Posting this in different bowls in my area: Im looking for a gym buddy. Can be guy or girl. I go to Equinox in Tysons Corner, VA. I try to socialize there, but I dont see too many regulars. Any takers?

My last therapist keeps coming up in my mind. I left her when I moved to a new area before COVID dug in and frankly it felt like leaving a girlfriend. She also disclosed in the final session that she was a member of AA and knew several of the people I occasionally discussed from the rooms. Her knowledge of the program certainly built trust with me early on, but it has been two years. I discussed it with my current therapist but she’s still in there. Any advice?

Any recommendations for a therapist that understands high stress/high demand professions, and whose recommendations don’t include “just turn off of your phone or try not responding to emails”? Bonus points if they understand ADHD as well.

Just got email that tomorrow is jeans day due to foreseeable late night. Sunday scaries just got real 👀

Chicago people, any recommended endodontists in the downtown area? Looking for someone to do a root canal

Curious how people manage health/exercise schedules if you are working pretty much the whole day?

Welcome! Let's help each other out with any questions or experiences about our own Pathways to Parenthood via IVF, adoption, surrogacy, IUI, etc! ☺

When is it worth showing to a doctor if I think I have anxiety?

Worry a lot about things which don’t matter to such an extent that it prevents me from working on the task at hand

529 Plan VERSUS Prepaid

We live in Florida and currently have a Freshman in High School and a 16 month old. We hear from our friends and family with college bound children "I wish we would have done Florida PrePaid." After obviously ignoring this for years, we are finally trying to do it before "it's too late" for both children.

Does anyone have recommendations on which plan to go with for each child? I once did the pros and cons on a whiteboard and it seemed like 529 was better.

Does anyone here suffer from bipolar disorder? How do you manage it and working in law? I see a therapist, and a psychiatrist, and am on medication, but I still have days where I wake up and I’m so depressed I can’t move. I’m working on remedying this with my doctors, but how does one approach mental health issues with their employer? I never felt the need to until I realized how much being bipolar can affect my ability to work.

Continue to wear masks people!

Wondering if I should look into anxiety meds (or if I’m just a baby and need to get used to this life).

Have you tried any? Did it help? Affect your productivity? Which ones? tya!

Trigger: rare illness post birth

Just sharing that I was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia 3 days after giving birth despite not having risk factors or preeclampsia in my pregnancy. Sharing as I had absolutely no idea about this illness.

Main things to do are check your BP everyday at least the first ten days after you give birth, and go to hospital if it's very high (over 160/110). If you get severe headache or stomach ache then also be vigilant.

Happy to answer any questions!

Maybe this is the socialist in me but shouldn’t Moderna and Pfizer waive their patent exclusivity for their Covid vaccines? Don’t we have a moral obligation for the world to vaccinate as many people as quickly as possible?

It blows my mind that many countries won’t be able to vaccinate most of their people until 2023. There should be access to vaccine generics

My fellow ADHD professionals,
Have you told your employer about your ADHD diagnosis? If you have then how have it benefited you? If you haven’t then why do you think it was the right move not to tell? I’m contemplating if I should tell my employer or not.

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Recommendations in NYC? For post-surgery blindness due to eye infection

Is a TRX sufficient for getting back into shape? I’ve definitely wasted these past two months but I probably won’t be going back to work until after July so I’ve got time to build a foundation once gyms open back up at a decent capacity

It’s been 5 weeks and I haven’t gone a day or night without crying and feeling haunted by them. I can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t produce quality work, can’t find joy in anything I previously loved. This is the worst physical and psychological pain I’ve ever experienced.

What are your policies regarding consuming alcohol at company events? Do you have a process when someone is too drunk - call a Lyft/Uber? Confiscate keys? Are there any repercussions to the employee as the event is technically after hours even if company sponsored?

I think that I have eating disorder. I am always hungry but when I get food I can’t finish it, usually I am done after 2-3 bites and then I am hungry again after an hour. Anyone has similar issues? Have you been to a nutritionist or dietitian? If yes, is it covered by Insurance?

Does anyone have information about the Sales Analyst position at JP Morgan? What they do on a daily basis, what types of interview questions are asked, etc.? Any advice will be helpful, thank you so much 🙏

We have a opening for someone 7-8 years of experience in finance reporting domain JPMorgan Chase . Person should be good in advanced excel powerpoint. Alteryx or tableau exp would be added advantage. Dm if you / any your acquaintance is interested

Wipro is offering 28LPA for 15 yoe managerial role. If it worth going ahead for any reason?

I know that people say it’s all about story, but with a certain gpa/gmat score is there a “floor” that you’re safe on? For example would someone with 4.0/780 (not me) be pretty much assured at least 1 M7? Or is there a reasonable chance that all M7s will reject them? Or is their floor just lower (T15 for example)?

Let's say I can't get a product or marketing job in tech, but I could get in via sales or customer success. Does working in those roles pigeonhole you, or is it easy to switch later? If you take a job as a customer success mgr for ads, or as a partnership mgr for learning solutions for industry X, are you going to get stuck in those products (ads, learning solutions), roles (CS, sales/partnerships), or target industry (X)?

Weber folks! At what point do you become eligible for a yearly bonus and how is your bonus determined? Any tie to billable hours?

Hi guys, can someone please help me understand what does "Senior Consultant in HR Band 4" mean?

Small Firm Question:
Working PA for the first time this year. Doing a lot of returns right now.

History of my firm: small (7 employees, two interns), was a single CPA show for 20 years. Cont.

In Intl tax, receiving recruiting offers for all remote work at the manager level. However, I am about to get promoted. Only concern is if I don’t jump soon, I’ll be stuck at the big 4. Any thoughts? Should I entertain?

Whats the easiest way to start your own tax return preparation practice (part time at first) then maybe full time if worth it? Which tax preparation software is best to use? Or is it better to start off at HR block or similar places to learn some of the ins and outs before going solo?

What’s the best credit card for points in the UK. I’m from the US and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Marriott Amex

What are your summer plans?

MBB AP about to exit to non-FAANG tech. Would you expect a signing bonus and/or pre-determined severance pay if things don't work out with the new company? Anything else that people have negotiated during their exit? I'd be leaving a large amount of bonus on the table to leave before the end of the year.

Hi guys, I’m going into final interviews at McKesson for a director level position in compliance. Any idea what their ranges are?

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

I keep making stupid minor mistakes at work lately presumely cause I’ve been so burnt out, and my senior is constantly mad at me, which made me want to avoid the dirty work even more… I really should care but is it bad that I don’t really care anymore

I hear, a few designers left bbh nyc

AKQA SF is falling apart. They've downsized. A LOT. And creatives, ops, media-everyone is leaving. Glad to be a free agent again.

I hear, CD team is leaving Vayner in NYC

I am looking to sell my BowFlex M500 trainer if someone is interested. I bought is over a year ago, but sadly never really used it. Let me know if you are interested.

Anyone know of any building owners looking to work with a start up and sell or lease their building to?

Favorite neighborhoods on this side of the river?

Any recommendations on a great medspa in thr nova area?

Anyone using a good independent housekeeper that they would recommend?

Any primary care physician recommendations in the Alexandria/Arlington area?

Does anyone know any apartments with good lease break terms or non exorbitant short term lease prices? Moving to Nova and hoping to buy a place in 3-6 months after renting

Anyone work for Fairfax county government? Looking to pivot to HR In the county.

Any daycare recommendations in Arlington or Falls Church for infant? Currently on waitlists for several Bright Horizons but would love to hear experiences of other places! (Good or bad.)

For the parents with babies - is anyone finding formula in stock? We give my daughter enfamil nutramigen and cannot find it anywhere. Looked at CVS, Wegmans, Target, Harris Teeter. Even pediatrician didn’t have samples.

Does anyone else find NOVA comparatively boring after DC? I'm wondering why I moved.

McLean or Dallas? (no family ties or other bias to either)

Are people finding that Uber/Lyft/taxi drivers in Arlington are still wearing masks lately? Debating whether to Uber or drive to the airport.

anyone have ENT specialist recs?

What cool fall activities in the area? Note if family friendly and price range please!!

Moving from out of state - how do you read between the lines of Greatschool ratings? Is Fairfax really better than Loudon schools? Feeling overwhelmed with all the information on schools. Any tips on what to look for?

Hey I have an large project idea but I am looking for a business partner who is interested in helping fund the project. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find a business partner like that?

Best restaurant in NOVA for a date? I'll be visiting and want to wow this woman. Thanks!