How’s everyone doing? The lack of sex really put me into a depressed state.

Starting IVF in a month - any guidance in prep for it, things that may help increase success for egg retrieval or anything like that? I started taking supplements advised by my doctor, but curious to hear of anything else! Thank you SO much!

Curious to hear the story of anyone that has overcome or going through cocaine addiction. Given that people in this bowl make enough money to support such an expensive habit. Take me through your story - how bad did it get in terms of daily consumption and total money spent? Please share if comfortable.

I feel like I have adult ADHD but I don't know how to get it tested to be sure and then get help.

Anyone experienced cognitive symptoms or brain fog associated with Covid?

Are you seeing Mulptile Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?

Any indoor basketball courts in downtown toronto I could go to for drop ins/21 etc. I used to play before but the pandemic took me out of routine and I'm looking to get back to the court during winter (hopefully somewhere indoors)

They reduced the therapy questions on the secret clearance form so that you don't have to disclose therapy except in specific circumstances. Is it still on the TS form?

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

My 5 year old niece overseas has developed flu-like symptoms and now after a few days there are fluid filled blisters appearing on her arms, legs, belly. We’re thinking it’s chickenpox (she’ll be seen by a doc tomorrow). Any parents here whose kids has chickenpox, how long did it last and did you have to give any meds to your kids? We have an upcoming trip a week from now and so hoping we can still make it

Today I learned: Pharma is illegal in every country but America 🇺🇸 💊💰

Ya’ll take ya vitamins today?

Sell Shopify or hold? Already 14% down today after the vaccine news. Will it recover?

Who is bipolar and/or has major depression and/or has anxiety and/or is/has anything else? Who has been in a mental hospital? Who has been to rehab? Who sees a therapist? Who sees a psychiatrist? ...

What’s your favorite current workout? I need ideas while the gym is closed. I normally do CrossFit and have been doing online barre classes, but losing motivation. Thank you!!

I’m having a really hard time with my changing body. 13 weeks, I don’t have too many bad side effects of pregnancy or anything so I consider myself lucky (no nausea ever etc) but I’m depressed at work, my skin is completely broken out and showing new broken face capillaries, and I’m not showing a bump yet so I just feel fat and big. I don’t know where this “glow” is but I look in the mirror and literally am grappling with not recognizing myself :( it’s been impossible to find any clothes too.

Anyone noticed that with aerobic / cardio exercises it gets more difficult to focus? It is like my mind a TV and someone else gets the remote and goes through every channel every 30 seconds or so

If our mental health is not good at the moment, how do we convey it to the team? Most of the folks in my team take such things lightly and I feel weird to let them know about it. So I just have to lie and put a sick leave.
Also, even before friday ends, I start to stress about monday… and I think that is wrong. We should look forward to work and not stress about it but sadly the people around me here make me want to leave the office.
Please tell me what to dooo?

Aww, bummed to see this is a dead bowl. Anyone still around?? Getting ready for our first internal off-site and I haven't seen the rest of my team in person for almost 3 years now. I'm more nervous about the new folks that I have only met via Teams, including my 1st-ever direct report. I feel fine in my own skin most of the time but when I am in new and unfamiliar situations I get crazy body dysmorphia and super concious of my physicality. Any ideas on what I can I do to temper those feelings?

How much does TCS pay for ITA in Portugal?

Is $100K good for a supervising senior at a mid sized firm?

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

What is the advantage of having a checking bank acct? I only have savings accts. Am I missing something?

Realized some gains from a trade and I have 5k to move. I’m looking at TGT or WMT as an alternative play to AMZN. I’m looking to start a long position 3-5 year hold/add and reap some dividend reinvestment. Any opinion of which one to go with?

Just checked my credit score and it’s an 835. Is it possible to ever get an 850? If so how? (Know it’s not impacting any of my loans, just curious)

Is CIPD a valuable certification? Is it appreciated in Europe only or US too? I have an opportunity to get it but not sure if knowledge is really up to date and worth time spent.

How can I switch careers from being a QAE to a Software developer/web developer? Any pointers will be helpful

I interviewed at a law firm and had my final round last Friday. The Tuesday afterward, I got a call from the recruiter saying the firm won’t have a decision for another week. I believe they’re interviewing other candidates. Does that make me second or third choice? And does the fact that I’m working with a recruiter hurt my chances of being selected due to the commission? Should I hold out for the offer or is 1+ week a sign that I won’t be selected?

What is the role of Relationship Banking Manager.

AD level salaries in Pharma (NYC or Indy), few rounds in for an in-house position and curious to hear others' experience around comp

I want to get my masters in HR, but I also want to get my phr.. is it better to get one over the other? Or should I do both. Are there any masters hr program someone can recommend?

Anyone filed h1b in regular processing and changed to premium? If so, can you please help with the process and approvals required?

Anyone use CoinTracker for tax purposes? Is it worth it?

How useful do you find bitcointalk to be?

Would like some insights on Accenture's salesforce practice. Considering a functional manager/senior manager position. What should I know about? How is the leadership? How is the team? Compensation ranges? Anything else that one should know?

How's the scene in chicago these days?

Hello 👋 just found out about this community today. Would love to meet some folks in the city!

Chicago is opening up - Let'a plan for our first summer outing. Whose interested? Suggestion? Go....!

Time to brunch.... ! Chicago is finally reopening

GroupMe in comments! (Thanks @Amazon): Those who'll be in Chicago next week, figured we could meet up:

Monday 2/24, 8pm Sidetrack, in the corner side bar with the long table, connected to glass bar.

Hello everyone 🙂

We have a bowl leader? Who pins post?!? Show yourself!

Anyone around this bowl?

Just found out about this too! How are y’all doing ? Would love to connect.

Who's our new joiner?

How do you manage to find someone to date 🥹

What’s everyone doing nowadays?

Shall we organize a gathering next week?

Two weeks off and was hoping to say hi to some of you , individually or in a socially distanced small group setting , if anyone is around. Please let me know:)

Hi queers, queens and everything in between 💕

What’s the best way to meet other DL gay dudes who are not into the boystown scene?

Maybe holiday party is ambitious. Any interest in a Friday afternoon happy hour?

Haha this is going to sound pretty shallow, but are there any young guys that are on good looking/masculine/dl-ish side looking to chat/snap? 22M here