I want to start using a retinol but I’m nervous. What can I expect in terms of side effects? How long does it take to see improvement?

I’m looking to leave my firm and expect to have some interviews coming up. How should I handle with my current firm as far as notifying that I will be taking a morning or afternoon off? We are fully in-office and I don’t know how many doctor’s appointments are reasonable.

Relatedly, is it reasonable to request interviews after hours or on the weekend?

Celiac anyone? Celiac is just the extreme form of glute allergy there is with stomach cramps, disorientation, brain fog, diarrhea etc. Worried to go back on the road and eat outside with many sad and painful experiences. Are there any road warriors who have survived it well? Appreciate any tips!

Have a spider mite infestation on a lemon tree I brought indoors for the winter. Anyone have any ideas for how to kill them? I looked online and have tried neem oil, but it doesn’t seem to be working too well. Help!

Best hotel in NYC with a decent gym?

Hi Fishies. Im 31 yrs old,spouse 33 yrs old. We are going with IVF due to male factor. Today we got PGT results from CCRM Boston. Among 7 embryos, 5 came normal. 1- 5AA(male), 1-5AA(female),1-4BB(tier2,female),1-4AA(tier1,female), 1-4AA(tier 1, male). What is the best embryo among them? This is my first IVF. And little nervous as well. What could be the reasons if the embryo is not implanted ? Is it something with to do with me? Do we need to do anything from our side, like acupuncture ?

Any good gyms in the West Village/Soho area (excluding Equinox)

Comforting others:
When someone tells me bad news regarding their health, I say everything I am supposed to say (I’m sorry to hear that, I’m here for you, etc) EXCEPT “everything is going to be ok”. Because I can’t guarantee that and I really don’t know if everything is going to be ok. I was taken aback recently when a friend told me I am calloused and cold-hearted for not being able to say those words. Is she right? Should I start saying this for the purposes of providing comfort only??

I left bedside nursing and the hospital 2 years ago. I don't feel guilty about it and honestly this pandemic
has convinced me to never return.

Mom of two here (21 month old and 5 month old) who is starting to consider having a third. I am in my late 30’s and my doctor just recommended I start trying at 6 months postpartum. I am thinking I want to start closer to 8-10 months postpartum but have no idea what to expect with a third. Is anyone in a similar situation? Moms or Dads of two, do you ever look back and wish you had tried for three? Moms or Dads of three, how was the transition from two to three and how much did life change?

I've been gardening more to relieve stress and have some time to my self. Full endorsement!

I was supportive of Lori when this virus first started but her actions since have dwindled my support of her. I don’t expect her to make every decision correct nor do we have to agree with all of them. I believe she should be correct around 75 percent of the time but I believe she is in the 50 percent range. I know everything doesn’t fall on her shoulder but things haven’t been great as of late. Hopefully they figure out something soon.

Hello MTL how’s quarantine part 2 treating you? Any activity recommendations to stay busy and not go crazy?

REMOTE SPANISH TRANSLATORS NEEDED

Stony Brook Hospital on Long Island is currently in dire need of bilingual people who can help translate between medical staff and patients/families. (Cont)

Anyone have recs for a Nephrologist/Kidney doc?

Best resources for mental health among cops?

Apologies for the awkward venue...but any one else struggling with addiction slash self destruction slash wtf am I doing in life?

Big birthday coming up in a few months and wanting to do things I have never done before (tattoos, surgery, etc.) What have you done as a result of a mid life crisis?

What are your favorite apps that encourage healthy lifestyle in your patients that might need changes in that area?

Hi fishes, I have an offer from DTDL is it good company to work. How is the work culture, hike and perks in the company?

PLTR is crushing it the past two weeks.

Where to stay in NYC for New Year’s Eve? Boroughs you’d recommend? Best restaurants/nightlife? From the PNW and planning a trip with my partner to ring in the new year!

Looking to get into some volunteer work - any ideas for a good cause in the area?

Newly appointed Sales director - over 6 years experience on the sales side - leading 5 other sellers. What do you think my salary should be - both base and commissions.

Anyone from CN - T&O? I wanted to connect to understand work culture, projects etc.

Is this legal?
My partner and I are moving out of our condo building in NYC at month end, and the building management (not our landlord) has communicated to us that, on top of the 1K non-refundable fee and 1K security deposit to move out (stated in lease), they are also issuing a $1,250 "sanitization fee" for the public areas (hallways/elevators), since we happen to be moving out during COVID19. We feel this is taking advantage of tenants during this time and may not be legal. Any advice helps!

Hi All! I will be interviewing soon for a Microsoft Quality Experience PM role and would love to connect with anyone who has been through the MS interviewing process!

My problem with this bowl is it makes me want one of each kind of cat I see here and I have neither the space nor the budget!

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

How early do you start studying for Level 3? And is it harder than level 2? I’m a little nervous since there’s a written part now.

What’s a good amount of time to be at the senior planner level?

What are the best consulting firms operating out of London known for / working on sustainability and energy transition topics? Many thanks!

What has better WLB and comp, being a heme onc physician or climbing the ranks of D/SD/VP in R&D or commercial strategy for an oncology line? Not taking into account initial path to get to these positions.

Salary slab for EY GDS manager rank 32 and year range

I strongly believe new hire onboarding should not sit in the HR/People Operations space but should sit in the HR Coordinator/HR Generalist space. As a new hire, they should be able to have a confirmed point of contact especially during their first 90 days and People Ops should not be that point of contact unless there’s system or access issues.

Did anyone make it to the state fair? What did you think? I heard the last day is tomorrow. Is it worth it? I'm new to the area.

For those of you coloring your hair at home, do you color your whole hair each time or just your roots? Also has anyone tried Herbatint products?

Any suggestions for a face serum or face oil for dry, sensitive, acne prone skin?

Recently decided to purchase a hair removal package for my face. They use Candela lasers. Can anyone attest to the effectiveness of this procedure?

Help! With the season change my face is so dry. Even after moisturizer it looks like my foundation was applied on top of snakeskin. Any suggestions for moisturizers or something else to help?

My skin has always been a little dry. I’ve used plain coconut oil on my face for years (as a moisturizer) but recently stopped because my fave would just get red after application. Not itchy but I definitely felt like my skin was reacting. Any suggestions for non-acne related calming face washes or moisturizers?

If anyone he has done extensive laser hair removal (I’m talking full body), how much did your treatments cost and was it worth it? I’ve always considered it but now that I’m in my mid-20s and 1. just don’t care about body hair as much as I used to and 2. am no longer showing as much skin as I did when I was younger and did sports that required it, I’m wondering if it’s worth spending all that money.

🧖‍♀️What are your favorite tips for *inner* beauty?

Both healthy eating and healthy thinking! Share below 👇

Where do you like to buy your gym clothes? What brand workout wear do you like the best? I have really only tried Old Navy.

Anyone succumb to the ads and try Il Makiage make up? Foundation/concealer. Their brilliant ads make me curious, but not sure why not seeing it at Sephora is getting in my way. (while I’m at, how about that Thrive mascara that is everywhere)?

Has anyone found a serum that works on nasolabial folds?

Hi, fish in the DMV area. I’m interested in a rhinoplasty. Would anyone have suggestions? Interested in West End but it’s 18-20K. I know this is not something to cheap out on but holy

Has anyone tried CeraVe daytime face lotion with 30 spf? I use and love the PM (even during the day in winter) and want to add SPF during the day without risking breakouts. Unfortunately I have dry, yet sensitive, acne prone skin.

What are everyone’s favorite product recommendations to purchase during the Sephora sale?

I’ve bought Arrid Extra Dry cream deodorant by the case for decades, and they’ve stopped making it! Using Mitchum now and I don’t like the smell, I sweat through Secret... what do you all use?

recommendations for a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast on darker skin tones? I’ve loved supergoop’s unseen but would like to move to mineral.

I have an appointment to get lip fillers for the first time. I want natural looking results, nothing too big. I know it takes time to settle, but will I be able to go to work the next day without it being noticeable?

Fashion Q: what kinds of pants do you guys wear day-to-day? I know skinny jeans are considered “out,” but super baggy mom jeans are not flattering on my small frame. I wear leggings when I’m WFH, but I want to look slightly more put-together/fashionable outside my home

28,F divorced no child and no life , my marriage is nothing but a whole cheat drama, now parents are asking to marry anyone who can 'accept ' me but I never did anything wrong other than being innocent and naive and good to bad people, really wanted to live my life, somebody hold my hand when in distress and i ended up somebody who just need my money and body nothing else, just feel like committing suicide, never been a loser at any point of life , Life is bloody damn unfair

I'm 29 and have acne! Tried everything, have temporary success with tretinoin (by temporary I mean - I get acne back while continuing usage) . I saw Proactive MD ad. Any experiences with it?

Any guys out there shave or trim their leg hair? Ladies - thoughts?