How is everyone staying motivated at work while going through fertility treatments? On days when I have appts or get my period, all I want to do is google and read forums about it. My utilization is tanking (not because I’m blowing off work, but because I need to find and take on new work) but can’t get the energy to). I’ve told my manager about what I’m going through and she is supportive, but feeling guilty when I hear about how busy everyone around me is and I just can’t find the motivation.

Been feeling pretty great the last few days. Was able to reflect a bit and this Summer/Fall up until about a week ago were some of lowest points I’ve felt in my life. I’m glad I’m doing better now but looking for ways to better manage my emotions. I don’t want to have these extreme highs/lows. Any advice?

Need some advice. Friend of mine is undergoing chemo while waiting for a liver transplant. 1)How do I book hotel rooms wit Marriott points for him (I’m Ambassador) 2) Any easy way to get around cont..

Next week I'll have been unemployed for 4 months. I'm at a serious low point. Any tips on keeping positive?

Can’t anyone recommend a good sleep doctor?

Hi there, is anyone on here from MHP North America? How is it going? Is the business strongly affected by Covid?
Thanks in advance

Can anyone recommend a good therapist in the Atlanta area (preferably with a PhD)?

Any ZScaler Commercial AEs here?

Just got a call about a 96k base:
/160k OTE role out of Plano TX

I’m intrigued but I want to know 2 things:
1. Culture/WLB - how is it?
2. Realistic market opportunity/opportunity to crush quota (obv dependent on many things)

Background: Currently making 95k/160k OTE at a boutique research and consulting firm. I’m happy but we’re extremely flat with little to no opp for promotion in the next 2+ years.

Is ValueLab good company to join ?? I have offer in pipeline. How's the WLB and Job Security??
I heard they have hire fire policy ???

How is OW for Energy practice in ME? Relative positioning in the market? Also, firm culture and WLB? Thanks in advance.

I left PwC tax and joined a Tier 2 firm for some work life balance but my work life is worse than PwC. Plus I find the leadership has lost all direction and suddenly it’s in a downward spiral. I felt I should go back to PwC if they would take me back. Is this a good idea? Your thoughts

My RE is saying my ovulation is concerning. They are not able to see the follicles grow before ovulation and ovaries were small post ovulation too. All my labs are normal and periods super regular. What could be wrong? RE says he can’t say anything until we do ultrasounds next cycle.

I and my boyfriend have been dating over a year now. Our relationship in general is pretty smooth and sweet. The only problem is he has not come out to his parents yet. It was not an issue before the pandemic thing since we were just living in the city, being in our own bubble. But Covid happened and he moved back to stay with his dad. Since he is not out, he can’t pick up the phone call whenever I call him, he can’t tell his parents he is dating someone in the city. Cont.

PwC Tax - How's WLB ? Is it better than Deloitte & EY ?

Pretty sick a week and a half before taking FAR. Finding it hard to study. Any tips?

People are really afraid of going to the ER, which is great for decreasing overuse, but is also concerning if really sick people are staying home and not getting the care they need.

If your company has miscarriage leave, what are the downsides of sharing your pregnancy before your 2nd trimester? I always assumed it was because you wouldn’t want to share the loss but with companies that make accommodations it seems like it could be a safe place to share.

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

Does anyone else get massive bruises after lifting? Not from scraping shins against the bar or anything but just popping blood vessels from a heavy set. I always thought this was pretty normal but some people seem really freaked out by it.

5/17 check in! What’s your work out for today?

Has anyone completed all the interviews for the EY TD&E Senior Consultant position? I just got news that I passed the recorded interview portion and wanted to know what to expect for the next interviews so I can start preparing as soon as possible. Are there multiple interviews after the recorded portion? Is it just one more round? What’s the case interview like? Any tips to prepare? Anything helps!

Hello,
I have an interest in life science consulting roles and was wondering if I can get a refer please. I have a year of experience in medical information, market access and want to make the switch from pharma. If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

Anyone following the ATP Cup?

Anyone here a long term IQVIA employee? How have we dealt with economic downturn? Do we have yearly layoffs like Big4?

I’m a noogler with a $1000 wfh stipend burning a hole in my pocket. itching for a 4K monitor and/or apple air pods max since I’m in a noisy area. Am I being reasonable? Or am I crazy?

Hey - any Canadians (valid citizenship or permanent residency) here with valid work experience (post education 2+ yrs) with Unity developing VR applications for the Oculus? Looking to fill some positions. DM if meeting the criteria - sorry no recruiting agencies or consult firms. Thanks

Hello Ltians, Can someone brief me about medical policy at LTI.

Just enrolled for my parents and also included a top up of 4 lakh additional over 3 lakh insurance..

Just wanted to check! Where can we find the list of affliated hospital with mediassist and whats the copay one has to bear!

Also since i enrolled in current month and the policy ends in September i hope the deduction would be on pro rata basis?

Also is there any dedicated app for mediassist lti track!

Thanks 👍

Anyone considering exiting to a mental health-related startup? (E.g., Modern Health) What are some other similar, hot startups out there? Seems pretty limited, but I might be ignorant 🙃 Thanks!

Joined Accenture early May at Manager. Literally feels like I don’t even work at Accenture right now. Anyone feel the same?

Hello
Any idea when we will receive joining kit after joining in globant and what items do we receive?

Regarding Uber drivers, do you reserve 5-star ratings for only stellar service? Or do you give a standard 5-star unless something goes awry?

I know McKinsey doesn’t read cover letters, but do BCG and Bain read them/does it matter?

If you had to choose between Bain and McKinsey offers, at the consultant level, what would you choose?

Looking for comparison info. What state do you live in? What do you make as an EA in your city?

How many 3 day embryos to transfer ? My re wants to transfer only 2.

Any sucessful ivf experience with DOR ?

Traveled for the first time this week since COVID and got the dreaded “do you have kids?” question at team dinner. Him-“do you have kids?” Me- “No, I don’t.” Him-“Oh good! That’s the right choice!!” Me (awkwardly)- “I still have time… I’m not even 30 yet!” (Team member who knows about our 3 month and 6 month miscarriages looking on with THE saddest face) Ughhhh. He had absolutely no idea and meant well since everyone was talking about their kids but gosh…I wish this didn’t have to be a thing😩

Anyone use fertility supplements? Specifically with myo -lnositol?
Or any others recommend

How do you deal with the stress of having appointment after appointment during working hours, while being unable to be clear about why/where you’re going?
My wife works in the corporate world and is - unfortunately, rightfully - afraid that the knowledge of our IVF process would destroy chances of her possible imminent promotion. Going for appointments in the middle of the day (early am when possible) forces her to lie - which is a horrible situation to be in. What have others done?

Saw an ad for the “modern fertility” test kits. Has anyone used them? Thoughts?

Received medications for IVF process! Just looking at the box and so many medicine-I feel so Overwhelmed! Posting here for some mental support

Has anyone used melatonin (3mg) to help egg quality? Also, has that had an effect on your prolactin levels?

Hi everyone, first fishbowl post here :) I’m currently 4W4D pregnant! I’m excited but also very anxious. I had a miscarriage first time I got pregnant last June and a chemical pregnancy in Jan. I REALLY want this to work and need to obviously keep my stress and anxiety in check. I read everything there is to read on what to do/not do/eat/not eat… My previous experiences have removed any kind of “innocent excitement” I had. Does it ever come back?

So had my IUI last Friday, I go for bloodwork this coming Friday. But I’m so tempted to test, I just don’t want to be disappointed… any tips?? I waited this long what’s another few days 😬😩

PwC Fish - I’m considering where to have a baby, either the US or Austria (I currently live in Vienna, but thinking to move home to the US). What’s maternity leave in the US? How much does it actually cost to have a baby with our insurance? In Austria, I can take up to a year off, but only receive €2,000 a month from the government 😳… I don’t think there is any paid leave through the firm. Pregnancy through birth costs are pretty covered by insurance though. Would love your thoughts!

Got a beta HcG result and it’s only 26ML. They called me to go back in two days and said it’s very low. Anyone with similar first result that ended up in pregnancy? Obv freaking out.

Wife (29) and I (27) have been trying for just 2 months. She has PCOS. Does anyone have experience seeing a fertility specialist prior to a year of trying? Would it be worth doing sooner rather than later given the PCOS?

I understand that PwC reimburse the elective egg freezing procedure by sending you the money through our paychecks (and will be taxed as income). I wonder if we can use the amount for itemized medical deductible when we file our tax return?

About to start egg retrieval process next month. Is there anything I should do to prep my body?