Take a break from this crazy world and curl up with a good book! Not something you have to read, but something that you want to read because you chose it. Take your brain and imagination on a wonderful vacation to fantasy land. I'm doing some time travel to get away and dream. I hope you try it. Here's to coping skills!

Traveling to NYC soon and I wanted to know what restaurants are worth visiting... I feel like I have high standards working in the hospitality business!

Suggest a book you’ve read or are reading and why you’re reading it!

Anyone know where I can get some Nastyass fast food style fried fish around here?

Travel noob question. Is status on AA or DL more valuable. Doing a DCA-ATL run for a deployment. AA is bigger in DCA. DL has more ATL flights and more alt travel options. Which FF program is better?

Where’s the best place to watch sunset around downtown Chicago?

Anyone work for Kraken? If so what are some pros/cons about the company? I work financial crime investigations, and had a recruiter reach out about a law enforcement production job. Opinions on salary, PTO, and other benefits would be helpful!

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Any book recommendations on Clinical Trial Agreements?

How do you survive on a PhD stipend knowing it’ll be years before you can afford luxuries like a vacation or brand-name ice cream?

What’s everyone’s top five quick nutritious meals for your kiddos? I feel like my kid has been eating the same five meals forever. Need fresh ideas. Much appreciated!

Anyone knows a good cappuccino maker/machine? Basically or atleast the one with good milk frother..
(For 2 people, not too bulky)

Biggest cons of vending machines?

Hot take. Is FAANG even a thing? Or was Cramer just worried about the acronym if he took out Netflix?

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How do you cook chicken breast so it stays juicy? Also how do you warm up leftover chicken so it stays juicy so you can cook less frequently? When I make chicken it is so dry and tastes terrible warmed up.

Where is everyone located?

A lot of people here seem to glamorize MANGA positions - good pay, and good WLB. There has to be a catch, right?

Does TCS offer stock as part of bonus ?
Can employees (associates) purchase TCS stock?

Dumb question: If a firm wants to run a conflicts, do you just type up a list or do you request from current firm?

Is this a good time to look for new opportunities? I'm hearing rumors about significant layoffs starting. Also, what is the salary expectation for a 3rd year in Chicago small firm? Midsize? Is there a big difference for suburban firms?

Hello Fishes,

Which Is better company to join for optum or ey?

Thanks

Hi everyone,
How much do you think a CHT of 7 years should be making in New Jersey.
I also had 2 years as a secretary prior to becoming a technician.

Budget friendly bridesmaid proposals if you’d still like to give a small token in addition to a card?

Looking for recommendations for an on-demand t-shirt print shop. I’m interested in printing various designs and artwork :)

Does business Process Internal Audit or IT Internal Audit make more?

What are the best exits from risk assurance? Is it possible to lateral into tech or no?

Anyone who joined EY recently and received the welcome kit?

What do you do if you don't trust your creative team's taste? It's a tiny team that's pretty green with no creative leadership. I should have seen the flags before I took the job but what now?

I just saw that a Hubler watch given to Hitler sold at auction for $1.1 million. It is an interesting watch (despicable as the recipient of said watch was), but it got me thinking about a larger question: does anyone here collect watches owned by the famous (or infamous)?

Did anyone here have a professor or mentor that changed their life and got them into this industry?

I need friends 🥺

What is the biggest problem your facing right now professionally that is effecting you personally?

Has anyone done the whole 30 in here?

Are people feeling MORE or LESS *burnt out* with the recent transitions to more in-person learning? (if you are in transition-again!)

What to do if co-workers talk behind your back and administration knows about it, but don’t do really Anything about it. I feel very low and unhappy and would like to quit, but have a contract til 21.

What has helped you unwind at the end of the school day?

What do y'all do for self-care? I have been trying to find easy, mostly inexpensive, mellow ways to occupy my free time in a positive way, and I'm not the most creative individual in town. Anyone want to share what's been working for them, especially during these increasingly crazy times? Thanks and Happy Thursday everyone. :)

How do you “turn off” your teacher brain at the end of the day? I’m having a hard time disconnecting from the stress of the day and all of the issues I run into with students, parents, etc.

7 day breakfast challenge.
Post a picture of your breakfast. Can’t wait to see all of the pics!

When I and my students need a break, I use my many Starbucks virtual backgrounds.

Am I the only one frustrated w what’s going on w the state and what’s been taken away. It’s as if I’m taking home less than I did 5 years ago and on paper I’m technically making more. It’s sad.

How is everyone taking time to indulge in Self Care now that most of us are either about to go back to work, or have started back up with students? I’m having mixed feelings of going back on my end and would love to hear how others are feeling too!

What have you done this summer for self-care so far? Share below!

CBD oil enthusiasts: why do you take it? How does it make you feel/what benefits do you see? Any brands you love?

Please please please go read the book onward by Elena Agulair. I’m currently reading it and love it, about teacher resilience.