Talk me out of this:
This is mostly for the mothers. I have 2 young children with one on the way. I’m at a small/midsize firm with mid-level salary. I can apply to a job in big law but I know my WLB will take a hit. At the same time, I feel like I work enough now that I need to outsource a lot but can’t afford to so we’re just floundering, whereas the big law salary is almost double, plus I’m guessing benefits will cost me less out of pocket (for the family). (Cont. in first comment)

Hi All, I am 11 yoe, working at a medium sized product company and I got an offer from Thoughtworks (50% hike) for a Lead Consultant role in data engineer profile.

Being a mother, I have anxiety and nervousness about joining a service based company bcoz of doubts below.
1. Job security, considering the upcoming recession is it safe to join TW at this time?
2. How good is WLB at TW for a Lead Consultant? Approx working hours on a daily basis?
3. How flexible is TW for WFH?

Please suggest

Last night I went over to my friends house (she has 2 kids, 2 and 4 yo). She and her husband were asking me about my pregnancy and planning. And were asking what I’ve prepped to date. I’m only 13w2 days so I think it’s way to early for buying stuff, but I did mention we hired a baby nurse for when the baby comes. My friend completely berated me, short of calling me a bad mom already, saying “what is she going to do all day? Don’t you want to bond with your child?”. I’m so upset by this.

Just started a new job a couple of weeks ago and also today found out my wife's pregnant. When is an appropriate time to tell my new boss? Company policy asks for 3 months notice but it's a growing startup. What does everyone think is appropriate?

Is bfs account Contract get extended or they simply release and we get bach to parent (cts), for another project is complete bgv happening or they just handle from their side?

Baby due in June. Can I get promoted to consultant if I take paternity leave?

Can I do a mother of bride dress appointment the same time after my bride fitting? It'll just be my mom coming to the appointment. Or should I do hers right after I finish my appointment?

EY 🐠 - potentially starting with the firm soon, and my partner is due to have our first in April. Given the 1 year service requirement for leave, would I have the option to take PTO during birth and use parental leave after my 1 year of service? Appreciate any guidance here

I’m getting really discouraged by the process of finding a daycare. Currently 32w pregnant and it’s crazy to me that literally no daycare I’ve spoken to can speak to availabilities in the Spring. It’s nothing but waitlists. Should I have started looking sooner? Starting to get worried that my maternity leave will and and we will still have zero plan on how to get childcare.

Peanuts. But that's ok because I'm compensated by 'Mother culture'

Consulting Baby Shower question - what was the best baby shower gift you ever received?

Hello! I’d like to get a puppy soon but I’m not sure where to go! Any recs? Id like to adopt

First time Dad and my 15 month old keeps running up the stairs at my in-laws place and they keep encouraging it. Stairs are almost 10 inches high with nothing underneath and I’m worried that he might slip and fall in between the stairs. My FIL is a bit of a know-it-all and keeps insisting it’s safe and I don’t agree. What do I do? Don’t want to fight the entire house full of people about this and kid enjoys it too much and cries a lot if I/we prevent him from climbing

Did anyone have better luck getting pregnant after losing weight? I could stand to lose some weight (not obese), and am wondering if I should just focus on that or push ahead with Clomid.

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.

How did you tell your manager you’re pregnant? Did it affect pay/promos? And then, subsequently, how did you start letting colleagues know you’re pregnant? Feels awkward to just randomly drop the news in a meeting! I work remotely so it’s hard to tell by video :) I’m 21 weeks and feel like I’ve waited as long as I can to at least notify my manager. I was waiting to negotiate my salary for next year but per company trend that doesn’t get set until January (manager reviews are written in Dec).

I know it's going to be different for everyone, but at one point after your first child did you go back to work? Thinking of kids, and trying to wrap my head around what's normal, and what to expect with budgeting post delivery. Wife says 6 months after regardless of parental leave to recover. Then she wants to ease into it with part time work. Thoughts?

How much stock do you put on benefits? I have two offers with stark differences in benefits. Job 1: role I want, but benefit sucks (2 weeks paternity leave, 20% coinsurance). Job 2: role is okay but higher level and great benefits (16 weeks paternity, 0% coinsurance, 5 more days of vacation). Total comp is the same though. I wonder if I should just focus on role but Job 2 is a large company, so I can move around after 2-3 years I’d expect. Thoughts?

Do vacation hours accrue while on parental leave?

Anyone recommend their firm for fed tax? Looking to stay in PA in a top 20 to continue working remotely.

To those with an anxious attachment style and have trust issues due to past childhood trauma you’re still healing from: How do you keep yourself from thinking your significant other is going to cheat on you when she/he goes to a party or out while you’re miles away? I’ve been in therapy to help, and trying to distract myself but my anxiety is keeping it from working and don’t want to put that pressure on him because I’m trying to work on it.

Someone talk to me about Isobar and/or IA Collaborative. 👍👎❓

Looking for in-house work, feeling depressed about the options in Chicago. Anyone have any leads or advice?

What's the best way to convert RGB & CMYK values to Pantone that print accurately?? I need urgent help. Thanks!!

What are the top agencies for strategy in 2020?

What is the impact of recession on TW?

Anyone else on here watch Only Murders in the Building? This episode was insane. Watched it while waiting for comments.

Any thoughts to the group on the states opening up?

AZ here - I think it's too soon

Anyone else lose power from the storm?
If yes, are you using PTO?

Hi fishers,
I am getting 16.5 Lpa from Infosys including 2.5 variable. So how much I will take from home.

Currently interviewing with Humana wondering how many vacation/pto days they give in total? I currently get 28 days and trying to compare

My interview got over on June 29th right after the interview the recruiter called me and told I’m selected and they will be sending the offer letter. He mentioned there will be a delay in releasing the offer letter since merging is happening right now. few days back I sent a mail to HR.. but no reply. and after that I received a mail stating they are no longer considering me for this position. Does this happen to anyone else ?

Ant TPgM willing to chat? Eyeing a role and need to know more about it. I already have an invite for an interview with a fellow TPgM and want to be better prepared for it! TIA🙏🏻

Hi all - What is the consulting equivalent of the "Head of.." title at Google? Is it a Director level position? I noticed a few folks on LinkedIn with this title who have close to 20 years of experience but the job postings on Google ask for 5-7 years of relevant experience. Thanks!