I’m starting a new job with a hybrid schedule and scared. I’ve been remote since the start of the pandemic which has caused me to have social anxiety. Can anyone who’s had to RTO with anxiety share coping tips? (Not taking the job isn’t an option for me)

Any other sober folks in the sales world who can give me some advice? Really struggling to keep up with the office culture when happy hour is impossible for me. 1.5 years sober and want to stay that way.

My work-life balance in vet school is non-existent and I’m exhausted. Is this what being a veterinarian will be like too, or does it get easier?

I have adhd and take vyvanse daily. It helps a lot with work but I’m scared of how addictive it can be. Has anyone been through the same?

5th September is my last working day at Infosys. Yoe=4+ yrs
Tech= aws devops
I hold an offer of 18LPA from KPMG with joining date of 7th September. (Wfh)
I applied at Workday on 15th May and went through 7 technical rounds of interview and received a verbal offer letter of 21LPA (hybrid)
Now apparently their technical panel "forgot" about the interview and wants to have a discussion again as 8th technical interview. HR says their joining date will be 19th September.

Should i join KPMG?

Who's hiring entry level health care attorneys (less than 5 years transactional experience) with fully remote option?

Anyone haves OB/GYN in the Chicagoland area you would suggest? Looking for west suburbs, Elmhurst, Lombard area. Thanks!

Any tips/tricks for running a collaborative brand workshop with some people in-person and other people dialed-in remotely? Need a coronavirus backup plan if some clients can’t travel...

TMI… 7 weeks and have been struggling with constipation (also 2 months post egg retrieval = lots of hormones). Have tried stool softeners, laxatives, Metamucil… now it is literally just tiny bits of mucus coming out, no normal BM. Has been 10 days since I took a laxative. Has this happened to you? What kind of doctor do I even call or what can I do?

Are there any virtual races we can enter for a 10k or half? Or anything competitive other than spending 2k on a peloton and waiting 6 months for delivery?

Anyone know where to find consistent, decent indoor pickup runs for basketball in the city? For post-covid obv, but wanted to start thinking about a gym that wouldn’t break the bank. Thanks!

Can someone explain why alcohol is so debilitating on your health? I had a single drink and the next day at the gym I could feel that drink just wreaking havoc on my workout routine. Anyone have any tips on getting a balance?

Has anyone had a nurse state the assumed sex at 12 week ultrasound? The nurse is fairly sure it's a boy, and I'm wondering how accurate her guess is based on a close look of the genitals. Confirmation won't happen until 20 week appt, too far away!

My back hurts so I’ve been laying on the floor looking at Fishbowl all day instead of doing my job.

Anyone have any good office chair recos for sedentary potatoes that wfh?

How do you guys deal with anxiety in the workplace? Struggling a bit.

Has anyone used some kind of adhd coach or just like a therapist or psychologist that you’ve found useful and could recommend? 🙏

So medication has been revolutionary for me. The last few months I have felt so much better / confident in doing my job. The last few days / last week I’ve felt like I haven’t taken my meds (I have lol) in that I haven’t been able to concentrate and the self-doubt has flown back. Any advice?

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

Confirmed 1st BFP after almost 1yr TTC. Scheduled the prenatal visit for Sept. Anything I should do (or not do) in the early weeks / Anything that might be surprising but is normal? TIA!

Feel like I’m in a fog. Having trouble focusing, can’t remember shit, I’m depressed and sort of just numb. Is this something therapy can help? Medication? No idea where to start

I have two questions. I have 10 years of experience in multiple sectors and I have been trying to gain a leadership position. I am attempting my PHR this summer but what are some tips in order for me to obtain a leadership position? Also, how long does it take to obtain another position out of state? I am trying to move to Houston but I don’t want to move until I am confident I can obtain a position in the city before packing up and leaving.

What it best employee referral or joining through recruiting agency?

Anyone here has taken the PMP certification ? Is it worth it over MBA and if you're managing projects in Advisory?

How general/specific are the skills for healthcare consulting. Recently got an offer for healthcare operations but not 100% certain yet if healthcare is the industry I would want to stay in and want to see how transferable the skills are and how employers look at you after 2-4 years in healthcare consulting. I’m also in my mid 20s.

Any tips for a candidate who is currently in working in a bank in IT operations and interviewing for a tech company for a role they don't have technical experience at all? Moving from a BA position to another BA role but tech is completely different...

MBB interviewers: Given constant GPA, SAT & UG Program, what increases chance of an industry hire landing a generalist interview: 1-2 YOE at Big 4, ACT, Booz, etc OR 1-2 YOE at Spotify, Snap, Bird...

Anyone in Mckinsey Implementation willing to chat? I am interested in lateraling - I actually enjoy the operations & implementation side of strategy and wanted to make sure I had a clear understanding of the role

How many times have you reconsidered your career in advertising? When was the first time? How far into your career are you? Are you still considering switching? I need to not feel alone.

If recruiter tells you that you barely passed but the team is willing to take a chance on you, can you still negotiate?

What’s the average salary for a manger in FinTech. My wife is a Manager in FinTech and earns 95k base with a 10% bonus. Is that competitive? I hear that this field is getting hot and curious to know if she’s potentially leaving money on the table by not moving elsewhere.

Hey guys, all jokes aside, how does everyone have a life besides work in this industry? Weekdays I work and sleep, and I’ve worked most weekends. I’ve canceled so many plans and haven’t seen friends..

I want to get a job at BCG. Any recommendations on how to accomplish or anyone I can have a conversation with to understand the process?

When is WFH ending ?

I'll post some quick TA from today (11/7)

Since we are all WFH, some of my fellow countrymen have headed home and work US hours. Anyone doing this? I know technically not supposed to but these are weird times.

is it worth it to shift to IB or MBB after 7 years in the big four(audit and fdd)? I do think IB and MBB are interesting fields that you can acquire unique skill sets and a good network. But I don’t think I couldn’t keep up already for a daily grind. The reason why I did not pursue it earlier in my career is that I am not from a target school and I do not have an MBA. lol thoughts?

How much package i can ask from kpmg india as Consultant (Digital lighthouse, data engineer)

Last song you listened to.. go!

Do background check companies verify your gpa with your school or do they just verify that you actually went to the school?

Summary:
- mid-30s, female, single, no rent, no kids,
long term relationship so not willing to
relocate
- Master's in Cell/Molecular Biology
- Currently work with state health
department as a water resources
engineering tech.
- Hold a public health inspector
license.
- Hold a water operator license
- Have adjuncted in the past
- Have written medical content/
whitepapers in the past
- Prior surgical clinical operations
management. Built a dental implant
practice for OMFS surgeons.
(Continued)

Got a lot of “undeliverable” packages lately on Amazon. Anyone with similar issue?

Suburban NYers, do you think getting Starbucks from a drive through right now is safe? Haven’t had any food or drink from out in months

Any books/self help materials for someone who is constantly worrying (and waste a lot of unnecessary time)? E.g. No matter if i pass or fail an interview, there is always something to worry about. The worrying/anxiety multiplies when I proceeded further in the interview stages. Now that I signed the offer and is pending background checks, my anxiety is off the roof as it itches closer to my starting date.

“Hello, my name is Eleanor, my favorite color is bege and my dream is to be an accountant” - I feel personally attacked 😂

i think we have finally squeezed out all the happy-go-lucky advertisers from this bowl and digitally transformed it into a consultant and lawyer cesspool... mission accomplished

Any ideas on what one can do to help those affected / in need right now outside of donating?

Anyone else keen to do a line of Cillit Bang after those comforting words from the leader of the free world?

When your husband sees you’re anxious and can’t sleep so he softly serenades you singing songs with his guitar🥰

Anyone else feel guilty for finding this so hard? I don’t have children or sick relatives and I still have a job. I know there’s LOTS to be thankful for. But I’m not ok. I feel claustrophobic. I feel drained at 7pm each day. Never worked so intensely and so alone. There’s no line between work life and home life. Everything my boyfriend does annoys me. My apartment is a mess. I can’t sleep. Don’t have time to exercise. I know this is stress but feel like I shouldn’t speak up

Everyone, please start book marking your nominees for "Fishbowl Thread of the Year."

Planning prizes (gift cards?) for 1st/2nd/3rd place by most votes on 1/1/2021 12 PM CST

My money is on the "Singles in Consulting" bowl having some juicy stories.

My bf was just asked to go back to the office (not an essential worker). We’re on the west coast so still have COVID cases. Are there workplace protections that he can use if he says he’s not comfortable with it yet? We live together and are both uncomfortable with the idea, but don’t want to risk him getting fired or experiencing backlash at work. He’s been working from home for 9 weeks already.

There are now reports from China that they’ve identified 30 different strains of covid. This effectively renders a one-and-done vaccine unattainable. Moreover, (cont.’d)

Any chance firms mandate the vaccine?

I see a lot of people arguing in one of the posts. Can we stop arguing and share what we had today in breakfast, lunch and dinner?