I’m a baby gay and someone made a comment in the LGBT bowl about wondering whether femme4femme has the same social implication as masc4masc. What does that mean? Can anyone pls explain

Hi, my wife and I are expecting this upcoming year. So we are looking for health insurance that can properly cover her maternity visits and labor. Any recommendations (Florida)?

Any dads out here? Wife is 20 weeks pregnant with our first and want to connect and know from fellow dads on how are they coping. How are you helping your partner? Feel I am not doing enough. Except for getting ready with the finances.

Pregnant moms, feel free to provide suggestions on what your partner is doing which you really appreciate. I got the foot massage part covered. 😉

I have a business background and a year ago, after I enrolled in a major European business school blockchain specialization, I decided to start focusing my career on this technology

I would like to continue going up on my learning curve while helping businesses adopt blockchain

Any career advice based on your experience? Best companies in the industry?

I am 3 months pregnant, working in Atos. Now they are calling everyone to join office. Doctor is not allowing me the travel. The team or my manager don't know that I am pregnant. How can I take it ahead?

does anyone here have experience freelancing while taking care of a newborn? would love to hear your approach/perspective. my husband and I both work from home and his job is so lax, it’s practically part time. trying to formulate a plan for returning to freelance life after the kid is born.

People that have small children - how do you deal with your child’s stress and separation anxiety when you go to work? My 4-year old goes berserk almost every day at some point relating to me having to work. The worst part is that I’ve been working from home bc of Covid and I’m literally just walking upstairs after giving hugs and kisses and saying see you soon 800 times. My spouse is a stay at home parent, but that doesn’t seem to matter to my son. A piece of me dies everyday because of this.

I told my husband that I wished I was more in shape before getting pregnant and his response was “well you could still get fit” 🙃🙃

I don't have any friends in banglore. It is hard for me to find friends cause i am always that aloof kid who in addition is not straight so can't even bond with my teammates. How do people live like this. Even my flatmates don't talk . : (

40 weeks pregnant and terrified to be induced. Any tips on how to manage the stress and pain? I’m getting an epidural but still very nervous.

Any recommendations for an ob-gyn or tips for finding one on short notice in Vancouver? Friend who is trying to get pregnant just moved there from the US and is having a hard time finding someone! TIA!

Hi All, I am 11 yoe, working at a medium sized product company and I got an offer from Thoughtworks (50% hike) for a Lead Consultant role in data engineer profile.

Being a mother, I have anxiety and nervousness about joining a service based company bcoz of doubts below.
1. Job security, considering the upcoming recession is it safe to join TW at this time?
2. How good is WLB at TW for a Lead Consultant? Approx working hours on a daily basis?
3. How flexible is TW for WFH?

Please suggest

How long after a failed transfer does your stomach and body feel like it’s back to normal? It’s been a little over a week since I got the news that my transfer a few weeks ago didn’t work. But my stomach is still so pooched out and looks pregnant that it makes me cry knowing that’s not the case. Trying to eat clean, tons of long walks, but still feel really bloated and gross.

EY leave department hasn’t been the most helpful with the exact details around maternity leave - so just wondering for any EY mamas - how do we initiate getting the two weeks before due date off? Just a doctors note or ??? Thank you!!

How much stock do you put on benefits? I have two offers with stark differences in benefits. Job 1: role I want, but benefit sucks (2 weeks paternity leave, 20% coinsurance). Job 2: role is okay but higher level and great benefits (16 weeks paternity, 0% coinsurance, 5 more days of vacation). Total comp is the same though. I wonder if I should just focus on role but Job 2 is a large company, so I can move around after 2-3 years I’d expect. Thoughts?

Curious to know what the norm is — does your firm prorate your bonus for time that you are out on paid parental leave?

Who has the best parental leave policies? Need advice

My joining date in axtria was 11th july.. but i got a mail today that it has been extended to 8th august. My notice period is going to end on 7th july. Is there anyone whose joining got extended?

ACD/M/14 y exp/$150k/SF

How do you manage your LinkedIn with a few full time jobs and each company asking you update your LI profile to reflect the job?

Has anyone tried Isagenix? Thoughts? Did it work?

✨What's Happening Wednesday!✨
Use this thread to share fun events, concerts, and activities happening this coming weekend!

Considering UK has entered recession, will it be a wise decision to switch to UK banks like Natwest? IT role..

Hello! Are bonus targets typically hit? Recruiter has said 25% of base - is this realistic?

Any PPMDs who moved from the West open to chatting?

Good job Stuart ya knob

Hi fishes, has anyone attended Accenture Test Automation interview? Do they ask to write code or tell code lines???

Hello All. I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

I had here about Walmart company has us health care now if the news is correct so I do have a plus year of experience in same domain and currently working as a lead analyst in your health care company and looking for the change if you have any of me please consider

For the Partners and really anyone in a leadership position: how do you motivate your people to take initiative? i.e. inferring next steps and taking action without waiting to be explicitly told to

I always consider it a win when I can make a customer laugh, it makes conversations run so much smoother

Why do I keep falling for women who live hundreds of miles away from me😓😓😓

Hi ! Anyone is Orlando this week? 🙋🏻‍♀️ here .

Trans peeps, especially those not yet socially transitioned, what are you doing for tdov?
🏳️‍⚧️🙅🏻‍♀️

What are some issues or conflicts you face at work because of your queer identity?

I love the name of this group but also wish it was “out and about”. But also I know that a lot of us aren’t out to the world yet (including myself)

How do you navigate pronouns as nb? I'm extremely tired of being mis-pronouned as her/she. Do you suggest pronouns in email signatures?

For the trans and non-binary pals in this bowl - happy trans awareness week 💖💙 to celebrate I hope you are all staying aware of your beautiful selves!

Checking in, how is everyone holding up?

Anyone here in Berlin?

I'm visiting next week 🛫 from Copenhagen (Apr 11-14) and would love to meet up for🍺 or ☕️!

Any Indian bi here?

Hi all, my ten-year-old recently informed us that they’re non-binary. I raised my kids on queer culture so I’m actually kinda proud. I’m not non-binary myself though so I don’t know how it feels to be 10 years old and NB. How did you feel at that age? Any advice for a parent?

Happy National Coming Out Day y’all!

Yay thanks for starting this bowl!!