I just want to say - I heard all the crappy stuff about becoming a mom and didn’t hear any of the joyful bits. It’s hard and all that but it’s the most amazing thing in the world. Just a PSA if you’re on the fence - it can be an incredible and profoundly unique experience, being in love with this little human you created.

A guy who is claiming to be in love with me (a black woman and immigrant), is a conservative (pro-trump, anti-gun laws, denies that there is racism etc). Are those red flags to make me cut him off?

I have pretty strong social phobia and am worried about making friends. I'm going to be working for an engineering company so I imagine I don't have to be really up on the latest trends or anything but how can I talk to people without making it sound unnatural?

How do I start the divorce process? Do I have to get a lawyer? Help...!

Partners with kids and a working spouse, how do you manage? Is it realistic for both people in the relationship to work full time long term? How do you keep marriage going and career progressing?

Have been sober for many years but currently relapsed and am in a downward spiral. I’m close to losing my family but I can’t seem to get my head together. Feel like I need a few months out, maybe take some time off work… has anyone done similar and did it help?

How do you correct bad aspects in your character that you unconsciously got from your parents?

Confession: My wife surprised me with her first tattoo, and it's my name initials on her ribcage. I didn't do any work today and ignore a ping from MD - we had it 4 times. I love her so much.

Any moms on here that absolutely love their company and feel 100% supported?

I grew up in a nuclear family away from extended relatives who were never really close. Parents were either emotionally unavailable or distant. All I've wanted for myself was a big loving family to call my own.. my parents are unaccepting of my sexuality & my partners family is also quite fucked up so she's isn't super close to them either. Honestly this sucks & it feels like I'll never have a huge supportive family I've wanted & craved for.

If at all, how do you guys manage romantic relationships in IB? It’s easier if your s/o is in the industry bc they have an innate understanding someone outside wouldn’t but I don’t think that means you have to find someone in the industry. Curious to hear some thoughts.

My ex and I have trouble remaining broken up. We’ve broken up over 9 times (9 times!). It’s dysfunctional, but we generally love being around each other and it feels comfortable. What to do? (Cont)

it’s been 3 years in this city and I really need to hang out with someone other than my boyfriend. But I’m terrible at “networking"

What are some myths you all have heard to figure out if you’re having a boy or girl?

I need friends. Feel lonely when everyone else is partying up.

Married fish, when did you meet your spouse? Pre-career, when you were first starting out or when you were a bit more establish (at least a few years in)?

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

What do you do when you feel the goalpost has been/is being moved re: billable requirements? Like there's a spoken vs unspoken? I chose this job based on billables vs salary and what I'm being told I'm expected to do now is 20-30% (at least) > than what was initially agreed upon. Given my other life responsibilities, this is creating a huge strain & I feel like this is slowly getting harder & harder on my spouse & kids. I'm grateful to have lots of good work but not sure how to course correct.

I am wanting to start the adoption process. I reached out to pathways to parenthood for information first from my personal email. I got a response within 30 min asking me to email them back from my work email. I did so and it has now been 3 days with no response. Is there any other way of contacting them?

One of my friends has been given a choice, to work with an extremely outrageous target or to leave the firm. If he chooses to stay, he will be bound to serve a total time of 6 months. And if he refuses, tomorrow will be his last day, what can I suggest to him?

It's a critical decision and he is overwhelmed by this sudden obstacle. Any leads would be helpful.

How many of us have a teacher buddy that we hang out with, after school hours??

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

What is an ideal value of X for salary --> Salary = YOE*X. I feel least should be 3 and then sky is the limit

Just did my baseline testing and got results. My appointment to discuss the results with my RE is in mid January. Any guides / ways I can start to interpret them on my own before then?

I wanted to prepare myself for an interview to be a store associate at Gucci, Any tips and what are the sample interview questions I might get? Thank you

Looking for opportunities in Frontend as Angular or Angular + Node js developer

YOE - 4.3
Tech stack - Javascript, Angular, HTML , CSS, React, Nodejs , Typescript

Please share referrals.

I have a month left till my GMAT. Should I start solving the official questions timed or solve more untimed until I feel more comfortable? Asking because TTP is religiously advising on untimed strategy, but I’m currently struggling with timing especially CR; untimed sessions often make me take 3-4 minutes per question (80-90% accuracy). Thanks!

Let's commiserate.

What's the worst agency team and why?

How are the hikes in fidelity every year? And do they pay out 100% bonuses? Are there any other perks?

I received an offer from Optum on the first day of joining of another organization. The offer is much much better than at which I have joined. I am really feeling low. What should I do?

As lawyers are there ways to get paid for connecting clients?

Engineering influencers to follow?

Where are all the proper ACDs at? Either it's senior/mid creatives who have been promoted too early or ACDs who did the job for a year and are now freelancing as creative directors.

I have recently interviewed in Allstate for Abinitio Developer role (yoe is 7.3)
Any idea what CTC I should ask for this experience.

Do @ICICi have hybrid mode of work in TEchnology groups? Pls advise.

Anyone who exited to PE ops able to speak to how their experience has compared with consulting?