Does anyone else feel LinkedIn is becoming too much like Facebook? I see a lot useless crap (i.e. "just got married") and other completely inappropriate stuff. Tons of posts on "social issues". And before I get accused of hate speech here, let me just say I totally get it. There's nothing wrong with standing for a legitimate cause, but some postings are far from professional. Ex: Ok so you're gay - but no one really cares, just do your job. I don't care who you love or what's under your skirt.

Anybody ever use a different firms corporate rate for a hotel? Do hotels try to verify?

Heard a new term.
Zoom Gloom.
Like Zoom Fatigue but a play on summer's June Gloom.

Is 2K for a studio in a luxury building reasonable? I have an income of $105K. Wondering if I should spend less on rent.

Hi all, I’m a Manager of Leadership Development, fully remote, at $85K. I have a handful of direct reports, and one of them albeit has more experience than me, came on at $83K!! My company has 20k+ employees, my team supports 5,000+. 5 people in my department have left in June alone for higher paying roles! My boss is considering moving 5 more people under me. I like what I do but I feel like I’m really underpaid. What are others making in the Learning & Development/Talent Development space?

Any good face creams for men? Been feeling dry and starting to notice some aging around the eyes and neck. I’ve tried to use jack black double duty and I love the way it feels going on. But..

Moms - how did you decide to and when did you announce your pregnancy to your manager/team? How did you break the news?

Working long hours and balancing everything else. Suggestions on how to handle this? I’m a single lady homeowner who commutes far for work and recently job switch has led to the need to ‘always be on’ calls daily at 8 am and late 8-10 pm . I need help how to balance all this and still have a life

Hey Fishes

I got an offer from gaming company @pragmatic play Hyderabad for SDE 1.
Not sure how the company work culture and work life balance and all.

If anyone has idea. Please do help.

Thanks in advance.

I feel like I have to keep proving myself to my SO. Nothing is ever good enough or he always has some particular way of doing things which he seems the "right" way. I have gotten to where I am tbd

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I (M/27) wanted to propose to my boyfriend (M/27) this year but I recently got let go from my job and now I don't feel secure (because of loss income / career). Has anyone had or know of similar situations?

Hi All,
I recently started working as Associate Project Manager in CBRE project management in New York. I am paid $80,000 plus bonus. I think I am paid less, but just wanted to check with the group here on what you all think.
I have 4 years of experience, Masters in civil engineering.

What advice would you give someone building their first niche community?

Looking for information on companies hiring EMT-Bs in and around Clearwater, Largo, Tampa, FL.
Looking to hear which places I will be able to get a higher salary. Working as an ER tech or privatized ambulance.

Potty training tips? We just started with our 2.5yr old and have made 0 progress going on 4 days. He’s super smart and inquisitive and we probably made a mistake in having high expectations. He’s just super freaked out about the potty and just holds everything in.

Anybody have a different word to use for ‘quiz?’ The kids can do the HW with me/on their own- but as soon as you pass out a quiz- everyone freezes. 🙄 I get test anxiety, seriously.

I’m unhappy in consulting, but not sure if it’s really about the profession/lifestyle or no longer wanting to work more generally? Having trouble identifying any alternative I’d prefer, regardless of income. Is this a normal mid-life phase?

Have some furniture ( couch, dining table) that I want to donate ? I believe there are companies who do free pickups. Any recommendations? Live in Bergen county

Do you find yourself growing less confident with age? I feel like I used to be so confident with my job etc when I was younger ... I seem to be perfectly fine at home with my family, but professionally, I feel like I’m looking for opportunities to put myself down. How does one fix this?

When a former teen celebrity like Screech dies it makes me feel a little old. I know he wasn't the best guy but its sad to be diagnosed with cancer and die 3 weeks later.

Folks who have been in consulting or fortune 100 companies all their careers, and have moved into startup like companies, how has your experience been?

Guys looking for gift ideas for my husband. What are some of the best gifts you've received? Looking for inspiration!

Anyone ever want to press reset button of life / career? How do you overcome or take action on these feelings

Empty nesters - how do you adjust? My son is a college sophomore and I still haven’t gotten used to him being out of the house. I wouldn’t want it any other way, but it’s still painfully hard,

Have pretty much outsourced my toddler’s daycare to YouTube – Thomas the Tank Engine, Gekko’s Garage, Bob the Train, and Buster the Bus – and I’m not particularly ashamed about it now, considering the circumstances.

For elementary school, does school rating matters a lot till 2nd , 3rd grade. Looking for house and school rating is 5 and other expensive area has rating 8. Planning 2 move in 2-3 yrs to bigger home

Anyone feel like as you keep aging & maturing that you are outgrowing your friends and some family? Maybe it’s our profession or lifestyle, I have outgrown my friends and don’t enjoy their company...

What are good online resources to evaluate rental potential of property. Where do u post rental. What parameters you use to find rental income home. How do u find tenants.Any good podcast to listen.

I received a job offer in industry yesterday. I want to counter asking for a sign-on bonus and a title change to make it officially a c-title (it’s the same job, just old fashioned healthcare titles). Salary was good. Any suggestions? Too much of an ask to change the title?

If builder has already provided upgrades in house what are other areas to negotiate.What role broker play in negotiations. Mine asked me to negotiate 1st and later he will jump in. Is this how it work

I'm sure this is in another bowl but thought I'd try here. Tired of taking a suitcase on 24 hour trips. Give me the name of your best travel bag that can go on as carryon. My social media...

Is it just me or do I feel like a loser reading some of these threads about what cash people have in the bank and retirement plans at 40.