My in-laws, which includes my MIL, FIL, SIL, SIL's husband, and two kids, are arriving Saturday afternoon and staying through December 26th. I'm not ready for this. Where can I take them to keep them entertained during the days that won't cost me a small fortune because you know I'll have to pay for everything.

I don’t understand how someone can lie about loving you for 6 months. We were together for almost a year (broke up a week before our anniversary). I said I love you first and he said it back. I asked for more reassurance last month with saying I love you more often. Now all of a sudden he said he didn’t know if he loved me and that love meant marriage for him. Okay well great thanks for telling me this now, 6 months after it was initially exchanged. I don’t understand how he could do that.

Married fish, when did you meet your spouse? Pre-career, when you were first starting out or when you were a bit more establish (at least a few years in)?

My gf and me call each other everytime we have free time. However lately she seems disinterested in phone time. She never initiates calls anymore and she tells me she wants to hang up in the middle of the day and not right before bedtime. We live a 4 hour drive apart. And I told her this is like living together from a distance, because I put her on the house speakers. What can I do to keep her engaged?

Does anyone feel bad seeing friends when you’re job hunting? Just feel like I don’t deserve a dinner out and will feel bad comparing myself since they are all doing fine.

Everyone likes me because I'm a doormat with no boundaries. I do anything and say anything to make people happy. I will think what you think I should think. Will you be my friend?

Just got married to a somebody I met through this bowl and I love him with everything inside me! Wanted to share that’s there’s hope for everybody!!!!

I hope he’s in as much pain as I am. The way he ended it was so cold and selfish and unlike how he was any other time with me. It was like a personality switch. I’ve never been so wrong about someone. I’m not sure how to process or recover from that part of it.

Partner of 2 years has asked for space. No contact for a month but agreed to go to couples therapy then. This after a really hard month relationally and then she had to put her dog down. Asked for..

What are some strategies to use in guided reading groups to reallly break kids out of RB and into Level A and beyond?

There’s this guy at work I really like. We’re really really good friends but I’ve caught feels since the day I met him and I just want to tell him how I feel but I don’t want to ruin our great friendship. He’s the closest friend I have.

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

I’m going to be a dad! But I have some questions. When should I tell my manager/teams? I’m up for senior promotion this year, will this impact that promotion? For those of you that work in public what tips do you have for managing your work and family responsibilities? For context, my wife, once she’s done with maternity leave, will only work 25-30 hours a week. I know working in public and having a new born is probably going to be a lot to juggle, but I have to make it work.

I think I want to be in relationship, but I fear that I actually am just lonely and not actually ready for relationship.
I desperatly want someone that I can spend time with, laugh with, and tell good news to amongst so much else.
I don't know what to do or if anything can be done...

Thoughts anyone?

How do I start the divorce process? Do I have to get a lawyer? Help...!

Can you have a nanny while in h1b and pay taxes ?

Any consulting moms in the area? Desperately in need of in town friends.

Pakistani people-born and bought up in Pakistan. Anyone married to an Indian muslim girl or guy?
How different were cultures?
How did your folks and extended family react?

Hi i lost majority of my money in the stock market. I married and promised my family that I will not make the mistake I made 7 years ago. Gambling. Is this an addiction I have. I keep selling stocks and taking loses buying other stock hoping it will recover but never did and sell again taking loses and buy again. It now sink in to me. I borrow personal loan hoping that the market will do k and I pay it back but I even lost that. I can't stop crying that I hurt the one I love the most my family.

My ex bf hooked up with my gay best friend

Hello! I’m wondering if anybody has any advice in getting into HR? I graduated in 2020 with a degree in psychology and had a temporary internship in HR which didn’t teach me much. I have experience in customer service, sales, counseling etc. Any advice on roles and/or fields that would kickstart a career in HR? Thanks!

Just wanted to brag a little. This may not be much for some but I’m super excited. I graduated with a B.A in chemistry July 2022 and I start my job this Monday with a salary of 60K! This is the most money I’ve ever made 😱😱. Really proud of myself even though I know some people would rather make more. I’m hoping to hit 100K within 3-4 years. Don’t give up recent grads!!

When HR/recruiter says X-Y range or Y is the highest they can go, is it actually true? Is “signing bonus” a real thing (read online but never practically saw this)?

Did anyone work for the BORN group, want to know the work culture, perks, job security & WLB.

What is the typical comp range for managers / senior managers in a MCOL city?

What does online assessment for professional means,?

What types of corporate law do you find most often in Tampa and Miami? I’ve only seen my firm is doing international trade but I have to imagine there’s other things too

How is the manager role of Deloitte India for analytics and cognitive practice? Anybody from this practice who can help me on this decision please. How is wlb, I know mine is going to be client facing and that I would be expected to do more that just project work but does that mean I would have to work on getting projects for practice or how it will be?

Hi fishes, How is WLB, Hikes in company @dell .

Anyone know any recruiters at USAA? Trying to apply for jobs there but getting no luck

Hello Fishes,
I cleared the Level 2 interview as an Appian developer. Could you please let me know what Level 3 interview would be about? Thr HR said it's an interaction session with the panel. But should I be prepared technically?

What’s the salary for respiratory therapists in Florida since we’ve had the housing and gas increase ? I have 6 years experience with ICU, level II NICU, and PICU experience. My base is $33 and I have a $6 tot differential of nights and weekends - which I always work this shift.

hiya! So I was wondering how I can get a remote job in without any tech or call service experience? I have 4-5 years of customer service experience and I’m taking an swe bootcamp at the moment any suggestions?

Is anyone recruiting for a sales development manager/ SDR manager at their company right now. Im based on the UK and would love a recommendation or referral. I have 8 years of sales experience with 4 in tech sales (mainly new business and hunting). Thank you in advance.

Moved to Dallas a few months ago, anyone else think it’s strange that so many neighborhoods use rear entry garages and people drive through alleys to get to them? Never saw these growing up.

Any McK fish open to referring? Currently work in financial services corporate strategy and hoping to break into the Dallas office.

Anyone here into semiconductor ?

Looking for used skis and boots. Are there stores around here that carry them? Online resources?

Buying a house for ~900K in one of the Boston suburbs - my household income is ~230K. Am I stretching too far?

Any massage recs in downtown/Back Bay/Southie? Looking to go with my roommates to treat ourselves, but I also have some upper back/neck pain. Is massage envy any good or are there better options that aren’t crazy expensive?

What’s everyone doing for NYE? Thinking about Liberty or Copley but unsure if Liberty is worth the $205/person ticket cost… (27M & 26F couple) not interested in a southie party

Any recommendations on seaside towns that would be fun for a 5-6 day stay within an 8 hour drive of Boston? Going next week, so not a place that's a ghost town in October.

Any recs for good gyms around South End or Back Bay? I’m a 27F, looking to get back into lifting but also I want options for personal training.

Where’s the best place to park while working/shopping in the Prudential?

Renting out a covered parking spot in Southie, W Broadway, close to Lincoln. DM if interested

My wife and I are moving to Boston from overseas (we’re from Italy and we’ve recently won the diversity visa green card lottery).

We are looking to rent a 1BR starting in January, ideally for ~$3k/month. I’ll be working in the downtown area.

Do you recommend we go for a serviced/luxury apartment (e.g. Montaje, 345 Harrison, etc.) or hire a broker to get a “normal” apartment?

Any managed buildings recommendations within our budget? Also, what are some good brokers we could work with?

Thanks!

Young 20s guys looking for a Roomi?

Moving to Boston from NYC and work in Cambridge. I’ve been recommended Back Bay, South End, and Seaport. Where do you recommend? Where is best for dating life?

South End: 1 Room in 2bd/1ba; 1-yr lease; May Move-in (Later Negotiable); $1,300/mo; <5 min from BMC, BU Med/Dental--PM/DM/Chat if interested!

Single 32M. Looking for apartment that is on the higher end, located near downtown, with a younger social crowd. Heard a lot about seaport and some in the west end. Thoughts on which ones are the best?

fully vaccinated, in my early-mid 20s. what are the best places to (safely enough) have a fun time on a Saturday night? obviously not looking for a crowded bar but looking to do something where I can socialize, maybe outdoors or in a low-capacity setting?

My flight is at 6:45am tomorrow Im in the north end - will uber/lyft be available at this time??

Quick poll time. How old are you and how much debt do you have? Credit cards, student loans, vehicle loans, mortgage loans, etc., etc.?

I'm 31
$8k in debt (All credit card. No mortgage currently, but looking to buy. Car and student loans are paid off.)