For Big City moms (NYC, Chicago, SF): what is your favorite city strollers? I am considering buying vista uppababy (or bugaboo cruz) as primary and a yoyo (or mountain buggy nano) as the light, foldable for traveling. Didn’t hear people having good experience with mockingbird; but would love survey this group

Which streaming TV service do you find the best?

PS5 Owner here, looking for my next title until God Of War comes out.

My favorite genre is action adventure, I particularly loved Horizon 1 + 2, Last of us 1 + 2, God of War, Jedi Fallen Order.

I also enjoy some RPGs, I thought elden ring was okay but have previously enjoyed the fallout games.

First time traveling to client - are backpacks (e.g., professional looking Tumi, timbuk2) fine for carrying stuff to client site?

Anyone carried 65inch TV to india from US? Anything in particular I should be careful about at check in and customs ?

Have a three hour layover at Hong Kong airport with no lounge access - best ways to pass the time?

How should I do 2 days in Dublin? Any hotel recommendations? SPG preferred

Looking for recs for best bang for the Bonvoy points hotels outside the US? I found the Rayong Marriott for only 17,500 points (not sure if it’s nice in person) but that’s what prompted this curiosity

Tips for San Diego trip with 1.5 year old in December?

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Best LAX shuttle service? Used Uber for every trip, but would prefer something with terminal pickup. Might as well book both ways elsewhere. Cost not the biggest factor but reliability.

Any Alaska Airlines challenges going on now? Or do they match status?

I have tons of mushrooms, what should I cook?

Kindly recommend some self help books!

Planning early June honeymoon with ~350k Marriott Bonvoy points - we’re looking at either Europe or Asia as potential locations - any recommendations for hotels? I.e. W Maldives, Marriott Momi Fiji..

For those who use via fairly often: do you tip your via drivers?

10 days Europe - first time to Europe and first solo trip - June end. Recos please

Has anyone been to Helen, GA? Is it worth a weekend getaway?

Partners - do recruiters/headhunters ever reach out to you? What types of roles/levels do they reach out for?

When you independently search for other opportunities (if you do), what types of roles do you look for?

Looking for product marketing roles in tech atm and having trouble finding them any recommendations for recruiters / websites?

What to you do when a recruiter emails you about jobs in another city (LA) and asks what you currently make (in Chicago) if you’re greatly underpaid?

Could someone please explain the creative hierarchy in pharma? In general market the roles are normally: JR CW, CW, SR CW, ACD, CD, GCD, ECD. How are creative supervisor roles the same/different? Thx!

90 Days notice period has 2 phases.

Initial phase - Candidates struggling to get interview calls.

Ending phase - Companies struggling to match a higher offer.

30 days notice period can really solve everyone's struggle.

recently asked a question about going to law school with an accounting degree. follow up on that- if i work 1-2 years at my current firm (offered 72,500 full time after graduating undergrad) and acquire my cpa (courses and exam fees paid for by the firm), then apply to law school, would that be more beneficial? ive been reading a lot that work experience helps with the application, alongside having a high gpa and LSAT score

How many hours do you actually work on an average day?

referrals for any remote ux roles? 2 years of experience

Any one planned or attended an Indian wedding in Seattle or New Jersey area? Can you please personal message me? I’m planning my wedding in December and would like some insights. Thank you!

My utilization went to 50 in IBM, I think I have taken paternal leave since it went down. My manager put my as PIP improvement goal in checkpoint.
Need to know how to bring this up and is that my job is under risk? Band 7b

Any body got retention offer from LTI?

After hike letter, how many are preparing for putting the paper down?? 😃😃

Hi Sharks,

I need an urgent reply.

I have Joining with CTS today at 10:30 AM and some documents required for Virtual Onboarding.

They need EA form and they said it is part of offer letter.

So I need to print entire offer letter and sign and send back to them please reply?

That Biden speech was appalling.. How did his team approve a message like this, and what was that blood red background?!

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

Would you recommend the CVS test? I dont think I want to get it done due to the risks.

When in your pregnancy did you (1) purchase life insurance and (2) have a will drawn up?

Anyone else already dreading to go back to work?😩 just imagining losing more sleep by having to drive in on some days and then deal with pumping at work is giving me anxiety. Wish I could just work from home forever or figure out another way to make money..

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

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!

Was there a specific point where all this became real for you all? I’m almost 6 weeks and have only had mild symptoms and wondering when it will finally hit for me.

Creating my registry, what are some must haves to put on it! Doing Amazon and Target, thanks for the help in advance.

Any recommendations (or watch outs) for au pair agencies? CT/NY area if it matters. TIA!

To those who have delivered. Are they still doing photography at the hospital after you deliver?

I told my husband that I wished I was more in shape before getting pregnant and his response was “well you could still get fit” 🙃🙃

First trimester insomnia?
I’m only about 5 weeks, but my sleep schedule has gone off the rail the last three nights. I’m sleepy/drowsy, settled in bed around the same time every night, and yet I cannot fall or stay asleep. I have a white noise machine, comfy bed, cool room.. etc. When I do fall asleep, it’s earlier in the morning and I sleep until 1/1:30pm. This was fine the first few nights since it was the weekend, but it can’t keep up. Anyone else experience this and have any recommendations?

What are the best pregnancy apps you’ve found? Thanks!

Ladies, did you put on make up before your delivery for photo purposes?

Wife is twelve weeks pregnant. Just found out we’re having our third boy.

Hey everyone. I found out we are expecting our first child and I’m really nervous. I got into consulting one year ago and I’m up for promotion this year. With timing of our performance conversations I would have to inform I’m pregnant before outcomes - then shortly after the promotion effective date I would go on a leave for due date. I’ve worked really hard and I’m worried our wonderful news will throw chances with this :(- also if I don’t get promoted pretty sure it’s up or out. Any advice?

I’m around 21 weeks and have been dealing with a lot of leg, tailbone, back, and general muscle pain. Since I do work long hours Monday- Wednesday (10hr +) I’m trying find a comfortable chair to switch to. Any recommendations? Currently I’m switching every hour or so between my kneeling chair and standing.

Mom of two here (21 month old and 5 month old) who is starting to consider having a third. I am in my late 30’s and my doctor just recommended I start trying at 6 months postpartum. I am thinking I want to start closer to 8-10 months postpartum but have no idea what to expect with a third. Is anyone in a similar situation? Moms or Dads of two, do you ever look back and wish you had tried for three? Moms or Dads of three, how was the transition from two to three and how much did life change?

Feeling really nervous, help! I’ve been using topical hydroquinone 4% since before I found out I was pregnant. Now reading the label I realise that it’s not advised and a category C by the FDA - I’m 6 weeks pregnant and have obviously stopped now but really scared I might have caused serious harm to my baby.

Have any of you used this while pregnant and it turned out fine? Any other insights that can give me some peace of mind? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻