Super random but can anyone recommend a good local chocolate maker or store? I have people visiting this weekend that are really into dark chocolate and would love to leave some good stuff for them in the guest room. I also dabble in eating chocolate as well so it would maybe be good to know in general 🙃

Should I watch Industry on HBO Max until Succession is back?

Any restaurant or recreational recommendations in Amsterdam? Heading there this week

Does anyone want to go to kindle market today?

Best restaurants in Miami for a nice dinner? Company paying up to $300 per person. It will be a small group of 6 to 8 people.

Favorite arias from the Messiah, go!

Best bars/clubs in Boston for a Thursday night?

"Everyone should go to a Jimmy Buffet concert at least once"

Nope.

Has anyone been to any nice outdoor restaurants with heaters near Hudson Yards?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

After 2 years of working as a customer service representative, a customer asked how I was.

I was blank for a while, we're prepared to answer to so many questions, but never that one, even though it sounds crazy. Thank you for caring, Carmen from California.

Do you read multiple books at once? Power through one at a time? Do you set a page or chapter daily/weekly goal? Only do audiobooks? Please share your reading habits so we 🐟 can borrow/steal like artists 🎨.

For me, I set 20-30 pg min/night and listen to a different audiobook to/from work. The audiobook thing is new as I've never read >1 at once. Considering 1 chapter/night w/ 3 different books (3 ch/night)... I just want to read them all though not sure - may muddle if one > others.

Suggestions for games that are minimally violent but still include a fantasy aspect for those who want to check out of day-to-day?

Anyone remember that Pat The Baker ad from about 10 years ago with the Polish lad singing "Now Pet is on his veyyyy!"?

Why did the chicken cross the road

Bought moderna at 155, dump now or hodl

Best restaurant in Manhattan for parents to meet boyfriend? Mainly looking for somewhere quiet and spacious (so we aren’t sitting on top of the people next to us). Can be a nice place, just nothing crazy $$$$

Have any musicians had luck on Patreon? I thought it could be fun for behind-the-scenes and early releases.

In your opinion, where’s the best place in the country for a tax professional to live, all things considered such as COL, opportunity, etc.?

I got an offer from HCL.
I am changing my domain from support to development role.
Are there good Java Springboot project in HCL Bangalore location? I am afraid I will again end up in support project.

I heard that HCL doesn't have good projects and majority of them are support only and people are unprofessional and don't talk in English also.... Are all these things true? I am very confused right now.

Also, can I take transfer in HCL 6 months after joining because of marriage???

Need 11 like to use app.

Can you please help me evaluate the following offer?

Google London, strategy and operations associate, level 3. 52k base, c. 40k stocks over 4 years, bonus c.15%. Currently a senior associate in a tier 2 consulting firm (pre-MBA), YOE: 4.

What are the best job sites for Series C —> IPO marketers or in-house creatives? LinkedIn? Angellist?

How to structure the compensation for level 8 ? Should basic be more or allowance should be more for a package of 25lpa fixed.

Hi, do we have to wait till probation period is over to enroll into certification courses and Hult MBA or can that be started from day 1?

Tech companies are mostly built up of 22ish-40ish year olds (not data, just how it feels) which makes sense as tech has been booming for only 20ish years. What happens in the next 10-20 years when the ones who are older for tech now, become actually old for the workforce. Do we get phased out by young people due to lack of relevancy? Or will we have 50-60 year old SAAS sales people, project managers, etc, still in the space and about to retire?

What's your response when receiving a lateral offer over the phone? I want to convey enthusiasm but am still waiting for the outcome at other firms (first time lateraling)

What is record in dot net? How it is different from classes?

Moving to Austin for a job and looking to buy a home. What are good areas to buy for those in their late 20s / 30s? Price range is $350-500

Hello all, I am working as Javascript full stack developer(MERN). My current salary is 8.5lpa and I have 1year 9months of experience...how much should be my expected salary for switching. TIA

Is it appropriate to negotiate a salary raise?
No one ever talks about protocol surrounding these things + I'd hate to shoot myself in the foot.

How often do you guys apply to jobs? Every day after work? During work breaks? Only weekends? How many a week? I’ve applied to 150 jobs so far and all rejects. I’m sure I’m doing something wrong..

I got selected in Accenture in the technical round. HR round is done too. I'm to have a final manegerial round.
My total years of experience is 9.8 years.
They are offering me an Associate Manager designation. Is that okay by Accenture hierarchy standards?
And what is the salary structure I can expect there (fixed , variable payout etc) ?

Lately I have had that “I don’t want to be a lawyer anymore” feeling. Problem is I have nothing I want to do. Anyone else go through this too? If so, what was the outcome - did you do something (change firm, reasses…) to change mindset, did you leave practice?

Midlevel Corp NYC big law. Received a mixed bag review during mid-year review. Even positive and negative. My reviews over the years have had peaks and valleys. Worried about consistency. Should I dip or at least start talking to recruiters? Didn’t get an action plan or anything but it was a “developmental message.” Besides obviously internalizing and correcting to get better- thoughts on whether I should start looking?

I have a 7AM flight out of love field tomorrow. Should I expect it to be crazy? Do people usually travel before thanksgiving or day of..?

Hi folks, how is the area around Heard Natural museum in McKinney for buying a house?
Is the commute from there to airport/ Fridays downtown doable?
Wife will work closeby so prioritizing her commute

Has anyone remodeled a small full bath before? I see estimates online that say $3500, but everyone is quoting much higher. Is it labor only?

Good organizations to donate clothes and household items to? Would like to donate to orgs that really use them for good and not just resell (eg Goodwill). Have some great condition suits that I hope..

What are some of the best public driving ranges/courses in Dallas?

Can someone give me 1 bhk Apartment (or specific locations) recommendations for a couple. Preferably within 1-5 mile radius of UT Dallas. Budget under $1300

How’s Southlake for a family of four with a 4yo and 1yo? Not from Dallas but looking to relocate. Schools and safety are priorities for the wife and I.

Is now a good time to buy a house in Dallas? The prices are inflated and I am Not sure if they are coming down anytime soon. I’m looking for a four bedroom house in the Lakewood area. Wondering if I should wait for price consolidation or if I should buy the bullet and do it now? Thank you

Any cyclists in the group?

Ping me if you want to join me on the trails! (Katy/ White Rock/ Santa Fe)

Good companies to work for in DFW at the crossroads of tech and finance?

I’m aware of CapitalOne, Fidelity, USAA, Citi. What else is out there, and does anybody have any referrals?

Any dry cleaner recommendations?

Didn’t see anything when searching for similar previous posts.

My boyfriend has a 3 bedroom 3 bathroom townhouse available for rent / sale in Addison. Open concept, updated, and perfect for entertaining. Rent is $2470/month. Perfect for a family or roommates.

Favorite thing you've seen in Dallas this week...go!

Looking to exit consulting but the open jobs in Dallas that I’m finding don’t pay as well. Looking for $160k base or more for a Sr Manager - has anyone here had any luck with finding well-paying jobs in the area after leaving consulting? Any advice on where to look?

Anyone here who’s a member at the petroleum club Dallas in chase towers?