My ex-wife is suggesting sending our 3 year old to a early school program, from 7am-5pm. Which I think is too long for a 3 year old. Any perspectives on this from other parents? Thanks

Need advice pls . Been working in call center customer service for the past 15 years , since 2007. I work remotely .I really do love it . It’s convenient when you have young children. I just feel stuck , don’t have much education besides my high school diploma. How can I further my career and make more money in this field but not be stuck answering phone calls . All suggestions are very much appreciated

The sudden death of a friend has made me realize that my obsession with goals has caused me to miss out on so much of my life. How can I learn to refocus and make time for the people in my life?

Just got divorced after being separated for a year. Any suggestions for places to go and meet new folks?

What games, toys, or science kits would you recommend for a kid who’s showing an interest in the sciences?

Am I tripping? Everyone loves calling my daughter (2 months) "lil chocolate drop" or "look at all that chocolate". I love my daughter's complexion, not only because it's mine, but because it's beautiful. However, I can't help but feeling like ppl "other" or make it weird by avoiding saying dark. Calling her dark is acceptable and appreciated. I know "chocolate" comes from a place of affection, but I just can't embrace it 💯.

Any sober/ non-drinkers here? I’ve struggled to find new groups of friends since i quit drinking. Any advice on groups, etc would be appreciated!

(SF based)

Looking for relationship advice: I got married 18 months ago. It wasn't an arranged marriage at all but we had done long distance for a long time before we got married so hadn't lived together or even been in the same city for more than a few weeks at a time for a few years before getting married. Now, that we have been married, I don't feel like I am that attracted to her physically/ intellectually. To give context, a lot of people will and do call her attractive& fun...(continued in comments)

After 4+ weeks of quarantine, wife says I use the word "caveat" way too many times at work.

I'm like, my whole dang job is a big caveat

Any tips on how to encourage a friend to actually take action to get in better shape rather than just talk/complain about his weight? Trying to be supportive, but getting sick of listening to the complaining with no changes made. Thanks 🐠!

Once I proposed an open relationship to my LDR boyfriend and he said no because he didn’t want anyone else. Found out later on he was incessantly cheating. I laugh every time I remember because I still cannot believe the audacity.

GF and I are having major issues stemming around my family not liking her. Got into a major fight Friday and haven't spoken since. She said she's having doubts and questioning the whole relationship. Today's our one year...what can I possibly say. Don't know what she's expecting

I've been working remotely for the past two years, and it's been great. I love working from home and being able to watch my kids grow up through their eyes as they play around me. But sometimes, when you're in this kind of situation, it's hard to know what to talk about with your coworkers.

I have a grandparent who is a toxic narcissist. He is my only living grandparent. I will be inviting all aunts and uncles to our wedding. However, after watching my grandparent make my sister's wedding completely about him and try to get involved, although my sister did not want that, I do not want to invite him. Any advice?

Any expats here face pushback from your family for moving to a different country? They always try to shame me for moving so far away around the holidays...

I’m in need of some advice for my bridal shower. I’m trying to condense the list to help my mom & bridesmaids. We are inviting my fiancés coworkers and their significant others to the wedding. I’ve hung out with the couples a few times, but I wouldn’t say they are really friends outside of work events for him. Is it rude to not invite the wives to the shower? One of their husbands is in the wedding so I would invite her, but is it an all or no one situation?

If you could go back and start over would you still choose this path? Or would you choose a different career and/or a different time to have children? I accidentally became a working parent in law so while I love my job and my children I don't think I would have planned it quite like this.

Send kids to private school or move to a 10/10 school area? The average price of home is $1 mill in good areas... rent is $4000. Private school in my sub urban area is $1200 per month for 1 kid. I only have 1 kid right now but planning 1 more in next 2 years

Hello!
I am very new to the States and am actually from India.
I have always been a girl who had many friends and was never alone.
I don't have any friends here unfortunately and wanted to ask if there are any Facebook groups or other forums especially for Indians who want to interact with each other.

In general, you can also give me tips on how to make friends.

Do long short hedge funds have better hours than PE? Just joined a UMM PE firm coming from McKinsey and am now realizing how much weekend work sucks

Is there a name for the rotation of stuff you check on your phone every day for updates?

My husband never reads and wants to start reading as a new hobby. What is a good book that you would recommend for a 40 year old man? Not self help books, but maybe something with action. I think he would like the Bourne series, but he saw all the movies so he's not interested, but something similar.

"we don't consider your external experience" (during a discussion about promotions) when I was actually hired on due to external experience...

Hi! I have been seriously applying for weeks upon weeks for a scrum master position/agile coach. But it’s hard getting an offer 😢

Hi, i will be joining a startup soon to work as a product manager. What are some good books/materials/courses I can read in the meantime to prepare myself better for the job?

I have a DUI in my records. My current employer doesn't know (and it's fairly new). In how far would it be an issue if I changed jobs? Europe here, but also interested in US views. Before anyone judges: yes, that was idiotic of me, I will not do it again, but please also be ensured that neither me, nor any other person got harmed (and also no object got harmed)

What are the reasons someone would take TA funding for a PhD?

NYC Analytics outside of advertising and media - broad question, but what areas to look into? What companies / industries have deeper analytical needs? And whats the best way to look?

Has anyone experienced 4 days work week? 🐻

Is this group for meat eating, non meat eating or both Tambrahm?

Any insight into what it’s like working for healthcare providers (hospitals, large medical groups, etc.)? Culture, pay, benefits? Considering a jump...

Am I more or less likely to be laid off if the economy tanks even more if I just started as an analyst two months ago

Hey everyone i am looking for a job change I am currently working in publicis sapient as a dot net developer I joined this company last December so i have 11 months of experience and i have done 6 months of internship as well. Anyone who can help me by giving a referral.
Thank you.

How is the J&J project in LTI?

Hello Friends,

My Wife is having offer from BIrlaSoft and Barclays. And thinking to join on next week.
Can you please suggest how is the WLB and Work Mode in Birlasoft?

Technology - .Net
YOE - 5 Years
Current salary - 9 lpa
Offer in Hand - 15 lpa

Appreciate for the feedback.

Thank You

You need not to be in a leadership position to be a leader

I will start FAAS in two weeks. Can anyone share the current daily hours I should expect to work recently? Just want to plan out for my schedule. Thank you!

Sheesh I was really excited that this bowl existed….the. Saw that it’s not active at all 😂 Guess everyone’s on the what to expect app!

Looking for suggestions on sleep training guides, books, videos, blogs etc. for infants. Internet has plethora of information. I can’t figure what to follow.

Every day of my life feels the same. The monotony of my job and taking care of the young kiddos is just the same over and over. I love my kids dearly (my job not so much) but I think this never ending repetition is impacting my mental health. Anyone else go through similar feelings or have any advice?

Anyone has an alternative to an Au Pair. Wife and I were looking forward to host an au pair but can’t go through the official program since we are not permanent residents yet. Anyone has an alternative besides traditional daycare? Maybe a friend of a friend? I am in NJ. Any ideas welcomed and needed!

Debating when to have the first baby… would you say having a baby is totally worth it ? Worth all the struggles and sacrifices? Or should I wait an extra year just to save more money and enjoy life now without the extra sacrifices… (female 27 & want to have 2 kids)

Our 5 month old started daycare about 5 weeks ago. We’ve already had to keep her home for 2.5 of those 5 weeks due to catching various illnesses (croup, rsv, brinchiolitis, etc). Both my wife and I have been sick most of that time as well (gotten it from the baby). Wife is thinking we get a full time nanny for the next 4 months to help the baby build antibodies. Cost aside, is this feasible / worthwhile to go thru the effort / finding the right fit, only for 4 months?

First time Dad and my 15 month old keeps running up the stairs at my in-laws place and they keep encouraging it. Stairs are almost 10 inches high with nothing underneath and I’m worried that he might slip and fall in between the stairs. My FIL is a bit of a know-it-all and keeps insisting it’s safe and I don’t agree. What do I do? Don’t want to fight the entire house full of people about this and kid enjoys it too much and cries a lot if I/we prevent him from climbing

We recently sleep trained our 7 month son. He went from waking up multiple times during night and taking only 30 minute naps 3 times during day (most cases nursed to sleep or rocked to sleep or took a drive) to sleeping 12 hours at night without interruption and two 2 hour naps and one 45 minutes nap during day. We both love that he is getting enough sleep and well rested on one hand. On the other hand, we are now wondering if he is sleeping way too much.. contd…

Any recommendations for a umbrella stroller? Our Uppababy Vista is way too big to lug around everywhere.

Any parents who are still on the safe side with Covid? We have a 1 year old and being safe and staying mostly home is really getting to me. Most of our friends have kids who are able to mask up or are vaccinated and it’s getting quite isolating. Especially now mask mandates are being lifted feeling like we can’t go anywhere without risking our kid.

Hi everyone, first timer here. Having some issues w. our 4 yo being pushed around and bullied at preschool. He’s really sad and upset. He’s also super shy & introvert. Any advise? Pep talk? Discuss with teacher?

Dads with older children: while raising your children, did your children prefer their moms over you? I know some will prefer dads over moms, but I assume majority of children out there will prefer their moms over dads… I have one child and it kinda hurts to see my child always preferring the mom over me. I know I shouldn’t feel this way, but I just do. How did you cope with such issue raising your children?

Welcome all to parents in Consulting bowl, please post a little bit about yourself, number of kids and their ages!

Consulting Baby Shower question - what was the best baby shower gift you ever received?

EY 🐠 - potentially starting with the firm soon, and my partner is due to have our first in April. Given the 1 year service requirement for leave, would I have the option to take PTO during birth and use parental leave after my 1 year of service? Appreciate any guidance here

Any recos on great childcare in New York (ideally west village / Chelsea / Greenwich / soho)?

Took my 2 year old daughter to the dentist and she found 4 cavities. We’ve been teaching her to brush her teeth before bed & after meals(unsuccessfully) so far.
She’s needs sdf treatment according to the dentist, any suggestions on how to move after the treatment as it leaves black coverage on the teeth. (She’s too young for crowns and what not)

About to be a new dad. Starting to look into childcare but feeling a little overwhelmed. Would love to hear thoughts/opinions on what to look for besides convenience.

Any ideas of how to make this a bit more active

Anybody willing to share common challenges, words of wisdom, helpful tips, etc.?

I can give it a shot in a separate post but equally it would be good to get a bit more activity going. I am sure there is a lot to gain