I need ideas for a Christmas gift for our nanny, what have you given? What is appropriate?

This summer I will be teaching the two courses required to gain the extension certificate to be a New York State certified Work-based Learning Coordinator. Is there a requirement for additional training to become a WBLC in your location? Is it part of an existing CTE teacher’s responsibility or something else? Do you need a WBLC for your program approval?

Hi Fishes need your suggestions please. I have an interview with PWC for GCP DE Manager, currently working in pure technical role as data engineer. YoE 12.5, cctc 10.5 and holding offers till 23.5 fixed and few more in pipeline, expecting till 27 with 40 days left in np. How much can I ask for a senior manager level in PWC AC Bangalore and how difficult is the work and transition from pure technical to managerial role? I am still bit reluctant to leave tech side, is it good in long run?

I need of UPenn health undergrad cap, gown, and stoll!! Must live in Philadelphia area

I’m surprising my girlfriend with a graduation photo shoot. She never got her cap and gown bc she didn’t do in-person this spring.

I will pay for rental and to have it dry cleaned after use.

Bookstore does not have any.

Can anyone refer me for SDE1 Atlassian. Thanks in advance!!

Upcoming interview with large tech company for biz ops go-to-market role. Any book recommendations to learn about go-to-market / sales op strategies for tech?

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

What is the LTI bench policy, how much time can an employee be on bench is it 90 or 120 days in business/industry consulting?

Any good opportunity for ITSM lead/ management roles ? Looking for change. 12 YoE in ITSM/Project Management/ Consulting for Banking, HR applications.

Anyone else think big end of day drop? Scary weekend to hold long through

Has anyone interviewed or familiar with Angelist Venture operations roles? I was reached out to by them to discuss a “Portfolio Operations Lead” role but curious if anyone has any insight on what that entails, pay, etc.

Best bars to drink alone at in Seattle? Still trying to make friends here, but in the meantime what’s a friendly place to pull up a stool when you’re alone?

Trigger: rare illness post birth

Just sharing that I was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia 3 days after giving birth despite not having risk factors or preeclampsia in my pregnancy. Sharing as I had absolutely no idea about this illness.

Main things to do are check your BP everyday at least the first ten days after you give birth, and go to hospital if it's very high (over 160/110). If you get severe headache or stomach ache then also be vigilant.

Happy to answer any questions!

Do I really need a bottle sterilizer? I can’t decide if this is necessary after reading so many things about it!

Has anyone been successful in negotiating the schedule on a global pregnancy bill? My provider won't bill by visit and split the global cost into four payments all due by the 28th week. I don't understand how that's legal since it is so off the calendar of services and crosses calendar years (and insurance coverage), where most costs are incurred at the end of pregnancy with increased visit frequency and delivery.

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

Creating my registry, what are some must haves to put on it! Doing Amazon and Target, thanks for the help in advance.

Losing hair really badly!!! :( I dont know if its the thyroid meds or just pregnancy. I'm currently 13 weeks. Any recommendations? I'm doing the hair oil stuff but that will take time.

Trying to set family expectations and would love thoughts on 2 things. 1. How long after baby will I be ready for visitors beyond our parents? I’m thinking a few weeks. 2. Our 3 grandmothers are 1-3 hour flights away (3 diff places) and cannot travel. When will we be ready to take baby to see them? I’m thinking 4-6 months but that would also be flu/RSV season. Can’t predict the future but family is already talking about trips and I want to set expectations and do what is best for baby. TIA!!

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

Has anyone tested positive with COVID while pregnant? My spouse just tested positive and I’m staying someplace else to keep safe. But curious how worried I should be if I end up getting the virus?

What are the best pregnancy apps you’ve found? Thanks!

Any books that you found very helpful to read as expecting parents? We’re just nine weeks along, but would love to start preparing however we can!

When did you tell work about your pregnancy?

At 29 weeks. What are the things to start doing now? Feeling a bit anxious about the closing D date. How can I be better prepared. Have already signed up for birthing classes in Sept and am doing prenatal exercises.

I’m 9 weeks tomorrow! My husband and I are starting to explore savings options for baby. We’ve looked into 529s, custodial accounts, a Roth, high-yield savings… and I don’t know what’s the best option, I feel overwhelmed. Would love to hear what others have done or are considering! TIA

When in your pregnancy did you (1) purchase life insurance and (2) have a will drawn up?

Anyone taken the GD test after having covid recently? I have my test in 10 days and I'm currently recovering from covid.

Can folks share their experiences of working during 2nd and 3rd trimesters? How hard was it? What accommodations or adjustments did you make? I’m only in my 1st trimester now but will be starting a new job in October (4 months before my due date) and am nervous about not being able to be at my best

Any recommendations (or watch outs) for au pair agencies? CT/NY area if it matters. TIA!

Almost 12 weeks. Still feeling sick in the evenings. Anyone? Please tell me this will end soon…