The bridges. They are all closed. This is a nightmare

Hello fellow olds!! I was just at a work dinner and HH. Three drinks and food and weeeee! Damn. Such a lightweight now! 😂 Hope you all are enjoying the night. 😘

Taking PTO until I get paid for a referral bonus (currently am on the bench). I'll be out of pto, so the Friday I get paid I will leave without any notice. Is this bad? (Continued)

I want to get middle school cert (for ELA) My degree is K-8. My current cert. & EdTPA is K-5. What's the quickest & easiest path to middle school certification?! (I'm in TN, specifically Sumner Co.)

Buying a house with monthly expense of $4900, although my current rent is only $2350. My total HHI with my husband is about $310K. I’m feeling weary of spending this much but we live in a HCOL area near a major city and we have high taxes. It’s hard to find anything decent under $800K. Should I just suck it up in order to be a homeowner?

Hi Fishes,

What's your opinion on RWD pod?

Would be happy to DM if you are working for that pod to get to know a few things before I join.

Would really appreciate your input on this.

TIA!

Edit - For DA stream of work

Recs for gaming chairs? I would use it for work too (long hours working). Thanks!

If I’m right on the cusp of hitting the contribution reductions for a Roth IRA for 2021 (will potentially have a greater than $125k AGI depending on bonus amount, but likely won’t exceed $130k), what should I do? I can fully find the $6k right now to a Roth, fund like $5k and then wait until June when I find out my bonus amount to decide what to do with the rest, or should I just do an IRA->Roth conversion just to be safe?

Are we headed for the long overdue crash/correction - red everywhere 👀

With some of the big tech firms stock prices taking a hit..Meta layoffs announced last week and a few others revealing some teething issues. How do you see the tech market Outlook over the next few years.

Software Engineering compensation
Demand for tech hiring
Are we seeing a shift within the FAANG club and are we going to see new arrivals to the table?

Is the life-span of big tech companies usually only a few decades. If companies stagnate, they die...is this just a sign of more to come

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

I’ll be promoted next year to senior but I’m in a niche role where I don’t see myself long term. Should I make a job switch now or should I wait to get promoted to senior? I currently have 1.5 years of experience.

Has anyone built their Real Estate portfilio without debt and used cash to purchase properties? Curious to see if there was a specific approach that can be taken to do this?

Any firms adopted a remote/hybrid system permanently???? We’re back in office full time and omg I hate it so much.

Any of my good friends at Deloitte or EY have any security positions open? Extremely interested

I am interested in getting the AWS Cloud Practitioner cert (foundational). I’m tech-savvy, but have not been involved in Cloud work. Any idea on how difficult the exam is?

Hi there, I need some guidance for the preparation for cloud architect role at AWS. What is the interview process and how should one prepare for it? Any suggestions or guidance is much appreciated. Please note I only have AWS certifications as an experience in cloud technologies. Overall, I have 11 years of experience.

What's your professional bowl?
Wanna see who's here.
♥️ an option below. Or if you don't see the option, post it and like your own reply so others can pile on.

My dog keeps licking his paws. We think its because of all the salt on the ground from the snow, but getting worried his feet hurt. I am not sure he will like it if we get him shoes, what do y’all think?

Long shot here. My wife has been trying to get Taylor Swift tickets with no luck. I'd love to come in and save the day. Does anyone have one extra ticket that they'll be willing to sell?

Is anyone else finding ubereats, DoorDash, etc to be less reliable in recent months? I’ve had several deliveries go missing or arrive hours later than expected.

Hello, looking to to grow family real estate / property management business and looking for an attorney to join our payroll to work on real estate matters full time

OKRP or Laughlin Constable- which has the better creative opportunities? Not familiar with Chicago market. Any info would be great.

It’s snowing today and I’m not ready for it, mentally at least.

How much are y’all paying for a studio in River North?

Contemplating move to Chicago. Female, mid 30s, single no kids but have a dog. Will have a car. Not into the clubbing scene. Want a neighborhood with walkable coffee shop and weeknight eats. Where should I buy? ( remote worker)

Did yall hear about the Chicago mom who had her kid taken away because she wouldn't accept that her child was transgender? As a parent, that's actually kind of scary that the government would that with no basis of abuse or neglect. Smh

Barber reccs in the West Loop or River North area?

If I’m gonna pay $50 + tip for a haircut I need someone exceptional

Where to go with kids and grandparents during cold season in Chicago or Northshore? Moved to Northshore recently with 2 kids and parents visiting soon.
1. Restaurant recommendations.
2. Play areas.

Black men, best barbershops located in the loop?

Where are some good neighborhoods to live in Chicago? What salary range is comfortable to get by on? Received an offer and required to relocate.

What is the best Chicago NYE party? Are the hotel ballroom parties worth it?

Come on Bears we need a win!

Selling 2 tickets to Billy Joel at Notre Dame Stadium for this Saturday June 25th at 8pm. Please dm me for details!

Looking to make friends near Lincoln Square! 30M. Into chill things to light activity, e.g., going to the movies, archery, escape rooms, etc.