Has anyone thought about or done international travel during the pandemic with a toddler, of course to a better place where the virus is less intense. The reason is personal and not a luxury or vacation. The worry and risk is more about traveling in the flight for extended duration and quarantine at landing, all with a toddler. Any comments, do it or never think about it ?

Talking about the impact of covid on family life is big in our community, but politics is strictly prohibited. Just the mention of covid when certain members are around and it turns to politics. Time to ban covid talk completely?

Are lounges truly worth it if you're not doing a serious long-haul trip? What about the difference between flying business and flying first class

I’m hosting family from America in my home in Europe this week. Being away for just a couple of years has made me really aware of American tendencies. They’re fat and literally are only always thinking of their next meal. We can eat, and they want to talk about dinner. They always complain about their knees and feet even though they’re also only in their mid thirties. I’ve decided to no longer host friends/family from America because it’s always like this 🤦🏼‍♂️ 🫃🏼

Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
-weirdest thing you've watched
-weidest thought you've had.

I’m feeling overwhelmed and bad at my job. Small things at work are throwing me into a self-hate spiral that I’m at least aware of but I feel myself slipping into another depression over it...

Is it necessary to produce Physical fitness certificate and eye fitness certificate in the given Excel format itself? Do I need to carry the printout to doctor to fill that form?

Good cologne to get my boyfriend?

Can anyone tell me about infusion nursing? How did you get into it? (I see a lot of job postings but they all want experience.) Also I got my RN early in the pandemic, so I never got a preceptorship, and I’ve since worked mostly in immunizations. Took a phlebotomy/IV course for more practice, but… any advice?

Haven’t received my official offer letter, however, did receive start date (end of April and all other info regarding salary/benefits). I need to put in my two weeks at my current employer ASAP in order to be able to take some time off in between both jobs yet still awaiting official sign on letter. Please advise.

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

EY 🐠 - potentially starting with the firm soon, and my partner is due to have our first in April. Given the 1 year service requirement for leave, would I have the option to take PTO during birth and use parental leave after my 1 year of service? Appreciate any guidance here

Is this a good deal or not. $93,600/year” “BENEFITS “ medical, dental, vision(30%60%90% after CYD) 80hrs vacation time after 1year of employment, it cannot be carried over year to year, nor will it be paid for it upon termination same for sick time which will be granted after 90 days of employment. Max 240 hours. Paid for the 6 holidays but if happen to work holidays will get paid 8 hrs for another day off during the same pay period. No 401k

Are there any ECDs/CDs not divorced or in a struggling relationship? Does career success = personal relationship failure?

My s/o and I were in a very long relationship that just ended. We have so much financial ties that I feel we need a separation agreement to resolve these issues. Has anyone heard of a non married separation agreement?

Secret’s Out: airlines measure the broadest men and put them in the middle seat

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

Every time a creative team punts on 2nd down, mutters something about “work/life balance” before bolting at 3, and shits the bed .... a corona gets its lime.

Has anybody else experienced (what seems like) irreversible physical damage from working long hours? I worked about a month of 19 hour days 2 years ago (this was the peak of the season where I worked at least 12 hours a day) and my facial skin hasn't really recovered and the experience really aged me.

I have 6.5 yrs of IT experience in Testing field. I have worked completely in Agile Delivery Model and have pretty decent understanding of Agile. Recently I completed my MBA in Technology Management as well. I am currently working in Accenture. I am looking for change in my career from QA to Scrum Master or PO kind of role. Can someone in this bowl help me.
Thank you in advance

I'm an Accountant having 6+ YOE in India. Now looking for jobs in EU. Any advice about finding a job in EU

Alright this bowl has convinced me I need to buy a Rolex. Where do I begin? I know my brother got a Batman GMT after about a year at a jeweler he never purchased from a few years ago, but was he just lucky? Do I need a relationship with an AD in today’s market for a Sub or GMT? Based in Seattle but would prefer to buy in Oregon to avoid taxes

Wrapping my head around the equity piece of an offer. Is the equity you are granted in dollars converted to shares right away? So if the stock goes up or down, the totally dollar amount in equity granted when you sign might not be what you actually get over the first four years?

If the stock market sees a downturn would there be a selloff in crypto b/c income effect or more $ in due to 'safe haven' like gold

Anyone in the field of catastrophe modeling here? Chubb

Bought some ETH on Coinbase and don’t see the transaction at all , no email either ...what’s the deal?

Best Math Curriculum for SPED Math Class 5-8. My School provides me nothing.

Anyone here down to hang out sometime, I’m a 26 year old guy (pretty socially awkward but super genuine), just been feeling lonely, if anyone is down lemme know

How much should I ask for nokia? CCTC-8.yoe-4. java developer gurgaon.

So... looking at US Steel (X) and the steel indstry in general. Buy or Short?

Cont.

Coin a buy ?

Anyone looking for a referral. I’m a 10 YOE in risk/compliance/audit/consulting, looking for exit opportunities. CPA and Tier 1 performer at Big 4 for 7+ years. Sr Mgr. PM me please thx

Do companies sometimes offer "gifts of appreciation" if you're not selected for a merit increase? My manager randomly called me to let me know I was chosen for the "gift" this year bc of my "hard work & dedication", except now I'm learning other colleagues are receiving actual merits.
I mean it's possible that I may receive a merit, but I feel like I won't considering my manager never brought it up & the dept update made it sound like those receiving it should know by now.
More details below ⬇️

I’ve been working in finance strategy / transformation consulting for the last two years and would like to pivot into construction project management. Looking to get some insights of if something like this is even feasible or if anyone else has done something similar.

Hope you all are having a great weekend. Just wanted to share a tip for all of those who are looking to connect with former employees - there is a filter function at Linkedin which allows you to do so (and you can combine that with the filter on location - then you can almost always find at least 2-3 people you can reach out to and ask about the firm and practice group you are thinking of lateralling).

Feel free to share any other tip with the fellow fishes!

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?