I feel like my mum only ever looks for me when she wants money. Once i send it’s all good for her. I’m going through a lot being pregnant for the first time but she hardly randomly asks how I’m doing. Doesn’t even check on how preps for baby are going. PS my dad is late so she’s my best only parent.

Parental leave policies. The best and the worst in adland? Please respond with your agency policy. Include policy for fathers and adoptive parents too.

Does anyone not feel comfortable leaving their kid alone with either parents or in laws due to their carelessness? How do deal with them constantly asking for your kid to sleep over at their house?

Is there anything cuter than baby snores? I think no. 🥰

Hey does anyone know of a charity focused on providing struggling single mums/dads with baby clothes/toys etc. I have some good stuff to donate but I’d rather not donate to a general place - any suggestions appreciated.

What’s on your typical London hit list when hosting guests? Mine is outdated since having kids/pandemic (beyond the usual Borough Market museums etc). (Older) kid friendly suggestions also welcome if anyone has any. My guests will be here early June, so too early for Wimbledon.

Need advice. Have some credit card debt that I’ve been working to pay off. Have made progress but want to lower it quickly. We have dual income, with a house (~$300k in equity), 1 kid and 1 on the way. I’ve looked into debt consolidation via HELOC but also have ~$80k in vested equity in my company that I haven’t touched. Get equity refreshes every year. Would it be smarter to cash out $15k-$20k of that to pay debt vs. a HELOC at ~5% given that will still require mthly payments

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How do you handle it when your kid can’t go to school/daycare? Daycare options in my area are extremely limited, and the one are in is pretty good. They are very strict about kids not being there when they are sick, which I appreciate and mostly agree with. Except that the rules are along the lines of if your kid has a temperature over 100, they cannot come in until they’ve been under 100 for 72 hours. According to every doctor I’ve spoke to, 100 isn’t even considered a fever. (See rest below)

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Im yet to receive an offer from poland offer would be 22pln gross my Indian CTC is 17lpa base pay.could you suggest me poland will be good option to choose if so how much can I save in poland .i will be moving with my wife and a kid .my wife will also look for job not immediately.

How do you all deal with family members who ask you for legal advice? Specifics: My father in law is trying to negotiate a buyout of his interest in a company in California he owns 1/3 of and he keeps asking my husband (a patent attorney in IL) and me (a divorce attorney in IL) to help them draft or negotiate contracts. They don’t want to talk to another lawyer. We have told them ad nauseam we aren’t qualified. They keep hounding us for “advice” we don’t have. The company hired a lawyer today.

Hired cleaner recommended through the Neighborhood app. She came for the first couple of cleanings and did a great job. Subsequent cleanings, she sent other people and today, instead of two adults, the replacement cleaner brought her 13-year-old daughter. Am extremely uncomfortable, not just because of the bate and switch but more so because of child labor laws. I know these individuals can probably use the money, what is the right thing to do?

I'm having 6 yrs experience as Application Engineer -Mech. Since my wife's salary is comparably higher, planning a career break to take care of my kid and pursue supply chain management.
Is a career break for 2 years is problematic for men?
Is supply chain management right choice?

I’m getting induced tonight, and I have been legitimately crying for two days thinking about my dog, who has been our whole world, having a hard time adjusting to her new life where she isn’t the center of attention anymore. She’s going to be great with the baby - she knows several and is very gentle and sweet - but I’m just a wreck thinking she has no idea her whole life is about to change. Anyone have positive stories about their dogs and babies becoming best friends?

Working moms in advertising - genuine question - what is a (relatively) low stress role in advertising or at an agency / consulting firm? I can’t do always on, high-stress jobs like account / client management anymore and maintain my mental health (I have small kids).

It’s taken a LOT of self honesty to admit this. Maybe I’ll change my mind in the future, but for now, I need a change to be fully present in my personal life and mentally healthy. Thoughts? Ideas? Thank you! 🙏

Father of two princesses. 2 years and 4 months.

So, how much work are you giving elementary students? I just got the calendar from my kid’s teacher. While I am teaching from home, I’m supposed to make sure my kid does 4+ hours of work.

Slalom moms, could you share any details on Slalom’s paid parental leave / maternity leave policy? How is your work-life balance? Would love to especially hear from people at the Principal level.

anyone have a SO who went to business school while you stayed in consulting? or vice versa? my bf is applying this fall and I’m irrationally worried about how it will affect us

Does anyone have insights on how hard it is to get down to scratch as an adult (I wish to play competitive/amateur golf eventually)? Everyone that I know who is scratch or better started as a kid. For reference, my progression has been:

June - Nov 2020: Beginner to ~30 handicap
April - Nov 2021: 25 to 17 handicap
April - July 2022: 17 to 12 handicap

🐠 who were counseled out & now unable to start a new job due to COVID-19 hiring freezes—were you able to get unemployment? If so, how? Not sure how to answer the application questions about how/why I left the company. TIA for your help

What's the CTC offered for SDE1 @ Cisco ( tier 3 college) who joins with 1 year of experience.
If the previous CTC is 8lpa ?

Does a marketing data analyst do data and statistically modelling?

How good Publicis sapient for java developers and they are offering associate technology L1 and what package i will expect for 2.5year yoe?

Favorite Excel function?

KM Associates hike thread:
- 13.8%
- 2nd cycle completed

Is Pete Buttgieg top, bottom or vers?

I have been tasked to organize a self defense class for approx 100 women at a conference in Chicago. What kind of self defense classes would be fun? Are there any places in Chicago you wld recommend?

How do I help my clients feel more confident about my product? I'm working with the model, but I'm finding that some clients have a bad impression of my company. What can I do to mitigate this?

Looking for some feedback to gauge what I can expect (salary, signing bonus etc). For context I have close to 15 YOE, mostly Health IT program management / “trusted advisor” type of roles .. was out of consulting (in industry) for about 6 years and came back to consulting about a year ago. Currently at ~131k (Canadian). I feel like I’m being underpaid and at the same time I don’t know if I have any unique skills I bring since I’m not a clinician.

How is the IBM Consulting practice in Canada? How does it compare to the Big4 consulting practices, and what sort of projects/clients does it work with?

Opinions on Hamilton intra-matic ?

Is it just me or is work so much less interesting when WFH? I am single, live with my very chill dog, and I don’t have a ton of distractions at home (i.e. family), and I still can’t focus or feign interest in my work. Not that I am dying to be on the road or at a client site again but I feel like it’s generally a more positive environment at least when I am in the room with my team. I am probably just missing the in-person social interaction even though I am not super chummy with my colleagues.

Can anyone describe life at KPMG? Considering applying for a role there. TIA.

I’m a Product Manager who wants to change careers. What is a job where I can work independently and am more task oriented? Meaning I want to know what I have to do for the day, and I can knock it out at my own pace. Maybe it’s COVID, but I’m sick of meetings with other people and simply want to be the owner of the outcome instead of being dependent on other departments/people. Obviously bonus points if it’s a sensible transition from a PM!

Mockingbird vs UPPAbaby. Pros and cons of each. FTM. I’m looking for a stroller that I can add on to as our family grows. TIA!

I’m getting induced tonight, and I have been legitimately crying for two days thinking about my dog, who has been our whole world, having a hard time adjusting to her new life where she isn’t the center of attention anymore. She’s going to be great with the baby - she knows several and is very gentle and sweet - but I’m just a wreck thinking she has no idea her whole life is about to change. Anyone have positive stories about their dogs and babies becoming best friends?

Hey dads- I want to get my hubs something to commemorate this first and only baby of ours. What’s a timeless keepsake I could get him? He’s not a tattoo nor jewelry guy but he does wear his wedding band 24x7 making that hard to engrave. Ps it’s a girl.

Getting induced in less than 5 hours! Excited and nervous as this is my first pregnancy. Any last minute recommendations or suggestions for my husband and I?

11 weeks pregnant and embarking on a job hunt.
When and how do you approach the ‘Im pregnant’ aspect? Do you tell them during the first interview, second or upon getting hired?

I know everyone is different, how long did it take you to fall pregnant with your first? We have just started trying but I’m already stressed at the possibility of hiding a pregnancy at friends and family gatherings, taking an international trip in April, and the ‘perfect’ time to be pregnant/due (I know there’s no perfect time!). I feel like a crazy person!

For twin pregnancy when did you start showing?

I’m six weeks and have either a yeast infection or UTI (been awhile since I had either and symptoms since last night can go either way). Have an urgent care apt later today but worried about antibiotics or medications while it’s still so early and the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Anyone been through this in first trimester?

Cross posting: For those of you who have had a miscarriage, did your cycles return to normal intervals immediately after your first period post miscarriage? Asking because I'm TTC.

For background, I was only 5 weeks along in my last pregnancy. Most info I'm finding online is about the first period after miscarriage, not the second

I’m being induced tonight. Any tips or things I should expect or mentally prepare for? Please keep your fingers crossed for me!

Can pregnant people take the sleep version of liquid IV? The hydration ones I know are fine but wasn’t sure about the sleepy ones..

Hello to my fellow Hyperemesis gravidarum victims.

How many of you ladies are planning or ended up being a stay at home mom post maternity leave? I'm really considering it because I've always desired to stay home for a few years in child's first few years of life and we can afford it, but I'm also feeling a little sheepish about my work reputation and losing a great role (since I would have to quit). This will be my first child, FYI

Thoughts on traveling at 7 weeks pregnant? Safety concerns? Any tips I should know?

Got the absolute worst freaking cold at 38 weeks. Had the flu and covid vaccines and am testing negative for covid but omg I cannot shift this after a week and I swear it's getting worse. Any advice for what I can take?! So decongested combined with baby pressing on my lungs makes me feel I'm constantly short on oxygen so just not sleeping at all :(

Can folks recommend books for first time moms? I’m very early first trimester but feel totally lost and overwhelmed already. I need like very basic 101 how to take care of an infant and beyond lol. Especially ones that include items that are must haves or nice to haves so I can actually start thinking about a registry.

remedies for morning sickness.... help!!!!!

I am 18 weeks and see watery thing coming out after peeing. It has weird smell. Google tells me that it can be amniotic fluid too... now I am freaked out... anyone gone through this ?

Can you eat beef jerky while pregnant? Seeing a lot of mixed results online

What breast pumps did you get with insurance? I see a lot of the cordless ones are not covered- pros / cons?