For my fellow desi 🐠(M and F both) struggling to get in shape:

Consider looking up this guy for your personal training needs:

https://instagram.com/ahsanactive?igshid=vpw46chl6g60

I have lost 8 pounds already in 5 weeks, and gaining muscle steadily- almost no changes to my very desi food centric-diet. Check him out, you will not be disappointed as long as you stick to his plan for you!

I feel so guilty for not always modeling good health. Anybody else feel that way?

Anyone have any recommendations for personal trainers in Houston? On maternity leave and looking to get back in shape.

Hi all, healthcare question here. If premiums are equal and my employer is funding my deductible under HDHP up to the deductively under the PPO plan being offered, then which plan is preferable and why? I read all the materials about both plans but I’m still not really sure which one is better for me - it seems like the difference comes down to co-pays and the HSA. Any advice or insight is welcome.

Is anybody diagnosed with adult ADHD? Did you know before joining the firm? How does it affect your work? How do you deal with it?

Is there anyone here that is a physician advisor? If so, how do you like it?

What are some acne treatments to use when TTC or pregnant?

Those living in 1960s & 1970s homes, how do you overcome the fear of asbestos in home materials even though the home has been updated. Any tips overcome the worry? Not yet tested for asbestos

IUI, is it worth it or skip and go straight to IVF?

What’s the best advice/strategy you’ve adopted for lawyering with ADHD?

I’m unstaffed for the first time this week, which means that no one wants to book me. Not even for BD. I have been crying all day and start having suicidal thoughts again.

Has anyone experienced difficulties with speech/thinking through taking anti-depressants or from suffering with long term depression? I first started noticing difficulties in articulating my thoughts at university and my career in consulting has only made this more prominent. I feel embarrassed, really depressed and incompetent because of this. This is one of the greatest anxieties I have regarding my performance and I find it is really effecting my development.

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

Anyone feel fine but their brains just won’t turn on? I sit at work staring at my computer sometimes completely unable to function for no apparent reason. This started around the end of my first trimester/beginning of second. Just me???

1/22/22 Daily Checkin! What’s your work out for this Saturday?

Every time I attempt to mediate, my mind wanders to my to-do list or other things that start stressing me out and defeat the purpose of meditating in the first place. Does this not happen to anyone else? How do you block out going to the stressful places in your brain?

Best recent healthcare books related to improving our broken system? Atul Gawande’s books are a bit dated now I think.

Just finished An American Sickness again. Thank you!

To what degree do you share your mental health issues with your team? I went through a period of depression and recently got comments back that I need to fix my attitude. Is it worth mentioning now?

Do I have to bring proof of my medical condition to my covid vaccine appointment? Just wondering if they give you any trouble.

Good gyms (besides equinox) that aren’t crowded/small?
Debating between Blink or Crunch, any preferences?

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Any advice on dealing with a Partner who lacks project management/leadership skills? I'll take any suggestion...a podcast, a TedTalk, a yoga position, wine, hard liquor, basically anything.

Anyone recently completed their visa process with PwC? Please advise on time taken by PwC for CoS alone and overall visa.

Would it be wise to start NFP/GOV modules first for FAR since they are heavily tested ?

If you guys know any accounting students graduating from December 2019 - August 2021 looking for winter 2020 internships at the NY Office, send me a pm and I can get you connected to a recruiter!

Currently a Practice Manager at Pediatric office and non-trad pre med student majoring in computer science and I want to break into Tech now . Mainly Data Analyst . Does anyone have any suggestions on any courses or routes i should be taking besides finishing my bachelors degree?

I have an interview for a role in Quality, specifically ER. I have no ER experience but have med surg, oncology, home care, and OR so I was just planning on talking about how all my previous RN roles have involved process improvements. Any other helpful suggestions?

Is round 4 application suicide? Planning to apply to LBS and Said.

I have my first case review I am kind of nervous about it, wish me luck. I am not scared, I am just nervous about it.

Hi Fishes, I am currently serving my notice period. I am a frontend developer and have 10+ years of experience in technology stack like Vue Js, JavaScript, Typescript, jQuery, Angular 1.4.8, OOJS, Html, CSS, SASS, Axios, REST, JSON, Ajax Bootstrap, Vuex, Jira, Jenkins, Git etc. I am an immediate joiner. Pls let me know if you come across any opportunity.
Pls help.

Advice on quitting job with short notice? I’ve always adhered to two-plus weeks notice, however got an offer and essentially want to start next week, can’t stand my current role, however it would be a BIG surprise to coworkers and leave folks short-handed for a while. Thoughts?

My H1B is processing but after hearing stories that company won't provide any projects for US even after H1B approval , should u take a jump. Have a offer in hand for another company which pays 50% hike on current package

Has anyone left healthcare and is now really happy? I’m an MSN, RN with 12 years hospital experience. I’m burned out and tired of making crap pay. I have an opportunity outside of healthcare that would pay more and challenge me in new ways that I haven’t experienced before. It’s a total shift that would really heal my work-life balance, job satisfaction and budget. My only fear is that I would not be using the license and degree that I worked so hard for. I would appreciate any input!!!!

HR opinion: Do I have any leverage as a hospital nurse case manager in negotiating earned time? I have 15 years within the organization, left for 10 months to be remote during the pandemic while sorting out childcare as immunocompromised family helped. Now HR is restarting my ET as a new employee. I realize I left, but not on bad terms and I am an exemplar and respected employee. I thought I’d have the upper hand with the nursing shortage but I’m getting the “rules are rules” response. Help!?!

How hard is Haas to get into?

Got few questions regarding LTI and business analyst role. 1:Does anyone have any idea how many rounds are normally conducted for LTI business analyst interview. 2.How how many days they take normally to release offer. 3. How much should i expect /ask for 4.8 yoe for business analyst role.

Hey all - looking for help finding new men’s clothing for casual wear (all seasons). What’re your go-to brands?

Trying to expand my style & look at new brands - currently shopping at Zara, H&M, Bonobos, Banana Republic

Thanks for the help!

I received my PR and want to start looking for jobs in Canada. Don’t want to transition to current company’s Canadian office as I have burnt bridges here. US Mid tier MBA + 2 years in Consulting contd

RFE REASON: GGlaw not sharing RFE Reason on my H1 change of employer RFE, shouldnt a beneficiary get to know the denial/RFE reason. Anyone in same boat?

What if Pakistan and India unite and form one single country ? Imagine the possibilities for our own people. Our cultures are more similar than our differences. After all we (both countries) are children of the same mother who just lived in separate houses (read partition) for 70+ years. All the money spent on military could be used for education , food and scientific development . Together we can be world’s superpower. What’s your take

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

Moving in the NYC area. My internet options are Fios, RCN and Spectrum. Which one should I go with? I currently have RCN, but don’t really have a preference. Appreciate the help.

Time to host a Telugu consultant meet up ? Who is in ? Chicago..

Is your life any better after GC ?

I am in the EB1 C boat with July 17 PD, but keep asking these questions to myself :
how would a GC change my life ? Other than giving me an option to switch.

Anybody here a single mother by choice? Would love to chat.

Best inspirational movie ever watched??

Anyone looking to buy land in Sanand, Ahmedabad please PM. Reputed builder, plotted scheme, I have two adjacent plots, roughly 6500 sq ft each. Can do dollar transaction that’s smoother .

Does anyone here have a Tesla? Should I do it???...

Does anyone have feedback or recommendations on robo cleaners in India? Thinking is sending one to family. With lockdown mom getting tired of cleaning by herself.

36 yrs old. Still have hair on my head, I’m glad. But belly starting to come out and slim fits are not working anymore. I need to do something...

Planning on getting married in a temple in the US. Does anyone know what all paperwork (eg marriage license, certificate, registration) I should be thinking about and how to get it done?

Hello everyone! It’s fun Friday here and I am looking for inspiration from you. I am looking for ideas that I can use in E commerce, I have a branding, growth and packaging expert on board and I am looking to sell something online. Any ideas ? Something desi with an international twist. What’s your favorite desi product you wished existed here ?

What’s making those of you who want to go back to India want to go? I hear the work culture and bureaucracy there are the main reasons people come to the US.

Any fishes here who are Indian citizens and applied for OCI card for foreign (US) citizen spouse recently? Can i message you to clarify a few questions?

Anybody read Ants Among Elephants? Thoughts?

Anyone stuck in an unhappy marriage? How do you deal with loneliness of this profession and complicated family life