I am getting ready to send my 2 year old toddler to a toddler program next week for the first time. Have to fill out a form “bathroom waiver”, which is basically allowing teachers at the school to clean my child after a potty, including genital area. I feel uneasy about this but I know I have to let them… I assume all parents have signed such waiver?

Resigning on parental leave: how much notice should I give? I know two weeks is standard but I truly don’t have any work to transition while on parental leave. Any risk to them dropping me off payroll immediately? For context, it is a big4 strategy practice.

Someone on the ✈️ asks to swap seats with you so they can sit next to their family, are you the type of person who says Y or N? Aisle to middle swap on a 6hour flight..☹️ but its a mother w/ 5 y/o kid

Any daycare tips and tricks? My baby will be 5 months when starting daycare / me going back to work

When did queer become ok to say & why? I played “Smear the Queer" as a kid/had no idea what it meant; now I find it as offensive as the N-word. Why “take back” a word instead of just not using it?

Has anyone taught an admin’s child? I’m going to be teaching my new AP’s daughter this year and I’m so nervous!

Potentially relocating from East Coast to LA for spouse job change... 3 yrs into a house and have a kid in daycare. I’m on two regional projects where I drive instead of flying. How crazy is it

Anyone deal with post partum depression or depletion? I’m so foggy (18 months after 2nd child)

Traveling from Seattle-NY-Dubai-India soon. I want to take alcohol for my father but I don't drink. Which Scotch/whiskey is popular? Is it better to buy here, and check it in or in duty free?

Going around the room saying what we were thankful for... my wife says, “for our growing family.” Looks like Baby #2 is on its way! She said I couldn’t tell anyone yet, so I’m telling just you guys 😍

Going through one of the phases where I’m hanging on by a thread (and I’m not even frequently traveling right now!!), ugh. Preschool parent visits, rsvps to birthdays and school events...

Is 210 enough to live an upper middle class life in Dallas? Not trying to come off as shallow just genuinely trying to understand. Have a $300K offer in NJ and $210k offer in Dallas (single income, small family) and want to make sure I’m able to give my family a great life. Dallas seems like amazing place to raise a kid, but it’s also not as cheap as everyone seems to think. The houses we want are $650-$700K range. Insight appreciated

due end of Jan. I’m starting to get those mood swings I had in 1st trimester and starting to be tired, and short temper at times. MIL is coming 10 days before baby is due to help for 4 mons.. cont

How do our firms view consultants and managers getting pregnant or just having young children in general? Is it a death sentence for future staffing opportunities? Conversely, would it mitigate the risk of layoff due to covid considering the optics / laws around woman’s pregnancy rights in the workplace? Honestly just curious.

Hi! Looking for some guidance on how do I get a RTPCR test for my father in law (no insurance) going back to india. Are there free services that we can avail of? If not, what’s the cheapest option?

I am 35 years old, and I threw my desktop keyboard at my monitor and broke both. I did this because I was playing a videogame and I didnt finish the level I needed to in the correct amount of time. I did it because I got mad other people can finish the level so easily but I cant seem to. I never feel good enough, and I think it stems from my father for 18 years telling me I am never good enough. Now I never know if I see myself as unworthy because its true or im conditioned to believe it.

Parents of newborns, how are you approaching having visitors during Covid? I’m pregnant and trying to figure out what are reasonable expectations of my family and friends around visitation/holding the baby (anything from washing hands when they come over to quarantining before visiting and holding the baby). I want to make sure we’re protecting ourselves/the baby and our older family members who are at a higher risk. Our families live nearby so I anticipate they may want to visit frequently

Big picture question: How did you settle on a FIRE number? Originally I did the simple "estimated annual living expenses divided by 4% rule", but am now second guessing that for many reasons. For example, if I want to live on 70,000 per year, I'll need 1.75MM... but what if 70,000 in 20 years won't be a ton of money? Also, what about saving up for kid's college funds? How to account for the possibility of tax law changes? So many questions!

The amount of love I feel for my cute new pet, including the motivation he gives me to get out of bed in the morning, makes me wonder how much more having a child could change one's life for the better.. 🐣

18% of bitcoin purchases are made with a Credit card. JPMorgan and BOA moves to ban them outright. Other banks are treating them as a cash advance. With the bloodbath, bigger loss reserve required.

On the bench for 9 weeks, starting on a new project next week and going on a 2 week vacation right after I join. Am I in danger of getting fired here? Had arranged the holiday 2 months ago and spend

Anyone know of someone who became a JAG or OCG after big law? I wouldn’t mind the pay cut given their hours and benefits, but don’t know what those paths would look after the mandatory service.

For those who are mainly working on a flat fee basis, do you track your time and make the tasks completed reflect on the client’s bill? For example: one entry is Jan 21, I formed the company, Jan 25, I drafted the operating agreement... or does your bill to the client simply reflect LLC formation and the price charged?

For those of you who have left BAH, at what point in the separation process do they advise you how much of your educational assistance you owe? Before or after you're final paycheck/ PTO payout?

Open up? Sure, I think it's time. But to relax mask requirements just as we are returning from a spring vacation? I don't think it's a good idea...

13,000 EQM away from EP. a worth risking a few flights?

Where do you all put your 401k and wealth builder funds ? % in large caps , % mid caps , bonds.. ? And what's been the avg rate of return ?

What are peoples thoughts on the top life sciences consultancy in the UK / London, in terms of salary / total compensation? Trying to find out more about roles outside of P&MA (current focus but want to expand into commercial or other strategy)

what's the work culture like at GEICO?

Any referral for Non-tech role (3 yoe)?

Aight fam. Spent last year on the PIP, almost got fired mid year, but worked on firm initiatives like a machine through the year, and killed it on client projects. Finally out of the PIP. Fuck yeah!!!

Have a Delta credit card? Can you get in SkyClub? You have 2 free premium drinks per DAY waiting for you right now.

MD2......4 years until vested, a little more than 6 until I can comfortably retire. Love working with clients and practitioners, but SO tired of the politics/ego game. Is going internal an option?

What is the EY interview process like? Interviewed with a recruiter for a sr. associate position but then got word from the manager that they wanted to hold until there is a need for seniors. Normal?

anyone dealing with an eating disorder? this quarantine and holiday season feels much harder than before 🙃

Does anyone use their personal credit card instead of the corporate Amex to build their own points?

anyone know of a way to break into trademark work in the ATL market?? i was starting to do trademark work at my old firm and was really starting to like it and would like to get back into it.