I went to Costco with my sister and her kids today. Here are my takeaways - 1 ) having a travel mug w/coffee + Bailey’s = top tier 2) having the littles grab everything off the list & bring it to me =no-brainer. 3) my sister is the person at Costco You want to strangle… unrelated to Costco= 4) she’s hosting dinner tomorrow, so I offered to keep the kids tonight. I really think she’s about to crash out. 🫡We will be showing up late to dinner tomorrow w/fresh baked pies. Sis can use the break.

I ve been in Houston for like 8 months now. I am introverted, and I live by myself. I literally have no friends here outside of the folks I talk to at work.
I need help.

Has anyone had Marriott gift you the next level of status if you’re only a few nights short of the requirement at end of year?

Anyone know the rules for delta basic economy tickets when the flight arrival has been delayed by 8 hours? I know the ticket is non refunable under usual terms but in this case would they issue a refund?

What are some of the nice things that your SO do for you?

Opinions on career clerkships? Especially with a two year old and wanting another child eventually.

My wife often calls me by 5:45/6 to ask where I am if I’m not headed home yet. Sometimes she’s stressed with kids/dogs/dinner and really wants me home. This really throws off my concentration because it makes me feel rushed. Like many practices sometimes I’m out at 5:30, other times it’s much later. Just depends and is unpredictable. Any advice on how to approach this?

Hi folks!

Currently interviewing with Mastercard data and services for the consultant role.
Wanted to enquire about the travel opportunities in this role, be it within India or outside. I personally enjoy travelling and have travelled quite a bit during my consultant stint previously. However, not sure of what the norm is within Mastercard.

Thanks!

I get so frustrated and annoyed when people make stupid common sense mistakes and I think it’s starting to affect my relationships. Don’t really know what to do.

Can anyone provide guidance on salary band for clinical program consultant at United? Or share consultant salary. Located in Atlanta, position is in MN, 10 YOE in healthcare 5 YOE in consulting. Certified six sigma black belt and MPH.

I am overly stressed that my parents are visiting and staying with me for 5 weeks. Paid them for a cruise but still have 4 weeks. I am dreaded to live with them 4 weeks without social engagement cont'

My fiancé will NOT stop talking about her ex. After I found out they were texting arguing she justified it by saying it was about the dogs and not them. Even though Her social media is full of his pics. She still sends him $50 a month for dog food, still goes to work right by his place and suspiciously needs keys. I try to bring it up and I get dismantled for being too mean and making “false accusations.” How much more obvious can it be?

At what point does it not make sense to buy/ build a bigger home? My husband dislikes our house immensely (was his with former wife) and wants to move. Only owes $180k on it, we’ve been together 6 years and thus I’d rather just remodel. It’s the only thing we disagree about - moving or staying. He doesn’t want to invest one more cent in this house.

Just got married to a somebody I met through this bowl and I love him with everything inside me! Wanted to share that’s there’s hope for everybody!!!!

I need friends 🥺

Best weekend trips, ideally direct flight from Riyadh?

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, to all who are serving and their families. There is no greater sacrifice in that of serving your country. God bless the men and women of the United States military #GodAndCountry.

Marriott Wailea or Ritz Kapalua -going in April for a week. Looking fr reviews from folks who have been recently. Booking as Marriott premier elite. Chances of getting upgrades? Service?Crowd? <CONTD>

I cheated... we aren’t supposed to do real art in the morning. We watch an art video and discuss in the morning, then in the afternoon we post an instructional video and the kids do a small project at home... I cheated yesterday. I handed out air dry clay and went to town with my 3rd grades.... the kids said it was the most fun art class ever. I will get in trouble for passing stuff out, but I needed it. So did the kids. Best art day all year!

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?

What is the pay range for supervising associate?
Yoe 9.5

Month of weight loss progress got drowned in alcohol and sugar today. What do I do?

So the feeling that you’re forgetting something important because you have so much on your plate…that never goes away right?

Just secured a legit ft new grad tech role starting in july not big tech. Should I keep applying all these highly leveraged companies are rescinding offers so im worried about mine even though its a stable company.

Is it a red flag if someone says they don’t believe in self help books like Atomic Habits, Attached, etc?

Hey fishes!

What according to you is a decent as well as average package (current market standards) for analytics associate with 4yrs of experience? Your response will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

I'm starting an accounting advisory job in two weeks. Is that enough time to read the entire fasb codification?

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What opportunities are available for someone with a background in sustainability (Masters degree) and around 1 and 1/2 YOE

Anyone recently hired at Big 4 - are there still signing bonuses and referral bonuses? If so, what firm and how much?

What does it mean when you are in pending status in the Nike app, for a pair of new releases sneakers 👟? New to this

Has anyone been to Helen, GA? Is it worth a weekend getaway?

How much tax will be deducted on 18lpa fixed salary (1746800 in hand after epf deduction)? Even after investing 1.5 lacs in 80c.

Someone made disposable Hijabs as part of PPE. Super cool idea!

Bought my first club set online (used to rent) and I was bending a lot more than usual. Stopped by PGA store and found out I need 1” long clubs, so I returned my set and am on the lookout for new clubs. Any advice for 1” long beginner sets? Don’t seem to see that many online and there wasn’t much choice at the store…

What law firm is your favorite for run of the mill employment issues in the US and internationally (India, Australia, UK, Germany, etc.). I primarily use Littler because they have a broad reach and decent rates but I’m wondering whether Bird & Bird, Ogletree, or some other firm has similar pricing and as good or better quality work. So, who are you using and are you happy?

Now that I got promoted to manager, I’m kind of missing the camaraderie that came along with being out on the floor with everyone else. Is that normal?

Client Connect is the biggest piece of shit. Can't purge or export documents (error); laggy as hell; can't manually set client passwords or delete old users. It's the GDM of software basically

Do men actually like feisty women? Or do you like a more submissive woman? Curious

I have pretty bad anxiety to the point where it affects my job performance and will cause me to waste hours because I'm trying to cope with symptoms. I hate that xanax works so well and am terrified of getting addicted to it. Wasted 2 hours this morning panicking and thinking I was about to have a heart attack or something stupid, then I took a xanax and drank some tea and I'm super focused again and my productivity is way up. Anyone else take xanax? I usually only do like 2x a week.

My Senior Manager quit on us a couple of months ago, now my manager just did as well yesterday.

I'm in a small firm, where there is no one with tenure anymore. The new Senior Manager just started and does not know the clients either.

Last busy season was hell because we were short staffed (only 3 of us), and I fear that next one will be even worse because we are in a market where we do not have a ton of people we could hire.

This feels like a new job and I'm not liking it at all.

Ladies, what's the funniest pickup line you ever be approached with?

As much as I talk about wanting a man to take care of me financially, I have way too much pride to allow it when it actually happens

How much time in a day do you spend on this app? I think it’s too much for me. 😆

Is it a red flag if someone says they don’t believe in self help books like Atomic Habits, Attached, etc?

i’m first place in my fantasy football league rn - best record and highest points. should i give away my backup TE for a backup RB? i don’t really need … everett for henderson 🫠 hmu fam 🫠

Yikes! Some days, I just can’t stand my job

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 hate when people use the phrase “I would die for (xyz)” when xyz is something no one would actually die for - like a random cute dog on the internet or whatever. I mean, would you really die for that? It’s cute and all, but, no, I would not die for it.

I still think one of the dumbest things about our society is that we distinguish women’s relationship status with Ms. vs Mrs., but men are all Mr… When are we going to stop defining women by marriage?

I’ve been married in a Catholic Church before and now divorced but my now boyfriend says he wants to marry me in a Catholic Church someday. How do I even start a petition for that? Also is that possible to re-marry in a Catholic Church?

Rings of Power makes me appreciate Peter Jackson even more. Holy F this is a disaster for Amazon, even Hobbit movies are better than this

Looking for help on which exercises I should focus on at the gym. I’m looking to increase my stamina in terms of reciprocal hip movements while in a horizontal position. I’m working on cardio, but is there anything else I should be doing?

I think deep dish pizza is overrated.

Venting :: I have this cousin who thinks she can just show up without calling or asking? She was unpleasant, criticised me for not cooking enough despite the fact that there were so many groceries close by, complained about me waking up at 8 am and how she hates my dogs and wish to strangle them, last time she stayed over. I can’t tolerate her but have the pressure of calling her home for the holidays cause she is home sick 😓

How often do people upgrade their house? Is every 3 year too slow?

The stress of this job ruined my life.
The stress has lead to an eating disorder that I can’t get control of. I’ve lost 25 pounds since starting at the firm two and a half years ago. I am 20 pounds less than I was in high school... I don’t know how to get control again. Even when the stress lays off I can’t eat more due to being used to being busy for almost 9 months out of the year...