I want to have a baby but I’m terrified that will mean having to give up professional dreams. I can’t imagine working 15 hour days and keeping a tiny human alive and happy.

I am currently working in CitiCorp as Java Spring Boot Developer YOE - 6+ Years CTC - 12.6 LPA I am looking for a permanent wfh as its boon for women employees, i felt this will help to manage both family and work,pregnancy times, post maternity i feel WFH will give lot of support. I need all ur helping hands to guide me with good companies. i am scared about "Job Security" for wfh employees though i am very workaholic and work for almost more than 15hrs per day. Does HCL gives permanent wfh?

I am currently on leave after having my baby and received word from my boss/owner of the agency that we are downsizing. He communicated a decrease of my hours from full time to part time upon my return. I have a great set of skills that have made me successful in my unique position (graphic design for advertisements, logo creation, marketing initiatives, office swag) in addition to being a licensed insurance agent. Does anyone have any advice for how I navigate this change?

Does anyone not feel comfortable leaving their kid alone with either parents or in laws due to their carelessness? How do deal with them constantly asking for your kid to sleep over at their house?

13 weeks pregnant. Today I’ve been having a dull ache concentrated on the left side of my lower abdomen. It’s not super painful but it’s noticeable. Kind of like a dull headache but on my abdomen. Not crampy. I’ll call my dr tomorrow but in the meantime, anyone experience anything similar?

Tips for helping kids stay on task during zoom? Our little class (9 kids) has been doing zoom circle times twice a week but I noticed they are really distracted. Also every meeting a kid leave...

Hi moms..I am 38 but will be 39 when third kid comes along. The other two are 8 and 17 months. Finally found a job I like and am good at. We were officially done having kids after number 2 but this sudden surprise happened. I am 11 weeks and still can't get excited about this. I just never enjoyed the new born phase and pregnancy. I am also sad about being the old mom in the playground..I know not important but feel embarrassed about having a surprise at 39. Can anyone relate?

If you’re actively trying to get pregnant would you switch jobs? I had a recruiter reach out and had a couple interviews for a gig with much better pay and maternity leave benefits but am worried that if things were to progress and I got an offer it would look bad if I started a new role and potentially (fingers crossed) was pregnant soon after starting

I’m about to have a baby and it’s hit me that we will have family over to visit and the baby will still need to eat. How did you handle nursing around family? I really don’t want to leave the room every time I need to nurse but also am not thrilled about being super exposed in front of my dad. Is getting a good nursing cover the best solution? Any recommendations or encouragement would be greatly appreciated!!

Is 210 HHI enough to live a upper middle class life in Dallas? Have 1 kid, and another on the way. Curious what people think.

I am 6 weeks pregnant in a stressful job and it is making everything harder. Normally I handle it all well, but now I feel like a total space case, get stressed out more easily, and get so sick to my stomach and tired. This is after nearly a year of fertility treatments which as you know, are also incredibly stressful. How have you coped?

Any advice to help clear a clogged breast for a newly breastfeeding/pumping mother? Still colostrum.

Does anyone work in a work culture where your boss views herself as a mother, her employees as children and then refers to your colleagues as “sisters” and “brothers” and hints that everyone can call her “Mama Bear”. Please share thoughts on this.

I need a cheap computer to use just for surfing the web/online shopping while I’m out on maternity leave. There are some cheap pre-black Friday deals at Walmart right now. Anyone who knows anything about computers willing to take a quick peek and recommend something for me??? thanks!

Anyone have experience getting a LEEP and then TTC or a successful pregnancy after? How long after the LEEP did you become pregnant?

Calling all mamas! Hubby & I are eager to start trying to have our first child - I’m job hunting but am nervous about not being in a role for a year to qualify for FMLA. Any advice on waiting to try?

If you got a job offer and were under 12 weeks pregnant, would you say anything? I’m not pregnant (or currently employed haha) but i just did ivf and am considering doing my transfer next month, so thinking ahead. I know to ask about their leave policy. Also assuming if it’s freelance you don’t bother telling them at all unless if conflicts with your due date.

I’m pregnant with my first child. It’s early, but I’m already dreading telling my project leadership since I’m a key player on my account & I also got promoted. The client is heavily reliant on me. When’s the soonest I should tell them? I’m assuming after the 12-13 week mark...

Anyone who is/was pregnant while travelling every week to the client, were you told to not go throught the airport scanner more than 10times throughout the pregnancy? I’m in my 2nd trimester with...

How is everyone going to stay fit over the holiday weekend? I'm going to the beach with my family, and there will be lots of drinking. Need help and encouragement fam!

How's everyone doing?

Fighting for my life on hinge right now

Any recommended activities in CTL for a single, 28 y/o male that may align to my interests and increase the chance of meeting other single, like-minded women? Asking for a friend

Hello guys,
Can you plz suggest good product base company who gives good salary?
Currently holding 26 LPA offer with 7 yrs of experience.
Skill set: c++, linux

Cyber 🐟- If anyone looking for Cyber Referral in PwC especially IAM/PAM, feel free to ping me. Happy to refer also interview would be guaranteed (Exp Manager here with good connect with HR)

Ladies, we are trying to choose a daycare for our 6 months old son. What questions I should ask the care providers during the tour? Please help.
I so far read through the information about it on their website including the schedule, meals included, operating hours and days.

My new employer asked me to fill out I539 form my wife. Does anyone know what date should I fill out in response ques - till what date requested status be extended until? It will be a transfer

My previous employers did not do team off sites, and apparently that is still a thing here! What have been your most memorable team off sites? Where did you all go and what activities did you conduct? Do team off sites have to be in an area with a Google office? Is international a long shot if the entire team is within the US?

Which month is the manager milestone bonus disbursed in AC Bangalore?

Every PM job posting I see in big tech/FAANG requires a MINIMUM of 5+ years experience, and a large portion even require 7+ years. Most of the associate/rotational PM roles require 3+ years and some require 5+. Yet it seems like every 24 year old I know that went to a target school is now a PM in big tech… am I the only one confused?

Does anyone have advice for a young woman who is starting her career and has no idea what are of marketing to go into? I’ve started in the beauty industry and would love to go in the entertainment industry but have no idea how to get there.

My senior manager is setting up a dumpling night for my team to celebrate the lunar new year next week after I mentioned that I wanted to celebrate. I feel so happy and loved 🤩

What if it really is all made up and the points don't matter?

Applying for fall 2023. What extracurriculars should I be picking up to help my app?

I need 11❤️s to send 1 DM.
Help. Please. Now.

Do base % increases get smaller as you progress through the ranks at big 4? Or does it stay about the same?

Calling all mamas! Hubby & I are eager to start trying to have our first child - I’m job hunting but am nervous about not being in a role for a year to qualify for FMLA. Any advice on waiting to try?

If you’re actively trying to get pregnant would you switch jobs? I had a recruiter reach out and had a couple interviews for a gig with much better pay and maternity leave benefits but am worried that if things were to progress and I got an offer it would look bad if I started a new role and potentially (fingers crossed) was pregnant soon after starting

I’m 2 years post grad and having my first real battle with weight gain. I can’t help but think it’s linked to working full time and a lack of self control with food cravings. Any advice?

Is it okay to take a sick day after giving notice (Friday)? Just got the second vaccine yesterday and would not be a functioning human today.

Is 140k about average for a newly promoted ACD in NYC? Or on the lower end?

Anyone who has worked at Digitas for 1+ years, how is growth over there? At another large holding company I worked for, I was given a very low end media supervisor salary and after almost 2 years, I didn't even receive a cost of living raise. I asked for a raise as I was functioning as an AMD, and they refused (so I left shortly after). I've been working at independent agencies that are more generous with raises and bonuses (and fair salaries), but about to move to Digitas for a new role.

Want to give my two weeks notice because my new job starts two weeks from next Monday but my manager is on PTO today (Friday) and Monday. Didn’t know they would be out for this long since last week — they didn’t communicate. Is it appropriate for me to text them if they’d be free to schedule a meeting today or Monday? Or should I wait till they’re back on Tues? (that makes it less than a 2 week notice tho)

Having so much anxiety because yesterday a stakeholder sent me multiple very long, angry teams messages about how bad of a job I’m doing. They were wrong, I’m doing exactly what was asked of me and my boss supports me. But how am I supposed to continue on this project after such disrespect? Idk why people think they can say whatever they want to creatives and pretend it’s “feedback”

Anyone feel lost/sad that this is your life? Not to be dramatic, bc there are so many things to be grateful for in my life. But, I just feel like this job sucks the soul out of me. I work long hours, no end in sight, feels very thankless, and like I have no actual purpose.

Sometimes I just feel like, “how did I get here?” And I’m not sure how to get out. I’m just overall bummed out. Maybe it’s the “pandemic burnout”. I just feel like there has got to be more to life than working 60+ hr weeks.

Hello. I’m scared. I can’t believe so many people are getting Covid every day. It shakes me to my core how many people are dying.
And it’s not even winter yet.
How do we get out of this hole we put the country in?

I’ve been in the industry for almost seven years, and for the first time, I got my first job offer that’s six figures! It’s probably not a lot since I’m in NYC, but damn I never thought it would happen to me. I’m happy - though a little doubtful since the imposter syndrome is kicking in

What’s the best way to share unpleasant feedback? I’ve seen many people be direct and rude, sandwich negative feedback, and transparent but polite.

I’ve worked with managers who share negative feedback in a friendly, non-degrading way in the past, but lately, I see more blunt and harsh - is this an industry norm? Was I just lucky a few times?

Hi there! I’m looking for tips/advice on cover letters. In advertising, I’ve never needed one as an AD since recruiters just care about your portfolio. But I’m finding that as I apply for positions in house (fashion/beauty), that cover letters are required and I’m realizing the only one I ever wrote was for a job at Panera bread when I was 16. Thanks so much!!

Posting here bc this bowl has the best energy. Anyone have experience with Hulu Ad Manager? My client wants to get on Hulu, but self serve isn’t available to agencies yet. Anyone have their client setup the account and then get access to manage?

Open to advice w/ managing up & recognition:
Report into a leader that rarely responds to my emails. Whether it be approvals or time sensitive information, they are woefully silent & getting time on the cal is impossible.
Last, how do you address seldomly receiving recognition? When there are opps to amplify my contributions they will not & even when someone sends praise they don’t speak to it.

Any ladies with PMDD get an IUD to help? My doc is recommending one but I haven’t been on BC in 20+ years bc I had some adverse side effects on a hormonal pill (I know BC has come a long way since the early 2000s but I’m still scared). Also does it cause weight gain?