Second pregnancy and 6 months in - curious if it’s just me or anyone else feels similar. Being / feeling ‘large’ is my number one pregnancy complaint tbh. it’s exhausted and impractical carrying around extra lbs - working out, hustling around nyc, doing chores, caring for a toddler, it all feels so much more taxing 🥵

Hello! Are there any traveling paralegals in the group? I’m interested in becoming one.

I need to spend my $500 wellness subsidy before May. Any ideas? Peloton is too expensive don’t want to spend that much.

Does anyone have any experience or insight as being an attorney for tech start ups?

How do you handle a 3 months notice period when you start looking out for jobs. No recruiter is interested when you say 3months NP.

Anyone using Darwinbox HRMS? What is your experience in terms of user friendly?

Latino now working on PwC NYM... Is there anyone else from South American countries in this office ? I mean like secondments or transfers. Not mandarory to be a South American either... Just curious.

I have my joining in EXL (Inductis) next month, but my last working day in the current organization is 15 days later. Is it possible to request a 15-day joining date extension? What are the chances they are okay with that? My current organization is not okay with early release.

Anyone interested in hitting up Club Cafe together some time? Have heard about it a number of times but haven’t yet had a chance to go

Highest number of billable hours you have seen in a year?

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

What apps/platforms are you using to live video chat with your students who are distance learning?

With all of these changes and teaching live 3 or 4 times a day how are teachers supposed to have time to assess students? Most of the assessing is done one on one
Ideas? Is your admin letting the live sessions to be done precorded for a few days in order to have the time to actually do this?

My 911 just started production and I'm thinking about when it arrives. I've never financed an expensive car before, any tips? Do I go with Porsche Financial? My local bank? Other?

Hii I joined as fresher in IBM Its been a 6 month now . My role is package specialist oracle utilities (Tester) I want to know the demand in Market for this domain. (OUAF) .CCB . C2M.MDM.

For those not on the Symposium call: decisions late next week or early week of 7/11

Can anyone refer me in Kyndryl. I am currently working as Administrator/Incident Manager in Wipro and relevant YOE is 4.9years.

Hello Fishes! I am looking for Cybersecurity Role at Atlassian, need a referral.

Position : Snr. Security Engineer/Consultant Roles

YoE: 5. Do let me know if you have any relevant openings or hiring

Currently I am with EY

Misled on Maternity Leave Policy. I found out I only get 4 weeks pay for maternity leave (STD +“sick days”). I will take 12 weeks but wont get paid for 8 weeks. I work for a US, west coast based company in the tech/VC industry. Their website claims to offer “paid parental leave and other progressive benefits for parents”. I didn’t find out until after I was hired their pay was only 8 weeks but since I have been at the company less than 12 months, I don’t qualify for their policy. Is this unfair?

I’m around 21 weeks and have been dealing with a lot of leg, tailbone, back, and general muscle pain. Since I do work long hours Monday- Wednesday (10hr +) I’m trying find a comfortable chair to switch to. Any recommendations? Currently I’m switching every hour or so between my kneeling chair and standing.

Last night I went over to my friends house (she has 2 kids, 2 and 4 yo). She and her husband were asking me about my pregnancy and planning. And were asking what I’ve prepped to date. I’m only 13w2 days so I think it’s way to early for buying stuff, but I did mention we hired a baby nurse for when the baby comes. My friend completely berated me, short of calling me a bad mom already, saying “what is she going to do all day? Don’t you want to bond with your child?”. I’m so upset by this.

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

I’m 9 weeks tomorrow! My husband and I are starting to explore savings options for baby. We’ve looked into 529s, custodial accounts, a Roth, high-yield savings… and I don’t know what’s the best option, I feel overwhelmed. Would love to hear what others have done or are considering! TIA

EY leave department hasn’t been the most helpful with the exact details around maternity leave - so just wondering for any EY mamas - how do we initiate getting the two weeks before due date off? Just a doctors note or ??? Thank you!!

I just started a new job 2 months ago, benefits and PTO don’t start until 90 days in so I still have a month before I can take off any time, and today found out my company doesn’t offer paid maternity leave.
I’m really struggling handling the symptoms and maintaining my full time job. Thinking about looking for a part time job to have more time to myself through the pregnancy since I won’t be getting a paid leave anyways, but lost on where to start looking. Any recommendations?

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

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.

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.

Has anyone tested positive with COVID while pregnant? My spouse just tested positive and I’m staying someplace else to keep safe. But curious how worried I should be if I end up getting the virus?

I am so nauseous and have been eating straight carbs for over a week now.. Any healthy lunch/breakfast ideas that would be easy on my stomach?

Currently 16 weeks with an inconsistent bump. Sometimes is noticeable and other times it’s not, anyone experienced this? Currently it went back to almost non existent and am worried

We are expecting our first (also the first grandkid for both sides of the family) and our parents have done so much for us- is there a way to make them feel loved? A special grandparents gift?

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!

anyone else feels stuck at current job, but not able to apply due to upcoming paid maternity leave benefits that you don't want to miss out on? currently still in first trimester !

How much did you all pay for the 20 week ultrasound out of pocket? My 12 week ultrasound cost me $600 so I am guessing the 20 week one would be even more expensive. I have the high deductible plan from United healthcare.

Wife is twelve weeks pregnant. Just found out we’re having our third boy.

Any recommendations (or watch outs) for au pair agencies? CT/NY area if it matters. TIA!

Mom of two here (21 month old and 5 month old) who is starting to consider having a third. I am in my late 30’s and my doctor just recommended I start trying at 6 months postpartum. I am thinking I want to start closer to 8-10 months postpartum but have no idea what to expect with a third. Is anyone in a similar situation? Moms or Dads of two, do you ever look back and wish you had tried for three? Moms or Dads of three, how was the transition from two to three and how much did life change?