Let’s talk decanters. Does anyone have a specific shape they recommend over others?

I’m relocating to the US from an international rotation to work in Galveston. I have never been to Texas and I am trying to find the best spot for my family to live in. So far from reading online it sounds like Pearland is a good option but I have not been able to validate that/ figure out what other options are out there. I would appreciate all advice:
1. Would you recommend living in Pearland?
2. What are other good areas to live in? Safe and would like to be less than 1 hour from Galveston.

Can someone recommend a good dentist out here?

Do you wear cowgirl or cowboy boots?

It is very much probable that the US and some of the EU countries might venture into recession.

Considering the same, is it advisable to join EY GDS at this juncture as there is a probation period?

I’m finding that more and more people don’t care about what happens with her family after they die have you been observing this trend as well?

Which health insurance is good to take for family in a long run. Would like to stick to it for a decade.

anyone here in the midtown east area looking for a gym partner? I’m finding it very difficult to physically motivate myself every morning to go to the gym and think that if I have company, it’ll help. Prefer if my gym buddy would be F since I’m F but I’m also open.

For anyone who’s taken / passed the CFE, is it worth paying for the full exam prep course or would studying the fraud examiners manual suffice?

Can an ADA make the jump to big law or a boutique litigation firm? I’m a NYC ADA (DANY/KCDA) from a Tier 2 law school (top 45% only) and top 10 undergrad. Can experience make up for mediocre grades?

What are the typical starting salaries/bonuses for first year associates? Advocating for raises at my firm.

How do you renegotiate your commission rate on TD Ameritrade and it’s platform ThinkOrSwim? Is this requested online or do you have to call in? Does it have a decent success rate? Im at the original .65.

I’m visiting Singapore soon via VTL (US resident). For any foreign nationals who have travelled to Singapore since the pandemic or is familiar with the process—is there any documentation I can provide that includes my proof of address while I’m there? I’m living with my fiancé and his family.

Anyone has referral for a HR role in MNC? 10 YOE.

Where did everyone go for their offsite this year?

Anybody ever tried using OneNote as a digital corporate binder for bylaws, uc’s, etc…. We’re a privately held company and I’m thinking it makes information much more accessible.

Thoughts on Residuals clauses in NDAs? (Ex.: X will be free to use and disclose for any purpose the residuals resulting from access to or work with Company’s Confidentjal Info.” Refers to ideas, concepts, techniques retained in the memory of people unaided by CI. Do you strike?

New to the city and looking for people to hang out with!
23F, if that matters!

Comment DM below if you are willing to give a referral to your company. Just thought this would make a more centralized thread. P.S I am willing to give referrals as well.

Any recommendations for a good, accessible Syrah?

I keep getting sour wines. I’ve never had this issue before but the last few bottles I got (store shelf, nothing too fancy) tasted like they were opened and left out. That gross stale sort of sour taste… but the cork was in tight and sealed. 🧐

Any books to recommend to get more educated on wine?

Looking to buy 2 bottles for ~$200. Typically drink red and am always between Napa Cabs and Chateauneuf du Pape. What should I get?

What's your favorite red wine?

Any reccs for lesser known Italian reds that you love?

What wine is everyone pairing with their Turkey dinner this Thanksgiving?

I am looking for wine decanter tags that are writable. I’d like to find a vintage looking silver option, but they all require engraving. I’m looking for something writable that I can change the label on when I host wine parties and I have a couple decanters on the table. Anyone have something similar and can share a link with me? I’m struggling to find anything that will work, other than writing on clear tape with a sharpie marker 😐

NYC wine club meetup?

Is anyone here a member of a wine club? Is it worth it? I've been looking into a few.

Any natural wine aficionados? What are some of your favourite wineries?

I'm looking for wine recommendations as a bourbon drinker. I'm a regular to barrel proof bourbons (120+ proof) and did a few red wines tonight but was expecting more. I'm hoping to find a red that is more full tasting or has a more pronounced finish.