I have an employee who has been out on Mat leave since beginning of October. She is scheduled to come back beginning of Jan. Today I received an email from our employee asking if she can work the following schedule for the month of Jan: two week 3 days on, two off and then another two 2 days on, 3 off. This is due to COVID and not wanting to put the child in daycare (which I totally get). Not being in a situation like this before, how do I respond?

How do you teach a 4 yo when they start to lie? Today, my kid quickly put his lunch back into his box when his teachers turned around and lied to his teachers that he finished his food. They were even praising him on how quickly he finished his lunch today. And told us also that he finished all his food as well.

Got an appointment with a dentist / orthodontist today but have been second guessing going due to General Covid concerns. Anyone felt similar or have advice?

I have a pyramid event tomorrow but I feel sick and I have a severe cold. Tickets have been purchased already, I am 100% certain it’s not covid because I took a test already. However, I don’t want to get anyone sick with cold. How do I handle this situation? Is it possible to let them know I can’t attend because of my cold even if the tickets have been purchased? I feel bad.

Thinking about staying married but living a separate life because we have a kid. So technically , being roommates until we can figure out what to do next. Pros and cons ?

There was interest on another thread to get folks in Dallas networking and connected post COVID. I setup a WhatsApp group if you’re interested in connecting. See thread

How many of y’all have gotten Covid and then were reinfected?

Has anyone subscribed to Yumi or other baby food services? Would love to hear whether you recommend! Thanks.

Moms who breastfed/pumped, why did you do it and how did you maintain sanity? Esp after reading Cribsheet where she says there may not be any lt benefits, 3 weeks in and I’m ready to give up

Any stock tips anyone? Lol, I kid I kid

I am not from the US and taxes overwhelm me; the first few years I did them with TurboTax and it was fine but then I entered a domestic partnership and had a baby. I also bought a house (that I don’t live in), so I went to H&R Block to give it a try assuming they could advise me on optimizing my return, it seemed that they are completely transactional as the person is just typing numbers in a form. Any recommendations on how to navigate personal taxes with an actual advisor?

If you're a woman and child-free, do you have regrets? Cards on the table: I do! I'm 38, with a family history of natural pregnancies up to 50. I.e.: no bio reason why I couldn't still opt to get pregnant. But, also: my family tree is, basically, cancer, heart attack under 30, psychiatric basket case and congentital heart defect galore. I'm a minor statistical miracle here. And, knowing my math, I won't have kids. Still, it hurts. Happy for friends having babies. But I wish I could, too!

I have my COVID vaccine appointment this upcoming Wednesday. I am able to chose one of the three. Thoughts/recs?

Who else feels like they have covid but vaccinated?

3rd year corporate at V10 in major market. Thoughts on getting ahead of the “being asked to leave” conversation expected early in fourth year? Does it make sense to try to jump ship beforehand (presumably to a similar firm)? Have been extremely slow this year, especially since COVID (50-hour April) and expect I’m not earning my keep. No layoffs yet but obviously I need to be profitable for the firm.

So everyone keeps going on and on about how awful “Karen’s” are but it’s the zoomers and my fellow millennials who are ruining the progress we’ve made against Covid...

I need help getting through this 4 month sleep regression. Baby is waking up every 2 hours on the dot. 😭😭😭

Covid dairies: three six mafia is getting me through the day.

Had a coworker scramble after a Covid-19 related school closure in Seattle today -- those of us with kids, make sure you have a plan + contact in place for your kids if their schools close!

Hi! My wife wants to fly with me to the town I will be working in. We will obviously pay for her ticket, and I will charge my ticket to the client. Does someone know how to include her ticket in my own reservation so she can flight with my same status? Thanks a lot 🙏🏼

I'm a first time mom and feeling really overwhelmed with baby stroller options. I've determined that I want a convertible travel systems that can accommodate a second child in the near future. The stroller market is very overwhelming and I'm struggling to understand all the options and brands. I really just want something that will last and can be used from infancy through toddler with a light car seat attachment since I'm petite. Any recommendations from your research or personal experience?

Anyone have an over/under on when WFH will end? Will it continue into perpetuity?

Would you take a job offer that pays 2x your current salary but is staff aug at a small federal support company?

Any recommendations for a good, free budgeting tool and any tips for paying off credit card debt? Mint isn't doing it for me and I have some debt I need to wipe out

What would you wear if you heard your new client is business casual? What if you're interviewing?

L.E.K. experienced hire associate comp range?

Booked international family trip months ago when baby was four months, figured she’d be better by nine months. She’s not... am I crazy to think cancelling is the best course of action?

So i primarily come from a tech background (did CS in undergrad and currently 2.5 YOE in digital transformations at B4). Gonna be starting b-school soon and found out that most associates go through case interviews that cover all topics, meaning i have to start learning other areas. I’ve never done case interviews before and have no clue where to get started 🙃...any tips for someone in my position? Helpful tips/resources? Thanks fam!

2 years since traveling internationally. Super excited. 4 days before flight..... catches Covid... 😒😒😒😭😭😭😭

Just got laid-off at Arnold with 30 other people... but then again, what did we really have to work on!?

Delta computers down at JFK. Maybe I'll get this vacation starts Ed early.

How to apply for tech jobs in Europe from India? What's the best job search portal for that matter? And what are the chances of getting sponsored visa?

Will your firm or group host a holiday party? I’m all for free booze

MBB folks, how does sponsorship work if you get full scholarship? Do you still get money (say a percentage) from your employer?

Has anyone in creative bought a house or apartment? I’m in NYC and trying to pull trigger but fear of job instability and layoffs is crippling me w indecision. Apts ain’t cheap

Friend was terminated from regional CPA firm after 6 years. No severance whatsoever, only paid out for accrued PTO. Does he have a case for legal action?

Bonus: - 7% Recent CPI reports: 6-7% inflation I directly sourced and did 80% of the legwork to get the partners a $26mm new account (where we had previously been fired in 2020) with a potential $9mm contract extension in 1Q21. Time to lateral back to financial advisory. Happy Thursday!

Worst reasons to do an MBA?