Infertility is super isolating, especially now with covid And having to go to all appointments alone. Really feeling down today.

Are people continuing their cleaning services during covid? How are you making sure it's "safe"?
My SO is in the high risk category plus he's Uber paranoid. We haven't had our cleaning person come in since Mar. Back then, I told my spouse I'm not doing it & he said he'd do it and I shouldn't call the cleaning person.
10 months fast fwd, he really hasn't done anything (I'm not surprised) and the house is a mess despite me cleaning from time to time.
Want to understand others handling this.

No documented injuries from service (got out in 2013) but I have trouble with my knees, back, and tinnitus.. how hard is it gonna be for me to get rated? Tips and advice?

Question on H-1B and LCA. 1) If one lives in New Jersey and works in New York and LCA is already filed and confirmed for H-1B, do they need to file another LCA with home address now that they work from home due to covid? 2) Also, for state tax withholding, HR might need to update “employer work location” on HR profile. Does that require filing of H-1B amendment - maybe it is considered employer address changes? Does it require another LCA? Stick both LCA on wall?

How has therapy changed you?

I feel like I’m very opinionated and clash with others (mainly my family...) and i just want to talk through with someone on how to be less defensive. I know i take everything personally because it stems from childhood experiences and i just need to break that habit.

Also what kind of therapist am i supposed to look for? First timer here, and not sure what to expect or even look for in a therapist. Or even how to begin the search 😂

Anyone have any good sports bra reccs or any good bras to wear while working out. All mine have that tight strap that cut circulation off lol

I encourage all moms to be and dads to be on this bowl to ask any questions related to pregnancy. From general pregnancy questions to thrombosed hemmroids and anything else in between. Nothing is off topic as it relates to pregnancy. The community is here to support you as the woman during pregnancy and you as the man who may be concerned about your wife.

Any recommended pregnancy reads? I read expecting better which is mentioned on here a lot which was great for navigating Do’s and Dont’s. But any recommendations for a more holistic guide? I hear what to expect is a bit antiquated.

Is A&M still hiring at Director and Senior Director levels in PEPI practice? Any COVID related slowdowns?

How do you look after your sore feet after standing all day? I think my age is starting to catch up with me.

Is anyone having trouble finding a therapist? In my city...it feels like nobody is taking patients. I know about all of the online programs and a number of them take my insurance, but I wanted to see what others were experiencing as they looked.

I've always had trouble with things like attention, focusing, and feeling constantly overwhelmed. I started to feel hopeless, feeling burnt out (even worse than my old job). I spend hours diverted when I know I should get work done. I decided to get an evaluation after learning a lot more about ADHD. I was diagnosed as Primarily Inattentive and they are starting me on meds immediately. Will things get better from here? Will, I finally become a productive human being? Should I tell my manager?

To those who are planning to vote for republicans (if they are voting at all), I ask - is it because you hate democrats more or is it because you think there will be a change? Do you think it will fix the gun violence, it will address the inflation, issues of the working class?

I gained over 25 pounds over lockdown, went for drinks with colleagues for the first time since March 2020, and the very next day I had other colleagues messaging me on teams and dropping remarks about how they are walking a lot these days to drop COVID weight. It might be a coincidence but probably not. Feels like my weight was discussed a lot behind my back as no one else in the group of people that went out had gained weight.

I have physical onboarding in TCS But I am not yet vaccinated .Will there be any issue?

Anyone taken an anti-depressant before and during the withdrawal experience “brain zaps”..like your head feels like a very quick zap of dizziness? Anyone still have this YEARS later,but only at night?

Desi Fam,

I suffer from depression and anxiety. Been facing it through past year now. Have tried all natural methods but no success. Also pandemic hasn’t made it easier as well.

Lot of pressure from family to get married but with my state of mind, not so much inclined. (M29).

Family thinks it good to move back to india and try afresh but the prospect of not been able to get good salary job/ and sabotaging a career that I made gives me more anxiety.

How many therapists (and social workers too!) see a therapist themselves? Do you find it helpful?
I think there's this myth that therapists have all their own sh*t figured out, and for me at least I know that's far from true (hopefully it isn't just me). On the contrary, I think we should be leading by example!

Recommendations on under the desk treadmill? Thanks!

Over the last 12 months my role changed significantlu so in Jan I approached the CEO about a raise and promotion more in line with my work and he said yes - but not until until the end of Q1 when budgets are finalized. Covid hit and I was told all promotions and raises were put on hold. I never got a Q2 review bc my manager said the raise was up in the air still. But on Friday the CEO sent an email listing 17 promotions, not including me. Im meeting w my manager tomorrow but idk what to say.

How is day to day working in EY FAAS department? What are the Roles and responsibilities for AM?

Please reply. It would really be helpful.

Omg my toes is starting to get wrinkly and I don't want to wear heels anymore

Moms with anxiety: how do you do it? Husband and I want to start a family soon, but the thought of managing my own anxiety while raising a human is terrifying 😱

Any good video game recommendations for a kid that is interested in engineering? Free or paid are both fine, and he already has Poly Bridge

Does any of your firm require you to have 45 billable hours per week in June or July?

I was recently offered a Zoom interview. I had 10 slots to choose from. I took the first slot available. Three were one day earlier this week and the rest are next week. Does it look good (or desperate, lol) on my part that I took the first time or should I have waited until next week so that I would be fresher on their minds when choosing a candidate? Also, do interviewers still appreciate a handwritten note after an interview?

Deloitte folks - I just came across a Life Sciences SC role in East coast. Does anyone have any insights into this group? Thanks!

I'm interviewing with Deloitte Consulting for a Senior Manager role. I'm an experienced hire with an MBA and 10yrs relevant experience based in Southern CA. Based on Glassdoor and several really helpful links from here (thank you!), it seems the base would be $210-230k, am I on par here? What are typical signing bonuses these days? Glassdoor suggests 10% bonus, but the recruiter told me north of 25%. I'd really appreciate TC guidance from anyone else knowledgeable in this space.

Is being a presentation designer at a good agency a good way to get your foot in the door?

Sr PgM non tech at Amazon salary?

They once told me $150K TC (including RSU), and of course I turned it down🤨

Now they are back for another Sr PgM role and asking what your TC expectation is!

So there’s this lgbt bowl and a consulting meme bowl... anyone know if there’s an active lgbt meme bowl?!

Anybody into crossfit? Is it a gay-friendly sport? Considering getting into it, any tips?

Consulting firms buying creative agencies is a really interesting trends. Curious what advertising people think about it. I know many of us are curious about the overall strategy.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a switch in data science and data analysis.

I have 7+ months of experience in a startup.

I have released projects to three clients by now.

I'm looking for a change. Any help would be appreciated.@

I'm finding it hard to craft my resume..I've had a lot of experience at EY but as I add bullet points I feel like it doesn't make sense. How do you craft your consulting experience on your resume?

Whether we need to give back joining bonus if we resign before 1 year but last working day is after 1 year or so?

Where can someone trying to enter the industry find 1:1 mentoring?

Hi Sharks I am a CA, and was associated with Genpact for 1 year in FP&A profile and currently working as Oracle consultant in Deloitte USI. Please help me with referrals, I am extremely frustrated with the domain that I am currently into. Really appreciate your help. McKinsey & Company HCL Technologies. ZS Associates Cognizant

Any tips on getting pregnant after having one miscarriage? Any supplements or things to think about?

Ladies- how do you handle early pregnancy constipation? I’ve already increased fiber intake, water intake is quadruple, what else can I do?

How many FET transfers did it take you to being pregnant?

So far 5 - 0

My doctors office is recommending that I do genetic testing on my embryos. Would love to hear if anyone else has done it or would recommend it? What does it entail? Is it worth it?

Any book recommendations for first time dads?

Lesbian couple - wife had an ivf cycle and had a miscarriage. I never wanted to try and have my own children. Wondering if I will ever regret it.... I am turning 30 so if I change my mind I could still probably do it later. Just wondering about it.

I just got a really great offer, only downside is the eligibility for maternity leave is after 12 months of employment. We got a faint positive today but have had so many chemical pregnancies over the past year that I am not confident it will stick this time BUT I am on aspirin and progesterone for this try … so it could.. I want to see if I could negotiate being eligible earlier but I also don’t want them to think I’m pregnant when I’m not actually… How would you approach the conversation?

Sharing my story: I carry an abnormal gene in which me and my wife's first child was affected. We decided with our second child to use IVF. We started our journey in January 2021 and my wife went through 4 IVF cycles using my sperm in a 9 month span (her choice). We decided after the 4th round failed to go a different route and use sperm donation to rid us of the gene. During 2022, she went through 4 rounds of IUI and finally got one that stuck. She is now 14 weeks pregnant and due in April 😊

Has anyone been on Lupron prior to an IVF cycle? Last one failed for unknown reasons but I also don’t have any evidence of endometriosis. Curious to get some second opinions.

Has anyone had any luck getting their insurance to cover back-to-back IVF cycles with embryo freezing? I've done two cycles so far with no viable embryos due to chromosomal abnormalities (cont)

7.5*5.5 cm fibroid, grew 3.5* 2.5 from last year! Doc suggests going on Lupron to try shrinking fibroid or Myomectomy eventually. Also suggested to consult IVF specialist. 27Y - anyone else had a similar experience? Good recs for gynaecologist/ oncologists in NYC?
TIA

Does anyone have a creditable resources to check on side effects of specific birth control pills? I have PCOS, so being on birth control is suppose to assist with my hormones. But I’ve been have some serious mood swings. Which is highly concerning me. I’m scheduling an appointment with my OBGYN, but I hope I can do some research before my appointment.

Can anyone recommend an NYU Langone Doctor? I just had my first consultation with Cornell but want to have options. Langone had a better success rate than Cornell for cases similar to mine in the 2019 ART reports.

Looking for opinion on strollers - are uppababy worth the price?

Have been temping for the last 5 months and didn’t ovulate even once
I am losing hope

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!