Hi! Moving back to Boston soon. Will be here for at least the next few years

Started looking at apartments near work in back bay and south end. Studios seem to go for minimum of $3k a month… got me strongly considering buying an apartment instead. Any general tips and advice on where to start / what a reasonable budget is?

If this helps: late 20s, net worth of ~$400k

Offer check: VP Corp Dev at unicorn FinTech - $300k cash comp + equity. Currently 2nd yr PE associate at MM/UMM. Worried I am leaving the party too soon but interested in chance to get equity upside.

How do you get used to someone looking over your shoulder and watch you design? It makes me so nervous

Curious: are there more lowball offers during the pandemic season or is compensation levels relatively stable?

Hey art friends, I’m a special needs teacher who also loves to teach art in my class. I’m trying to get familiar with the app Procreate. I’m having an issue with trying to copy and paste a selection from my design. It keeps saying empty layer. I would love to do a Zoom with someone who would be willing to show me how to do it. Thanks so much.

I recently visited for the first time the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the stadium of the world-famous Real Madrid team, and despite being a physical engineer, I can not help but recognize that civil engineers are magicians, my congratulations to them.

How long does the freelance to full-time conversion usually take if it happens? Mind sharing some personal experiences?

I am a 25-year-old first year associate fresh out of law school at a small civil litigation firm. I went to a good law school and work hard. I’ve been in this position for about 5 months now and I keep messing up. Losing track of tasks. I have never felt dumber. Any advice? Should I be doing better at this point? I’m a licensed attorney!! Is this normal?

Hello fine people,
I have a question. I am a GDS employee wishing to relocate to another country as EY country “x” employee. The plan to relocate to country x was already in motion, if not EY then another org. The EY partner from country x is very interested in having me join their team but not sure about my GDS partner because they will be losing billing and may not like it. Is there a way I can approach this with my leaders? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I've been working in the insurance industry (property and casualty) 4 years now as an insurance sales agent. Looking to switch gears a little. How do I get into the claims adjuster field. Looking to make a change and make good money. I currently make about 38k a year base and 1% in commission.

If you were looking to exit Big 4 Consulting, what positions would you be targeting? I have done a little of everything with no specialization (great performance reviews across the board). But now a little unsure of what my skills really are from an employer POV.

I’m starting to study for the CPA exams. Do you think I need to watch the lectures?

What is the suitable level in Siemens for a candidate having 11.5 years of experience.

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What are your thoughts about OMSCS course by Georgia Tech?

How valuable or important are scrum skills in the current market?

For those of you who had miscarriages after IVF, was there an underlying cause? Did you do genetic testing of your embryos? Did you do frozen or fresh transfer? Are there any ways to minimise chances of miscarriage during ivf?

What do you do in between meetings where you don't have enough time to get anything done but it's like too much time to do nothing.

South End: 1 Room in 2bd/1ba; 1-yr lease; May Move-in (Later Negotiable); $1,300/mo; <5 min from BMC, BU Med/Dental--PM/DM/Chat if interested!

Tips on Boston fertility clinics? So far looking between Boston IVF and MGH. (Also cross posting to fertility bowl but thought I’d try here for the Boston fish)

Hello! I’m looking for a female sports masseuse that has availability between tomorrow and next Thursday, does anyone have any recommendations? I’m a long distance running who has been training for a marathon on may 1st. I do have a car so I am able to drive if they are located in the greater Boston area.

Anyone have an OB/GYN rec in the Cambridge/Somerville area?

What are the best areas to live in w/ easiest commute to south station/seaport area? I’ll be moving alone so looking for a fun area for 25 y/o to meet people and go out. Will also want to have a car (either on street parking or off is fine)

Any recommendations for really good sound machines to completely block out loud noise? I live in the North End and am so angry…loud drunk assholes yelled in the street last night and woke me up (even with my loud AC on which typically blocks out most noise) and it took me forever to fall back asleep and sleep quality was terrible because I was on edge.

I’d like to get golf lessons as a gift for my husband. We live 30 mins north-west of Boston. Any suggestions on how I can find a really great golf instructor?…

For anyone here familiar with the CFA, my exam (Friday 25th) got cancelled because of snow, will they reschedule it soon or will I have to wait until the next testing period?

Recs for getting art framed? I know the MFA sends their stuff to Stanhope but I don’t think I really need museum quality framing.

Any Boston weekend activity recommendations? Just moved here for school and looking for ideas!

Do people use umbrella in Boston?

Moving to Boston soon and wonder if people use umbrella or just windbreaker like most people in Seattle.

new to the boston area and wondering if it’s safe to take a roadtrip through the essex coastal scenic byway. Really need to get out of the house. Any thoughts/inputs highly appreciated!

Best pizza delivery in Boston? I really like Picco. Upper Crust is trash. Regina is decent.

Any massage recs in downtown/Back Bay/Southie? Looking to go with my roommates to treat ourselves, but I also have some upper back/neck pain. Is massage envy any good or are there better options that aren’t crazy expensive?

Any recommendations for a personal trainer? Looking for someone for 1:1 classes in South Boston. Thanks

Any good outdoor dining recommendations for a larger group (~10) near the downtown area? (Financial District, North End, Seaport, Back Bay, even South End)?

Any recs for good gyms around South End or Back Bay? I’m a 27F, looking to get back into lifting but also I want options for personal training.

IFV recommendations in Boston anyone? A Reproductive Endocrinologist the most - but reccs on any and all members of a health team/other tips welcome. Wide and I are about to begin this journey =/