Pretty cool stuff coming out of Mother New York recently. This Wrangler x Lil Nas X work is dope

https://www.adweek.com/creativity/lil-nas-xs-wrangler-on-my-booty-line-in-old-town-road-is-now-a-branded-ar-experience/

What are some acne treatments to use when TTC or pregnant?

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.

Should you gift your GF who has kids but not with you something for Mother’s Day? 👀 if yes what’s a good gift that’s not over involved ? (Not flowers or chocolates 🙄).

As holidays come around, the family has upped their questions about when we are having kids and why we haven’t yet. Doesn’t help that my sibling with one other kid just announced her second pregnancy. Definitely happy for her, but don’t feel like I need to explain to the whole family that we are struggling.

What are the best day cares in Houston? Had a baby recently and would like to start narrowing down the options in case I have to get on waitlists! I live in the heights.

Any suggestions for baby moon? Can’t travel out of the country and should travel before mid November. Live in Chicago.

I'm late 30s, in industry now with TC of ~$175k (up from $35k fresh out of undergrad), a kid with another on the way, a mortgage, and car loans. AMA!

Yes, this is tongue in cheek 😀

Anyone here in EY USA and can point me to the maternity policy? I can only find Canadian or UK versions ok the policy site!

Hello Fishes,

Which company is better in terms of work life balance and wfh options as working mother:
LTI
Capgemini
Infosys

Thanks for your responses.

Hi Guys,

I have an OL from LTI with a CTC-20 Lpa..As my mother had brain surgery, i need to be with her. i have asked HR to provide WFH. Does LTI support in these kinds of cases?? I have also asked HR to set up a call with the Project Manager.

Comments pls ..

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

“The longer I put off starting my own firm, the longer it can remain a dream and not something I screwed up at.” — Ted Mosby, How I Met Your Mother

What would happen if I left my current company, started at a new one, and got pregnant before 12 months of service with the new company? For reference, I know new company requires 12 months for FMLA, and STD is 3 months.

If I’m not eligible for FMLA, what would that leave situation look like? Not currently pregnant but husband and I are wanting to start trying soon, just don’t want to be in a situation where I can’t take maternity leave. TIA!

Hi, contemplating a bcg expert track PL role after 5 years of ops consulting. Any perspectives on the career trajectory on the expert track vs generalist track? Are the expert track folks really given a 'step child' treatment? Any thoughts on potential exit opportunities?

Any one please give me some clarity on TCS maternity policy. My wife is 5 months pregnant now and my joining date in tcs is 21- March. I'm I eligible for insurance amount for maternity expenses. If yes how much.

Hello fishes
Work a CTC of 30LPA, JL6, is it worth to go onsite like Canada or uk or Australia asking with a wife and kid?
What works be the onsite salary for JL6? Few posts i read days 42k, few other posts mention 110k..
Any one has clarity on this this?

We were not trying to conceive. And I was drinking alcohol like twice a week.
Now I missed my period and pregnant. I am panicking a lot, not sure if I want a baby right now. Definitely i cant deal with pregnancy constantly knowing how much u drinking could have affected the fetus and if i could ever endure the consequences it would bring upon the baby
Help me understand if my baby will be fine or not.

Moving to Austin end of this year, with a new baby.

With ~$500k HHI and almost no debt, in which neighborhood can we practically afford a house? We do outdoorsy stuff (mtb biking, kayaking etc.) and also have a dog that likes to run.

Any suggestions are appreciated! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Just got on the XYO train 🚂 🚀🌛🌜

How does EY’s blockchain team monetize their Baseline Protocol or associated services?

NTS folks! Are you generally happy with your group? Considering jumping ship just to join a NTS group from ITS

FYI when redeeming AA points on flights, check out the first class miles saver option. Sometimes it is cheaper than the regular class option

Have y’all ever switched to a later flight for travel vouchers? If so what’s your cutoff $ amount?

Staying at a Hilton currently and have had tons of minor issues in the 3 days We’ve been here. Room wasn’t ready for 45min after check in time, AC did not work, maids did not clean room...continued

Is it common to negotiate software engineer salary at smaller companies? I know it’s common at FAANG, but what about for companies with around 200 engineers? I have a counter offer from my current company and on-site interviews scheduled for end of July with google and Amazon, but I’d prefer to go with the smaller local company if I can negotiate the salary (from offer letter) up another 5% or so.

I want to get a job at BCG. Any recommendations on how to accomplish or anyone I can have a conversation with to understand the process?

How much should a senior email designer/developer make? I make 77k USD and feel like I’m underpaid. 😕

What is the annual appraisal range for financial modeling associate at Ahmedabad, India?

Do any investing team roles work like 40 to 45 hours a week, thinking VC or Growth Equity. I enjoyed the work, but can't see 70 hour weeks

Any book recommendations on advanced procurement/sourcing concepts?

Most popular books I find such as 'Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference' are not detailed/deep enough.

Just began studying for the CFE exam. I have access to past editions of the ACFE Fraud Examiners Manual. Does anyone have recommendations on where to get good practice questions? I’d like to avoid spending a fortune on the ACFE kit.

Anybody looking for a ServiceNow job?

Any non-US lawyers who have been hired by an Am100 firm without having sat the bar? Looking for an opportunity in the US, if possible DC or NYC, and currently working for Big Law in Europe.

Would like some tips re hiring process + visa from those who have succeeded. Looking for a 1-2 year stay and open for longer term

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

What’s the point of doing a sequel for the Ikea lamp ad if no consumer really gives a shit about it? I feel it is more for the advertising people...

Do all the Capitol One scripts start off with:

“We open on Samuel, and Spike just shitting on Charles...”

Let’s get this bowl moving. Post the work you’re wanting to discuss here. Good or bad. It’s all about the work.

I mean no offense to the creative team working on an obviously tough client, but the new Liberty Mutual ads are KILLING me.

What’s a campaign or work you wish you’d done?

So I guess we should start with the "Just Do It" campaign. Did you like it? Over-hyped? I personally love it.

Other sites like at edge to look for professional photographers? Suggestions are welcome!