what makes life as a single mom difficult?

(caveat: I know it’s incredibly tough, I was the child of a single mother, but I wanted to hear others’ thoughts or experiences)

Pregnant with my third child now and wondering what is the right time to tell work. I did it really early with my first two because I wanted to plan ahead, but now thinking about it, I feel like it just set me up for failure those years because I was reassigned from tasks and kept underutilized.

Is it an issue for paraprofessionals to take food off of a child’s tray if the child chooses to not eat it? I found out one of my aides does it and I don’t know if I should tell her to stop

I am getting ready to send my 2 year old toddler to a toddler program next week for the first time. Have to fill out a form “bathroom waiver”, which is basically allowing teachers at the school to clean my child after a potty, including genital area. I feel uneasy about this but I know I have to let them… I assume all parents have signed such waiver?

My husband and I are both freelance in production. We took a lot of time off after our baby was born and now need to get back to work and find childcare. Unpredictable sched/long days, what do we do?

Started with a new law firm in a new practice area in the fall. Now I’m pregnant with my second child and due this summer. The firm offers up to 4 months of leave. I can’t think of a good reason why I would shorten my leave despite being relatively new at the firm and in the practice area. I’m honestly concerned I will resent it if I do. Would you shorten your leave under these circumstances? If so, why?

Nothing like getting canned the same day you tell your manager and HR your pregnant.....

Has anyone gotten in better shape while pregnant? I gained 20 lbs since March 2020 and stopped all of my workout classes with COVID. Was juuust about to get back into yoga, Pilates, and barre then found out I’m pregnant. I *need* to get some strength back but don’t want to overdo it (ftm at 37).

Hi team,
How's the medical insurance for parents in Mindtree? Is it worth or should I opt for external health insurance? Could anyone pls guide? Parent is nearly 60 now.

Any book recommendations for “disciplining” / mitigating 2 yr old tantrums or any books for having a second child?

How did you *know* being a Mom was right for you? I have been having a lot of dreams about being a parent and/or pregnant. I have moments where I feel really attracted to the idea. Then I feel very nervous and unsure other moments. I’m 27 but my husband is 32 and “doesn’t want to be an old dad” but also “needs more time for us to travel and live freely.” I feel panicked about regretting the choice we make…

First time preggers over here! When do you tell your agency you’re pregnant? I just started my 2nd trimester.

Thoughts on having a baby 👶🏾 with a surrogate in West Africa or the Caribbean ? Also looking towards Mexico.

You know how 90% of a really long flight is ok, because you’ve prepared yourself for a really long flight? But that last 10%, the seams of your pants are digging into your leg and you can no longer ignore that and the other inconveniences?

4 more weeks until BB’s due date. The baby is in the 99% in size and everything is hard to do. I pee all. the. time.

How can I reclaim some comfort?

Have never in my life looked at a kid and genuinely thought they are very cute. Cats and dogs do that for me. Maybe I should be child free 🤷🏻‍♀️

My brother really loved the bmw z3 as a kid and I want to rent him one for his 30th bday weekend. Any advice on how to make that happen? I’m in Connecticut and not sure where to start. Thanks in advance for any advice

Just received the resume of a client's kid... Nepotism isn't overcoming this train wreck.

Been a really shit day. & now I'm drunk, when I could be sleeping like a baby, waking up hangover free to go workout tomorrow morning. 😡

Hi,
It’s an exciting time to work towards the future and so I’m curious if someone is willing to introduce me at Meta for a product manager role. I see a ton of these being posted everyday.
I have been a PM for close to three years, working on multiple products like payments, AI and B2B.
It would be a huge favor if I can have a conversation with someone at Meta, and hopefully if I can be a part of the future of tech.
Feel free to reach out to me.

Mental health check: how is everyone doing in life and business?

When this is all over, we are throwing the biggest St.Patrick's Easter de Mayo of July party anyone's ever seen

_____ is my percentage of PITI from my take home pay

I'm at a boutique that has poached 4-5 MBB partners at pretty senior levels- practice leaders etc- in the last year. Anyone know what the value proposition might be? I can't exactly place it

Deloitte 🐠: How easy/difficult is it to move from Strategy&ops to Human Capital, or vice versa? When is the best time to do this?

Is this a good offer for a tech consultant 3YOE
130k base, 45k RSU (4year vesting), 20% bonus (based on utilization)

Hi Fishes,
Please help me to pick one. Share your thoughts based on Career Growth, WLB and Projects. I have 3 days left in my LWD

Tech Stack: .NET Full Stack YEO: 2.4 yrs

1.Publicis Sapient- 16.5 LPA (15.6 Fixed)
2.HashedIn - 17 LPA (14.6 LPA Fixed+ 2.41 Variable)+ 75k JB (Providing 100% variable )

Thanks In Advance

Setting Boundaries: What are some ways you learned to protect your time and maintain a healthy work/life balance?

As part of my round of interviews, I met with HR. She told me it was impossible to go above the midpoint of the salary band. I felt like she was trying to squeeze me - how much influence does the hiring manager have at getting me at top end of band? For context, the mid point is $13k less than current salary.

Hey guys! Welcome to the bowl! This bowl is for entertainment industry professionals and those aspiring to work in the industry. Come in, talk, invite your friends, and make some new ones!@

Recommendations on places to visit for Christmas (preferably with nature trails that aren’t covered in snow)? For context - I’m single, have been taking social distancing seriously the last 8 months (I.e i don’t socialize & only go to the park or grocery store), & won’t be visiting family this year. I am going a little cuckoo with the isolation so thinking that a trip will make Xmas less lonely. I’m in Tx if that matters

How do we convince company leaders that remote work is productive? A lot of them might be on the fence because *they’re* not personally productive. How do we encourage more WFH days when this is over?

If so many agencies follow the “churn and burn” approach what is is the minimum time you can put in without looking “bad?” I feel like 6 months is all I can take. Maybe it’s time to think about freelancing...

Hello UK fishes 🐟: any of you work at Deliveroo? Looking to gain insight into the company culture and opportunities. TIA

What are some good at home pregnancy workouts! Used to do HIIT but because lazy (and now early preg) during the pandemic

I really need to get this off my chest. I’m physically and mentally exhausted trying to look for work this last 6 months. I’ve been networking, applying to jobs i qualify for and I’ve had my resume professionally reviewed. Had couple of interviews and NOTHING. I’m at the end my rope here. If I don’t find work soon my family will be sleeping on someone’s couch.. I’m just so tired. Tomorrow morning I’m going to the local staffing agency to seek help…

Moms of 3: expecting 3rd in October, moving to suburbs. Siblings are 6 (1st grade) and 2 (currently FT daycare).

Childcare: tips right balance of nanny + daycare? We’ll need nanny help but want my 2 year old to continue getting some of the socialization daycare offers

Cars: will need another car. Have a car that works for 3 car seats. Does your second car also fit 3 or have you been able to make a second smaller car work

Hi I’m working in Bahrain as a regulatory associate and looking to relocate kindly advise the possibility

Working moms, do you feel any animosity between yourself and the moms who don’t work?

I have a 21 month old and I feel like he is high maintenance. While he goes to daycare,when he comes back home, he won’t let me out of his sight and wants my attention 24/7. we just recently trained him to sleep in his own crib. i’m exhausted and starting to feel depressed-trying to balance work and life. thinking of quitting work even though I make a lot more than my husband. I feel so stuck and advice would help.

What time do you drop your kids off at childcare/school and what time do you log on for work?

Is anyone freaking out about food shortages? We have 2 weeks of food by my estimate. My husband keeps telling me not to worry but I am near panic. Family of 5.

Started with a new law firm in a new practice area in the fall. Now I’m pregnant with my second child and due this summer. The firm offers up to 4 months of leave. I can’t think of a good reason why I would shorten my leave despite being relatively new at the firm and in the practice area. I’m honestly concerned I will resent it if I do. Would you shorten your leave under these circumstances? If so, why?

I would love to take my sabbatical this winter and bring my two toddlers to Costa Rica for a month. They aren’t vaccinated but rates are low once we get there but will it even be fun with two toddlers (2 and 4). I need a change of pace

Please help - what are some reasons for sudden chronic constipation and natural remedies?

Speaking to my doctor tomorrow about post partum depression/anxiety. Took me a LOT to even make the appt for it. What should I expect the discussion to be like? Will the doctor most likely prescribe a medicine or recommend any other options first? Not used to being candid/vulnerable so I’m scared (and of course...anxious!)

Went to see a derm for alopecia ( just one patch ) . He explained me the condition and said , let’s do the steroid shot and I agreed ( I don’t know how smart I feel about it now ) cause I compared notes and some friends told me , they were given alternate options , I have just been so stressed with this alopecia thing , and life as such I didn’t prune him further . And now my mom is like steroids cause cancer ….

Breast implant question: I'm 30 and planning on having kids within the next few years. I would like to get my breasts done at some point (lift and small implants). Is it best to wait until you're done having kids to get the procedure?

Moms how good is lovevery? Anyone use it for their kids?

Got an iud today. I want more babies but with my history of miscarriages I don’t want to get caught needing services I can’t get now that my state has a total abortion ban in place.

pros and cons to daycare vs a babysitter for a toddler? which do you prefer and why ?

Hello, I am Canadian but married to a French guy. We have 2 kids under 3 together but he is still not able to relocate because we are waiting for the sponsorship. He had an amazing opportunity in Africa. This is a chance for us to live together because raising babies alone and being a full time employee is not easy specially when you had been pregnant 2 times in 3 years. I want to move there but I am concerned about the job. May be start a digital nomad journey? I need advice please. Thanks

Would like to send a female friend (mid 30’s) a nice thank you gift for always being there for me (around 100-150 usd). Was thinking about flowers, but does anyone have any better ideas?