How painful are the progesterone oil injections (scale 1-5, 5 being HSG painful lol)? Also, need to travel and haven't done these alone yet any tips?

In May, I learned that I would not be getting renewed due to COVID. I spent all summer worried about the future and what would happen if my diabetic husband got sick. I ended up getting a job out of state with a district and a governor that takes things seriously while my old zip code is a major NYC Covid Hotspot that the governor put under major restriction. I’m so glad I am where I am now.

My child needs psychotherapy. How many sessions does the United Healthcare insurance cover?

Delta Sky Club going up on a Thursday

Have you increased your health cover post this pandemic?

A close friend just passed away from covid. Shocked and sad.

Opinions on fracking? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Doing some reading on it, and I'm torn

Does anyone tip hotel front desk ppl? I stay at the same hotel & have gotten to know some of the staff - they give me upgrades sometimes! I’m just a little shy about slipping a bill over. Advice?

A few months ago I asked the question about using travel smart routers to host a VPN to disguise your location. The purpose of this is to have a working vacation in a foreign country, without telling work about it. My work computer has restricted access so I cannot install a VPN service on the computer without help from IT. My work around is a smart router that can directly host a VPN. Now I am in Cabo with a VPN to the US. I’ve included some details in a comment below. AMA

Talking to a partner in Netherlands who is a Canadian and American expat. The chatter started with Covid and masks but I realized the Dutch people are so well behaved, mindful of their neighbors and understanding of their government. Why is America not like this? Why do we behave so boorish and uncultured in comparison? We can't even wear masks to the store, and the Dutch are back to normal life already.

Question for anyone who knows, I have a Europe trip coming up next year and I am trying to travel to 4 different countries (Spain, Italy, France & London.) I saw an American didn’t need a visa for these four countries but my wife is saying she was told we WILL need a visa if we want to visit multiple European countries in a month span?

Need some guidance, I love the variety in work that consulting provides but I dislike the waste in work from churn and the travel that will come back at some point, is there a career out there that is interesting without either of the other two?

Has anyone stayed at the Millennium Hilton NY One UN Plaza? Looking for a hotel with good views!

2 days in London in may. First time, so I'm looking for a Marriott property that's in close proximity for good value (points). Currently booked at St. Ermins, good choice or is there somewhere better?

Anyone know where can I get a take home COVID test? Need to buy one for a wedding I’m going out of state.

Lead flight attendant announcement on Alaska/Virgin flight announces: “the best part of the flight today is your flight crew. They’re friendly and happy, not bitter like those working on American
🤣🤣

Guess what, my SIL arranged a make up session for my MIL (in her 70s) as her birthday gift. They think if you wear masks, you will be 100% protected. Better find another way to get her COVID fast. Some people just do take COVID seriously at all.

Pregnant ladies: how many of you got a flu shot? I didn't get one the first time around, but now I have a toddler and my doc is freaking me out that I absolutely need one.

When booking flight tickets to india (MAS, BLR, HYD) , do you book directly with airline or travel agents. Which travel agents have given you best deal both in terms of $ and fastest to reach?

"Oh what about AOC, what about Cuomo, what about Pelosi". None of them are President of the United States. It's that simple.

Hi all!
Want to break into IB in London (BB's and EB's) as an Associate.
Anyone willing to refer or can share any info?

Thanks!

can we move from tech to strategy or consulting?

Time to take a hiatus from trading.

Hi all, I worked as embedded software engineer for 4yrs... now currently not working as I have take care of my 2yr old baby. i am planning to start working. can you suggest how I should prepare for job hunt in the same field.. should I study any specific to get noticed as I have 3 Yr career gap

Hey fishes.

Any info on when should we expect the increment letters( EY India) ?

Looking to put $70k into some low risk, long term 5%+ annual return indices or ETFs. Any recommendations?

Offtopic

For Gurgaon people - I am new to gurgaon, so want to know if there is some other way than hotels to get a place to stay on a per day basis charge, as I need to visit the office one week/month as per new hybrid policy in our organization. My hometown is around 5-6 hours away from my work location so can't go daily as well.
Please suggest.

Thanks

Nothing changes but technology

How do I network? I'm so bad at having conversations with coworkers because I feel like I will say something dumb or I just can't find a topic we connect on. I'm able to do small talk but having a hard time connecting with my team. Any advice will be appreciated!🙏

Anyone here from Ghana :-)

Hello fishes,

How is the company Tech Mahindra?
How are the company HR policies, work culture?

Marketing tips for getting Business Lit and PI cases? I’m a new associate at a prestigious boutique firm. My drafting and analytical thinking is not up to par because I’m so green. Looking to find some slack by bringing in cases. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

How to get my small business social media strategy UP? It's DEAD! =(

I got an L5 non tech offer for Gtech S&O for Dublin (Ireland). Can you please share any feedback on this?

Base -euro 98k
Bonus - 15%
Equity over 4 years - USD 70k

Current YOE - 5years, currently at another FAANG company

I fucking hate Agile.

Why do law firms run conflict checks when someone (an associate) laterals? What does it entail?

How is Guidewire as technology????

Anyone have Mckinsey second year Analyst salary range? TIA!

Got pregnant through Letrazole + Ovidrel IUI and my doctor has me on estrogen 2mg 3 times a day and progesterone 200mg 2 times a day. I’m week 7 and already am or feel huge. I’m so paranoid these hormones are making me gain so much unnecessary weight in my first trimester. I’ve been eating the same and literally none of my pants fit. Will my body readjust when I finally hit week 10 and can hopefully be off both hormones? Any advice here?

my apartment building messed up receiving my IVF meds. the box sat unrefrigerated for 2 days and by the time I got it, all the ice packs inside were melted (though still cool to the touch). (cont)

Any suggestions for Fertility treatment and IVF facilities in Orlando ?

After 4 failed IVF cycles... we are thinking of building our family in a different way. How do folks get started with navigating the adoptions options and process? Are there adoptions counselors who can help us get started? (We’d like to do an international adoption)

I have a wait from day 3 to day 5 . Anyone can talk to me how their embroyo looked on day 3 that resulted in a successful transfer ? I have a wide variety of results .

How do you deal with pregnancy envy. I literally cannot focus at work right now and my heart just cant stop feeling sad

Any tips on faster recovery after egg retrieval? Had egg retrieval today and am sore all over my pelvic area. I was riding subway on my way back from the hospital and for a min I started to sweat, feeling week and thought I’d faint. I regretted not taking a cab:) But overall I’m not in pain just feeling sore, especially when I move. Were you able to go back to work the next day?

Anyone have any experience at ivf clinics in Texas ?edit: this is not related to the new laws. I’m looking at clinics in San Antonio and not sure which one to pick.

I am on day 9 of my egg freezing journey and absolutely feeling all associated emotions. I am almost 35, still single, and at the height of my big law career. While I’m grateful and blessed to be in this journey, I’m feeling so much emotionally and physically. Any coping tips? My stomach feels so heavy (doc saw 36 eggs on Monday - though of course all aren’t and won’t mature). Doc also told me to refrain from heating pads which have been my best friend through all this 😭 would 💕 any/all insight!

TTC. Are there any restrictions/considerations around workouts?

Any RE recommendation in Chicago?