How many new internet-first friends do you have since the pandemic started? (Friends as in real names, talking across multiple platforms, etc)? I think I’ve got like 40-50 ish but wondering about other people’s experiences!

How is everybody doing with the lockdown? Dealing with the stress of an ongoing divorce and loneliness is driving me nuts

How soon after marriage do guys start demanding kids? Asking for a friend

Confession: I quite like the US and my American friends, despite all your crazy problems 😅

** Really need your advise**
So my gf 26 and I 27 (m) broke up a month back. We booked a concert long time ago and that’s up next week. Our breakup was mutual but this girl is special. I have tried over and over again to rekindle but she said it’s done. The concert is next week and I really want her there. Should I ask her one last time or should I let her go?

If I say same thing to her mom, whatever she said to my mom.
How do I dare to talk her mom like that, I was like wtf.

Working from home in customer support provides so much flexibility as a stay at home mom. I can take care of the home, my babies and work without feeling guilty ….talk about mutli-tasking!

A guy who I was seeing for 6 months and who ghosted me suddenly just let me know that he got back with his ex. Pretty devastated tbh. What’s helped you get over similar situations?

Well, that was quick. Peter and Madi are no longer pursuing a relationship...

How to make friends as a twenty something single adult? Also extra question, do we think it’s easier for women or men to make friends?

Burnout from long hours is having a big impact on my family and my wife is asking me to consider working part-time for a while. Financially, we would be fine. I’m worried about how few opportunities there are for part-time MEs.

Hard to make friends here - just moved to the city and found out all my friends here are in pair. Need friends to go out with

My wife and I have 2 children. We got married young and I have handled all expenses since marriage. I've even paid for some of her schooling and have encouraged her to continue finishing her Bachelors (she has difficulty choosing what to study and insinuated that when I mention the drawbacks of certain fields, it puts her off studying at all, she's also in student loan debt because her family took out loans in her name and never paid them off).

Long story short, now we have....

How old is too old to move back home with parents during this pandemic? Is there a limit and why or why not? Say the main reasoning is to save money on rent (not something like take care of a sick family member, etc). Got into a debate with some friends and interested in what others think.

The person I’m seeing has been responding to my texts days later (only a recent development) and it’s making me anxious. They have been busy the past two weeks with PhD exams and their last message was them planning when they could see me again (in a really flirty way too), so logically I know the delay is not a sign of disinterest. But I have an anxious attachment style (if that’s not obvious) and my therapist is on leave right now, so I’m struggling. Do any of you have any advice?

I am so, so sad right now. I can’t call any of my friends because of the time zone but truthfully i don’t want to have to explain or face the judgement either. I can’t stop crying. I’m so sad, and I know eventually I’ll be ok but this moment feels like the lowest point ever. I hate myself so much for being so sad and that’s the last thing I need. I wish I could have a hug and for someone to tell me I’m fine and that I’ll be ok

anyone in successful long distance relationships? My family (I’m an F) has been pressuring me and my S/O to get engaged if we want to be together even though we’ve only seen each other in person twice - looking for some realistic (halal) solutions that I can present my parents to keep us meeting in person and allow us to continue to get to know one another

Is the dating scene as bad as you guys imply? Keep considering breaking up with bf of 1.5 yrs (totally in love, but tired of not feeling like a priority), but idk if it's any better out there.

Single child on H1 B in US
How do I get my old parents to stay with me without every 6 months travel back to India?

Is there any legal way to have them stay with me as long as I am here?

Does anyone have advice - ideally from experience - on how to feel when you’re told many times during a long job search that you’d be great, you have all the skills, but they are “looking for a diversity hire.” I support this. My fear of not being able to support my family is where I get lost. BIPOC deserve and should have these opportunities. My white, wealthy, employed friends tell me it’s the cost white ppl have to bear for equity. But they aren’t bearing it, I am. I do not know how to feel.

I hid all my ex's SmartWool socks when I kicked him out 3 years ago. They're still what gets me though the winter

My coworker consistently comes in 30min -1hr late every day. Plus they have the balls to take long 1hr or more lunches AND leave early. Our manager doesn't seem to notice. How do I bring this up?

Hi fishers,
I am getting 16.5 Lpa from Infosys including 2.5 variable. So how much I will take from home.

Resume advise: Curious if having multiple companies and moving around on my resume shows ‘disloyalty’ or does it show a wide range of experience? It’s been difficult to get any interviews.

My experience:
3yrs—Oil & gas manufacturing (Texas)
3yrs—Consumer goods startup (moved to NYC)
4yrs—Consume goods manufacturing (working in Asia)

Hi fellow consultants - I am working on an internal project for my company. I am hoping you can help with 3 easy questions:
1. What company do you work for?
2. From a timesheet/utilization standpoint, what does your company consider as a work week? (e.g, 40 hours, 50 hours)
3. How many hours are you expected to work in a week?

Just started as an AE and I am responsible for the prospecting, running meetings, and closing the deal. Ive been doing like 50/calls per day with about 40 emails per day. I either keep getting rejection emails, VM’s or not interested over the phone. Can someone give me advice how to to get more people attend my initial meetings? Thats one of the big things I am measured on. Thanks!

Does switching to another big 4 look bad on the resume? Background: worked at mid tier firm for 2 years, then big 4 for 3 years and now contemplating going to another big 4 (frankly bc Im underpaid and underappreciated here)

Is it good to switch to IT sector since I had completed my journey 4.3 years of experience in mechanical sector with 4.7 lakh CTC

Is my decision is right or wrong?

Kindly give the suggestion...

Salam everyone, wanted to ask if anyone here is in a relationship with someone close to their age and how they’re navigating it for ex a guy being 22 and the girl being 24. I’ve been advised to find someone 3-4 yrs younger than me because that would make things smoother and there would be less fighting. What are your thoughts? Also I’m Arab and will most likely be marrying an Arab girl if that changes anything.

Hi! I’m a woman and an attorney, and my current $20 Casio just ran out of battery and I think it’s my sign to get something a little more professional. Im really unfamiliar with watches but have been lurking in this thread for a little and hoping I can get some good advice. I’ve found that many women’s watches are quartz (maybe due to the size?) and im not interested in a quartz movement. Any suggestions for a sub $2k women’s watch that is mid to small size and has a mechanical movement? Thanks!

How long should you work to avail maternity leave in TCS. (Normally its 80 days) I have an offer and came to know that i am expecting. Is it a good idea to inform manager/HR upfront. Will it have any negative consequnces on my offer?

I want this child and this switch is equally important to me at this time.
I am in dilemma pls help

Hexaware or Lti, which can give better job security at this time?

Realistic total comp for transactional Tax Counsel in primary markets? Was getting 250-300k-ish all-in offers around my 4th year mark, and I’m thinking of exploring the market again (7th year) cause tired of the biglaw gravy train, but scared about the looming recession.

I no longer have access to the Microsoft bowl due to the change in work email address, so I thought I'd see if any Microsoft management (former or current) are in here. I'm looking to confirm that when potentially coming back on at Microsoft, the hiring manager will be able to see my previous connects. I had a great experience at Microsoft, and would like to keep that door open in my mind, though my last connect has what I would call unfair characterizations due to a unique chain of events.

To the person who stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will find you. You have my word.

Does anyone have advice for getting my dog anxiety medicine? We have tried lots of OTC stuff and many professional trainers and they all mention that we need to talk to our vet about anxiety medicine. however, our vet refuses to prescribe it without us going through a behaviorist. The problem is the only behaviorist in our area is $700/session (minimum 2 sessions) and the wait is 5 months. Should I try a new vet or has anyone had luck with a virtual diagnosis?

Hi Guys,
Need your advice. I have forgot to enter challan details while filing tax and then e-verified then it return with pay later option, though i had paid the income tax first first hand via pay now option.

Will i get outstanding demand plus need to pay penalty for late payment in this case?
Also when will i receive the outstanding payment notice if it happens?

Hi brand marketers- question for you! Does anyone have a resume writer or career coach they could recommend? Feel free to PM if easier!

Is a distribution supervisor job a decent stepping stone? Or a dead end for career progression?

Guys after how many days project calls are received?

I am definitely not gonna risk my career flirting with a coworker. Being fired or cancelled for that sorta thing would ruin not just my life but my family who I support. Lots of other fish in the sea over at competitor firm🧐

Why do some guys date a woman for years, they break up and he marries another after dating only for a short time

Anyone else want to start their own business? What has stopped you?

Does anyone tip their Uber drivers because they might give you a lower rating if you don’t? How much do you normally tip?! I feel so forced 🙍‍♂️

How do you cope with loving someone who’s in love with someone else? It’s slowly breaking me down & I don’t really have anyone that I can talk to. Any words of encouragement or previous experiences with this is appreciated. Thanks ❤️

Really want some chicken soup from a can. 😭

Debating getting a 1 year old pup (potty trained) but haven’t had a dog before. Any advice? Has anyone regretted it a lot after? Bit scared of the lifestyle change

Latino/as hate “latinx”

Just tried giving myself a haircut for the first time myself with a number two razor guard. The razor guard fell off while I was cutting….. and I now have a 1x2 in bald spot on the back of my head. Ohhhh my god. I was not planning to shave my head today but…..

Extraverts, how many days without a hang out with a friend until you feel lonely? Two days here. Not sure if I have a weird people dependency or if this is normal 😶