Ranked in terms of excitement when I come on Thursdays:

3. Wife
2. Kids
1. Dog

Ok, I’m gonna say this. Schools should open. Now hear me out. My wife is a family doctor, she is working insane hours, she is treating covid patients, and there is a lot of days when she has to stay at the hospital without coming home. My neighbour works in a local grocery store, so he has been at work since the Day 1 of lockdown. So if you need medical help, or want to eat, it’s ok for those people to be at work, but their kids have to stay home? Cont’d >>

Feeling a deep void in close human connection after letting go a relationship that was lacking a future (I was interested in something more, he was unsure). Can’t stop thinking of reaching out and need strength to just stay with the loneliness and have hope for the better times. Would appreciate support. It’s been 2 weeks but I feel bouts of extreme sadness and desire to have someone to share my life and days with.

My girlfriend is willing to break off our entire relationship because she found out my mom doesn't approve of her. We have no issues between each other but she said she can't be with someone who's family doesn't like her.

Is it okay to disappear from friends & family to work on career change goals (several months)? I want to focus and not get distracted by friends & family needs to see me or attend certain things as it takes up a lot of time. If I focus for a short time, I can quickly achieve my goals to switch. I can hangout with them after all of that. What do you think?? Any feedback will be appreciated.

I made a mistake. I talked with the ex this morning. He said he misses me. And that while he walk talking to the other woman, he wished he was talking to me instead. And when he saw that I didn’t respond to his texts, he drank a shit ton. And then called this morning.

He’s not willing to commit to the other women because he’s not over me.

I need to block him.

Are there any ECDs/CDs not divorced or in a struggling relationship? Does career success = personal relationship failure?

How do you know that you want to spend the rest of your life with one person?

In a previous post, some people mentioned their goal was to make new friends. How do you go about making friends as adult? I feel like it’s easier when active in some sort of organization or going out to local events. What do you think?

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.

I hate that I still want to hear from him. I just have no idea what I want him to say or what I want to say. I feel like if I get anywhere near him he’ll be able to sense my pain. Are we sure the no contact rule is only 21 days? I feel like I need 21 months.

Any suggestions on how to save a alcoholic spouse?

Anyone feel as if it’s hard to stay with a company when you’re the only one of color? (&young) I’ve work for 3 companies in past 5 years and have yet to make meaningful colleague relationships. I just do not relate to the conversation and just find it hard to picture myself being a long-term employee. I’ve had better relationships when working at wal-mart when I was in college. I feel it takes away some of the joy of having to go to work.

Any recommendations for books for desi parents ? Politics , economics, world order , self help

What are some myths you all have heard to figure out if you’re having a boy or girl?

My wife finally told me last night that she didn't know what I do last night ( I'm a securities lawyer) but she didn't want to sound stupid. Its been 5 years.

Boyfriend and I have been dating for ~1.5 years and we still only spend weekends together. I want to move in together at the 2 year mark but bf thinks it’s too soon... just feels our relationship is stagnant and not going anywhere. Any thoughts from ppl who’ve gone through similar situations?

Should people wait till marriage to be intimate? If so, when should they get married? If not, when would it be acceptable?

Looking for a good daycare or nanny in Cambridge. About a year out but everywhere seems to have waitlists. Any guidance here?

I got an email last night from a 7th-grade parent because her son said I mentioned the words "male privilege" in class, and she is very concerned about how that is related to ELA (she said "reading"), and she is concerned about this being taught in public schools. To be clear, I didn't do a lesson on this subject but we did discuss rights versus privileges. I've had multiple parents contact the school/get upset with me because of things like his. It's exhausting... Thoughts?

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

wrong to be irritated when ppl who aren’t your boss/relatively jr just come sit next to your desk while you’re working & start talking/asking you shit? know it’s open plan but maybe check if i’m free

Does anyone know what the dress code is for the upcoming CAALA Trial Skills seminar? Do people usually wear suits or is it business casual? Thank you!

I can’t anymore I can’t 😭

What’s the difference between a 750, 760 and 770. I just took for first time and got 750. I’m confident I can bump it up. Is it worth retaking or is there no measurable advantages of 10 extra pts

Done with the biometrics appointment. How long a wait is it to get the EAD next? Marriage based AOS.

M1 at Deloitte in Advisory Federal Cyber — what’s the typical pay band?

Feeling a deep void in close human connection after letting go a relationship that was lacking a future (I was interested in something more, he was unsure). Can’t stop thinking of reaching out and need strength to just stay with the loneliness and have hope for the better times. Would appreciate support. It’s been 2 weeks but I feel bouts of extreme sadness and desire to have someone to share my life and days with.

Is it realistic to go solo in the healthcare law space? Or do boutique firms have a hold on the market?

LEK and Kearney have bad WLB reputations. Curious how OW, S& the other T2s I may have missed, compare?

Will mindtree accept counter offer? If yes when we should approach?

How many annual leaves can be encashed while resigning?

I have 31.5 leave balance showing in exit tool but no info on encashment.

How much @continental can offer for 9 yrs experience?

Just signed my offer! Is there an internal bowl I can join?

What is career progression in business consulting domain after consultant 2 rank 44? And how many years on each step

Going from 165 as an ACD to 210 as a CD? Is that about right?

What are talent managers making? in any state

Hi! I interviewed for a Digital Marketing Analyst for an agency for Data Center and Telecom PR/ Tech. Since we are virtual country wide, he asked what my salary requirement would be for this role. I haven’t had this type of position before and am unsure what to say. I want to reach for the stars but don’t want to come across with a scary offer. Can anyone advise or have any salary ranges? No info on Glassdoor for salaries at the company! I will be living near the SF Bay Area.

I feel so guilty for not always modeling good health. Anybody else feel that way?

Who else is doing expenses on an amazing Saturday? I noticed a $50 dinner charge. Damn you Sheraton. I hardly ate anything that night.

Case study for Deloitte Federal Strategy? What is the topic?

Have a meeting with my counselor tomorrow and can't sleep over the stress of not knowing if I will have to post about how EY is in ruins or how lucky we all are to be "consultants." #prayforEY

Any idea why EY is not on the list of Vault 50 top consulting firms but it is on the prestigious list?

Best business-oriented, but novel-style books with good writing, style, & interesting characters? Not really self-help/advise focused, more of actual literature with business themes/plots. Any recs?

I still can’t understand why some airport toilets are so fk disgusting

How are you guys surviving the heat in suits/dress clothes? I'm using an undershirt, cologne, and deoderant but still sweating bullets

Bain and McKinsey peeps - what's your standard travel policy for booking business class flights on domestic and intl flights

Anyone looking to buy American 500-mile upgrades?

Suddenly I feel self-conscious about it but is it bad that I didn't adjust my skin tone on my reactions in WebEx and slack ? Just default which is yellow .

Good places for nice team dinner in Milwaukee?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Finally coming home for good after 6 months on an overseas case. Offer to fly my husband anywhere for one last romantic weekend on my way home (his birthday). His response: cont'd

Socks with birds on them. Appropriate for flyday. EWR-MDW.

US citizen here, and I would like to move to Europe for a couple of years. What are some big named companies (other than big 4 & MBB) that will sponsor my working visa? I would also like to move early next year. Is that unrealistic though due to COVID? TIA 😊

Brisbane hotels - Hilton or Sofitel?

Power outage at DAL. Slight delays

What's everyone's high risk investment of choice? I'd like to put around 25% of my NW into high risk investments but don't exactly know how to get started. Anyone have much luck with options?

Any self awareness books you recommend?