I keep trying but I just can’t get into or finish The Eternals. Big Marvel fan and like the actors… 🤷‍♂️ just something about the movie that’s so meh I can’t keep watching it for more than 15 minutes.

So I just watched see you yesterday on Netflix. I don’t want to spoil the ending or plot for those who haven’t seen it but I have one question for others about what I think would be a glaring plot hol

Writing user journeys for a UX project is kind of like writing the world’s most boring Choose Your Own Adventure Novel.

Favorite mezcal for cocktails? Bonus points for recipes!

I see Uncommon saying the new Nic Cave doco is their first feature film but I can’t find their names on credits anywhere. What role did they play in it? Genuine question.

Best podcasts for personal financial management?

How do you get comfortable eating alone at a restaurant?

Best Italian for boyfriends birthday? Thinking of Formento’s or Monteverde, any other good options with amazing pastas and as amazing atmosphere?

Any place in the chicagoland area to get soup dumplings that compare to Joe’s Ginger/ Joes Shanghai in NY, i’ve tried Ming Kee and Qing Xiang Yuan. they aren’t even close

Anyone else on here watch Only Murders in the Building? This episode was insane. Watched it while waiting for comments.

Where’s the best place to watch sunset around downtown Chicago?

It's freezing tonight bitter cold. I just ordered Chinese and I'm not sure if that was a shitty thing to do. I think they need to make money so if no one calls that wouldn't be good. I did tip well

My nephew who's a journalist student told me about the Wag The Dog movie. As a senior journalist, I feel bad about not seeing that gem before. Please don't be like me and watch it if you haven't by now.

Any sci-fi fans here? I recently read this book - blindsight. Absolutely delightful! It's one of those hard sci-fi novels and I'll be honest i didn't understand about 25% of all the concepts.. but even with that, it was soooo good!

Would welcome any other recommendations...

Who does the best NY style pizza in Chicago?

Evaluation Criteria:

Delicious pizza sauce
Cheese pull (cheese that melts when the pizza is pulled apart)
Crust crunchiness

What is the best movie that you have seen this year?

“I get such a rush when I’m eating a taco."

“Just came back from Hawaii, it was beautiful. Lots of good wine”-MD.
Tired analysts: 😒😒

Any recommendations for a restaurant for a work social event? Roughly 10-15 people!

POV: you're an AD* looking for a copy (me) to build our portfolio together and work in... London?

DM:
1) if your seniority is mid/senior or you won an award (Lions, D&AD, One Show..)
2) 3 fav Cannes Lions 2022 campaigns*
3) 3 creatives you love
We create 3 campaigns before XMas and maybe in 2023 we'll start dream big!
Let's make 3 our magic number

* I ask just because if your work is focused on editorial design, that is a different field. I wish you like strategic thinking. Thank you, bye!

Has anyone heard of or took a course from Hack reactor. is it legit? I am looking for a software engineer boot camp

What’s the word on Stax Consulting

How does continuous testing for the CPA work? I am currently registered for the State of South Carolina, which has not begun continuous testing, but I take my exams in a state that has it. Am I eligible? Or do I need to reapply and transfer my existing scores to another state to get continuous testing?

Has anyone successfully leveraged a competing big4 offer to get a raise at your current position? Same service line.

What is JB 5 in Infosys with senior consultant designation? What kind of job responsibilities do these people do in Infosys Limited?

Apparently some journals can prevent sci-hub from sharing their content now.

Do you know of a sci-hub alternative for free journal articles?

My nephew who's a journalist student told me about the Wag The Dog movie. As a senior journalist, I feel bad about not seeing that gem before. Please don't be like me and watch it if you haven't by now.

Do partners buy into the firm? What is the incentive to promote principals to partners?

Has anyone made the move from a private agency to PR for the government? Whether for a city, state, federal? Wondering if the PR category still falls into the ACTUAL 9 to 5 jobs the government is known for. Would love to hear anyone who's experienced this!

I am about to transition from being a junior partner at a large law firm (my practice has focused on private equity M&A) to Deputy General Counsel at a large-ish Pubco. I am already giving myself a crash course in public securities and corporate governance from my firm’s training materials and my cap markets partners, but I also wanted to poll the audience for other suggestions on how to become as prepared as possible for my new role please. Thanks in advance!

Looking for a switch. Any leads?

Hi all. I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 2 and it’s been hard to heal with the ups and downs of a very competitive sales position in the current market. Before taking FMLA for 12 weeks I was a top performer. Any advice from those that also live with bipolar disorder, or advice on a potentially a less stressful position to ease out of sales? I have 7 years healthcare sales and 1.5 years as a MLO.

I scream into the void, hoping to be heard.
I stare into the dark, waiting for the dawn.
I find solace whispering to you strangers.
I fight my demons, only to know they prevail.

I envy people who don't have 9-6s

… and suddenly, as the day of the interview approaches, I feel I can’t care less about this job.

I bought touch up paint and covered at least 20 spots in my house without knowing that I needed to paint the whole wall to cover the spots 😩 anything that I can do instead of painting the whole damn wall?

I wish people stopped asking me if I were a realtor when I tell them I work in real estate development. Why is it so hard to understand the difference?

Hulu commercial times are getting out of hand

I do NOT want children. And yet, recently, I’m desperate to spend time with my niece and nephew. I’m panicking that this is the beginning of me changing my mind.

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

The sound of people yawning loudly gets on my nerves

My generation is really f#cked up. It's impossible to save any money. And it's not that I don't want to. Is simply because I can't do it, by the end of the month there is really not much left. I'm exhausted of working to just pay bills 😔 Sometimes I wonder if those people that quit everything to have a better life are really the smarts one.

It's true, tis is my confession.
I shower 6 times a day. AMA

It's called a donner not a gyro. It was invented in Turkey and the poor excuse for 'gyro' in NY is microwave food compared to elite restaurant level kebab in Gokyuzu (London).

I called it off with the girl I’d been seeing for a month. I feel good, like a man unburdened.

I’m a newspaper advice columnist on the side and looking for real requests for advice for my column that I can respond to. I may print your letter anonymously and my reply with your permission.

Has anyone used/using La Mer? Thoughts?

Confession - I’ve lived in New York for 20+ years and have never A) been to the Statue of Liberty or B) the top of the rock

Today's weather is a clear sign that Catholic God is stronger than Eastern Orthodox God