kindle 🤭

What are some things that are helping you avoid burnout recently? I've been spending a lot more time outside, blocking off my schedule more consistently, and even taking extra days off. Slowly I'm starting to feel more like myself!

Hello,
Is anyone aware of meet up groups (black women/young professional groups would be great) for those who go to Broadway shows?

Can anyone please help me with the answer key or any dumps for EY independence policy.

So I got furloughed...with notice that I am 99% likely to be placed on a PIPwhen I return. They basically said by this point either you get it or you don't, and apparently I'm not getting it.

If my boyfriend pays me fair market value rent every month, can I claim this rental income and therefore take advantage of rental expense deductions and depreciation? If so, would expenses and repairs that apply to the home be counted at 50%? I started the construction for a rental dwelling in 2020 that will be on the same property, but won’t have paying renters until later this year. I’m hoping that by claiming his rental income for 2020 then I would also be able to capture those expenses.

Asking around to the Big Four firms, any news on when WFH will begin?

Can someone explain me how much scatterplot weigh and what are the things you should be careful of if you’re in lower side?. Not working with that team anymore. New to the firm and had rough start.

Any leads for GCP IaaS job roles? I have 2 years of experience.

How come in TV shows there are different salaries for different actors? And it's even worse when you bring numbers in. Per episode, there have been cases where some people make twice as much as others.

Hello everyone, Appreciate if someone could support me for a referral at Google for a L5 role in UAE, Middle east office.

Thanks

Idk how, but I got the offer. Still wondering if it’s real (it’s been 30mins since the phone call) because I thought I performed so poorly. I wouldn’t have passed myself. I hope the interviewers didn’t make a mistake (accidentally mixed up evals for another candidate, or the call was meant for another candidate w/ the same name). I do want to thank the Fishbowl community though. So many of you took the time to share your experiences and encourage me. I couldn’t have done this without you.

Best resource to learn about the energy generation world and trading? Would appreciate some courses, books, or leads.

Does anyone know when we will receive promotion for July 2021 quarter?

7 day breakfast challenge.
Post a picture of your breakfast. Can’t wait to see all of the pics!

I love my SO so much. We have so much fun together. But some days i feel like he’s not the one and it breaks my heart thinking this. 😭💔

happy monday, y’all. i will be chief soon 🫠 blast me with some love ♥️ TIA

Ugh! Pre Monday mood 😭😭 how to beat it? I work from home - so it’s so difficult to separate work from my home space.

Stories of you and your partner(s) swinging or having an open relationship? We are wanting to explore this more and want to hear others experiences, good and bad!

Me a guy , but my director who recently gave me a promotion says I look cute and would look great as a female... little strange comment to hear this from a male

I last way longer when I am wearing protection versus not……

Are there any married men on here who miss hanging out and socializing with female friends?? It’s one of the things I miss a lot about being married. When I was single, I had a lot of beautiful female friends who loved to go out partying and drinking with me and they all enjoyed my company. Now I’m married, I can’t maintain these female relationships. Not necessarily because of my wife, but because the dynamic has changed. I’m no longer the very eligible available good looking guy! Continued…

Why aren't there similar classy comfort wear options for men as there are for women? I too want the ability to bare my arms and legs in the summer, and wear those slipper mule loafers with no backs. 😭

“I just killed my dad” on Netflix.
Never realized how psychotic the people of Louisiana are

How can I get married without letting my partner know that I’ve been married before? Am I required to disclose it? Thanks

Currently fighting with my depression which means I end up sleeping late. I’ve been sneaking by so far but today just straight up slept through a client call I was supposed to take notes on. Said I had an emergency come up, but no idea what I’ll say if asked what that emergency was. Oh and I’m on a PIP, hence the depression flare up.