How to be more positive & optimistic? I’m a super pessimistic person where I overthink and think the worst will happen. It drives me insane and causes me to have a ton of anxiety & stress. I want to be more positive, motivated, etc. but don’t know where to start.

How many days after the first dose should I get my second dose (pfizer)? Mine is 25 days apart, can I reschedule it to have it a few days earlier?

Just found out we have a death in the family and will need to travel cross country for the funeral. I’m on day 4 of clomid for IUI and worried we’re going to have to miss our window for the month. Is it just what it is, or has anyone dealt with travel issues during IUI?

I am pregnant and don’t feel pregnant most of the time. I’m only 6 weeks so have to wait awhile before any visual confirmation. And then you worry about all the ones after that before 24 weeks or so. How do you cope? I am trying to be positive. I’ve had a miscarriage before so I’m nervous as well. I try some calming meditation and things like head massages but that lasts an hour tops!!

Not sure where to ask this properly, but has anyone used their EAP program to see a psychiatrist?

Anybody else in the banking sector and feel things have been so much more hectic since covid?

What is the drug culture like at your office? I assume people don’t openly talk about what they do in their free time if illicit, but they may do so quietly or you can otherwise tell.
Do you get the impression many people do them? If so, soft drugs (ex - weed)? Hard drugs? Non-prescribed study drugs? Frequency? At work-sponsored social functions? To an extent that it’s noticeable/problematic?

Okay fish what is going on: I'm still eating at my caloric deficit, working out 1hr x 5-6 days / week, my measurements are smaller BUT I've gained 2kg in 2 weeks - what gives?

How much would orange theory cost if you went 2-3x each week?

How do you manage your own expectations while staying motivated to hit the gym? As a smaller guy, I’m struggling to reconcile the things I can and can’t change about my body and not get discouraged.

Has anybody else experienced (what seems like) irreversible physical damage from working long hours? I worked about a month of 19 hour days 2 years ago (this was the peak of the season where I worked at least 12 hours a day) and my facial skin hasn't really recovered and the experience really aged me.

What are the best pregnancy apps you’ve found? Thanks!

I have an appointment to get lip fillers for the first time. I want natural looking results, nothing too big. I know it takes time to settle, but will I be able to go to work the next day without it being noticeable?

Just here to say I’m so thankful we have this safe space. People who aren’t diagnosed generally have misconceptions about ADHD and its symptoms, and I’m so grateful we have this bowl to seek help, learn from one another, and sometimes just vent! With all the negativity in the world, this bowl is that one ray of sunshine I so desperately need, so thank you everyone for what you have done and what you’ll continue to do!

I peed in the ocean twice today at the beach 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

Anyone have wrist guard recommendations for weightlifting? I have small wrists and they don’t love a lot of pressure.

Any suggestions for healthy self help books? Or healthy eating or understand why we get cravings? Looking for self help books alone those lines to help get my eating right

Anyone here can share experience with dating/relationships and weight-gain? I am not obese, but definitely overweight. I lead a relatively healthy life but know I can do more. However, I find that my weight keeps me from socializing, meeting new people and dating. How can I improve my self-esteem?

Now that Moderna and J&J boosters have also been FDA approved, as well as mix-and-match vaccines, is there any benefit of getting the booster shot different from the original vaccine? Or are most people sticking with the same brand?

Got the booster 2 weeks ago. Office has been exposed to Covid on Thursday last week. Am I just supposed to get tested? Anything else I’m supposed to do?

I have client round on friday.. So anyone please help what kind of questions they can ask in client round..? Automation testing using selenium and 6 yoe

Had a great phone interview with a recruiter a few weeks ago. Said recruiter left and the new one said they were behind in their process but would keep me posted. That was 2 weeks ago. How to proceed?

I'm nearing the end of an interview for process for a job I'm meh on and recently began the process for my dream job. I'm slightly underqualified for the dream job but it's at a startup in a category I'm extremely passionate for. Should I let them know I'm nearing the end at another place?

I'm unemployed so I don't want to lose out on a job but would really like to hold out for the dream job.

Is there a definitive guide to cost of living? The obvious cost of living centers (SF, NYC, LA etc.) get covered a lot, but I’m wondering where my city falls. It’s a modest Midwest city with ~100k residents but is a relatively touristy spot. It often feels like a MCOL area but I’m not sure how to adequately judge that, and it would be helpful to know when comparing salaries and the like.

Hi Everyone,

Could you help me answer few of
Question related to Tavisca Pune.

1 what is different in job profile Tech lead Cloud and Senior software engineer cloud? Is there any job responsibilities difference, seems both required similar years of experience.

2. How is the working model ? WFH/WFO/if hybrid how many days mandatory requires to visit in a week?

3. Hows the work in terms of AWS cloud ? DevOps/EKS/scripting?

4 how is WLB/work culture / office hours ?

Thanks in advance.!!

I am a Chartered accountant and truth be told given the current times CA is a really low incentive education any potent person can get. Today I see engineers barely with a few years of experience earning lakhs per month. Whereas me despite being in the right place at the right time is working hard 10-11 hours each day even today. We as a forebearers of this profession must really rise together

Next year I am going to complete EMBA from KREA University in Operation, Having 9yr experience in Accounts, IR&Admin in one of leading Construction MNC, my current CTC 9 LPA, How much salary can I expect if I want to join other organisation ?

What are y’all thinking about Kanye West/Ye?
Adidas following others dropped him today for his consistent anti-Jewish stance.

Are your students talking about it?

Hi All,

Am an Ex-Emplyee of cognizant, got the offer and accepted it (joining date July-2022 ), In BGV submission not able to edit Personal information section and showing status as Pending. How to proceed further? I have mailed recuriter and 1cOnboarding as well no reply. Even tried to call HR not picking the call. can anyone help.

How’s the freelance producer market doing these days? Busy, slow?

What is the culture at LEK London office, LS team? Seeing very contradictory views in bowls about WLB, culture, so very curious to understand what are the real status quo. Also, how does the experience vary by level e.g. AC vs C? Thanks!

IBM GBS or IBM ISL is good?

Anyone can share experience working industry for SOX/IA roles? Is there work life balance, good pay, etc.?

What do PPMDs spend their hard earned money on?

Any CA in the community who can help me with tricks of saving tax?

What percent of your income is budgeted for “fun”? Like going out to eat, taking trips, buying things for yourself that aren’t necessities?

Anyone know smaller or mid-size firms that are great at enabling/improving b2b sales and marketing functions/capabilities for clients?

Four more days until the weekend 🥂🍸🥃🍻🍾

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

Now that Moderna and J&J boosters have also been FDA approved, as well as mix-and-match vaccines, is there any benefit of getting the booster shot different from the original vaccine? Or are most people sticking with the same brand?

Saved my work on friday eod, but didn't see that the VPN was disconnected during saving process
:'(

What are some coping strategies if you don’t like your current team (an indecisive manager, some catty colleagues). Tried addressing it carefully but seems like they are who they are... (cont’d)

How much % of overall in consulting make more than 500k and for how long ?

Is it worth working at McKinsey in a non-client facing capacity? I’m currently client facing

May be this is off the topic..
One of my friend who is a doctor & is an international med graduate. He passed his United States Medical Licensing Exams with above average scores. He has applied fr the match last yr & was nt able to match. Match process costs around USD10k; this year he is applying again after borrowing funds frm different sources bt he is under tremendous pressure to get match. I feel his pain as he has studied for 10+ yrs and is struggling to match nw. I m nt sure hw I can help

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

Anyone work in the business transformation group in industry?

LEK people mad thirsty rn

Anyone else want to see the Zoom servers utilization superimposed on top of the COVID infection rate? Assuming they are eerily similar.