Is it normal to still have to go into the office even if it’s just two days a week with this new variant spreading?

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New job exhaustion? I started a new consulting job on Monday and I’m mentally and physically exhausted- not from work but from the newness. Any tips? I’m embarrassed about this and surprised im not more motivated to impress

Medicaid plans are so dysfunctional. Has anyone else experienced this? I feel like I’m being gas lighted after working for big commercial enterprises and now working on a Medicaid plan. I’ve never seen so much resistance to change or legit resistance to doing anything to improve operations.

F fish here—I’m trying to be a better online dater. what are people’s strategy for online dating? How many ppl do you match vs talk to vs meet up? What are the best apps/date avenues? I find it hard to talk/go on dates with my matches cause I’m not a great texter and I’m not really feeling interested in people’s profiles (in person is way more interesting to me but I’m trying to be flexible with covid).

What’s your favorite current workout? I need ideas while the gym is closed. I normally do CrossFit and have been doing online barre classes, but losing motivation. Thank you!!

I’ve had a bad case of work anxiety ever since I started a new job ~7 months ago. The adjustment was ROUGH. I was making mistake after mistake. I powered through and somehow got glowing reviews at year end, with people saying I’ve moved past that point.

I’m convinced I’ve only tricked people and sooner or later they’re gonna catch on. I have extremely bad Sunday scaries, I’m always fighting down my anxiety whenever a new ask comes through. I don’t know what to do.

Any recommendations for a female psychologist in the Alexandria,VA area?

Hi everyone! What remote jobs are you working that you feel is good for your ADHD?

Anybody use Flaviar and recommend it? Referral discount?

I’m trying to get my parents into adopting healthier eating habits but nothing is really sticking. Do you have any recommendations or like books I can give them to teach them what’s actually good to eat vs. falling for good marketing/ fads?

Anyone have senior leadership bragging to the trade press this week about how great their agency is at handling staff’s mental health when in fact they’re personally responsible for leaving disaster in their wake?

Tips on Boston fertility clinics? So far looking between Boston IVF and MGH. (Also cross posting to fertility bowl but thought I’d try here for the Boston fish)

31 M 5 foot 8 200 lbs. muscular build. I want to get to 180 and know strength will take a hit. Has anyone experienced weight loss while maintaining muscle mass? Lifting 4-6 times a week for 45 mins. Cardio 1-2 times and that’s like a 15-20 min walk at most. Diet 75% vegan. How can I drop this weight? I’m fine to eat like a dog and have the same meals every day I just need someone to tell me what to eat and when.

I'm a little worried about microplastics in my food. Is this just hysteria?

For those of you on medication, how do you manage delayed flights causing you to miss appointments? Often, cancellation policies are strict, expensive, and require several days notice.

Just found out we have a death in the family and will need to travel cross country for the funeral. I’m on day 4 of clomid for IUI and worried we’re going to have to miss our window for the month. Is it just what it is, or has anyone dealt with travel issues during IUI?

Sooo who’s working on Pfizer’s covid vaccine?

Pregnant with my second and I have no will to work. I use to be passionate about my work, but now I m forcing myself to complete the bare minimum tasks needed from me. Not taking any proactive assignments.

Has anyone else felt similar during pregnancy or postpartum?

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?

Hey anyone at LinkedIn Europe ATM? Can swap for some names at Snapchat.

What grade level/ classes does everyone teach?

I teach high school
- studio art
- drawing and painting
And starting next year a new graphic design course. 😊

What salary should I be getting after 4 YOE as a Product Development Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) in medical device domain? Current CTC is 3.7 LPA.

What are the career opportunities for a BAMS doctor in IT sector?

Can someone help with the average fixed component of Senior associate 2/ Manager in A&M india. CSG practice.

Is 22-24 LPA good range for Senior Consultant in EY GDS Business consulting or am I being underpaid (3.4 yoe)?

Fellow Fishbowlers,
Need to discuss an offer I got from MasterCard for Director of Product, based in Pune, India. Below are my details:
I am a multiple time founder, ran my company for 4 years, a self funded startup, so no concept of salary. My last CTC with a US based firm as a consultant was USD 96000 until Jan 2021 (I was residing in India).
I have an offer in hand from a startup for 90 LPA + 1Cr worth of ESOPs.
What number should I start with and what should I really expect? Thanks much.

People can be terminated for requesting Work from home option due to health issues? Please share the inputs and if anyone know about the legal terms.Thank you.

Anyone know of any NY Rangers bars in the city?

Anyone here hiring for an Account Supervisor? 😊

Is it easier to switch from FAAS to FDD vs Audit to FDD?

So I'm in a weird space at the moment. I've been interviewing with a lot of agencies in the past couple of months, and I keep getting the same response of "I need more agency experience." How am I supposed to get that experience if one of the things holding me back is not having enough agency experience?

For buy side analysts, are there logical career moves one can make after having a couple of years of working experience?

Can anyone give me insight on Winstead Dallas? I am considering laterally to Dallas from Chicago & have a screening interview with Winstead coming up.

I did a consult with a junior planner the other day and he kept referring to how long I’d been in the industry 🥹 Just how old AM I? I feel old now.

Current place I'm at wants to extend me. Thing is I had already (verbally) agreed to another place. But other place is less $, less time, though more "prestige". Stay or go?

Freelancing for the first time next week. What are some of the less obvious benefits? Also, are you treated differently in agency settings/company culture?

Does anyone here freelance (in design or deckmaking) on top of their full time position? How does that work?

I have a great loyal local client who has me on retainer. But with the covid pandemic, they have come on hard times and are about to be two months behind on payment. They keep sending me work and I want to support them pushing through this. I have considered offering product trade out instead of payment but am hesitant cuz I’d rather have them pay me once they’re on their feet. I also don’t want to keep working for free. Any advice?

SF: someone I know started a FL gig 3 wks ago and got stuck with a crazy mgr - controls everything inc going to lunch and asking her where she is at all times. Was told nexr wk is her last (con't)

No matter how many years I’ve freelanced, I still find it difficult to accurately (and fairly) predict how many hours a project will take in order to bid on it (and bake in revisions). Any tips or tricks out there?

Do you send gifts when a outside recruiter places you? If so, what kind? Thanks.

1099 or w-2 ? I have been given the option though the company prefers w-2. It’s a day rate booking couple of months or more (no end date). I already have 1099 from similar company this year and am leaning towards 1099, but I don’t want to be difficult. I do take home office deduction and they are not supplying any equipment. Suggestions?

Started a freelance gig with a new smaller agency — doesn’t feel like a good fit and it’s not full time- I have other jobs inquiring. Is it bad to quit for something fulltime?

Anyone know of any freelance opportunities for a junior/associate strategist with a project or two behind their belt (or how new to freelancing actively works)? Would love to chat thanks

Anyone know a mortgage broker that understands freelance? I’m struggling to get anyone to approve a loan since I started an S-Corp last year. Running into two years of business history / current salary. I’ve been freelancing for years.

Freelance social media managers: how to you charge for your services? What deliverables are included? What’s your rate?

2021 FREELANCE RATE THREAD. Let’s share to see how 2021 budgets seem to be. I’ll start, Associate design director, $1200/day

What’s the average hourly freelance rate for digital art directors with 3 years of experience in NYC?

Has a client ever asked you to put your bank info for direct deposit on your invoice? I’m guessing this is my account number and routing number.

Do you guys ever accept project rates? I’ve never really heard of that and I’m suspicious.

Has anyone had a client (agency) just not pay? If so, what steps did you take to get them to do it? They were already late before COVID and now they’re just not responding. Any recos?

What would you charge to write a 60 sec podcast script for a medium-sized business? Would you charge hourly or flat rate for the job? 8 years experience.

Any creatives here working on the production agency side? How is it? How did you get there?