Hope everyone’s families in their respective motherlands are holding up okay. If there are any covid-related urgent posts that you would like to highlight right away, please feel free to dm me so I can pin them and the post gets most traction. Please reach out if there’s anything else I can do for you. Take care and stay strong!

Any success stories of finding COVID vaccination appointments in Maryland? Struggling to find availability to schedule COVID vaccines for my 65+ parents

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US&CA: ppl protest covid restrictions
US&CA Govt+public: Restrictions work. Protesters anti-science, far right, fascist. An embarrassment. Govt cracks down(no dead). Some lost their jobs.

China: ppl protest covid restrictions.
China Govt: Restrictions worked. Less deaths than EU, US etc. Success. Govt cracks down(Some deaths)

US: No. China bad. Covid protesters are heros. Not anti-science. Not far right. Not fascists. Ppl need to protest.
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can I go one day without a panic attack? Please?

Rush Limbaugh died. Would be bigger news if people weren't freezing to death right now. But worth mentioning.

What's the 240000 deaths CNN talking about.

Hello! I am struggling to find a good ADD therapist. Someone specializing in women ideally. If you like your therapist, can you please let me know. I will DM you of you prefer to get their contact details

How do you think climate change will impact insurance coverage in the future?

Career wise: if you had to choose between Allstate or USAA which would you choose? It’s both for the same position of unrepresented bodily injury adjuster.

I'm a Gen Xer and relatively new to the workplace. Serious question: What were meetings like pre-COVID when they were in person. Like is it humanely impossible to have back-to-back meetings in person like this?

Been on pto since Dec 16. Check my utilization, only went down 2%. Woo!

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

Has anyone accidentally swallowed small pieces of glass? I’m not sure if I swallowed any but I want to take the necessary precautions just in case. What do I do/shouldn’t do for the next couple of days? Please don’t judge or ask what led to this.

My city just started requiring masks in gyms. My medical masks just aren’t cutting it. Anyone have a good mask for working out that allows enough breathing? FWIW, I already has Covid so a little less stressed about getting it...

Any recommendations for a therapist in Los Angeles? Been meaning to start going for a while

One month later, I still can't find toilet paper. Any stores that you know restock tp regularly? TIA

“So we have to put your obese dog on a strict diet” “ok but treats don’t count, right?” *sigh*

Working at a place now where they drink like it’s the 80s. Start at lunch, go all day and night I’ve been sober a long time so I’m fine w it all. I’m just surprised people still do this.

Trip to Greece booked this Thursday. I’m starting to have anxiety about everything. I’m double vaccinated (but it will be before the two-week period after my second shot). I’m just worried about traveling with restrictions, what to expect etc. Any tips to help me prepare and ease my anxiety? Flying solo.

Today’s Beautiful Message is about Supreme Capability
Blessed is the One in Whose Hands rests all authority. And He is Most Capable of everything.

(Surah Al Mulk 67:1)

Nothing is impossible for Allah. In times of distress AND in times of peace, continue to reach out to Him. Pour your heart out to the One who understands it the most, and the One who loves you the most. He is available right this very moment, so read this message and make a dua :) Alhamdulillah for our Lord.

Hello fellow googlers, I will be joining google in few days and eventually will move to mtv ca office. I don’t drive well and looking to live closer to office. Could you suggest apartments closer to work or on route to g bus? Thanks in advance 😊

Someone find a pic and description for this bowl.

I want to read Esperanza Rising to 5th grade mayb 4th. I might use the theme Equality not sure, but do you have resources, lessons, idea, etc? We do not service a large population of immigrants, but thought our kids could use a lesson about another perspective.

Strategies to manage time effectively? Go!

Why is it FAANG and not FAAMG? M for Microsoft? Is Netflix really move powerful/clout than Microsoft

Hi, I'm new here, and I didn't know there was a dating feature but it seems cool.

I’m still a fairly new attorney and I’m having trouble with billing. I’m working hard, but can’t seem to capture the bulk of my time. Any tips?

Hey folks,

I’m actively looking for a job change in Automation Testing domain. Currently working as Automation Test Engineer II.

Total Experience: 3.6 Years
Technologies worked on so far: Selenium with Java, Python, Playwright with Javascript, AWS platform and it’s testing.
What I am willing to offer? - Learn any new technology for Automation testing. Utilise & upgrade existing knowledge on testing technologies in order to contribute to the project.

Will senior title at pwc matter 10 years down the road? I got an offer for a senior role I really want but need to wait a few months til promo

What type of healthcare opportunities exist in FAANG that are analytics focused but not Data Science? I enjoy healthcare analytics but I’m not heavy on the DS side.

Can anyone help me to choose between a government job and private job which I'm doing currently?
I've now total of more than 6 years of experience in IT industry and expected to get promoted as TL in current promotion cycle but don't have focus on the same while I'm getting job opportunity in PSU company in place of my deceased father but at entry level with lower salary.
Job security is my main concern along with lots of benefits I'll get in PSU except good salary.... continued

How many points would you put down per experience on your CV? Currently following a guideline of max 5 points - max 2 lines each (for positions held ~ 1 year). Have been told it'd be good to reduce this to 3 points but am afraid it makes my CV more empty and less impactful

CBS with no guarantee of $ or Johnson with $$$? Would appreciate if anyone has been in a similar situation

What are some of the technical qualifications needed to get to into digital health?
Am a registered nurse with experience in acute setting over 7 years experience and have I have a masters in public health and post graduate certificate in infection control.

Just need advice ....

What do y’all do when life is kicking your ass from all sides 🥃

Girlfriend has very obvious high functioning anxiety and body image issues that she admits but thinks she doesn’t need therapy or medication and that reading self-help books will help her. It’s not changing in the last several years and it’s impacting our relationship. Anyone have experience with their SO dealing with untreated anxiety? I know I can’t control her but would like to express my feelings without sending her into a spiral. For context, I’ve been in therapy for 12 months and medicated

I did not got alumini portal access after 3 days of lwd .. is it normal and should i wait ?

Anyone got a mortgage rate recently post rate hike last week and anyone know of good mortgage brokers?

Need other men’s perspective. Women can chime in too. Is it wrong to ask my husband to make all his calls to his family when I’m around. He was used to doing it in my absence for reasons unknown..cont

A trivia - which Bollywood song references a popular luggage brand? Answers in a little bit. Let your imagination run wild! All consultants should know this

Combined TC for spouse and I is 400K. No kids or debt. Live in HCOL city but feel expenses are getting out of hand, monthly expenses (including rent) is 6.5K. Looking for ideas on budgeting.

How does living in LA compare to a place like NYC? Never lived in the US before, I’m coming from Canada. Which city is better?

Moving to the Bay Area fall this year from the east. I’ll be working out of Los Gatos and my wife out of San Bruno we have two kids (4 and 2). Looking at the move to the west as short term (~2 yrs) and looking to rent a place for now (2 or 3 bedroom max). Anyone have recommendations on places around the Bay Area to rent so it’s an easy commute for my wife and me (max 3 days a week in the office) as well as for a family. Thoughts ?

NY/ NJ 🐟 who have a cook they use on regular basis, can you please provide the associated costs. Also do they provide any additional services other than nanny (e.g. cleaning, getting groceries)? Trying to estimate cost for a cook for 2 people.. TIA..

If I have a India bound flight through Toronto, do I need transit visa? Do I need to give biometric for that?

Any folks with Indian citizenship based in the US recently apply for Global entry? The last time I checked in 2019, it seemed like a juggernaut with the procedural challenges. Thanks

Bringing my parents to US. Dad is 60+, mom 55+
1. Which Indian health insurance should I opt for?
2. Any fine print I need to look for?

Delhi is doomed!!!

Happy Diwali / Diwali week fellow Desi Fishes :)

What’s your ultimate desi comfort food?