Do ppl normally eat a snack or small meal before they go to a restaurant? Apparently my bf thinks im not having discipline because of this. Just curious. When you go to a restaurant and you're kind of hungry, do u just wait until u get to the restaurant to eat or eat something light before u go? Im asking because he claims "most people dont." I told him my doctor said i need to be eating protein every hour and a half to 2 hours. You dummy 🙄

Hie Folks,
During onboarding at IBM ,they have asked vaccination report.I have taken only one because of medical issue. Is it compulsory to have both dose completed.
Plz help me guys .

Has anyone been successful in negotiating the schedule on a global pregnancy bill? My provider won't bill by visit and split the global cost into four payments all due by the 28th week. I don't understand how that's legal since it is so off the calendar of services and crosses calendar years (and insurance coverage), where most costs are incurred at the end of pregnancy with increased visit frequency and delivery.

Botox recommendations anyone?

Anyway to slim down legs; just want to smooth out this massive imbalance that the body seems to favor to the downside

IFV recommendations in Boston anyone? A Reproductive Endocrinologist the most - but reccs on any and all members of a health team/other tips welcome. Wide and I are about to begin this journey =/

Do you see an increase in ER visits during the holidays? If so why? What is the weirdest story that you are willing to share?

Trigger: rare illness post birth

Just sharing that I was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia 3 days after giving birth despite not having risk factors or preeclampsia in my pregnancy. Sharing as I had absolutely no idea about this illness.

Main things to do are check your BP everyday at least the first ten days after you give birth, and go to hospital if it's very high (over 160/110). If you get severe headache or stomach ache then also be vigilant.

Happy to answer any questions!

Anyone here have thoughts on Helium (HNT)? I’ve been a fan for a while now

Ya’ll take ya vitamins today?

I’m switching to Strattera (from Adderal XR) after some stories shared in this bowl, and some family members who have been really happy with it.

On my first full dose today and man the nausea is real. Understanding now why my doctor told me to split the dose into different parts of the day. Should have listened. 😅

One of the things that my ADD coach helped me with was realizing that I wasn’t prioritizing activities that help me feel recharged. Between work and home responsibilities, I was just burnt out and overwhelmed.

So now when I start to get burned out I focus on reducing auditory overwhelm, getting outside, listen to music, get comfortable, read a fun book, etc.

As we’re heading into the weekend, what are some things you do to recharge and give yourself a break?

Best prework that won’t kill me? F 32 looking for a morning pick me up before gym/cardio
Low cal/low sugar if possible

FIRE newbie here. Is it possible to reach FIRE with a special needs kid? Has someone done it? Are there any alternatives to fund therapies beside insurance?

For those of you on medication, how do you manage delayed flights causing you to miss appointments? Often, cancellation policies are strict, expensive, and require several days notice.

What’s your post-pitch/post-presentation relaxer?

Most annoying thing a nearby coworker does? I'll lead it off with something I do: sniffle all morning due to allergies.

Anyone down to meet for food and drinks in the next couple of weeks?

Safely and socially distant ofcourse, with assurance of no covid infections etc., whatever one is comfortable with.

Planning to freeze my eggs early 2021, how far in advance should I go off my birth control? (I’ve been on it for 9 years). Planning to stop permanently and hopefully conceive next year.

We were not trying to conceive. And I was drinking alcohol like twice a week.
Now I missed my period and pregnant. I am panicking a lot, not sure if I want a baby right now. Definitely i cant deal with pregnancy constantly knowing how much u drinking could have affected the fetus and if i could ever endure the consequences it would bring upon the baby
Help me understand if my baby will be fine or not.

What are your opinions on prenatal genetic testing? Would you recommend doing it? I’m very hesitant about taking it

Hi Sharks,

How is honeywell company in terms of work and compensation.


Thanks

Hi, I have two Weekend 2 GA Coachella tickets!! Let me know if you are interested!

How about the scope/ demand of mobile application testing.

Hey there, does any one know which Digital/marketing agency giving out EPs currently?

I was working in IT but my role tag was BPS. How much time it will take to get my role tag changed. It's been 1.4 years since I joined the company. Any suggestions?

What is your typical class size for your shop class? Do you have a maximum?

Looking for a few highly-motivated partners to start an ad agency with; preferably one in accounts and one in media buying. If that sounds like you and you’re ready to take control of your future, we should talk.

Hey all, it’s my first time managing an IMO, so I am heading up standing the office up, getting everyone on board, coming up with the day 0, 1, 100 plan, etc. Any advice from someone who does this stuff day in and out? Parthenon, DDV, etc.

Hey Ladies & Gents,

I'm trying to find anyone I can talk to about getting into DISA or CISA. Anyone have any experience with USAJobs and navigating the federal application and interview process?

Moving back to ATX from NYC early February of next year to be closer to family, and looking for a new job. Have 2.5 YOE in consulting (primarily financial services) and also did a data science boot camp this past summer. Does anybody know of any roles at the intersection of strategy and analytics? Alternatively, has anybody had a positive experience with an external recruiting agency?

Anyone have a primary care physician they like in NY? Ideally one who integrates holistic medicine as well as western medicine? Bonus points if they’re on Cigna or take insurance.

Does anybody else see no point in splurging on luxury goods at the moment? Don’t get me wrong, I still love a bit of Cartier and Dior, but what’s the point when we can’t really go anywhere?

What is WLB balance like at big banks for associates hired from MBA? How many hours per week?

What random skills do you possess that can help during the pandemic? I'll go first-

I can make soap, beer and mead from home. Im gonna be drunk and clean!

Curious - would you consider a lateral move to a lower ranked firm if the practice group is higher ranked than at your current firm? In other words what’s more important - firm or practice group ranking?

So, you can either be a writer or an art director, but once you hit CD you're both? All of a sudden you know both things? Help me understand because I have an CD that used to be an art director and a lot of my lines go over their head.

Hey Fishes,

I have few offers in hand and I'm working with DI as consultant. What are the chances that I have to be retained by DI itself? Do they match up with Salary provided by others?

Let me know :)

Would it be frowned upon or make anyone feel comfortable if I as a Black male join ALPFA? I want to get true genuine opinions as I don't want to offend anyone/culture

What’s the A/S/L of Fs in here? Better yet, any Fs in the Charlotte/NC area in here?

Would you pay for a match making service that would be based upon video profiles instead of written profiles? I have not seen this concept created yet.

Any female fish in Downtown SFO, want to grab a drink and bite? 30M here

I’m 35, and going on a first date. Thinking about bringing her flowers. Yea on No? And what would be the perception?

I recently asked everyone’s age filters on dating apps and there were some mentions of fear of baggage and that’s why you don’t date older than X. What baggage are you afraid of? Ex spouses? Kids from prior relationships? What is it?

Anyone in to younger guys?

Orl, Fl males where you @. 32F here

Signed up for a matchmaking service a couple months ago after getting tired of the apps. And while I’ve been underwhelmed with their process so far, I finally have my first match date this weekend. Haven’t been on a date since pre-pandemic. And never been on a true blind date like this. Wish me luck.

Saturday night and I’m Netflixing (for the last 15+ Saturdays). For the love of everything, let next year be normal again!!

Any New Yorkers free for a drink tonight?

Who here is willing to turn on networking for the next 2 hours?? People want to see their options in this bowl! You can then quietly go back into the shadows.

Where do professionals 30+ meet people these days besides dating apps?!

Any houston folks here?

Anyone ready for NYC gathering?

I matched with a guy and we initially agreed to meet for the first time this coming Friday. Last Wed, he sent two messages on the app with suggestions but I wasn’t able to text back until Sat because I was traveling. He unmatched me. Am I in the wrong here? How often do you text people in the talking stage? (F in early 30s here)

Any 35+ male 🐠 want to chat and see where things go? 33F in a smaller East Coast US city but very willing to travel to meet in person if we actually hit it off.

Any M 40+ in Nairobi? The apps here are not it!