How does everyone make friends in the city? I have maybe 10-12 friends in the city (just roommates and friends from college), but no real “group” to go to. Spend most of my time with my girlfriend

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

How to leverage personal connections for personal gain?

I am a 2nd year and my spouse is a higher up in engineering in big tech. He has some (but not a lot of) sway in outside counsel and could make some intros to in house counsel.

My firm will gladly use my connections for their own gain, so I’m making sure that if/when this situation comes, I take full advantage of it.

Looking for tips on short term and long term strategy.

Stupid Question- We have been thinking for IVF and trying to understand with this process, is there any difference in the health and life of the child as compared to a child born without IVF. I did ask this with our doctor and he said casually its all same. This is not to question any doctor but just to really understand what is going to be different with the kid. This is not very old technology and not much studies as well.

F*****-up story…please be constructive (but also open & direct)
With my wife for 14 years, 2 kids under 8y - both under a lot of pressure bc Covid/work/private life/… and have been (unconsciously) running away from our couple not working “since a long time” (dixit my wife). We want to try and fix it, but I also met someone new (not sure if she would even want me) and wondering if it’s worth fixing it (since we are trying/running/avoiding it for years) - just worried about the kids…any advice

Do you think marriage is necessary? Why do we need the law to regulate the relationship? Isn't being committed emotionally enough? Would like to get different perspectives from both women and men.

I am 34/f pakistani widow with kids...why are desi guys scared of marrying widows and women with kids?

Fish w family- I have three kids, ages 4-12. Family vaca - House on the beach (Destin) or Bahamas? Same price sans transportation. Will we be overwhelmed w kids at Atlantis if Bahamas?

Does anyone have any tips to maximize miles when getting married? We currently only have one card that is the same. Does it make sense to add her to all of my other cards as an authorized user? Any tips appreciated

Seeing local parents reacting to the public school lottery results in DC, got me super nervous about when it’s my kids turn.

I hate the idea of having so little control.

Love my boyfriend but embarrassed by him when he gets drunk... he always seems to be the drunkest person at happy hour when we go out w friends/starts slurring/eyes aren’t as focused. cant tell if I’m the one that’s being restrictive — does anyone else feel this way w their partner?

Family member saw me working out hard and called me a "retard" for pushing myself being at max speed and "making faces". Seriously? When you push hard, it's supposed to be - hard. No?

Any recos on great childcare in New York (ideally west village / Chelsea / Greenwich / soho)?

I struggle with imposter syndrome big time and want to start therapy, but I really don't want my husband to find out that I'm going to a therapist. It'd just be too embarassing. Is that awful of me?

Happy Sunday! Just curious: What’s a relationship dealbreaker for you?

I was devastated when I realized I had to cut my twin sister and even my mom to some degree out of my life in order to have peace of mind. It makes me sad I feel better without their burdens. ☹️

Any advice 24m

Never dated before. What confrontational questions I should get out of the way?

Both looking for marriage. Get to know each other a little bit then bring up marriage with parents.

Moving to San Diego in the spring from the central coast. Any recs on places to live (late 30’s with a kid)? Want to be close to restaurants and things to do, but a little too old and tired for gas lamp!

Partners with kids and a working spouse, how do you manage? Is it realistic for both people in the relationship to work full time long term? How do you keep marriage going and career progressing?

Been having trouble moving on since girlfriend ended relationship 3 weeks ago after 2+ years of dating. Before ending it she came over 3 weeks prior to basically give me a chance to work things out and we had a good discussion but then I went back into our routine and didn’t really fight for it or have serious follow up convos that we needed. Now I just have so many regrets that I let her go. I know we still love each other and left on “good” terms but can’t forgive myself for my lack of action.

Berger Singerman? Culture, salary, bonus, work, hours, partnership prospects? Any insight appreciated. Thx!

Can someone explain what’s a culture day and how do you take it?

Anyone got a six figure base as an AE? Hunting around for companies with 6-fig base and similar commission. Seems to be mostly field / enterprise pay.

What kind of raise would one expect on a normal year, assuming at one performed in the top half or second quartile? Has to be inflation-beating i suppose, but don't have a benchmark since this is my first year.

Grinder is so much more convenient for hookups. Anything similar for straight men?

First time stamping soon. US consulate website said I need to bring LCA but my colleague who did it said she didn’t. Any experience and thoughts on what to bring? Thanks 🐠

Looking for Devops eng role.
Exp- 1.5 year.
Tech stack- AWS DevOps.
Any lead would be helpful

I wish to join IQViA . Any Managers here looking for a Business Analyst? Please let me know

Hello Fishes,
I received a call for interview from Deloitte. However I don't have all the skills/exposure mentioned in JD. Has anyone cleared an interview with similar scenario in big 4?

Hi... Anybody working here working for Deloitte Touche, Mumbai??? Have an offer to Join... Not much reviews abt the company are present online... Want to know about culture and WLB... WFH prospects??

Can we extend the notice period in Tcs for 2 weeks?

Do PDM analysts get performance year end bonuses and AIP?

I’m looking to chat with BCG fishes in climate and sustainability. Pl lmk!

Any recommendations to where to eat in Paris? Looking for suggestions on best to grab breakfast, lunch and dinner and if possible best brunch places. Thanks in advance! (:

Last song you listened to.. go!

Who doing wine Wednesday?🧐

where to find a 1bd apartment within the 1.5K. near a subway line and about 45mins tops to downtown manhattan?

Anyone joined top social clubs (i.e. Zero Bond, Norwood, Metropolitan)? Why were you accepted in & did it meet your expectations?

Is a New York Sports Club Elite Membership worth it?

Looking for a therapist, ideally in person, lower Manhattan and CIGNA. Any recommendations?

How is living in the west Harlem area?

We are having a group dinner at Black Tap on 35th and 6th at 7:00 this Saturday for NYC folks. Come join us and make new friends :)

What’s it like living in Kips Bay?

I’m location flexible (working mostly remote) and a petite South Asian young woman who is budget conscious. Would you recommend Astoria or Greenpoint / other Brooklyn neighborhoods for me? I don’t care about being super hip, would like to be in a neighborhood where I feel safe living alone (first time doing so).

Any boulder (rock climbing) gyms you can recommend?

I found an injured sparrow in my backyard. It’s not able to fly. What do I do?? I tried calling my local wildlife organization but one’s not picking up and the other says they can’t come by.

How much do you typically spend on groceries each week?

Will NYC be quarantined??

Those who moved nyc to nj- assm min change in rent, how much did you save on an avg cause of taxes etc.?

I hope my morning coffee cart guy is OK :(

Where can I eat pizza w/out cheese in NYC (Manhattan)? How can I order pizza w/out cheese in NYC? I can't eat any kind of cheese, even those with w/out lactose.

NYC: What is the first restaurant you are making a reservation at once curbside/ delivery only restrictions are lifted?

Anyone here from Hudson County NJ and follows politics?
I am NJ-8, and would like to vote for most progressive candidate on the ballot but no candidate except for the corporate shill/ son of corrupt nepo Menendez, has a fully developed site and I just cannot in good conscience vote for him just because he has a D next to him. Just moved to this district 2 months so any guidance appreciated.

This is a bit specific of a Q, but has anyone here gone to an ED treatment center in NY? Which one/Did you find it helpful?

Planning to relocate from upper west side to Chelsea (coop). Anyone has any experience while renting with a coop? The coop board rule says there is a max limit of 2 years.