I love living in Miami, but have found it incredibly difficult to make friends. I had a thriving social life/ friend group in Chicago. Anyone else finding it hard to build friendships here?

Cousin reminded me that I can say the most righteous, fact or Bible-based message to another, but it’s a sounding gong / meaningless if I made them feel bad (was debating with a younger relative). So much truth to remember in our daily interactions with others. So much weight to practice from 1 Corinthians 13:1-2- If I speak in the tongues of men or angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. I

How did you make friends when you moved here?

So uhhh anyone need a house sitter the week before memorials day weekend? Wanted to visit the city and go to the office a few days but my friend who I usually crash with is out of town

I ended my relationship of 6 years about 3 months ago bc he said he might regret not having kids later down the line. we were always on the fence but I’m leaning towards no. It hurts so much having to walk away from an otherwise perfect relationship. Wish this was easier…

Hi everyone, first timer here. Having some issues w. our 4 yo being pushed around and bullied at preschool. He’s really sad and upset. He’s also super shy & introvert. Any advise? Pep talk? Discuss with teacher?

First time Dad and my 15 month old keeps running up the stairs at my in-laws place and they keep encouraging it. Stairs are almost 10 inches high with nothing underneath and I’m worried that he might slip and fall in between the stairs. My FIL is a bit of a know-it-all and keeps insisting it’s safe and I don’t agree. What do I do? Don’t want to fight the entire house full of people about this and kid enjoys it too much and cries a lot if I/we prevent him from climbing

Hi fishes,
Want some feedback for Employees Assistant Program (EAP) by Capgemini which provides facilities to connect with Therapist.
Actually I am going through some tough times(going through a divorce), want to connect to EAP to discuss my mental health issues.
I had connected once and they say that the conversations are strictly confidential.
Just wanted to know do they really keeps stuff confidential or can they inform my Manager regarding the personal conversations.

Does anyone think that it’s wrong to just not need a lot of companionship? I have an SO, decent family members and I guess a few friends. And I really don’t feel the desire to surround myself with peo

My cousin is set on going to law school. I'm getting ready for another thanksgiving barrage of questions. Any go-to advice?

Hi everyone I am relocating to Hyderabad next month. Even though I look forward to meeting new people I can’t seem to ignore the fact that I will move away from family. My family situation is already complicated, my mom and dad are not on good terms so we don’t live together and when I move it’ll get worse. I am financially independent but I feel guilty for not being there for them. Is there any possibility of getting transferred to Gurgaon office(a lot closer to my home)if I talk to my manager?

Help!! My bestfriend is doing two months abroad and was trying to fly into turkey when they told her she couldn't because her passport expired within three months.

She went to the US Embassay in Athens knowing she had a month left of traveling, and gave her an emergency passport and punched holes in her exsisting one. Now no country will let her in with her emergency passport.

Can her mom get her a passport in the US and ship it to her? Is there anyway around this?

Thank you!!

Any single parents in here? If so, and you want support and understanding from other single parents please join the new “single-parents” bowl. Especially as busy season is here.

My girlfriend and I have been in a long distance relationship for 8 months now. We talk every single day online and recently I went to visit her for around a month. It was great and it seemed like the relationship was stronger than ever. But one week back after visiting her, I felt a strange detachment from her and our conversation topic got repetitive and stale quick. Any advice?

Important question! Any strategies for getting out of work zoom happy hours? Other than ignoring requests and not showing up, which has been my MO so far. But it’s getting a bit awkward.

For anyone in this bowl. How crucial is it for you to have a formal dining room separated from the kitchen? My son and daughter-in-law are buying a house for their future family and I'm trying to convince them a formal dining room looks better and makes things less chaotic in the kitchen, especially with kids. Am I out of touch? Or is it still important?

Do any female desis who are married take care of their own parents?

Anyone here ever been scared by some major differences in materialism with your partner? I’ve been considered “boujee” by some friends but my girlfriend of just over a year is on a whole other level. Lately because of many of her friends getting engaged / married, rings have been mentioned and she’s said pretty much she wouldnt be happy with under 25k.

I come from a very middle class upbringing, and so does she, although she’s influenced by friends dating professional athletes and stuff

Any tips for hard launching partners on social media? For context, I’ve (Indian American female) been dating my white American boyfriend for 3 years and we just got engaged after two years of convincing my parents. They are very happy and excited now, but I’m scared shitless about being ostracized / judged by my extended family and Indian community in the US once I “let the cat out of the bag” on the engagement news. I want to be proud and confident about this but could use some moral support.

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

Have you ever been or currently in a relationship with someone of who’s political beliefs conflict with your own?

Not dealing with this currently have dealt with it in the past. My parents started out opposites but now believe similarly. I’m wondering if it is possible in this day and age.

Hello Fishes . Anyone works for delta here ? I need your help . Want to know about work culture and job security .

Experience/success/insights with an “endometrial scratch” before first FET?

Do you need to have your first day of period to start an ivf cycle ?

I am helping an entrepreneur starting an NBFC. Can you refer people with NBFC bqckground. All critical business roles are open currently.

Hello all! So I’m currently a Realtor in LA. Prior to being a Realtor, I was a store manager for a luxury store in Beverly Hills. I was kind of forced to get out of retail when the pandemic hit so my only option at the time was to jump in to real estate as I already had my license. I’ve been feeling unfulfilled with real estate and truly miss luxury retail. Does anyone have any referrals for luxury retail jobs in Los Angeles? I would love to hear from you! Thank you for taking reading my post!

I have an offer from Mayer Brown as a senior associate and they have told me that a guaranteed full EOY bonus is not standard or a market ask. My offer is in a non-NY office and the posting for this position has been up for six months.

Any recent laterals out there who moved in the last few months who received a guaranteed full EOY bonus and/or signing bonus for a corporate senior associate role?

Today is joining day. Nothing happened. Onboarding is said to be virtual but no link was received. Any one else having different experience?

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

Hello Community,

I am interviewing for a senior consultant role in Salesforce practice at a big4 firm. What should I expect as a compensation?

Hi, I had two job offers for AP Accountant / Senior Specialist post offering 85k - 87k. Could you please advise if this is a good package? My current employer is offering a much lower amount. Thanks!

Has anyone here used a professional resume service? Would recommend again or not worth it?

About to join BNY Mellon this month pune location as a Technical Lead. I am eligible for bonus in Jan 2023 or not ?

Hi fishes , Just want to check when relocation amount paid off , and do we need to produce bills ?

What I heard is it's lumsum amount.

Gauging activity of web3 professionals in Miami… like or comment below. Thanks

Looking for a roommate in Miami to sign a lease with starting in January or February. Looking to sign a lease for a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom in a luxury building in Brickell, Downtown, Edgewater, or somewhere similar. I am clean, quiet, and respectful. I am a strategy and finance professional in my mid 20s (ex-McKinsey) who will be in the office 5 days a week. 

Landlord is raising my rent from 2,300 for a 1 bed/ 1 bath to 4,200/ a month; this bowl is more for networking, but if any professionals need a roommate February 1st in Brickell or Downtown, please let me know.

HI! Everyone, I’m new on this group , i want to make some new connections and get some solid relationships build here. If anyone else wants to do some virtual handshakes, reach out and connect

Best happy hour places in dowtown? Office location is brightline station so someting relatively close would be ideal. Trying to take advantage of happy hour since i never come into office😅🥲

Hey! Can anyone recommend me a good facialist in downtown/brickell?

Any art basels recommendations for this Sunday and Monday ?

My favorite week in Miami is coming up! Hope you folks in brickell don’t mind the 45 minute wait for Ubers lol

I’m looking for a real estate agent in South Florida to help my buy a house. Must be an aggressive negotiator. Any recommendations?

Anyone here on a road biking club team etc? Have a bike and want to start (beginner) but would like to in a group setting. Any groups you know of highly appreciated.

Honest question. Why did you guys decide to move to Miami? I really thought people from other cities hated this city.

Anyone here going to the EY holiday party this Thursday alone? I am 😅 and i think i’d be fun to meet other gals and keep each other company!

Im a student getting my prerequisites for nursing. Anyone else?🙋🏽‍♀️
I was very content with my choice until ive heard so many nurses leaving their carrers and all the negative connotation attached to being a nurse like working like 🙆🏽‍♀️ and barely being able to pay their bills. Any advice? Pointers?

Best place for holiday office parties?

Silly question but, how did you make close friends when you first moved to Miami? Feeling like a fish out of water, from Texas.