She said she would be open to going out Saturday or Sunday but needs the day on Labor day to be able to get herself together. Im done!! Im so effing tired of getting my hopes up just for my hopes to get shot down because people always have so many damn excuses and just disappoint me. This is why I dont associate with alot of people these days. My boyfriend's family criticized me last year for wanting to celebrate my birthday on the ACTUAL DAY I WAS BORN as if they dont ever try to do the same!!!

This is an emotional dump rn. It may be lack of social interaction but I'm really frustrated lately. I feel like I lost last 2.5 years of my life with ongoing lockdowns and job instability in the first half of the pandemic. I was 28 turing 31. I get good dates but -ve self talk
Inflation is high & coming from a low income family where you're supposed to help your parents is driving me nuts. Although I make a good salary, after rent, car insurance, there isn't much left (unfav currency exchange)

I live in VA, been married for 6 years and have no kids. My spouse and I are just separated and about to get divorced in a month. My spouse left their job a year after we married due to which, I need.

Moving to Philly Nov 1, just signed a lease in Queen Village. Coming from LA where I was part of a volleyball group and had a lot of options at the beach. Suggestions on making friends and being active (while still being respectful of covid rules & health of all)? 36 F

Well...I've finally made it in my marriage when we are reading each other's minds.

On the topic of intimacy with partners… I’ve been with my boyfriend for 2 years and the past year his libido has dropped to zero. Mostly due to work stress (he says). Whenever I try to initiate, he always shuts me down and says he’s not in the mood. I even touch him and he gets hard but stops me as soon as I try to unzip him. We went from once a week to maybe once a quarter.

I’ve talked to him about it and he says I should take care of myself. So frustrated. 😭😭

The biggest thing I keep running and running around my head- after 8 months, why did he drop me? When he texted ending it l….it wasn’t me, like we weren’t us, his words were from someone else, like I didn’t matter. It doesn’t matter how much it wasn’t about me, how he chose to end it, and that’s what crushed me. Who I thought I knew was wrong. I want to know how close he was to loving me.

I have a para/assistant teacher that just wants to argue over everything. “You’re the teacher, why do I have to assess the children during break out rooms?” We have 8 kids, and I am only asking her to do 3! The other para is doing 3 and I and doing 2 with IEPs!!! How am I supposed to handle this in a professional manner virtually? Plus she is frustrated b/c o can’t explain everything. I keep telling her it’s all new to me too. Grace is not a word in her vocab. And I am feeling graceless.

My Dad and brother didn’t even text me happy birthday 😔

I gained weight during my last relationship (probably around 30 lbs, and I’m 5’9”). Before my relationship, I felt like I could get any guy. But I’ve been single for 2 years now and it’s been so hard to date. I’m not sure if maybe I’ve lost confidence, but I legitimately don’t know how to get a guy to be interested. Any pointers?

I have pretty strong social phobia and am worried about making friends. I'm going to be working for an engineering company so I imagine I don't have to be really up on the latest trends or anything but how can I talk to people without making it sound unnatural?

AITA? If my SO of 1 year wants to get a dog, do I get an opinion? We don’t live together

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

Anyone ever act on their feelings?

So let’s say if someone’s father / very close relative was very high up in the government of India in Delhi. How does that person go about leveraging his / her relationships, legally, to do something in India? Would you rather do that or stay in the US in consulting?

Any 40+ women here interested to make new friends? 40+ man here.

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

My boyfriend just found my vibe...

SO and I are taking a break after a heated argument. I don’t know if I should reach out, how to know when I should, or if I should wait for them to. Why am I asking you guys? I’m at a loss.

Boyfriend and I have been fighting a lot for a while. He broke up with me, but then we decided to try to make it work after we talked. I don’t want to end my relationship. Any ideas how to save and salvage a relationship on the bricks of ending

Do you ever get over an ex you loved?

Do you agree or disagree that email marketing is still king?

Book recommendations? All genre welcome but I usually read nonfiction

What’s the thought that keeps you from giving up?

Looking at how market is going up everyday no one is afraid of Jpow now. Doesn't matter if it's 50 or 100 basic points rate revision. With this speed SPY 500 by end of month. No fear left. Even shitcos have gone up 40% from their jan 24 lows. BTC 50k. This really scary for bears.

"I'm not a copywriter so this is gonna be terrible BUT..."

🙃🙃🙃

If I decline one FAANG offer for another, Will I get blacklisted at the one I declined??

Anyone know if any Tech/FAANG companies hiring in Sourcing and Supply Chain management roles?

Have you had to change your start date after accepting an offer and how did it go? I told them I need to give 30 day notice and so I set my start date (incorrectly) assuming the background check and drug screen would take a few days to clear. However, the drug screen is now taking over a week and a half (still not finished, maybe tomorrow). Apparently things are much slower due to staffing issues and labs are backed up. It’s cutting into my 30 day notice significantly. Thoughts?

Does anyone else balk a little bit when applying for jobs and the recruiter or job description mentions a lot of blog writing and other content like that?

A question for recruiters with knowledge of Applicant Track Systems (ATS). Do products like Greenhouse show if an applicant has applied at other companies? I imagine not, as it would be a massive privacy violation if that was the case.

Just had a great Zoom breakout room chat with a Bain Consultant who’s an alum the b-school I’m attending (Experience Bain). Asked a couple questions and really enjoyed the convo. Ok to connect on LinkedIn?

I’m honestly dreading going in today to hear *nothing* about the Buffalo shooting, the terrorism and white supremacy that keeps getting people murdered. We’re just supposed to keep responding to emails and join calls.

Hey folks, what is average fixed CTC of supervising associate in RM profile, also what is appraisal and bonus cycles in EY GDS. is there any wellness program like Deloitte.

Any company (consulting or others) still sponsoring h1b visa or green card for new hires?

I have been tagged for this project that doesn’t start until June 10th. My utilization is going to drop significantly but at the same time the deployment team cannot present me elsewhere. Ugh!

My partner refuses to flatulate during waking hours around me. I feel this lack of intimacy is cause for alarm. I calmly mentioned my concerns and she doesn't feel comfortable speaking about the subject. Any suggestions?

Does anyone have a Farer watch? Or does anyone have thoughts on them?

What’s the biggest cost during weddings? The venue or food... 🤔

Did anyone used to read The Washington Post’s Date Lab religiously?? I can’t be the only one that was obsessed lol

Is it worth it to live in downtown dc? Around penn triangle? Second year atty so working long hours and it’s a short walk from work.

Shoutout to VA for enduring a tornado so DC could have this incredible weather

Best restaurants worth a bit of a drive from DC?
Inn at little Washington, goodstone inn, the Charleston, le comptoir du vin, clavel. Am I missing anything?

Who trying link and be friends?

Beautiful day out. Anyone wanna grab a drink around navy yard later?

Have two extra tickets to the national museum of African American history and culture tomorrow.

Anyone wants to go ?

I’m the Affiliate Chair for for the DC Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and looking for a few volunteers for leadership roles helping the affiliate grow and raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. Message me if you’d like to get involved!

Any vida members? Would love to hear if you like it/think it’s worth the membership?

I know Philadelphia isn’t in the DMV, but it’s close 😭. I’ll be moving there from NY and if anyone can give their thoughts on the “port Richmond” area that would be great.

If your job declines you a raise and cut your hours and I’m the only employee who hours are getting cut is there anything I can do

If working in Tysons/McLean is it better to live in downtown DC or Arlington?

Looking to move to the DMV area, more so Virginia. Any Recs?

Does anyone have any suggestions for apartments in the Arlington/Alexandria Va area under $1750 or with some specials? I’m moving there soon and need some solid options.

Best coffee shops to work from?…and go!
I love Call Your Mother Deli on New Hampshire near GWU!

DMV employers with reasonable hiring programs- What large employers in the area who hire mid-senior level tech-adjacent consulting talent have the most reasonable hiring practices? A friend of mine tried to refer me to a job and their recruiter told me to expect anywhere from 4-9 rounds of interviews before a decision is made. F that! Please share your own experiences- what employers do this, and which ones recognize there comes a time when you’re just wasting the time of your potential recruits

Looking for real estate attorney in VA (buying a condo). Any referrals are appreciated. Thank you.

Looking for a derm rec to clear up some athletes foot; anyone satisfied with their skin doc?

30M anyone want to meet for drinks this weekend? Open to networking