It's so hard to get over rejection sometimes....specially when you think you're somewhat deserving...even near strangers can end up causing u a lot of ache

Anyone thinking about having a baby with a surrogate even being single in late 30s and a busy consultant?

It’s week 5 for me of the breakup and even though I had a full and fun weekend with friends and people I love, I woke up today so so sad because I wanted to text my ex. I just feel overall so defeated and exhausted from sadness and unmotivated at work :(

Thanksgiving is upon us. Send help.

My step in laws are TERRIBLE. Not directly to me but family dynamic is stressful. They parent their youngest kid with pills and ignoring him, so that he does inappropriate things around me with zero correction (walking in on me, insulting me). They are all half siblings (4 boys 30-11) so they all don’t care including my partner. FIL also verbally abuses MIL in front of us. Yet they all want to please him constantly. It’s just bad.

Food was good though.

Is it safe to hang out with people outdoors while maintaining 6 feet from each other? I have friends who go on hikes together, neighbors hanging out or straight up having parties on their front lawn.

I ended my relationship of 6 years about 3 months ago bc he said he might regret not having kids later down the line. we were always on the fence but I’m leaning towards no. It hurts so much having to walk away from an otherwise perfect relationship. Wish this was easier…

Have you ever tried again with someone after a breakup? It's hard to find anyone to even start new with anyone in 40s, not sure about trying to fix something

My boyfriend has a list of rules to follow as life guidance. I recently disagree with one of them and suggested that it could lead to miscommunication. He claimed that I shouldn’t be insinuating that there’ll be a miscommunication until there’s one (there was one in my opinion but he didn’t realize) and I’m reading things too much. Did I do something wrong here? I didn’t mean to be judgmental but just want to tell him things I observed.

How is everyone taking time to indulge in Self Care now that most of us are either about to go back to work, or have started back up with students? I’m having mixed feelings of going back on my end and would love to hear how others are feeling too!

Hey fishbowl fam! Have any of you recommended one of your students for Kumon, or put your personal child into their program? What are your thoughts from a teacher & parent perspective?

What can I expect as a husband of someone going through IVF?

Is a post-PhD gap year to travel and be reminded of what life is like a bad idea?

Traveled for the first time this week since COVID and got the dreaded “do you have kids?” question at team dinner. Him-“do you have kids?” Me- “No, I don’t.” Him-“Oh good! That’s the right choice!!” Me (awkwardly)- “I still have time… I’m not even 30 yet!” (Team member who knows about our 3 month and 6 month miscarriages looking on with THE saddest face) Ughhhh. He had absolutely no idea and meant well since everyone was talking about their kids but gosh…I wish this didn’t have to be a thing😩

I moved to SF 2 months ago, but spent 4 days a week in NY for the client until now . I'm back in SF, but don't really have any friends. Howd those who moved to a new city meet people? I'm 22&F

One of my parents suddenly passed away. I don’t think a week is enough for me to recover and plan for the other parent. The right thing for me and my family is at least three weeks off while I focus on future plans for the surviving parent. I’m not sure how my team will react but who cares.

My girlfriend and I have been dating for a year. We disagree on location but love each other very much and are very compatible. On the verge of leaving my job and starting anew but am looking for guidance with how to move next. Any advice here?

Does anyone here with kids feel like they are still in love with their spouse? All of my friends with kids say their relationships went south post kids and it makes me afraid to have kids myself.

Best way to deal with family members who treat you like the family therapist? Over thanksgiving my aunt disclosed some intense stuff to me and asked me for my help/opinion, and it was uncomfortable. I don't feel good saying just don't talk to me about stuff like that, but I also am not paid to give therapy to my own family and the things they tell me put me in weird situations with other family members. Help!

Has anyone here gotten divorced? How did you know it was the end? My decade long relationship (married for 2yrs, no kids) isn’t turning out how I thought and I sometimes daydream about starting over.

Hi all, interested in IBM and read there is an official bowl. Any chance I could get an invite to check it out? Interested in ES/iX roles but wanted to explore IBM overall too. Thank you!

How much are other AGMs getting paid in fine dining?

I am starting to wonder if I am on the autism spectrum. My daughter got diagnosed with autism, she is very high functioning. All her traits seem so similar to mine. How can I find out for sure?

What's the point of saving for retirement? I'll be 80 years old when I can finally be able to tour Europe. I should just go now🤔

Any1 here
Who are moving to Portugal ?

Trump: I wanted to downplay COVID because I didn’t want people to panic.

Trump: If Biden wins, the stock market will crash, the suburbs will burn down, and you’ll have to learn to speak Chinese [sic]. 🚨 🆘

How’s the H1b stamp situation in TN? Want to get a H1b stamp there. But don’t have the travel visa for Canada now. Is that possible if I apply for a travel visa now with my current passport?

My mom is trying to fly back to Toronto from India. However, travel restrictions are ever changing and extremely convoluted right now.

I know it’s possible to come here via some countries, I’m just not sure which ones. Any recommendations for travel agents who can help?

Thanks in advance

Hello everyone,
So I am a CPB wi to AAPC but have no work experience as of yet. A job is offering $20/ hr and I wanted to know if that aligns with most places. It’s the DMV area if that helps any.

How long did it take you to hear back from the CA state bar about admission? Is it really going to take 6 months after you submit the applixation?

Needed some recommendations regarding a visa issue I'm facing.
I need to travel to Belgium in late June for client meetings and therefore need a Schengen. Ideally I'd apply for a business visa through the Belgian consulate. However the earliest appointment isn't for another 10 days and processing time is 3 weeks so I'm worried about receiving it in time. Are there any other routes I should explore?

Anyone have any experience with Thunder Consulting?

Hey all

Is anyone know why we use odata in our project and what is drawback for not using odata ?

HR just told me I have a week to get vaccinated or leave the firm. Any amlaw firms say vaccination is optional? Is there a thread for which firms allow attorneys in the office without vaccination?

Do any Deloitte partners have metrics on the number of layoffs this past month across the board? Is it just overblown on fishbowl?

I negotiated in HR round abd settled at 7 LPA. Are they going to send the offer letter?

2 yoe
SAP BASIS in Linux 9n Oracle DB
Current CTC 3.99 LPA

If you have any idea please reply.

Any fishes in Atlanta ?

Anyone at Q Center in St Charles, IL this week?

So I like military dudes, is San Diego a good place to live then?

Anyone in Mexico City?

I have this massive crush on my coworker and she's the type to kiss other girls for attention… so I've become her latest victim whenever we're out and I'm pretty sure she knows I'm gay and it's just 🙈 killing me softly sigh.

Anyone thinking about having a baby with a surrogate even being single in late 30s and a busy consultant?

Hi everyone - I’m just beginning my career and I’m very proud of the work I’ve done in accepting myself and living openly after having grown up Catholic. Through a lot of self-examination, I’ve started to realize the full extent of the trauma I experienced and held onto from growing up LGBT. I’m honestly surprised that this part of the process isn’t more talked about as it seems to be a relatively common experience. Are there any resources you’d recommend to help with this healing process?

Anyone in Chicago?

What dating apps do gay men use in UK? I am not into Grindr if that helps. I am particularly looking for apps recommendations where men are a bit more serious about dates, friendships, and LTR.

I’m so gay it hurts lmao I see BCG and think Bad Girls Club 😭

Wish I had a cuddle buddy!

Have any lesbians out there (do they exist in consulting besides me?) watched the new Netflix show Everything Sucks and just smiled bc you were Kate back in the day?

How to fetch an on-site/client opportunity? Been into Analytics & Consulting from past 6 years. I've continued with a firm for 5 years and they just ended up making excuses for senior folks being priority.
I'm very passionate for consultancy services/ideas. Was even able to fetch some 250k worth of projects to the firm.
I'm desperate for an on-site opportunities and trying everything in my power to achieve that. Any ideas/guidance would be highly appreciated!

Hi. Im a 28 yo girl and am very much bi-curious/questioning. I developed a slight crush on one of my friends who I had met in college and became really close with during the pandemic. She lives in NY and I live in South FL. Over the past 5 months we’ve spoken on the phone for hours almost every night and are constantly texting. We are both single and identify as straight. She has never mentioned her interest in women but I feel like she’s picked up on me being bi-curious. *CONT IN COMMENTS*

All my closefriends are straight and from my college days. All of them are now married and/or have kids. I really don’t know where I fit in anymore as a single gay man.

I was so excited About this guy u til I found d out he voted for trump. Men suck