Hello! I’m only about 4 weeks pregnant, so super early. I am about to go on vacation and thankfully did a quick search on some “dos and donts” for the first trimester. I am v disappointed to see I shouldn’t do saunas and hot tubs as my vacation was really planned to be all relaxation. But it got me thinking, could you all share the most surprising pregnancy do or don’t you’ve encountered? I feel like I just need a master list cause there seem to be so many limitations 😭

When and how did you find out you had functioning depression?

Generally outgoing. But going out takes time. Wouldn’t actively seek social engagement too. Not sure if having it or just fatigued.

I hate wearing masks. they are so annoying and I refuse to wear one.

Any recommendations on meal replacement shakes to lose weight?

We are a first generation immigrant, working couple in our 30’s with a one year old baby. Have always lived in the city and work in the financial district. We have outgrown our 2bedroom condo on UES and are feeling the need for more space, especially for the kid. What are some of the better NYC suburbs for young families? Looking for an easy commute into the city, safe place with good schools and happening vibe with dining options, bars etc. Just starting our research, so any info is welcome!

When you realize you seriously have S.A.D. because it's 60 degrees out in NYC and this FL girl has never been happier

Hi Ladies, I’m 31 yrs old I‘m in birth control right now and will be starting Stims from 08/29 as part of IVF treatment. This is my first time IVF, all my results are normal but due to male factor had to go with IVF, and my insurance is not covering for my drug:Follistim-900 unit Pen/Gonal-F, my doctor prescribed Follistim. So I was doing price match for both in Freedom fertility and Village Pharmacy. I see Follistim is costing $2741 and Gonal-F is $847(due to some discount), which is best one?

Any suggestion for low maintenance plant that can withstand London's weather? We just killed our plant kid after 7 months...

I still see the eyes of my patients as they are intubated and the fear they projected. So many died. My heart hurts for them, their families and all of those who cared for them until the end. Having some serious PTSD from this pandemic.

Hello, I just had to vent a little and maybe ask for your opinion. So I’ve been working at my job for four years now and I’ve never gotten a promotion. On top of this, I do extra duties that my coworkers don’t do and struggle with the work load. I feel like I’m being taken advantage of and am not sure what to do. I feel like going to my boss and refusing to continue to do these extra tasks without extra compensation. Am I being a baby about this?

I am a cashier and I was under the impression that we were still required to wear masks on a federal level. Is this not true?

Can my physician prescribe me extended release for daily use and immediate release to take as needed. Has anybody ever had that?

Is there a way to avoid having to fill a zillion paper forms every time we see a doctor?

IVF update: yesterday was my egg retrieval. Four eggs were retrieved and three were mature. Two fertilised and now the wait is on 🥰🥰

I have been in the pet industry all my life for 15 years. I have worked my way up through to upper management of a store. I have always been very emotionally invested in my job and I have always pushed myself to the breaking point trying to do the best I possibly can. I am made to work in very unsafe environments, made to do two managers jobs at once and not get paid for it, and made to feel lazy whenever I take PTO. I think it’s time for a career path change, but what now??

Ladies, have you ever had a week of insomnia or irregular sleep pattern during your menstrual cycle? Like not getting deep REM sleep?

Best self-care tips for dealing with loneliness/sadness this time of year? This is my first Christmas without my mom and it just feels like nothing will ever be the same again 😭. If you’ve lost a parent can you give me advice on getting through the holidays? Being a parentalish figure to my students is both healing and heartbreaking.

Quick question for the DC Deloitte crew - does anyone know the Vida Fitness discount code? Also, has anyone in the group used this gym? If so, what’s your experience been like?

Hi all,

When does the AIP payout occur ? In my offer it's written that my DOJ should be before September 30 to be eligible for that (I am joining in May) but exactly on which month's salary we will get that ? December or April ?
Need to plan some financials that's why I am asking.

I got admitted to Cornell Tech MBA and Stern Tech MBA programs. Can’t decide which one to accept. Any insights anyone can provide is much appreciated.

What’s the point of grades in an MBA

Anyone who’s done an online masters degree? Or currently pursuing it? Trying to figure it if it makes sense to spend ~50L on an in-person masters degree, or pursue an online degree.

What's your age, sex, MBA program your in or graduated from

31/M/ W.P. Carey

Hi fishes,

Service bAsed companies are not releasing offers nowadays. I have left looking for offers from any of service based companies. Except TCS, All are frauds and TCS won’t pay much anyway so done. They will lure you to give interviews and later when all rounds are done and docs are submitted, they will come and say we can’t pay you. I have faced the same with capegemini, tech Mahindra, infosys, cognizant. Is this the case with anyone ? Or am I the only one with bad luck

My ASM is lazy and is incapable of doing the easiest basic tasks with recruitment. She receives all my end of day updates, is cc’d on all emails, makes me fill out 5 repetitive excel/smart sheet, and joins all my meetings but she still wants to call having me 5x daily about updates. I’m always the one to go to if other recruiters fail to meet client deadlines and cleaning up recruiters mistakes. How do I even handle this to begin with?

Attending a company holiday party where they're doing a white elephant gift exchange. I barely know anyone except through emails and IMs given that most of us WFH. Fun but office appropriate gift ideas $30 or under?

New consultant never got to fly. Have an upcoming cross-country flight coming up for my SO’s birthday. I would love to be able to gift him an upgrade. Any chance someone here can lend a United Upgrade that maybe expiring and they are willing to lend? I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Hey does anyone know of any summer hardware internships (perferrably FPGA, ASIC or Firmware) in SF or the Sillicon Valley Area? Its been a struggle trying to find one.

Hi everyone! 🎉

I’ll be moving to the Bay Area soon, and I’m wondering if anyone has any recommendations of areas to live? I’m thinking San Leandro or maybe Walnut Creek? Palo Alto?

I am looking for a 2 bedroom apartment that’s not over $3000/month! If someone is subletting a furnished place, that would be even better!

Thanks for your help! 💕

Are you currently working on any projects you want to show off? Big or small, polished or unpolished?

I have 10+ years of software experience but no animation experience at all. Love gaming but wonder if studios have a need for developers who don’t focus on the animation or design of a game? Thanks!

Hate hate hate having to book last minute flights for client issues. Never anything good available and always end up on shitty 2 stop flights all over the east coast.

I got an offer from a travel site as Sr manager ML @ 54 LPA plus 20% var. I have 11 years total exp with 8 yrs in Analytics. Should I look for more offers as I am not sure if my salary is as per market standard. Please advice.

What’s everyone doing today

New to family law and just got my first absolutely devastating (for my client) GAL report. Any good coping strategies for this sort of thing?

~6 weeks pregnant (IVF and PGT tested embaby) and spotting again.
First time was last week. I freaked out. Went to doc, they said everything is fine.
A few days later it started again. Very light, brown.
Anyone else experience this? Reason to worry?

My Obgyn is offering weekly classes that range from “childbirth” to “infant cpr” and mom/dad “meet and greets”. Outside of the cpr one which seems important, did anyone attend classes and find them useful? Or did not attend classes and wish they had? The recommended curriculum is about 20-30 hours in total over 2-3 months which is a time commitment. Thank you!

8 weeks pregnant, no sign of morning sickness. Should I be scared?

Hi! 26.5 weeks and already feel done. Gonna be a long 3 months from here.

31 weeks & finally getting around to selecting a breast pump. Hoping to both breastfeed and pump for bottle feeds. Heard great things things about spectra and medela? Any reviews from mummas who have used them?