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What are your favorite restaurants/activities that are a quick drive from the city?

Has anyone tried any of the Kettle & Fire soups? They have a few keto soups, was wondering if they’re any good.

Best podcasts, YouTube, TikTok, or um books for interview prep for consulting?

So I finally got around to watching the Bear. Thoughts? They did get the frantic element right and the little details. But my family at Thanksgiving all seemed to think it was basically a documentary

Any remote, part time jobs in healthcare with a BS? Already have a full time, just need some extra cha Ching

Looking for a great Chicago restaurant for our anniversary in a few months. Would be awesome if we could try a Michelin star restaurant, but trying to keep the whole meal under $250 as we just bought a house. Not sure if that’s doable. Open to any recommendations!

Any recommendations for good improv clubs, places that teach comedy writing, or joke writing resources in general? Trying to punch myself up while we’re still WFH.

Any recommendations for a good bar/pub in the vicinity of 30 Rock that won’t be packed at this time?

I’ve bought Arrid Extra Dry cream deodorant by the case for decades, and they’ve stopped making it! Using Mitchum now and I don’t like the smell, I sweat through Secret... what do you all use?

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Breakfast food is so much better and energizing at lunch (11:30 - 12:30) than it is early in the morning.

Hot take. Is FAANG even a thing? Or was Cramer just worried about the acronym if he took out Netflix?

For CFB fans who don't get / don't want cable, the Hulu live TV set up is awesome. They have a central hub where it goes directly to games, no channel surfing trying to figure out where FS1 is.

Anyone selling dodger tickets tonight

Not legal-related but: thoughts on A Jazzman’s Blues? I loved it. Been a while since a movie has stayed on my mind long after it ended, like this one has. Shocking Tyler Perry wrote it. “Paper Airplanes” is a hauntingly beautiful song.

I could not get myself to stop eating ice cream out of the container tonight no matter how much I knew I’d end up hating myself tomorrow for doing it :(

I know I will get hated by saying this. Do you think gay pride events are portraying a bad image about our community to public? (Drugs, sexual, inappropriate clothes, and sometimes like strip clubs- some parts). I know it is right to present us but I just feel it is not the right way to show who we are. I wish the pride where everybody can connect in a more friendly way (outdoor game- team work, dance, drink something not too sexual.) there are some good parts of pride tho. Any opinions?

Anybody use Flaviar and recommend it? Referral discount?

I was giving my kid the advice that the path you sometimes believe you are on is not necessarily where you will land, in a good way, and to stay open to those paths.

Help me make my point.

What did you THINK you were going to do when you started college, and what do you do today?

What are your favorite personal finance books? I just read Rich Habits and really liked it. I am also reading the Psychology of Money. Looking to read some more!

How do you guys solve for voice and tone when you can't agree with stakeholders on what a "young, engaging" tone sounds like? Having issues pushing forward a project

Looking for inspiration from real people versus youtubers..

Post a picture of your home office. Starting my first WFH job and I'm looking for ideas! Top accessories? 13x13 guest room is the desired location. TIA 😊

Hi All, How many days do I need to wait to receive offer letter from @ Wells Fargo. I have submitted all required documents. How can I know the status?

How is Telco client in Tech Mahindra

Desi fam, for those of you who have a HSA account, do you know if we can use these funds for medical expenses in India?

Are there any WOC here that have gotten Botox? If so, what age did you start? And would you recommend

Hi folks,

If a person resigns on April month when yearly reviews are going to happen and bonus are being sent out.
So, can he get the performance bonus because he served the last whole year with dedication?

It would be helpful if managers can answer this because they are the people who approves or decline this request.

What is the salary range for a proposal manager with 3 years of experience?

Where can we check legitimate cutoff for Canada express entry PR?
How often do the results come out? is it every month?
After submitting your profile in how many days can one expect to get Invitation?

Anyone in the Chicago area looking for an admin role? If so, send me a message & I’ll send you the link to a req that is open on my team.

I’m looking into exiting consulting and moving into product management. Picked up a few books to read. Would a PM certification provide a lot of value? Any other tips are appreciated! Thank you.

Is there anyone from Perch insights or at least know about it

Tips for becoming more independent as you progress from junior to midlevel? I am starting to be put into the position of just having to handle things including drafting and could use some advice from others.

Nutcracker anyone? I’m going Saturday in Boston.

I am in the market for a new piano. I have been reviewing the Yamaha clavinova CLP 700 series which are quite $$$. Does anyone have recommendations on other equally great brands with the same features for a decent price? Or can anyone recommend any good ones they have tried?

Favorite arias from the Messiah, go!

Share your lesser known favorite pieces of classical music.

any insights on the philly orchestra? want to potentially go to brahms piano concerto no. 2 in late january. i know nothing abt orchestra but want to surprise s/o as they’ve been wanting to go to a symphony. would y’all reccomend this?

Anyone go to concerts? None of my friends like classical music, and those that used to play don't listen anymore.

I miss nerding out and discussing music before a concert 😭

What is everyone listening to this week?

How do you make time for music when you’re on the road?