Starting second trimester, has anyone had really bad upper back pain like inbtwn shoulder blades? If so, pregnancy pillow help? Also starting to get pain lower abdomen/stomach. Think it’s everything stretching inside, but didn’t know if something could help!

When I get stressed I unintentionally start restricting and skipping meals. It’s not to lose weight (though I do get skinnier which I like), but more so because it feels good and helps my anxiety.

New hire. Currently have a two hour commute cause NYC Metro public transit sucks.

What’s the best thing I can do with the 30 minutes I have in the morning to work out?

What are you all reading other than maternity help books? Any book recommendations for after baby is born? Mainly around how to keep the baby safe from injuries and incidents.

anyone have resources to help with social anxiety? would love to have some solid advice to turn to to help with networking

When I get mild anxiety during a conversation I press my thumb agains one of my other fingers and it helps me relax a bit. Does anybody else do this? 😭

Offtopic: Which is the best health insurance (company) to buy for parents? Please suggest as per prior firsthand experience in claims, settlement, premium etc.

My parent has a star health policy for which the renewal premium is drastically increasing (almost by 50%) every year at age 51.
With such increase I do not think it will be viable for long term. So planning to switch/port.

In a bad place mentally going into heavy lifts. At my strongest, went into each lift with confidence and purpose. Lost some strength and now mindset is “hopeful” to hit the lift. Anyone else... (cont)

Mental health question - I can’t stop reading the coronavirus news and my anxiety is out of control. Obviously can stop reading the news but then anxiety of missing things takes over... help

Is it standard or common for ad agencies to cover egg freezing and/or IVF? It’s a common perk in the US

Getting over heartbreak and having a full time job is torture lol. My boyfriend and I just broke up after almost a year of being together. It was such a beautiful relationship but ultimately he just didn’t love me. I love him so much. My mind knows that I deserve reciprocal love and I’m worthy, but I feel physically ill. My body hurts, my stomach is in knots, my head hurts. How is it that I have to mend a broken heart but also meet my billable hours lmao

Curious to hear the story of anyone that has overcome or going through cocaine addiction. Given that people in this bowl make enough money to support such an expensive habit. Take me through your story - how bad did it get in terms of daily consumption and total money spent? Please share if comfortable.

Anyone had luck finding a good therapist who actually understands ADHD? Getting advice like "try taking a walk every day" and "practice these breathing exercises" is driving me crazy. I need actual solutions and shit, not just platitudes and internet worksheets.

Apple Watch or Fitbit? Does anyone have both? If you have both, do you use the Apple Watch as a regular watch and the Fitbit for working out? Just curious to see what people think. Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a good cosmetic Dentist in Chicago? Looking to get some veneers for a few top front teeth that keep chipping.

Do any of you guys suffer from a Candida overgrowth? How do you cope? Traveling and all the eating out is making it really bad. I never eat anything with added sugar or drink alcohol.

Deloitte has removed the vaccine requirement to enter the office, but there are still many Deloitte employees who are unvaccinated. Is anyone concerned that we have let these people win? Does anyone feel like we are caving in to the people who refused to comply? Doesn’t this send the wrong message? If they know they can just wait it out, won’t they be incentivized to do that again when the next pandemic comes?

Coronavirus and health: has your alcohol consumption gone up during the pandemic? This pandemic had encouraged me to quit for good now.

I just got the Monsanto vaccine and I’m feeling kinda strange.

Does anyone know if the Costco on New York Ave. has any good Bourbons on sale right now?

Anyone know of labor & employment boutique firms in LA with a good work culture (I currently work for an AM Law 100 L&E specialty firm in SF and looking to move to LA but somewhere where I can still have some semblance of a life)

SCARED MONEY DONT MAKE MONEY. BUY NOK 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

If you are looking for good WLB and flexibility would you join a late stage, pre-IPO startup or stay at a more established firm?

Grassroots Education Marketing: has anybody done contract work with this company? I apparently just got hired but I need to make sure they are on the level. Can anyone help?

Welcome to DUSI Bangalore club! From sharing news about traffic to any local questions, we can do it all here. We can even organize meet ups in offices for better networking! Isn't that why we are going back to work "Networking" 🙂

Hi Fishes, I'm a SDET with 6 years of experience in Python Automation with Selenium having multiple offers. Can anyone please help me to choose one best offer from below with respect to work culture, flexible hours, wlb for female employees?

Zesta Solutions - 19 LPA (10% VP) & Hybrid
Unify Technologies - 20 LPA Fixed & WFH
EY - 20 LPA Fixed & Hybrid
Concentrix - 20 LPA Fixed & WFH
Global logic - 26 LPA Fixed & Hybrid
Value labs - 26 LPA Fixed & WFH
Cyber ark - 30 LPA Fixed & Hybrid

Base/Equity expectations for Series A Fintech (non engineering leadership role) in the Bay Area? 10 YoE. Thinking about a move but trying to understand the risk/reward.

Hello,

I am looking for a job change and feel that I don’t get enough interview calls as my notice period is of 3 months. Every company want immediate joiners.

What can I do here?

TOYE - 10 years
Skill set - RPA, UiPath, C sharp

Are FAANGs on a hiring freeze for software engineers?

Hey Fishes, What is AME Tech in Accenture- DCN Internal ? I have been assigned this project. It would be great if someone can give a brief about it please. Accenture India Accenture

What is the best elevator pitch you ever heard?

Anyone had luck finding a good therapist who actually understands ADHD? Getting advice like "try taking a walk every day" and "practice these breathing exercises" is driving me crazy. I need actual solutions and shit, not just platitudes and internet worksheets.

Whenever I hear debates from the radical left and conservative right on gun control, it's always about Chicago being a war zone. It's crazy how far removed I am from it all in the suburbs. Kind of makes me feel a bit bad like I'm not really contributing to a better Chicago

What are you all reading other than maternity help books? Any book recommendations for after baby is born? Mainly around how to keep the baby safe from injuries and incidents.

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

I am 31 and trying to conceive since 2 months. My mom had early menopause when she was 39 or 40. I am bit worried and my family doctor said she can transfer me to fertility specialist as I have such Family history.

I want to try conceiving naturally for 6 months before I meet a fertility specialist. Should I be really worried about my mom’s condition? Should I meet fertility specialist right away?

Creating my registry, what are some must haves to put on it! Doing Amazon and Target, thanks for the help in advance.

Bump is now getting bigger at 16 weeks and planning on adding a moisturizer for belly. Any recommendation?Just saw an ad for Frieda mom’s pregnancy moisturizer. Anyone tried it and is it pregnancy safe?

Anyone with experience with the snoo and any feedback on it? Have a friend that offered to let me borrow hers, so no cost considerations to think about, but have read that it could cause a flat head/other issues and just curious as to what experiences people have actually had with it. Thanks!

Is it expected/normal to get pregnant spouse Mother’s Day gift?

I was two weeks late for my period and was going to take a pregnancy test this weekend. However this morning I felt cramps and had a little bleeding..... I still have some mild cramps that go in and out. I'm so scared... Would a test be accurate? Could I have miscarried? I did message my doctor but they're closed until next week.

When did you tell work about your pregnancy?

Anyone have to retake their NIPT test? My results came back as insufficient quantify and I’m freaking out. I’m 11.5 weeks. Not a high BMI or anything so I’m worried something is wrong with my baby

I just had my first ultrasound and they’re telling me I’m only 6w3d… but I really thought I was 7w6d based on my last period and conception date (I’ve been tracking everything with Flo). It feels off to me bc I’ve tested positive for 4 weeks now. How do you know what to trust?

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.

Can folks share their experiences of working during 2nd and 3rd trimesters? How hard was it? What accommodations or adjustments did you make? I’m only in my 1st trimester now but will be starting a new job in October (4 months before my due date) and am nervous about not being able to be at my best

Took Diclegis today based on the group recommendations and just want to stop by really quick and give a big shout out to the angel who recommended it. I was literally living a death situation with the nausea today and that really picked me up and made me feel human again. Thanks

Might be a silly question - but can we choose to have a c-section over natural delivery? The thought of natural delivery scares me

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!

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 !

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

What are your opinions on prenatal genetic testing? Would you recommend doing it? I’m very hesitant about taking it