I just joined this bowl because husband and I are thinking of a kid next year and I have so much anxiety about this job and a kid. I just started last August and am the breadwinner and may not even

Anyone here adopt a puppy during the infertility struggle? Husband and I considering it to have something positive throughout this situation and thinking the extra companionship would be helpful. I work from home. Husband has had many family dogs and lots of experience with it, I’ve had a family cat before. But not sure if it’s actually a good idea - wondering if it would truly help make us feel better and keep our minds off of the struggles or if it would just add extra stress. Thoughts?

The military saved me. I'm serious. I brought so many conflicts into the service, my father was an alcoholic, and I was an opioid addict. I've been clean for seven years thanks to my training. Forever thankful to the troops for that.

Hi moms. I am pregnant 17 weeks along and feel like having half a can of coke every day. Seems like it’s under the caffeine limit but just wanted to know your opinions. Did anyone have cravings for coke or fizzy drinks?

Not sure if this is the right place to post, but I feel like I wasted 20 years of work life- as if I’m back to sq 1. Married with baby, super under pressure (by myself and the bills) to provide for my family. Looking for more payment security - not knowing when the next paycheck comes in kills me. Apparently I got so many skills etc., but I don’t believe in myself rn. Looking for a friend or someone who was in this kind of situation and got out of it. Of course, looking also for a safe haven/job

Can I expense a $500 rose bouquet for my Mother? I think that's okay..

Anybody else here quarantined with an elderly parent and you’re the sole caregiver? How are you staying sane?

I am pregnant with my 2nd and my job is very demanding. First trimester was bad for me with my first pregnancy and I took 2 months unpaid personal leave.
I can't afford that now and cannot risk my job. Not in public accounting anymore. I work in SEC reporting at a pharmaceutical company.

I am so thankful to be working from home for sure. I am just really dreaded to turn on my computer everyday with this hell of a morning sickness.

If you have been in similar situation. What worked for you?

Have $6k expense coming up and considering a new card for SUB. Already have Sapphire reserve and not quite 4yrs out to downgrade and move to preferred, so sapphire preferred's current bonus is out.

Already have about 500k UR points (was intending to spend them on a honeymoon then turned around and got pregnant right after the wedding so honeymoon didn't happen). Would love to accumulate more points for late honeymoon once kid is old enough to leave with my parents.

Suggestions (or referrals).

My father apptly invited my cousin to thanksgiving. The cousin who took my baby name bc she “wasn’t sure it would get used given ‘my situation” and “wanted to make sure it got used since it’s such a beautiful name.” So I guess I’m having dinner across from a 7 month old baby with my dream baby’s name. Super weird to resent an infant on thanksgiving, but that’s where we are..

If I decide to quit my job after maternity leave, does anyone know how much I have to reimburse to my employer for the FMLA health insurance they paid? And how long do I have to stay at the company post my maternity leave to avoid such reimbursement payment?

What is typical parental leave/ maternity leave for a Cybersecurity company? Or for companies based in Sans Francisco?

Hey Moms,
I am getting back into the workforce and my job may require travel. Not only am I working but the father is out of state and not there physically to help. How do Manage traveling with a toddler? Should I bring my LO with me? How will I scout out good day cares?

1 year old gift ideas please! This is for the other baby in our nanny share. He has an older sister so he already has lots of toys and books. They gave us a book for our baby but she is our first kid.

Its been 10 months since I got married, my wife is pregnant and now at her house, we are not able to communicate, we don't have a topic to talk. Need suggestion.
Thanks

Did anyone accept a job while pregnant? When did you tell your new employer and how did they react?

Thoughts on black tie highland dress. My mother’s side has its own tartan. Could I get away with a kilt and Prince Charlie jacket at a black tie event? I’m tempted, but it might be too much.

Something I used to do with my father before he died was fixing his home garden. Thanks to that now whenever I get a new property to sell I dedicate myself to fixing the garden before showing it, I learned to do it very fast and very aesthetically. Have you ever fixed houses by yourself to improve sales?

I’m a FTM returning to work in mid-August since being on maternity leave since the end of February. I can’t wait to go back to work (I have mom guilt about daycare but that’s another story). I’m going back to my project which was was very demanding/stressful so I’m having a little anxiety about returning to that specific project. I would love any tips/advice for setting boundaries and being able to balance work with parenting. I’ve already blocked off my calendar for daycare dropoff & pickups.

Wife and I have second child coming and in the market for larger car. We like the Traverse, Enclave and Telluride so far. Should we buy lightly used or lease?

Any wfh moms here take care of their babies full time during work hours (meaning no nannies or daycare) while being employed full time? FTM and curious to know if it’s doable at all.

What are people's take on taking angel money vs bootstrapping?

Current state: Hard product on e-commerce (we own the IP), contract manufacture locally, side hussle, 6 figures in revenue and margins >50% after shipping. Growth hacks haven't worked, we seem to grow 30-70% y/y.

Is there any Leave Encashment policy at PWC IAC Bangalore?

Anyone have experience (or have friends) with a kiddie academy daycare? Potentially transferring my child to one in ohio when we move. New daycare in that area so don’t know anything about it.

Check out SNDL (Sundial Growers). The call options are going crazy—buy the stock now—could easily get up to $5.00 in the near future. 🔥

Ever get the feeling that you don't know what you're doing or why you're doing it, but have no idea what else you would do for a living?

Workplace Politics

What're peoples thoughts about workplace politics? Do you like engaging in it or prefer to sitback? Any cutthroat examples you've seen

Anyone combine ADHD meds with Nootropics? I do a lot of work in the startup/VC community and it seems everyone in that world is obsessed with nootropics. They have private message boards, meetups, etc., just to discuss the topic. I know at least a half dozen companies that have very active Slack channels on the topic where everyone from the CEO on down debates various cocktails, programs, brands.

Am I missing something? Last I read the research was VERY inconclusive.

Any recommendations for good house cleaners in Chicago? Feel free to DM me or comment below

Are there any tech or DEI related networking groups that anyone utilizes or finds helpful when sourcing?

What’s a reasonable expectation for AIP for an SC in Deloitte HC that joined with 3 months to go in the performance year? Came in at $135K base and up to 25% AIP...thanks!

What's the most ridiculous expense you got away with while traveling?

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

When did the fish app turn into anti vaxxers / distrust science app? Fucking aye , y'all supposed to be professionals. Or have the Russians infiltrated here too? 😂

Currently asking around for others that work in the hospitality industry specifically banquets or banquet serving what is the tip pool break down at your hotel servers,captain, houseman, house percentage do you think your paid fairly from the tip pool?

Is it worth it to buy a house in what is essentially the middle of nowhere? The price is unbeatable, but it’s far away from the nearest town by about an hour.

LS Conferences in Philly/NYC Metro areas

What are the career prospects for Talend ETL pl.

Anyone have experience (or have friends) with a kiddie academy daycare? Potentially transferring my child to one in ohio when we move. New daycare in that area so don’t know anything about it.

Hi moms. I am pregnant 17 weeks along and feel like having half a can of coke every day. Seems like it’s under the caffeine limit but just wanted to know your opinions. Did anyone have cravings for coke or fizzy drinks?

I just got a positive pregnancy test on Sunday, so I’m about 4 weeks along and struggling with the urge to take another pregnancy test every 12 hours to make sure everything is still okay. Tips to manage the anxiety until the 6 and 12 week marks?

FTM struggling after returning to work 1 month ago. Will it get better or do I need to quit nursing & pumping? Details below...

Does mommastrong help with loosing weight or is it just core strength? My boobs and belly are huge 3 months post delivery. Want to get back in shape!!!

Did anyone accept a job while pregnant? When did you tell your new employer and how did they react?

I really want to make some time for working out and getting back into shape. Im overloaded on projects and have a toddler that I care for before and after daycare. After putting him to sleep and Getting done with house chores I'm just exhausted and have no motivation to hit the gym 😩 any advice?

So this is such a random question. My babe is 4.5 months on Tuesday. Prior to her birth, I lived life pretty carefree, but now I have so much more mommy-emotion. Kind of like my eyes were opened to cr

Any wfh moms here take care of their babies full time during work hours (meaning no nannies or daycare) while being employed full time? FTM and curious to know if it’s doable at all.

Are there any moms who are EMs at McKinsey? What is life like for you there while raising your little ones? I have 3 young kids and a recruiter reached out to interview for EM and I’m definitely interested but need to know more about what it’s like being a working mom there. Thanks!

Moms has any of your kids enrolled into martial art? My son is turning 5 and I wanted to sign him up for some training, but we have both karate and Taekwondo equally popular here? Any recommendations

Got out of the house today after having worked from home a week straight (unplanned circumstances with kiddos). Feel like there’s soooo much I want to get done 😭 like grab a cup of Starbucks

Thoughts on breathable mesh crib liner once baby can roll around? Concerned about legs getting stuck

Found out I’m 7-8 weeks pregnant. I’m on a high visibility project and my role is critical. I work with very senior execs and my due date is 2 months before go live. Should I make the project leadership aware and be transparent so that they can start planning and/or look for a backfill? (I just started the project a month back)

I may have had the littlest breakdown tonight. I’m 8 weeks post c section and I have the most wonderful little girl (I know that’s the important part). But I just did some research and it looks like the skin “shelf” above my incision may not go away. Tell me there are success stories out there?

Thinking about a travel stroller for international trip. Have a Stokke Xplory which doesn’t get very small and thinking about a Yo-yo Zen. Thoughts on the stroller? Anything else for the plane/travel?