I’m in my late 30s so I’m at the point where I either need to start having kids or accept the childfree lifestyle. The thing is, I used to think I wanted kids but I am worried bringing kids into a world where the planet is dying seems fairly cruel. And I don’t know if it is responsible to have children. Does anyone battle with these types of thoughts? I was hoping if I put off having kids things would improve but it looks like things are only getting worse.

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?

Has anyone found dating having kids challenging?

Staying at a Hilton currently and have had tons of minor issues in the 3 days We’ve been here. Room wasn’t ready for 45min after check in time, AC did not work, maids did not clean room...continued

What are your favourite after workout meals? For the best recovery

Can a sex less marriage survive if everything else is as great as a couple can have in realistic and non filmy scenario.

Any gym recommendation in Central London that I can access with ClassPass? Ideally around Oxford street/ Euston

Let’s say you have two young, high income partners in a couple who want to buy a house together but don’t really care to get married. They already live together in an apartment but both want to move to a house to build equity and have a yard, not share walls, etc. Should one partner buy the house and the other pays rent until they get married, or should they get a mortgage together without being married? I realize there isn’t a “right” answer but I’m interested in people’s experiences here.

Are we absolutely unable to get a pump that is not the Limerick one?

Do you ever get over an ex you loved?

Which agency has the Corona virus test kits account? Any rumblings of which client is working on a vaccine?

I went thru covid last year and lost smell and taste - since recovering the smell of things has changed and usually it is for the worse - meats now smell like dog or cat food and citrus fruits like onions … this has been for months now and no sign of getting better - anyone else experiencing something similar ?

I’m relatively new to working out. Just joined F45 and love it! Wish I got into it sooner. So I’m good at pacing myself thru out the workouts and not over exerting myself. I was considering doing it every day of the week bc I love how I feel after. Is that overkill? Genuinely curious

Has anyone here been able to make keto work with running (20+ miles a week) and a consulting lifestyle? I feel great on keto (kills inflammation) and great when running regularly

Any recommendations for books for desi parents ? Politics , economics, world order , self help

Anyone else dying this week 😅

We need to STOP glamorizing overworking. Please.

The absence of sleep, good diet, exercise, relaxation, and time with friends and family isn’t something to be applauded.

To many people wear their burnout as a badge of honor. It’s time to consider pivoting.

And it needs to change.

Struggling with ADHD, anxiety and depression and my therapist suggested I might benefit from medication. Anyone with Blue Cross Blue Shield in nyc recommend their psychiatrist?

Anyone co-parenting in different states? Looking for insight on visitation, general feelings, and how the child/children are doing. Thank you!

Recently received notice from landlord rent is going up ~20%. For reference, it is privately owned condo and did not sign at a COVID discounted rate. Super frustrated. What are others seeing for rent increases?

Any info on salary and bonus for A&M corporate transformation services directors? Glassdoor has v wide ranges..

Hard to make friends here - just moved to the city and found out all my friends here are in pair. Need friends to go out with

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

Some UK companies shifting to 4 day weeks, no pay cuts. I’d be willing to do 4/10 hour days if it meant permanent 3 day weekends. Thoughts ?

For anyone who's made it out of SAP: How do you write your experience on your resume to focus less on SAP so your not pegged as an "SAP guy"? My experience is mostly in testing and project management.

Anyone know the salary range for a SAP implementation consultant at Deloitte?

To all associates whose firms haven’t announced special bonuses (or have strict requirements for them that you don’t meet): Are you planning to leave? How mad are you?

McK/Bain fish, do you guys get free leatherbound notebooks?

Looking to book a quiet 4-5 day beach vacation in February. Flying from Boston with my sister, who’s never been on a beach vacation before. Which locations would you recommend? Continued.

What’s the Marriott code?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Any thoughts for getting the legal benefit during open enrollment? Any success stories or benefits?

A toxic co-worker tried to throw me under the bus to cover their mistake in a call with leadership 😢😢. I showed the proof of conversation the next moment without hesitation to everyone. Suddenly their tone changes and tries to divert the topic 😒😒. I am distraught 🙁🙁

Why couldn’t the Indian subcontinent industrialize before Europe? What lacked in us?

Received an offer for an internal promotion and the verbal offer differed from the written offer. Specifically, the bonus verbalized was 2% higher than the offer letter. HR basically just said ‘sorry, our mistake the letter is right’. What would you do?

I work with quite a few oldheads in my department, I’d like to know how to convince the higher-ups that we need to evolve our strategies to bring us in line with best current practices. However, I don’t want to act out of line or be disrespectful since this is my first role and I have less than a year here.

Any insights on what technology platforms are being used for reporting?

Any BCG consultants or knowledge experts willing to chat? Super interested in the space and role but unsure what the best fit would be. Have 2 YOE in sustainability.

Anyone have views on the sustainability team at KPMG? Been approached by a recruiter and from what I’ve seen KPMG don’t have a market presence. Happy to be proven wrong though

Opinions of the Google certificate for project management with a specialization in sustainability?

Does anyone in this group have experience doing ESG/Sustainability case interviews for consulting firms? Please share examples and tips if so!

At what point in your career would you consider moving from consulting to industry? Looking at the sustainability strategy side of things

Anyone in EY CCaSS? Wondering what the impact of the potential company split might be in terms of the focus and ability to help clients with broader strategy, transformation and technology aspects of their sustainability efforts?

Hi! I’m a generalist looking to get more involved in sustainability. As I continue to learn more about the space, I’m thinking about career exits from management consulting into something more meaningful to help the earth. Any advice on this transition / potential roles I can work towards? Thank you!

Started career in SAP consulting but would like to pivot into sustainability and environmental consulting. Does my current work-related experience disqualify me for jobs in this field or what should I do now to make myself a better candidate for jobs in this space? Any companies I should look into with sustainability practices?

I’ve been a management consultant for 3.5 yrs. I’ve done 18 months of internal sustainability work such as building our sustainability practice, initiatives to get B CORP, SBTI, tracked carbon emissions, company campaigns for sustainability awareness, sustainability strategy. I want to move into a sustainability consulting role. Which area of sustainability consulting should I look at? Are there any courses or certifications I should do?

How do you handle people who deny climate change and global warming? It happens way more than I'd like it to when I tell people what I do for a living. I used to ignore it, but I want to start clapping back at them.

My partner is looking into going back to school for a masters in sustainability management. He is looking at a program through the Harvard Extension School Sustainability Management certificate. I’m wondering if anyone has done this? Or recommends a program they hear good things about? Preferably online so we don’t have to move! TIA!

Is anyone working on implementation projects in the circular economy space? Would really appreciate to learn more about you work!