So my husband and I decided to name our son after my husbands grandfather who passed away when my husband was a kid. We just found out that his grandfather spelled his name differently than we thought and were planning on spelling our son’s name. I like the way we were planning on spelling it better. Would you use the actual spelling of the name or go with the one you like more? Context: it’s a slightly unique although not entirely out there name.

Thoughts on Mother?

Hey guys… I’m a case worker in child safety and I’m someone who loves being outdoors/dies at a desk all day. I’m hoping to organise that at least once a week I can go to a cafe and catch up on all my case notes that need to go into the system.
So far the only reason I’ve been told no is that “if you do then everyone will want to and then no one will be in the office” … how can I convince them that I work better out of the office and get this freedom & mental break for myself?

Fish who got married young… what age and what made you feel ready? And do you regret it?

Hey everyone. I found out we are expecting our first child and I’m really nervous. I got into consulting one year ago and I’m up for promotion this year. With timing of our performance conversations I would have to inform I’m pregnant before outcomes - then shortly after the promotion effective date I would go on a leave for due date. I’ve worked really hard and I’m worried our wonderful news will throw chances with this :(- also if I don’t get promoted pretty sure it’s up or out. Any advice?

Client (controller, female) said to a staff "I'm assuming you're pregnant and didn't just gain weight." Staff is not pregnant. What should the staff do?

Hi ,

I am working as an Contractor at Zs Associates from my parent company HCL technologies. As per offer letter my probation period is 12 months and notice period is 3 months.I want to switch to another organization but they need someone who can join early.
There is anything I can ask HCL technologies to early release me ?

Thanks

I'm Becky and I teach in a play-based public school preschool in Minnesota. This is my 24th year, all in 0-5 and parent ed!

My firm is evaluating CM programs/models to adopt as standard, getting some folks trained and certified and creating an ongoing internal training model. I’ve always perceived that Prosci is the gold standard. What other options should we be considering? Our focus is on the healthcare provider space. Thank you!

Looking to possibly make a career change but I’m honestly not sure where to go next. I’m a finance manager working in the RV industry and I do really well but I am looking for a normal schedule and to finally have Saturdays off so I can make it to all my kid’s games. I feel like this industry is so hard to get out of because any job change comes with a huge pay cut. Has anyone else made the move out of the sales industry and what are your thoughts? Where did you go?

For Parents: what are some child related expenses you wish you would have started saving earlier for?

Hey all. Hearing some pretty gnarly symptoms about this MonkeyPox. Like major skin lesions and fevers that make COVID look like child’s play. Please please please be safe and careful out there. And get vaccinated

I have around 5.9 years of experience
Got opportunity from singapore suggested salary is 7500 to 8000 sgd
Im married and expecting a baby .indian ctc is 16 lpa .is it good option to move?

Started wearing a support belt per my doctors recommendation because I’ve been having pelvic pain. Wore it for the first time today and this baby will not stop moving. Now wondering if I’m choking my baby and maybe she doesn’t like this belt? I haven’t felt the pain I normally feel and no back pain this morning but now I’m feeling bad. I don’t want to have comfort if it’s causing discomfort on my baby. Anyone experienced this?

Tips for helping kids stay on task during zoom? Our little class (9 kids) has been doing zoom circle times twice a week but I noticed they are really distracted. Also every meeting a kid leave...

Hey guys, thought it may be beneficial for some people on here so wanted to share: if you are taking care of your parent or they live with you and they are 65+, there is a program that will pay you $400 per week as long as they are living with you. DM if this could benefit you and I can connect you with the Director of the program. Not trying to advertise but if this can benefit you, I would love to see it

If LinkedIn and Reddit had a child, Fishbowl would be it. Or at least that’s my first impression…Hello All!

Any suggestions for wireless / cordless baby monitor? Thanks!

Hi all, i am currently expecting, told in the office about the same. Initially i felt support from my team but lately i have been facing some issues with senior managers. Mandatory wfo when there is no such corporate policy (if you are on leave you are required to cover it later), work pressure, unnecessary feedback, irritable tone, "personal suggestion" to take early maternity.
This has started to build up mental and physical stress now.

Evaluating an offer from Amazon. What are some benefits to consider ? Cell phone, gym, employee discounts.. ?

Looking for recommendations on books for personal finance and investing?

Recommendations for how to allocate 401k with Fidelity. Just switched jobs and have to move from Merrill Lynch to Fidelity

Who fills out the condo rider first? Buying a property off market and feeling confused. How can I attach a condo rider to an offer to buy if I don’t have that info on the condo myself?

Anyone at JP Morgan got supportive documents from HR required for BH number registration. Pls share your experience as I am looking to buy car on BH number as it has road tax for only 2 years and once can take it to any state.

What packge and position should I ask for 6.5 yoe GW manual testing. My current fixed is 13.6lpa

Any good PG near Taramani ? How much per month?

Thank God we live in this country - good lord.

#WillYouShutUpMan

Any advice for getting into the Canadian VC industry?

Rate my offer for a business valuations/litigation & legal disputes support associate role at a boutique firm in Toronto:

- $90k + ~7.5% annual performance bonus
- $5k in clawback reimbursement
- will pay all professional fees throughout term of employment (CPA & CBV)

My background:
- SA1 in assurance
- Master of Accounting
- passed CFE, qualify in about half a year
- enrolled in CBV program of studies
- 24 yrs old

Your favorite cocktail and how you make it?

What are your long-term goals in pharmacy? Do you want to just max out your possible salary or will you move onto another career path/move?

what is compensatory allowances in HCL?

Does anyone do complete plans w/ standards, etc. teachers I know just make notes and write their chap. & section or topic on a square in a planner and call it good unless observation coming. How do u?

Let's finish strong and proud! Our students need us! We can do it......

If they ask me to return to work next Monday I will need the following: unlimited PPE, N95 Mask, Haircut, Lysol Spray Dispenser at every cubicle, handsanitizers, automatic doors/touchless faucets.😂

How are you all sleeping in your third trimester? Has the frequent bathroom trips and heavy belly impacted your sleep?

Thinking about getting an Uppababy Vista. Is it worth it? It’s so expensive. Also thinking about getting a secondhand one. I saw so many secondhand ones from 2015. Is it too old? Thanks!

Hey everyone. I found out we are expecting our first child and I’m really nervous. I got into consulting one year ago and I’m up for promotion this year. With timing of our performance conversations I would have to inform I’m pregnant before outcomes - then shortly after the promotion effective date I would go on a leave for due date. I’ve worked really hard and I’m worried our wonderful news will throw chances with this :(- also if I don’t get promoted pretty sure it’s up or out. Any advice?

I just started my third trimester and recently fractured one of my molars while eating soft fries (not sure how), but I had a root canal done on that tooth years ago so the tooth is actually a crown. I went to a dentist for consult and the dentist informed me that I will need a new crown since I lost a big chunk of the old one. The dentist wouldn’t even consider any other options because he doesn’t believe there is a good temporary fix… (More in comments)

Has anyone had trouble finding an ob gyn? I just moved to my area and the recommended ob gyns are fully booked. The first date I can schedule is not until I'm 20+ weeks along. Would you just go to a lower rated ob (taking 2 out of 5 stars on Yelp) the first few weeks and then switch when you are able?

Started wearing a support belt per my doctors recommendation because I’ve been having pelvic pain. Wore it for the first time today and this baby will not stop moving. Now wondering if I’m choking my baby and maybe she doesn’t like this belt? I haven’t felt the pain I normally feel and no back pain this morning but now I’m feeling bad. I don’t want to have comfort if it’s causing discomfort on my baby. Anyone experienced this?

Feeling really nervous, help! I’ve been using topical hydroquinone 4% since before I found out I was pregnant. Now reading the label I realise that it’s not advised and a category C by the FDA - I’m 6 weeks pregnant and have obviously stopped now but really scared I might have caused serious harm to my baby.

Have any of you used this while pregnant and it turned out fine? Any other insights that can give me some peace of mind? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I need a cheap computer to use just for surfing the web/online shopping while I’m out on maternity leave. There are some cheap pre-black Friday deals at Walmart right now. Anyone who knows anything about computers willing to take a quick peek and recommend something for me??? thanks!

I am over five weeks into pregnancy and have no pregnancy symptoms. Should I start getting worried and plan to take more pregnancy tests?

I've done some crazy stuff in my life, some of it has been fairly dangerous. I just had to give my wife a progesterone injection and I've never been that scared. I hope this all works.

Is it in poor taste to utilize a paternity leave policy in the first year of employment at a new job?

Stressing about my gestational diabetes test Tuesday. I have a lot of risk factors and have been feeling horrible lately after feeling not so bad for the last 2 months :/

Medela or Spectra breast pump? Can’t decide between the two.

Anyone else feel very anxious? I am 8 weeks and struggling to even get out of bed because I am just so overwhelmed by general, non-baby focused anxiety. I feel like I’m losing my mind!

Probably no right answer but a girl can ask. In my early to mid 40s and preggo. I'm walking and started prenatal yoga. So paranoid what its gonna do post birth to my gut. What can I do now to help alleviate some gut damage. I know the older we are we dont bounce back as nicely.

I am 18 weeks and see watery thing coming out after peeing. It has weird smell. Google tells me that it can be amniotic fluid too... now I am freaked out... anyone gone through this ?

Going on maternity leave in a few months and my manager just gave me a new long term assignment. I want to put my best foot forward and help out but I am also exhausted. What to do? I just want to nest in peace.

To those of you resistant to family cars - I’m a sports car driving, fast car loving, low to the ground kind of mom-to-be. (e.g. no back seat, no back doors). Obvi I need to get a new car but what isn’t too large, makes sense for a 3 person family (no more kids coming), while not sacrificing my need for speed and desire for a smaller/low to the ground/well handling ride? So far considering an S4 /S5, 3 or 4 series. Back doors seems to be a requirement for getting in and out of a car seat huh!🙄

How many of you ladies are planning or ended up being a stay at home mom post maternity leave? I'm really considering it because I've always desired to stay home for a few years in child's first few years of life and we can afford it, but I'm also feeling a little sheepish about my work reputation and losing a great role (since I would have to quit). This will be my first child, FYI

My “possibly toxic” trait is I don’t want to be helped. We bought our house with my husband and never got a cent from anyone and we furnished it ourselves. Now I’m pregnant i don’t really want gifts. We have already bought 70% for our baby and i just don’t want gifts although fam and friends are keen to gift. Am i petty?