Have any of you had a live in nanny? If so, what are the costs? I’m considering this for my second baby. My husband may be out of the country for six months during the first year. Our other baby will be about 2.5 years old.

New employer’s parental leave policy is silent on whether you have to return to work for a certain period after the leave in order to avoid having to pay back to leave. Are pay back clauses common?

What do you do at night to relax? I was discussing with my SO who never worked in public and has a great career (Manager FP&A) and he is shocked that my weekdays are so filled with work. I realized that I rarely watch tv on weekdays cause from Monday to Thursday, I mostly work late so get back online after dinner and work couple hours before bed. I explained that this is pretty normal as a an S3 at a B4 and it never bothered me until we moved in together. Wondering if anyone has better WLB

I need some advice. 2nd marriage and I make 3x what my husband makes. We have a prenup but did combine finances but are now having money issues. I have issues that he’s planning to continue to provide child support past his daughter’s high school graduation, I contribute significantly into my step children’s 529s but he wants to take loans to pay the rest (bc he didn’t save before he met me), and other similar things. I know money was historically a stressor for him and thus wanted to cont.

My husband and I have concert tickets to a big outdoor festival that was cancelled for covid and is now happening in late August. His brothers and some college friends are flying in to stay with us. We just found out we're pregnant and I'll be 9 weeks by concert time. We aren't ready to tell anyone but we can't think how we can ask them to cancel without explaining. We are all vaccinated and are in SF so cases are low, but not zero. Any advice?

What would you do? I’m 7w pregnant and don’t want to tell anyone yet. Have an upcoming shoot (6 hour plane ride) and agency said anyone can opt out for coronavirus fears. I’d hate to miss it. Help!

I’m 25 now, and there’s still nothing quite like going home for the holiday and hanging out with your parents for the first time in months 🤷🏻‍♂️

Favorite maternity brands?

Currently a size XL/14 in most brands, and struggling to find decent workwear in the maternity world.

How many of you corporate America moms looooove your jobs vs view them as a necessity to fund what you like and enjoy? Heading back to work after maternity-2 and can’t seem to get myself excited about it. I love having a career, accomplishments, financial independence, ability to afford a nice lifestyle, plus I would make the worst housewife. But daily grind, dealing with crazy personalities and general pointlessness of my line of work (corporate tax consulting) is filling me with dread. Welp!

Mom's in this bowl, or anyone, do you feel like the place where you work discourages or penalizes women for getting pregnant or wanting to have children? I realized recently that most if not all of the women I work with don't have kids or have expressed that they don't plan to, and I'm wondering if that's intentional.

Sending our 7 month old to daycare in a few weeks when my paternity leave ends. How do we get him to bottle feed again? Wife works from home so it’s been mostly nursing. Refuses bottle every time :(

How often do you and your partner have sex? I’m frustrated that my SO (female) is interested maybe once a month (based on a record of 2-3 years now). We are both working with decent WLB, aged 30 with no kids. She keeps giving various reasons including physical health, stress, etc. with no solid plan or commitment to increase the frequency.
Any suggestions to improve the situation are also welcome.

Has anyone frozen their eggs then met someone years later, turned their eggs into embryos and been able to have a child? If so, what was the process like? Anything I should prepare for? I have frozen eggs and recently got engaged, so looking into the process now.

Anyone else get super annoyed when a student hands in late work and the parent immediately asks you why it’s not graded and posted? 😡

Wk 11 w #1. On a good day, I forget about being pregnant and my life continues as usual. On a bad day, I’m tired, fat / bloated, breaking out, nauseous, and burst into tears. In other words, ...

Does anyone not feel comfortable leaving their kid alone with either parents or in laws due to their carelessness? How do deal with them constantly asking for your kid to sleep over at their house?

I can’t believe I’m asking, but I’m considering a breast lift after baby #2. Any other moms thought about it/done it? Pros/cons, considerations? Cost, recovery time?

I have our first vacation coming up since adopting a puppy and I’m feeling really nervous and sad. We found a wonderful couple who boards dogs and she will be with humans and other dogs 24/7, so I don’t think she will be lonely but I keep thinking what if she thinks we abandoned her? I just need some words of encouragement to not feel so bad. 😢

Any suggestions on subscription box for maternity clothes?

How much paternity leave does your firm offer?

I hate my job I don't get paid enough But I'm grateful that I have a job.

Small challenge study of rhesus monkeys showing no re-infection. Pretty promising

Best strategies to negotiate equity for a VP role at a start up in grow mode.

While most teachers are protected by teacher unions, I feel my voice hasn’t been heard at all with my concerns of going back to school next week. Our diocese has decided on full return 5 days/ week for all 42 schools despite a recent increase in COVID in our communities. Every other school that I know of in my state is either choosing remote learning to start the year or a hybrid approach, yet that was not an option for us. Are other Catholic schools I. The same boat? Stay safe!

“I’m not man-spreading. I’m man-standing."

Anyone in a LDR ? I’ve been in a LDR for 5 years now, and I’m really sad about how long it takes for me and my partner to build our future projects. I knew it would take this long bc we live in 2 different countries, two nationalities. It’s just taking so much time and I’m loosing patience, but my partner is blaming me for being negative/not being patient and not supporting us at the moment. I’d love to discuss with someone living a similar experience.

Leaving to USA for ms or leaving to USA through company. Which is best and why ?!

How much can people earn from part time jobs either legally or through cash being an ms college student

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for illustration/graphic designer positions!

How big of a red flag is it that a company doesn’t have a marketing strategy/plan in place? I’ve been asking for this from my director but alway get some type of an excuse so I’m starting to believe there isn’t one. We are a company with over 200+ employees and 4+ locations

Is it better to care too much or not care at all? It seems like my parents have high expectations of me but lets my younger sister do whatever she wants and leaves her alone.

Anyone here misdiagnosed with PCOS? My doctor concluded from high DHEA-S levels that I have PCOS, however, the overall report looked great. I was also menstruating when my blood sample was taken. Idk if I’m in denial, or if I was given an improper diagnosis.

I have been an assistant manager at a retail store for a year and a half. This chain has about 60 stores. I get paid hourly. What is a fair hourly wage for an assistant manager position ima store of this caliber?

Is outlook down for everyone?

How to deal with the burnout from constant traveling?

In my first serious relationship in quite a while. It’s a few months in but really good, to the point where both of us openly talk about being seriously interested in marriage. I’m mostly really excited to see where this goes. But, nervous about where long-term relationships and marriages go, especially reading all the posts here about relationships lacking in sexual / romantic passion. Probably doesn’t help that my parents are divorced. Help make me feel better about it.

Does anyone else feel like your personal life is used against you? Like when people need to stay late, I'm always one of the first ones to get asked because they know I don't have kids. I absolutely hate it.

Hello all, anyone know people who are seeking Azure, AWS, or web design professionals? Always looking to help people in these areas. Thanks in advance ;)

Is it a bad idea to accept a class year bump if I lateral? I worked for a year in-house after law school before joining a firm as a first year associate. The lateral offers I've received would bump me up a year so that my firm class year matches my law school graduation year.

Looking for a community of neurodivergent professionals that meet in-person! Any suggestions welcome!

In the market for a house, its crazy pricing!!! Not enough time to decide and need to be ready to pay 200k more for a house already listed at 950k. Is this what you guys are facing as well? Am I going something wrong? Before I see the house it goes to pending after being on market for just a day.

Seattle friends—I’m planning on moving for Amazon. Please share what suburbs or country settings are close enough for a commute and affordable.

Belltown vs SLU vs Capitol Hill? Moving to Seattle and haven't had an opportunity to properly evaluated the neighborhoods so curious what the pros and cons for each are

Can people share their experience with owning a car in Seattle? Trying to figure out if it makes sense to have one or not. Living in pioneer square/close to the light rail if that makes any difference.

Seattle folks, I’ll be in downtown area for an Amazon interview. Would it be worth traveling to Kirkland? I thought I would meet family after my interview. I won’t have a car

Folks, how’s Puyallup area. Family of 4 with 8 and 2 yos. Any pros and cons?

A family of 3 (expecting 4th soon) - planning to move to a single family house.. the prices are ridiculously high.. thoughts on where (which areas) I can look for with a budget of 1.1M max? 4 bed and 2500-3000 sqft

Vegetarian friendly team dinner restaurant in Seattle?

Anyone has any recommendations for good PCP in Seattle?

Where to live in Seattle if working in Redmond? Coming from the NE so used to public transport and rarely drive. I'm thinking Capitol Hill or downtown for good food, transit and walkablility, though I'll have a car. Any other neighborhoods to consider?

Best coffee shops to work in Kirkland/woodinville/bothell? Also anything open late?

Where do all the ladies go out to on the weekends?

Folks, how’s Sumner WA area? Pros and cons for a family with 2 yo?

Is it worth to buy an apartment in Vancouver and working remotely?

Do they actually enforce the 2 hour parking limit at golden gardens park? So I know whether to rush back to my car lmao