Got the J&J vaccine a week ago before it was outlawed. Side effects were pretty bad but my body is still undefeated. Should I double down and start the Moderna/Pfizer so I qualify to get the third booster shot they have been mentioning? My state is begging people to take vaccines (sorry not sorry Canada) so just trying to do my part

Does anyone here in a health system have insurance that covers fertility assistance or get paid parental leave? Really like my position at my hospital but as we start to plan a family - I'm nervous about the cost. Just looking around regionally - it looks like most health systems don't cover this.

CNN And FOX stfu about COVID real quick with this Ukraine/Russia stuff going on.

Qualys is very bad company, nothing positive, only good thing medical insurance and 1 month np

Hi Fishies, I’m 32yrs old and went with IVF due to male factor. I had 5AA t/f(modified FET) on 11/07, today (11/16)I had blood work, nurse told HCG level is: 168.5, and will be checking again on 11/18, to see if HCG is raising. Is this good value? This is my first time IVF , little worried but again not keeping many hopes and become depressed I’d something goes wrong. Meanwhile trying to stay positive as well.

Hi all, insurance question - anyone know which is better in CO -Aetna or Anthem?

Do we expect AMC to surge again?

How many of you woke up with hangover this morning.

Curious how people manage health/exercise schedules if you are working pretty much the whole day?

I got admitted to hospital since I was unwell. How can I apply for cashless medical claims as I downloaded one form from general medical insurance plan. Can someone suggest me

Abused and isolated as a kid. I have terrible memory. Like I don’t really remember the past few months except in broad strokes and memories of my childhood are more non existent than existent. I’m working through this with my therapist. Does anyone have any experience with emotional and memory repression? Curious on your advice

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. 😅

How often do you cry at your job? I cry usually one day a week triggered by stress/overwhelm but want to know if this is a typical response

I look better with mask 😔

Anyone know where to get free covid testing near west loop with fast turnaround time for results?

San Quentin, our local prison, seeing cases spike like crazy

I’m really struggling with mouth clicks when doing voiceovers. I make sure to stay hydrated and not eat before recording. What else should I be doing?

Ive been using botox fairly consistently for 10 yrs and m happy with the results. However, for financial reasons Im thinking of taking a break for 12 months to save the extra money.

Will stopping botox for 12 moths undo all the progress I've made? (I am afraid of rapidly aging like the Nazi from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - nightmare fule).

Also, any adfordable akincare products I should use during the 12 months?

Getting over heartbreak and having a full time job is torture lol. My boyfriend and I just broke up after almost a year of being together. It was such a beautiful relationship but ultimately he just didn’t love me. I love him so much. My mind knows that I deserve reciprocal love and I’m worthy, but I feel physically ill. My body hurts, my stomach is in knots, my head hurts. How is it that I have to mend a broken heart but also meet my billable hours lmao

Welcome to this bowl. As an auditor who aspires to exit in investment banking, I figured I am not alone. Go crazy, ask your questions and hopefully people who made the switch will answer!

Just have a question for you fishes
People had a long career in IT being a Business Analyst here, Please provide YoE as well when answering

1. How much did experiencal learning(learning which comes with experience) apart from academical experience help in your career 

2. How much did experiencal learning contribute to your salary

3. Does experiencal learning play a major role than academical learning for a person to grow

What do you think fishes, please do comment

#Learning

I'm not sure what else I did other than being respectful and not giving flip at the same time but (4) mature ladies in my office flirt with me every chance they get. Some of my M colleagues are beginning to notice and giving the prod. I must confess it comes with some perks as I do appreciate how fast they process my requests/orders which a M colleague literally told me is biased. Recently one of them offered to bring me her cooked food and asked that I do the same..(Cont'd)

Any advice on how to find new creative interns in NYC? We aren’t a big agency but we have some great opportunities!

Hello Fishes,


My YOE is 5.3 and I am holding around 24 lpa offer now TCS has started my visa processing for uk.I have an query that, should i stay in tcs and go onsite or go with other companies.

Thanks for your valuable feedback in advance.
Currently i am getting 8 lpa from TCS.

About to start a new position doing cross border securitization and structured lending transactions. What should I expect as a first year and how can I prepare?

I have 9 years of overall experience and past 2 years with Oracle, I am in SAAS based apps, Recently I got 5 rating in the appraisal and Manager asked what is the number you are expecting ?
Any idea what to quote either percentage / LPA ?

Can anyone here explain me the variable component in Mindtree??
HR said.. everything is fixed , there is nothing variable here.
Is this true ?? Or is it that there is variable which is being paid monthly and which can actually vary month to month??

Please explain if anyone can.

Hi. I have cleared tech round for Deloitte India as a mulesoft Developer. My current CTC is 8 LPA. How much should I fill for expected CTC so they just don't reject me right away?

2nd year junior attorney applying to new positions in the Southern California area. Every firm that’s called me to interview are smaller firms with salary ranges of 80-90k. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong — I have had multiple people review my resume, cover letters, etc. It seems like it’s a decently hot market, and I’m just out here getting frustrated.

Oil and gas attorneys what do you do?

Does anyone’s dog look at them with puppy eyes when you leave for work so you tell them you have to go make money to afford their lifestyle? 🤣

How does one get into trading from positions elsewhere in the bank? What would impress you most about candidates attempting to do so?

Niche practice area, and thinking about moving firms. Without moving cities, there are really only 2 options. I think both would make me an offer and create a position. How should I approach this?

I have 6 years of experience . I had an interview with amadocs. It was smooth and I answered most of the questions. At the end the interviewer asked me about salary expectations. I told him 22L and he was kind of surprised and told me that HR will get back to you . Does it mean that they are no longer considering me for the role? It's already been 2 days and I didn't get the call or interview result.

Does anyone know about the difference between PepsiCo GBS and India holdings?

Any PRINTER recommendations? I’m desperate for an efficient and cost effective printer (cartridge runs out so quickly).

Any recommendations for where to buy silk sheets? Or a brand?

Coronavirus is more deadly for overweight people - shall we ban Coca-Cola ads for a few months to flatten the curve ?

I truly will never get people who turn the AC on full blast but will be fully wrapped up in blankets and complain that they’re cold.

Anyone know of entry level actuary jobs or companies that are hiring? Please PM. Thanks 🙏

For those who wake up at 5,6 or even 7am - how do you do this in this cold, dark, hopeless weather? Any tips for that? I wake up with my alarm but it's so cold and dreary and annoying that I go back under my sheets....

Anyone else crave lazy days on the weekend but then feel super guilty for not being productive?

I’m turning 30 in a few months, and getting ready to move across the country to be closer to family and friends. Like many others, the last year has been the most challenging of my life. Any book suggestions that might be insightful in this pivotal chapter of my life?

Home office preference question. I am getting ready to redo the layout of my home office. One option I'm considering would have my desk facing a wall. I am wondering if anyone with this current setup has any feedback about it. I would face the wall so that I would have a better background for video conferences (am on about half the day) and also my cord situation would be cleaner.

Has your pet become a velcro co-worker while working from home? #pet #workfromhome

I just had to send my husband away in an ambulance. I’m not allowed to go with him or even go to the hospital. I don’t know what to do. I can’t even be there for my husband.

Is anyone aware of studies on how safe tented outdoor dining is? Here in LA I’ve been seeing very elaborate renting that basically looks like indoor dining and feel like that defeats the purpose of eating outdoors to reduce transmission.

I have recovered from Corona Virus. Its 6 weeks now and I can tell you that the after effects are real. I have anxiety that I will never get over the fatigue, brain fog, inability to form sentences and words and headaches which make my work days very difficult to get thru.

Anyone found an affordable adjustable standing desk they like? I have an iMac and a laptop is like to be able to fit on it.

I currently live in NYC and my lease is up in October. I’m thinking about moving my stuff back to my parents (decently close to the city) and finding a studio somewhere with decent weather through January. Any recommendations on short term furnished rentals and any recs on an ideal location? Looking to stay in the US given corona and somewhere where I can run / bike in the colder months.

Got into fitness roughly two years ago and stuck to a pretty strict diet. Right now am unable to bring myself to drink or even just eat the food I like cuz they are all unhealthy carbs. Anyone? 😞

Can anyone share knowledge on salaries estimate in Canada- Ontario province. I am curious about salaries for Program Lead I - Clinical operations and strategy role. Any information is appreciated.

Any recs for a comfy tv chair ~100 bucks?

Is there a single collection of which agencies are hiring right now, which are laying off, furloughing, etc?