So I might need to move back home to look after a parent. What's the market like for freelance, remote creatives / creative copywriters? Feasible?

Wife told me the other day, after a 70 hour week, that it's easier to think of herself as a single parent. That way she's less angry at my job or firm. I hate that she feels that way. 3 yrs & 4 mths.

Recently had our first child. It's really making me think twice about my career path. For those of you with kids, is the job worth it? I feel like I'm losing out on so many memories already.

Anyone had a scheduled induction at 39 week for your first child? My doctor is giving me that option and recommending it since my baby is measuring small. Curious to hear your point of view!

being pregnant 7 week now, feel so bad with endless sick. This is my first time, I keep worried about my health and it’s health. Not sure how long I can stand for this. Any advice to ease my situation physically and emotionally. Thanks.

Pregnant with my third child now and wondering what is the right time to tell work. I did it really early with my first two because I wanted to plan ahead, but now thinking about it, I feel like it just set me up for failure those years because I was reassigned from tasks and kept underutilized.

My baby was recently diagnosed with cancer and is going to be going through over a year of chemo. Does anybody have any experience with this situation?
It’s going to be a tough year, but id of course do anything for this little nugget.
Not sure what I’m looking for here… maybe just an outlet…any words of encouragement/ advice would be extremely welcome!

Etiquette question - my company is flying me out to England in October for a week ( the week of the 3rd) and paying for my flights. I’ll be training new teammates and be in day long meetings the whole time. Is it a faux pas for me to use PTO and extend that Europe stay for a few days to explore London on my own time? Or since they’re flying me out and I have to get home anyway, is it ok?

Unlimited PTO seems like a trap, know anyone that has that benefit? Do they use more than 3-4 weeks anyways?

Do you have to use PTO for religious holidays that aren’t given off company-wide? How do you go about asking to take off without using your PTO days?

I’m 8 weeks pregnant and am exhausted all the time. Like, sleeping 8 hours a night and still can’t keep my eyes open during the day. My work is insanely busy and the pressure is really on for billable hours. Our firm has furloughed some lawyers and laid off others. So even quick naps during the day aren’t a possibility. I’m typically working from 8:30-7, break for dinner, and then back on the computer from 9-10:30 before bed. I exercise most mornings and eat well. What can I do to make it thru?!

I recently accepted a job offer at my dream firm where one of the partners contacted me about the position out of the blue. At that point my husband and I had an appointment with a fertility specialist because we were unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant. Now I'm so torn about waiting to go through with the fertility treatments until after I've been at the firm for a while. How long do you think we should wait to start the treatments?

Any moms or soon to be moms out there who are self employed/business owners? I stared a firm with three colleagues two years ago and am expecting my first child this spring. We are over the moon but I’m anxious about how I can manage this while not letting my career go down the drain. As a small business owner…maternity leave is not a thing. My husband will take a few weeks off but I’m nervous he’ll go back to work and it will be my career in the toilet. (I’ve expressed them to him!) Any tips?

Tummy flattening - so I been working out for over 8 months mostly lifting. Went from 215 to 190 lbs with increased lean muscle mass and fat down from 21 to 11 %. I am now eating a little calorie surplus since six weeks or so - I feel and look great, but my tummy doesn’t feel as flat as I would like it to be. Still feel bloated at times.. I have seen definition at 12.5% when I was in calorie deficit. Now I am lower and seem to have lost it. Why might that be outside holiday drinking?

Looking for perspective here! I’m worried that my ex is going to refuse to pay child support and take me to court over it. And I’m worried that somehow support won’t be given. In your collective experiences, do judges award child support in 50/50 custody cases if the husband makes more a good deal more income? My ex makes 60% of hhi and I make 40%, but live in a HCOL area so really need support to help pay rent. My lawyer says I can’t make the rent case because I can move somewhere cheaper.

As a mid-level associate, what is an appropriate amount of notice to give your firm when you leave? I’m running a couple deals right now and do not want to leave my team in a bind...so 2 weeks seems far too short. That said, I also want to take some actual time off before starting a new role. Not sure how much time new employer is willing to give me before starting...I suspect max 6 weeks.

Looking for recommendations for toys for 4 yr old. Any particular toy that your kid likes?

Is anyone else pregnant and expected to go to in person meetings all of a sudden? Even though NYC is high alert still? I’m nervous about being toward the end of my pregnancy and having to take my mask off to present, or eat, etc. How are you handling?

I want to share my GC filing timeline. Quite satisfied with Deloitte BAL law firm: 1/23 PERM approval from DOL; 2/11: PERM hard copy received; 2/20: 140, 485, 131 & 765 filed with USCIS.

Any recommendation of a therapist in the area to treat depression? Thanks

I wish more women creatives were amplified over men, considering all the inequities. Share women’s portfolios, to give more visibility, because we know there are many kickass women in advertising, bonus points if she/they are from underrepresented, or marginalized groups. Stop bro-ship. They don’t need the help.

IT auditors of the world.
Tell us that one thing about IT audit work that really SOX.

Grass is Greener on The Other Side Syndrome - Advice Needed

I’m a 24 year old man with a 27 year old gf, have been dating a year and a half and we live together since January (in a house I own alone).

This will sound obnoxious but is the heart of the issue. I am very intelligent and always have been growing up (skipped years in school, currently doing my second part time masters and have been a straight A student my whole life). I am also a very high performer in work with high aspirations…

When do you think we as an industry will begin to travel again?

What to expect in terms of salary hike and bonus for the current year for a senior associate 2 in assurance services? Anybody throw lights? Can we expect higer double digits?

Hope the CAS exam takers got good news today! 🍀

Does KPMG layoff employees? Is there job security?

Hello guys, hope everybody’s doing well!

I am looking for opportunities as an entry-level Data/Business Analyst in Canada. I’m currently in Montreal, Quebec and I’m willing to relocate if necessary. I’m very nervous and confused with a lot of self-doubts at the moment. I would appreciate it if someone could refer me to any open positions or at least guide me. Looking forward to connecting with folks and discussing my profile and fit for any open positions. Thank you 🙂

Anyone here know about SIM - society of information management?

Can I watch Doordarshan in US ? Feeling like watching Ramayana, Buniyaad, Shrimaan Shrimati with family virtually :)

Not consulting related: I was told today that a woman who desires marriage acts like it...does anyone know what that means - specific action wise? How do single women who desire marriage operate to display their interest to one day be married with a family? Has anyone ever heard this before?

I got seriously burnt out and have been on medical LOA for few months now. Has anyone been on similar leave and have gone back? (instead of quitting) Why did you decide to go back and what was your experience transitioning back to work? I work at D btw. Appreciate you sharing your experience

I'm losing my mind. I desperately want to roll off my project, I hate it, gives me anxiety. But i signed a contract about a year and half ago to buy a new build home & won't be starting the underwriting process until the home is done some time in Sep. My lender/RE Agent said I can change jobs as long as I make the same or more. I can have a one month gap between jobs. As a senior analyst, 3 YOE overall, is it too risky to quit? I can't handle it anymore & i don't think I'll be able to roll off.

I'm interested in a role for a certain company, is it better to reach out to a random person on linkedin that the only thing we have in common is the city we're from, a person from a different country but alumni of my current company, or a random recruiter for the company I'm interested in? I'm hoping to get a referral from the first two options after speaking with them.

I reached out to 1 person from the company thats working in the role I'm interested in, but no response.

I don’t really like working from home, but I will say: it’s a godsend on the first day of your period!! Heating pads, comfy clothes, and working from bed for the win 🥰

How do I keep the ends of my hair from curling up? Have very straight hair and a lob length (hence why I think this is happening). I don’t use any product in them except shampoo and conditioner

Anyone interested in being accountability partners

Friendly late 20s woman fish here who hasn’t been feeling good enough to be in consulting or run a business. I don’t know what’s going on but even with all of my accomplishments I feel worthless. I’m in therapy so I’m sure there’s a rainbow somewhere but I’m wondering if anyone else has felt like this and what you’ve done to get past it? I’ve thought of reading more books on my craft and doing affirmations but I’m like internally smh at everything.

Anyone become super bloated around their period. Recently my stomach becomes so bloated, it feels like I am pregnant. I have been working out very regularly but haven’t been eating the healthiest of foods. But omg have never been so bloated before. Right after period, body goes back to normal. Like my stomach balloon just popped lol

How did you decide at what age you wanted kids? I thought I wanted them at 28, but I’ll be 28 in about a year and don’t feel I’ve lived enough yet to have kids... but I also don’t want to wait until say, 35, either.

Anyone recommend tape in hair extensions and how much do you pay to retape? Did it ruin your hair when you took them out?

Any single ladies here live in a 2 bed 2 bath alone? I just moved in and feel like I may have bit off more than I can chew.

Is there a good way to ask your partner for space without them taking it the wrong way? Our relationship has been really rough lately and I just want a couple days to myself to think about things

Any other young unmarried ladies buying term life insurance as income protection for future family (NOT whole)? I’m 27F and debating it now vs later. How did you decide?

I’m turning 27 soon and it suddenly feels like I’m about to lose all of my friends to serious relationships and it just sucks so much. Idk how to deal. Especially since I’ve been feeling isolated thanks to Covid. Any helpful advice is appreciated!

Random thought. TW: assault
Sometimes I regret not pressing charges against the guy who assaulted me. We were friends for 5 years so although I’ve blocked him on everything he still pops up on

Ladies who use Nurx, I had a major oversight and didn’t realize I was out of refills until today. It’s my anniversary next week during the last set of sugar pills so I’m really anxious to figure out if I can get an emergency pack (I think they’re normally 30 days) to skip my period before it starts. Have any of you managed to get this from Nurx? If so, what’s the turnaround time? I don’t have a PCP currently that I can call to order this.