That's Quarantine Baby !

What if Pakistan and India unite and form one single country ? Imagine the possibilities for our own people. Our cultures are more similar than our differences. After all we (both countries) are children of the same mother who just lived in separate houses (read partition) for 70+ years. All the money spent on military could be used for education , food and scientific development . Together we can be world’s superpower. What’s your take

Taking my first project with travel. A bit concerned about maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling M-Th for 3 months. Has anyone found a way to keep a good routine for staying in a gym/running and keeping a good diet while on the road?

Thanks in advance

After every meal, I crave some sort of dessert even if it’s a piece of chocolate. Has anyone found a way to curb those cravings? I’ve been trying to eat fruit instead but it just doesn’t do it for me.

Anyone aware of international airlines refunding Indian travellers to the US because of COVID? Wondering what their positions are this month especially with the rise in confirmed cases in the US.

Should you gift your GF who has kids but not with you something for Mother’s Day? 👀 if yes what’s a good gift that’s not over involved ? (Not flowers or chocolates 🙄).

If I am taking parental insurance on day one of joining, can I claim hospital bills within month.
I have planned operation in next Jan month and joining Barclays in December

Dads with older children: while raising your children, did your children prefer their moms over you? I know some will prefer dads over moms, but I assume majority of children out there will prefer their moms over dads… I have one child and it kinda hurts to see my child always preferring the mom over me. I know I shouldn’t feel this way, but I just do. How did you cope with such issue raising your children?

Has anyone here had a difficult recovery post-egg retrieval? It’s been 3 days and I’m still in a lot of pain. The medical team said I should expect to be uncomfortable for 5-7 days or more due to the high number of eggs retrieved (=very swollen ovaries) and it will take 2 weeks to get back to normal.

Best age to freeze my eggs? I’m 30. Is it too early?

My wife and I just had our second child, and we have also been dealing with her cervical cancer diagnosis. It has been a stressful year, to say the least. I want to do something nice for her, but money is tight right now because of the cancer treatment costs, and her being on unpaid leave because of the cancer treatments. What is something low cost I can do that will be a nice “couples thing” so we can de-stress, but also make her feel special?

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

Any recommendations for a dermatologist in nyc? Preferably Manhattan westside, but suggestions anywhere in Manhattan would be great

When traveling does anyone else struggle to get motivated to use the gym and eat healthy? How do you over come this?

The voice of an outlook email notification gives me anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way or know how i can calm myself? This is a new feeling

please please please take COVID seriously. A man who taught me and supported me for many years died yesterday from it and I had to watch him get buried today, it sucks so much.

Has anyone dealt with a therapist not being able to see you (virtually) while you are temporarily located in another state? I’m struggling with coordinating my work and when I’ll be in my home state with my sessions because apparently I can only be seen when I’m physically in my home state. Are there different types of lisences I should look for that would allow someone to treat me while traveling? It’s all very confusing…

Recently took up running, and looking for a light weight but warm vest to wear. Something good for temps between 30-40 degrees and can squeeze in a carry on. TIA!

Anyone have experience with the new ADD medication Azstarys? Thoughts, opinions welcome. I’m curious to know how it might work compared to Adderall.

Would you recommend the CVS test? I dont think I want to get it done due to the risks.

I have a 12 hour layover in Houston next weekend – any tips on what to do to kill the time?

Feeling like it's only a matter of time before I have to tell the new marketing dept head that the snazzy jargon just makes him sound like a tryhard and alienates our customer base

Thanks to covid I realized how much I love and appreciate my traveling consultant lifestyle. Almost gave up on consulting but I’m ready to give it another shot. This was a blessing in disguise

How is the number next to your fishbowl heart calculated? Mine doesn’t add up to the total reactions.. just curious

Sometimes I love my job, other days I really feel like an employee.

What does your boss do to remind you you’re an employee?

The voice of an outlook email notification gives me anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way or know how i can calm myself? This is a new feeling

YOE-3.3
Position- Data Engineer
Currently working in Quantiphi
I have 3 offers right now
1) Testbook 23lpa- 19fixed and rest stocks and variable
2)Tech Mahindra-20lpa fixed
3)Skuad - 24lpa fixed
Confused right now which to choose also been listening about recession and bear market so job security is also a crucial point in making a decision.

I got call back from Capgemini that my expected CTC has been met. HR told "I got approval from my seniors of your expected CTC. I am generating offer letter in the system. You will get the offer letter by today EOD or by Tomorrow" Is he fooling me or I will really get the offer letter? Capgemini
Role: Team lead
Experience: 9 years
CTC offered: 21LPA fixed.
Techstack: .Net

What should i go for TCS 9.5Lpa or Rategain 11.5 lpa

What's good practice for negotiating salary of a second offer? Do you renegotiate again if its still below the range you indicated or do you either accept or walk away?

Why are we as a group not so active in helping each other ? I understand there are many members who joined with aspirations to learn DS. But existing members from DS are not active. sad sorry

How much time is taken by PwC to complete a background check process?

Is there a San Francisco bowl?? Moving there soon

Assuming I have time to find properties do I still need a realtor? What were main advantages for you of having one? Or how to best maximize the benefit of having one?

anyone ready for AJ Brown to finally show out?

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

I have never turned on my camera for my meetings, and i dont care what others think of me, and mostly no one cares. whats your experience ? are you forced to turn your cameras on ? or you got excuse ?

What social media platforms are you using? General age would be helpful too.

This years Google year review video will probably have a bill withers song as background music, have some Inspirational Kobe quote at the end, lots of zoom screens. What else am I missing?

Can everyone share something happy? I feel like I’m going to explode

What’s your favorite WFH footwear? Any recommended brands for a chilly home office?

6’5 here, does anyone have any recommendations on a good desk that is adjustable to a standing desk? I find that a lot of standing desks have a listed max height below 6’5

If I have to fly next week for business, do I have to remove mask/face shield for security check?

My wife and I just had our second child, and we have also been dealing with her cervical cancer diagnosis. It has been a stressful year, to say the least. I want to do something nice for her, but money is tight right now because of the cancer treatment costs, and her being on unpaid leave because of the cancer treatments. What is something low cost I can do that will be a nice “couples thing” so we can de-stress, but also make her feel special?

Thanks to covid I realized how much I love and appreciate my traveling consultant lifestyle. Almost gave up on consulting but I’m ready to give it another shot. This was a blessing in disguise

How is the number next to your fishbowl heart calculated? Mine doesn’t add up to the total reactions.. just curious

Sometimes I love my job, other days I really feel like an employee.

What does your boss do to remind you you’re an employee?

please please please take COVID seriously. A man who taught me and supported me for many years died yesterday from it and I had to watch him get buried today, it sucks so much.