Just gonna put this out there: found out today that my pops had a kid out of wedlock. Kid is 24yrs old. Mom is crushed. That and I have my CRT on Friday. Fuck!!!!

I like my friends kids a lot but I’m not sure I’ll ever want my own. I’d love to just be an auntie. Except my SO wants them. Pretty sure there’s a pending hard convo. How did you know you didn’t? Besides those who always knew…
Be gentle 😔

Do you have kids?
If so, Did you know you wanted them?
Child free perspectives also welcome
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I'm very seriously considering going back to school, specifically for nursing. Are there any adult learners here that can tell me about how to afford school, living expenses and child care? I'm starting to get discouraged at the thought this may not even be a possibility.

Any advice on setting and keeping boundaries? As I’m nearing the end of maternity leave, I’m realizing that I am going to need to be much, much better about protecting my time. I’m also realizing that I could have set reasonable boundaries years ago, but I didn’t think I could at the time. I think the first step is to not take on every deal that is offered to me when I return, but I would love advice on how to not feel guilty (or perspective from your return).

Hi All

I have 2 offers in hand 1 from tcs of 15 LPA and another from Optum of 18 LPA. Point is i have a small 8 month old kid. Due to this, i need a job which will be less hectic so that i can take care of her( i dont want to leave her to maid). So which will be a better option fr me.

Current hh income of about 350k no debt. About to have a baby, and our hh income could go down to 220k if SO does not return to work. Most likely will, but we will not know 100% until we have our first, and could be PT.

Could we afford a monthly payment of $8k? Based on our current income, we can. However, there’s some concern after the baby. This would be a 10 year house, so assume it will be easier to afford over the course of living there.

Any recommendations for a robot litter box? I’m pregnant and my husband has proven himself to have very different litter box standards than I (and our 2 cats) do! Thanks!

Is anyone here 1 and done? I have one child and I always thought I would want more but I don't. I don't feel like I was "born to be a mom". I love my child but it's not as fulfilling as expected.

What’s are some actually good baby/kids books?? Trying to find the sweet spot of length and plot / cuteness for bedtime. I’ll be honest I don’t like the “classics” 😶

Have 1.5 months left of maternity leave I feel sad already luckily work is remote for now but I know I’ll be very busy with a ton of meetings at home, how did you moms handle this? I’m also exclusively breastfeeding my 2.5 month baby boy. Thanks!

Hi fishes
I am about to join morgan Stanley in the month of February. And I am pregnant got my results today.
1.do I need to inform this now itself or after joining. I am in fear whether they revoke my offer if I say this now.
2.do they have facility to offer me wfh for atleast an year considering my situation

Had 2 friends announce pregnancy recently, due in Sep and Nov. I can't stop thinking of my baby that I miscarried. I would've been due Oct. 😔 I could've been celebrating with them...

All the male juniors/SAs going on paternity leave and coming back with work waiting for them is making me jealous and I want to have a kid soon (I’m third yr) but also freaking defeated by the fact that women don’t get the same treatment when they have kids

Any recommendations for an ob-gyn or tips for finding one on short notice in Vancouver? Friend who is trying to get pregnant just moved there from the US and is having a hard time finding someone! TIA!

Consulting moms. My son is 20 months old. I’m thinking of planning for a 2nd. What is a good age gap between siblings? I’m 33 and when I was pregnant with my son, I was nauseous the entire pregnancy! It was horrible, but now with WFH, I’m considering getting pregnant so I can deal with the symptoms from home. Thoughts on my approach? I’m nervous about COVID, but there’s no clear end in sight. I also don’t know how long it will take to get pregnant.

Does anyone know what Crowe’s maternity leave is like? Thinking to switch to Crowe.

Feeling really nervous, help! I’ve been using topical hydroquinone 4% since before I found out I was pregnant. Now reading the label I realise that it’s not advised and a category C by the FDA - I’m 6 weeks pregnant and have obviously stopped now but really scared I might have caused serious harm to my baby.

Have any of you used this while pregnant and it turned out fine? Any other insights that can give me some peace of mind? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Best coffee shops to work from?…and go!
I love Call Your Mother Deli on New Hampshire near GWU!

Does anyone have experience stopping Child Benefit payments? What are the pros and cons?

Has anyone used All In One Poster Company for their Labor Law posters? If so, would you recommend?

Hi! I'm a Product Manager and am looking to transition to the sportswear industry. There are a few jobs open at Nike and would like to hear about your experience and if you have a referral. Thanks!

As a Partner do you ever get used to the churn in consulting? I’ve been at EY 5 years and 20% of people I meet every year are gone by EOY.

How’s everyone doing?

What are the most recognized certifications for data analytics? Was approached by the data analytics practice for an opportunity to transfer, and want to look into certifications

Advice needed! I have been hustling for months. My partner and I have been offered two good freelance jobs (1-2 months). Both from agencies that we’ve been going back and forth with about other opportunities that fell through.

Both are going to take a couple of days to confirm. Do I say yes to both for now until one confirms? I am not trying to play them off against each other. I just don’t want to refuse one and be left with nothing. What is the normal protocol to avoid burning bridges?

At 30, if you’re living under your parent’s roof but you’re supporting them, do you consider them to be living with you? Or are you still telling others that you live with them?

Hey everyone. Is there anyone here employed with the VA through Sterling Medical? If so, can you please provide average salaries for PTAs and PTs? Thanks!

Any good agencies in Scottsdale,AZ?

What is the best rating in Capgemini? 1 or 5 ?

If you are thinking about retiring abroad, where and why? Other than lower cost of living…

What’s a good ACD base salary at a well-known Bay Area tech company that’s not a FAANG.

Dos anyone know what salary nagarro offers for Onsite opportunity in the UK or Europe?

YOE - 8.5
Senior staff Engineer (Developer Lead)

Why do so many software engineering job descriptions still use the word ‘rock star’ and ‘unicorn’? Makes me want to throw up

How could I blend accounting with sales? I don’t want to become a partner in public accounting and I don’t think I want to sell accounting software. Any alternatives?

Does reading Fishbowl make you feel better or worse about your agency?

Crazy scenario. Wife and I fell in love with house 1 but it needed too much work so we backed out. Months later we bought house 2 in the same neighborhood and are set to close in a week. House 1 just came back on the market and apparently a lot of remodeling is being done (paid by insurance because a boiler broke + water damage). I reached out to seller’s agent to make a deal (we buy house 1 through him while he sells house 2). Anything I should keep in mind moving forward? Advice?

Can anyone tell about the pros and cons of joining Tata Elxsi?

How long do recruiters wait to submit candidates for in-house roles? I recently had a positive conversation with a recruiter for a very newly posted role. I sent my resume and the recruiter said he would be in touch, but I’m not clear if my resume was submitted or if he’s waiting to find other potential candidates as well. How long should I wait to follow up after I sent my resume? TIA

EY🦈, how do the reviews, bravo awards, and OTJ count after my counselor submitted rating advice? Unfortunately this is my case and the reviews I got recently are really strong

Now listen I know we have a lot of threads about dirty taxis and ubers, but this Taxi HERE? Posting pics on FB is potentially problematic but I wish I could share some. Looks like a mobile trap house.

Anyone thought of Halloween costumes yet? What do u want to be? I'm thinking pikachu!

Just realized, I didn’t max out my 401k this year. Any way I can still contribute and count towards 2018 cap?

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

going to my first corporate holiday party what do i wear? a maxi dress i’m assuming? are midi dresses acceptable? do i wear heels? this is my first time meeting my colleagues for a job i havnt started yet so def want to make a good first impression

Chicago SPG people: Westin river north or Westin Michigan ave?

How do I stop having panic attacks?

Any take on whether working in a capability center at a MBB firm is better than consulting at others lower tiers? Talking terms of quality of work, reputation, pay, career growth, etc.

Do any of you tip/get a gift for your SPG ambassador for the holidays? First year of having one, not sure on the appropriate protocol.

I’m currently in ERP and really want to get into cloud. Currently hold the Azure Fundamentals, AWS SAA, and GCP security certs. Any suggestions on what I can do to increase my chance to get into cloud?

I work in the Human Capital space and manage projects. What is worth more - SPHR or PMP? Or do either count? Obviously want to make Director and eventually more...

New to consulting: should I be leaving tips for cleaning staff at hotels? What’s the best way to do that? (ie to make it easy to expense)

Friend Holds a PhD in Physical Therapy. 3 years into working for a healthcare/hospital network. Would they be able to pivot into life sciences/healthcare consulting without having to go to B-School?