Feeling unmotivated and disassociated today…been on tiktok all morning. I have stuff to do but I feel so unbothered. Help

Did anyone keep their HDHP through the birth of their child? Any regrets not going to the traditional PPO?

I live in a condo w maybe 50 units currently half full. Our gym is still open. Rarely more than one person in it. My SO was pissed I went and said that’s breaking quarantine. Ridic or should not go?

I am struggling to spend the time to study for the PHR. I have everything I need, but I feel exhausted from the work week every weekend. I’m looking to take it in August.. help? What do I do?

12/1 CheckIn: What’s everyone’s workout plan today? 🤗

Heading to 6:30am barre to celebrate our bowl hitting 1k members 🥳🤩😜

How do you know when dependence turns into addiction? Where’s the line?

What has your experience been with attending therapy to help you cope with the stress of the job? Should I look for a therapist that specifically deals with high-stress workplaces?

For those who have been diagnosed with GAD, has therapy with a psychiatrist helped? Which prescriptions should one stay away from? Are any of you on medical marijuana? I am trying to determine options.

For those who've done Lasik in Chicago, any recommendations? I'm debating between LasikPlus and Kraff

Salam, Ramadan Mubarak! Anyone trying to maintain some level of strength training during Ramadan? I know it’s ideal to lift after iftar (maybe after dates/water + magrib and before dinner) but wonder if it is doable to squeeze in a 30-40 min training session right before iftar (for time saving purposes)?

Pharma Insight Bingo!? I’ll start. “Patients have settled for a new normal.”

Newish to FIRE (really after FI). Finally switched to a HDHP in 2021 and got around to setting the investment portion today. Wish I had known about this years earlier. Grateful for the FIRE community and one step closer to getting out of the rat race.

Just started and have to select insurance for family. I’m torn between Blue Cross Blue Shield Basic & Standard. Any feedback on picking a good family insurance? No terminal issues here and we are finished having kids!

I think it's easy to blame the increasing rates of COVID-19 in the community on people not wearing masks. Personally, I blame it on the glaring failure of the federal and state government and the public health system in the USA.

I think I strained or tore a quad muscle while doing split lunges. Any tips for a speedy recovery?

I am trying to move from finance (IB tech) to fintech and have 15+ years of experience. I get a feeling my number of years of experience is working against me as all the companies want is young blood. Am I right in thinking this - what can I do to fix it other than reverse aging :-) ?

Any massage recs in downtown/Back Bay/Southie? Looking to go with my roommates to treat ourselves, but I also have some upper back/neck pain. Is massage envy any good or are there better options that aren’t crazy expensive?

Quit the booze back in September. It mostly hasn't been that hard but I can't get a grip on my emotions this week. Feeling overwhelming sadness for no real reason. (Cont)

FORM50 fitness? Anyone familiar with them? Looks kind of like power Pilates. They only have a New York (Astoria) studio and a Miami studio. Seems like most of the classes are mostly women, and hot pink themes all around. 🏳️‍⚧️🙋🏻‍♀️ and on hrt for about 18 months, so not presenting full time yet. Whether I present female or male, it’s not an environment I’m likely to pass super well in so wondering about how lgbt welcoming it will be. Also if the workout is as lit as people seem to represent.

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

Do any of the top consulting firms have analytics roles (preferably not super technical) that don’t require weekly travel?

Is it wise to buy a home now with high interest rates in nj or would it be wise to just wait and see? Looking to buy a house in central NJ

Unfortunately the US CPE course that i pursued was same as the course that i did last year and hence i didnot get credits and became NON-compliant as of june 2021. Can anyone please advise on what to do to become compliant?

EY-P work life balance

Hey all! Has anyone ever heard of people using an offer from another firm to get a promotion or progression and 30-40% raise at EY? Pros/cons?

My office will be Marisoft Wing C, Kalyani Nagar. How is that? In which area can I find flats for rent?

Ugh, is that time of year again! Does anyone have any advice on how to handle "friends" and family members who spout conspiracy theories to avoid getting the flu shot

Anyone take the one month sabbatical that Deloitte offers? If so, how easy or hard was it to get? (Of course after busy season)

Help!
Planning on moving to London from New York for with 9mo baby in January. Would love some advice on the following topics:
1) Areas to look for affordable housing in a good area - potentially 2bed within the 1500 range?
2) would you recommend owning a car or would public transport be sufficient?
3) How does child care work (nanny/daycare)?
4) Is there an option to hire help for regular cooking, household chores, etc? If yes, what are the prices charged?
5) how does pay work with a transfer?

Comforting others:
When someone tells me bad news regarding their health, I say everything I am supposed to say (I’m sorry to hear that, I’m here for you, etc) EXCEPT “everything is going to be ok”. Because I can’t guarantee that and I really don’t know if everything is going to be ok. I was taken aback recently when a friend told me I am calloused and cold-hearted for not being able to say those words. Is she right? Should I start saying this for the purposes of providing comfort only??

Hi All, looking for referral for Plsql with 6 years experience. Please let me know if anyone can help

Which should be the next certification after Salesforce Admin and PD1 in salesforce?

Has anyone switched from data science "consulting" to Google. And would be open to answer a couple of DMs? Or share their exp. on herr? Thank you

If my goal is to last a few years in big law and go in house at a large tech company, what should be my focus (firm reputation in the tech industry, practice group, years of experience)? Also, what are the exit opportunities like for capital markets?

What is the use of earning badges in Level up? Is there any advantage to this?

Any Bay Area based PE Ops in house or portfolio open to networking?

Can anyone refer me at Paypal ? I have the job ID with me.

How does contract to hire work? If I’m offered $37/hr on w2 for 3 months and then possibly a permanent position, how much can I expect to get annually as a full time company employee as a BI data analyst II? I have a M.S. and certificates in DA but this will be my first job as DA.
I prefer working for what is offered on contract without negotiating, and then negotiate when I transition into the company itself so I have a better chance of getting the contract position and show my skills.

Why do you think ZS canceled the internship for the '23 batch? AFAIK they did not do this even during the pandemic. Are the full-time campus placement offers also in danger of being revoked?

Hey anyone willing to swing a referral for roles in change management consulting or healthcare consulting

alt traveling in SF/Bay area this upcoming weekend. must see/do's? My initial plan was to go down by the ocean but open to suggestions

I am currently waiting for the job offer for a consulting firm but I was told it could take several months. Between now and then, I have plenty of time for myself. What should I be doing to prepare myself for the new job? Any recommendations for newsletter/industry reports/books/ coursea courses? Thank you all!

If PwC Advisory is spun out into a separate business, what happens? Will it be sold?

Anybody have a flat Lenovo laptop charger staying at the st Regis in DC tonight. Flights cancelled and charger is broken. Hotel has nothing

Today is a fallacy. No traffic to the airport, but got NY's most cautious uber driver. A short security line, but it's filled with a holiday crowd with no idea how to unpack and pack for TSA.

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

I’ll have the California Kings flight and a tomato soup please

My spouse and I both work in the consulting industry. We are planning to extend our family but nervous that consulting career might put a toll on our new born. Would like to know from the contd..

what are some types of questions you ask the manager / sm / principal before joining a project?

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

Am looking at exit opportunities and researching FAANG. Curious to understand why anyone would join Amazon which has the worst benefit of the FAANG? Can anyone share what’s better at Amazon that I am not aware of? Amazon and Facebook on sites lined up in January! So researching now!;)

What’s your favorite task tracking system or app?

I work for a smaller firm and it feels like people stay on the bench forever waiting for projects. Do people at most firms have a project lined up when their current one ends? Bench life is killing me

Love making elaborate brunch on Sundays - wish I had someone to share them with 😒

Are there any consultancies focusing on sustainability projects? Would love to help companies reduce their environmental impact, looking for a good platform to do so.