Happy holidays, fellow introverts! Hope you find time to decompress in between family conversations, even if it’s hiding in the bathroom for a few minutes to re-energize.

I just started a new job and am about to be 36. I want to start a family but I feel like I should be waiting due to this new job. However I don’t want to miss out. I’m thinking about freezing my eggs

Married to a crazy rich girlfriend and it's the worst experience of my life. She can afford anything, flying first class everywhere, wears all branded stuff and she doesnt have to work for life. I am working very hard to provide for family and I am still not able to add any value to her life and she's been distancing herself. We havent had any meaningful interaction in the past 1 year too, been sleeping separately, no touch/kiss/sex or anything like that. We might be divorcing soon...

Do men in their 30s actually want to settle down and get married? It seems like most are pretty happy with their single lifestyle. Asking as a 26F who is looking for commitment if I should even bother

How many folks here looking to actually connect for serious relationship (potentially converting to marriage)?

I’ll start 🙋🏻‍♂️ 30, located in the US (east coast) - open to worldwide relocation.

Any book recommendations for grieving the death of an estranged parent?

Question: Girl friends parents finally came over for a ristha. Everything went great or so I thought but now she wants to time to think about moving forward. The pain point she brought up is that we are in different states and she is feeling pressed. Although in that time she has started communicating less and I literally had to beg her to get on face time. My gut says she wants to end it but unsure. Any advice ? It's been 2 weeks since this event

How do I deal with minimal support from our principal when it comes to dealing with parents?

I felt like a walking zombie during thanksgiving, barely eating and barely talking. My family is small and I told them ahead of time my relationship ended. I focused on my niece and nephews, cried when I wanted to and slept from 8pm-noon for the last 5 days. Showered once or twice. That’s the best I could do and that’s OK right now. I’m back in my apartment, just trying to take it one day at a time, and not re read his texts too much. My birthday is Thursday 🙄

Been with my GF since college and we recently hit the 4 year mark. 1-2 years into our relationship I found out she had instances of micro-cheating (flirting with guys, talking to ex’s etc - but nothing physical) and we addressed it. To her credit and my knowledge, she’s been apologetic and great at respecting boundaries since, but I still feel the pain from her actions years ago (and have talked to her about it). Feeling lost about whether to just leave or to try and work things out

How do you deal with your boyfriend still being friends with someone he slept with before? Kind of bothers me but not sure if it’s normal....

My boyfriend just found my vibe...

Originally from Italy, I've been out to anyone at my former jobs in Europe without ever worrying about the reactions of my coworkers. Now I'm Asia and just started a new job, but one of my colleagues (also an expat) made a very weird statement about gay people having more chances of developing cancers (?!?!?), so I feel a bit skeptical about talking about my private life... The problem is that anybody else seems to be so welcoming and open-minded, except for this one guy. Any advices?

I’ve been married in a Catholic Church before and now divorced but my now boyfriend says he wants to marry me in a Catholic Church someday. How do I even start a petition for that? Also is that possible to re-marry in a Catholic Church?

After nearly a year WFH and being with my family 24/7, I’m not entirely sure we actually like each other. Or maybe they don’t like me being at home. Or they don’t like me. Probably the latter 😞

Recommendations of infant/toddler daycare near park hill neighborhood? I work in downtown so downtown area can also be considered. Thanks!

Do you ever wish you could just go home at 6, play with your kids till they fall asleep, and then have a glass of wine with your wife before an early bedtime & sleep 8 hours?

A question to my unmarried friends
What is stopping you from falling in love with a girl and marrying out of own choice
You are independent,earn well so what is the roadblock?

Style experts, Allbirds: yay or nay? Let’s hear it.

Hello guys, does everyone know the salary range for a digital marketeer in the Netherlands with 5 years of experience?

Anyone actually use the Networking feature here on fishbowl? Like yeah I see some of you with it on but do you actually use it besides thirsty dms?

I worked 2m for startup company and absconded due to bitter experience from Jun'21 - July'21 , later immediately joined to another company Aug'21 to present(under notice period). Now I got offer with comcast and will moving on Jan'23. I'm bit worried because I don't have releiving letter for those 2m but all other records are clear with me(includes to company I'm currently serving notice period). I yet to reveal this 2m to my Hr. Should I tell and leave as such, Kindly pour your advice.

Can anyone help me understand what the typical comp / structure for operating partner in mid-market PE firm ($1-5B under mgmt) might look like?

Does anyone have any insights on the Certificate Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)?

I JUST LANDED A PHONE INTERVIEW WITH GOOGLE!!! can I get some google phone interview tips, advice, etc.? (Forever grateful) 🙏🏾

Morgan Stanley Referral?

I'm interested in a new grad quantitative analyst position at Morgan Stanley (Montreal, Quebec, Canada). It's a hybrid position

I have 1yr experience as a data analyst at AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and feel like I fit the requirements very well.

I'm happy to talk in more detail if there's anyone who can reach out! Any help with the referral is greatly appreciated!

Lastly, if you could just reach out with advice about the process prep, I'd be very grateful as well!

Hello!
My wife is on STEM-OPT and her 90 days of unemployment is coming to an end. She graduated from NYU and is looking for roles associate with financial analyst. She did her certification like Bloomberg Market Concept and Financial Modeling.
Can anyone kindly refer her to any bank where there is work related to investment banking or as financial analyst?
Thank you!

I have 2.5 year experience in dot net technology. Now I am looking for change. My current ctc is 6lpa. how to prepare for dot net interview. Can anyone pls guide me Tata Consultancy Accenture India Capgemini Cognizant Mindtree GlobalLogic Nagarro . Thanks in advance

I bought my boyfriend the Valve Index for Christmas. What are some games I should buy him?

Thoughts on PERI? Looks undervalued compared to MGNI and APPS

If you guys are going to happy hour and see these kicks it's your boy

The Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy is pretty wild 🤔

It’s official that after 7 years I am now single in my late 30s…. Moments of excitement and moments sadness come and go. 🥂

Hello,

Can anyone please tell , how to upload the rent receipts for Dec-March ?
Should it left as blank and HRA will be considered?
Or something we need to do from our end.

Doing HRA claim for the first time.

what if I join a company and resign within a month?

Curious about analyst level salaries and compensation. 1-2 YOE, tech, coming from consulting. Thank you!

Hi Fishes,

Citiustech healthcare technologies is hiring for multiple roles. Java,C#,.net,Angular . Training will be provided for senior software engineers under Java impact program with attractive bonuses.
DM me if interested..

Hello fellow introverts! How is 2022 treating you all so far? I am eagerly seeking for an exit out of consulting :)

What do you do to be aware what peers and others outside your circle are up to?

I’m an ambivert starting out in consulting. I hate small talk and find happy hours typically less than engaging. I become enervated with too much loudness. Any tips for navigating consulting?

I have a love-hate relationship with DU.

Important question! Any strategies for getting out of work zoom happy hours? Other than ignoring requests and not showing up, which has been my MO so far. But it’s getting a bit awkward.

I feel like I’m overlooked a lot because I like to think that my work stands for itself — so I tend not to network as much. Does anyone have any tips on getting better about putting yourself out there? Any tips greatly appreciated (just a bit tired of losing to the extroverts in 2021 still)

How do you make small talk with people you don’t really have much in common with? Working with a few people in the team and feel like there’s a wall between us I can’t break 😞

Oh, the beauty of the solo Sunday brunch ☺️🍳

Any tips on how to navigate colleagues and clients that talk over you? I struggle with speaking up esp when I get interrupted or my comments get ignored then reiterated by someone else.

Any tips for how to make internal networking feel more natural? I know face time without a specific client need is important, but I can't find a way to make it feel authentic.

How do I get more involved in team room conversations? Any practical tips? I have good comebacks in my head just have trouble voicing them

Anyone else struggle with lots of team events/dinners during the week? I love my team but need me time at night to be my best self. 1 night out is my max. Thoughts on explaining it to team?

anyone have resources to help with social anxiety? would love to have some solid advice to turn to to help with networking

Good jobs for introverts? So over consulting.

Bad part of being laid off: many many interviews (and of course lack of job). Silver lining: no more virtual company happy hours! I do not miss the pressure to participate.