This year gotta end 😔
https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-diagnosed-with-stage-3-lung-cancer-reports/story-dQq3vl8Dwqsw3QXYXzXuKO.html

Have any of you found it worthwhile to think about why you are an addict? Care to share?

I want to know whether the Medical Policy of 3 Lac which is given by the company by default in which along with me my immediate dependents like my spouse and children are covered or not?

Going through a miscarriage at the moment. Was 5 weeks-ish in and did three days of HIIT workout and here I am. I’m young so not that sad but I just hope I don’t have to get the D&C surgery. :(

Up antidepressant dosage or quit?
Relatively new position at a coveted firm as their Marketing and BD manager. Have suffered burnout and depressive episodes previously: can feel the symptoms raising it’s head. Most importantly, struggling to tolerate how directors speak to me, whereas previously I wouldn’t take it personally and get on with it. Actively looking for a different position as I’ve come to discover this company exploits EME employees, but want to attempt to end on a “high note”.

I’m about a month post FET, and after a positive beta I was feeling all of the classic symptoms (like nausea) from like week 5-6. But, this last week the nausea has significantly subsided (though not completely gone). Has this happened to anyone? We have our first ultrasound in a week - so nervous!

Stay safe during the Tropical Storm everyone!

Sometimes, I think doctors are really experts at "do as I say, not as I do". We often advise those around us to take care of themselves, but we don't do the same.

Any recommendation for a therapist around Jersey City/ NYC area? I have called 15 people so far and none of them are taking new clients. This isn't helping my anxiety.

Mealybugs on every pothos. I've tried Neem oil and rubbing alcohol but no luck. About to raise the bar with weekly insecticidal soaps. Has anyone ever been able to get rid of mealybugs?

To the struggling healthcare student. It’s okay to struggle and not know stuff. Sincerely your friendly neighborhood physical therapist.

No one really talks about what to do once you get Covid-19. Have companies made an effort to proactively educate employees, or create a process to help employees report their illness with next steps?

How do you deal with finding out that a student died of covid? How do you process it?

Anyone else worry about talking to a therapist if they have a security clearance? It just doesn’t feel private if the govt can interview them

Are any of your firms providing vaccine exemptions?

What is your go to for a cold on a short term basis to get through a really important work day? (No fever just stuffiness, sore throat, and drowsiness)

Weightlifting shoes for girls? Nothing too crazy- I’ll do 35 mins of weightlifting every other day and then a bit of running too

Anyone go to VIDA in ballston? Is it worth the $?

FIRE newbie here. Is it possible to reach FIRE with a special needs kid? Has someone done it? Are there any alternatives to fund therapies beside insurance?

Looking at the City of Chicago phase 3 guidelines for residential buildings and it says gyms should remain closed, but amenities can open (not pools) with limited hours and occupancy

Hi IBMers
What is role of a senior advisory consultant. Is it similar to solution architect

Can we take leaves while on notice period at IBM?
Generally we cannot but I have seen people utilizing sick leaves during notice period . Just want to confirm.

What do managers at KPMG in financial crimes/forensics sector make? And what are bonuses like?

Surrounded by Giants and Patriots fans @ Penn Station .... People move out of the way I need to get to Newark Airport 😒

Anyone done the billing superbadge? Need some help with step 13

Anyone know of available part-time (3-5 hours week) Salesforce Project Management gigs?

Is Nokia calling people to the office or people can still work from home?

Who wants out of FDD? If so, what’s your ideal exit in 2021?

1- grad school (mba/law)
2- IB
3- other finance role (e.g. FP&A)
4- other consulting line
5- turn your hobby into a side business
6- nah, FDD forevs

Hi! I have 9yoe in startup, hyper growth environments. I have a strong customer Quality Assurance process improvement background. I want to shift into becoming more of an IC vs people manager. With that in mind, what steps would get me there? Should I consider a PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification? Any other ideas? I feel so stuck and need a change. Thank you!

If you could rename your firm to make it more representative of said firm, what would it be?

Im a RN and took on a new role working in Home Health. I chose this position because My husband & I recently moved to PA with our 2 kids (1&3), with no family available for his residency program with a hospital. If you know that life, I’m pretty much the main parent for our kids. I don’t want to work in the hospital/floor work anymore; nor do I believe the hrs are flexible enough. I need a job that’s flexible for the kids but pays >$44/hr. Maybe remote or hybrid? Please help w/ suggestions.

Any current MBA students on here? Any wisdom/things you wish you knew before starting??

I'm in district court right now and the judge is insisting on reading his entire opinion, CITATIONS AND ALL RIGHT NOW, with the litigants just...sitting here. Send fun memes.

Any idea. How is IIM bangalore 2 year weekend MBA?

Retail workers: are there any staff shortages where you work? Our store is 5 people short so we are all having to work overtime to make sure shifts are covered. It's exhausting.

Hi!Please I’m looking for scrum master or business analyst roles.. I’m interested if you have any opportunities in your companies

Is part time work in audit ever possible?

Is software engineer 2 (in development department) and sde2 same in mastercard? Level 8

Hi All, currently considering a role in the Health and Public service team. Just wanted to know the expectation for working in the London office? This would be my base, but would require a lengthy commute for me.

What job is light and flexible that offers health insurance? Plz… hope there is one out there

Team. I have a valid visa stamp till Dec 2019 with EY. However I moved to PwC couple of months back. If I travel to India in December, do I need to go for stamping again or will my I797 suffice at the port of entry ??

Anyone did a H1B transfer recently using premium processing ? Trying to understand timelines

So grateful I have my GC and orange cheeto can’t get me now!
F-1 to H-1 to GC to Citizenship ✈️ 🧚🏾
- Brown Tinkerbell

For the last three years I have seen my practice only promote white guys to senior managers even though a few of the main partners are Indians. There are quite a few good Indian managers who were trying to get promoted but none of them made it for last three years. Not sure if this is intentional or coincidental.

Hi NYC desis - Do you guys know of any cooks that can come home and cook Indian food? My in-laws are visiting me end of this month, and they like eating roti, dal, sabji for at least 1 of their meals.

Got hit with RFE during premium processing for H1-B extension, 12th year H1-B. I was asked to provide additional details for my daily job tasks.

What are the chances it will get approved?

Are folks getting RFE on H1 transfer to Big4? My question is specifically because initially your office location is the only one mentioned coz you don’t know what client you will be assigned?

Does your firm withhold non resident state tax for the days in a week that you travel to client site (located in a different state with non 0 state tax). How do u account for it while filing tax run

Does anyone know a good immigration lawyer here in the Tristate area? The immigration need required is to help with the personal GC process. I have talked to one lawyer, and she quoted 4K + costs of applications (approx 1.5k). Do you think that’s fine/too much etc.?

Need suggestions - recently moved to the US & craving for bright white lights for home (similar to our tube lights) , any brands to watch out for? We went to Ikea , there were few options but nt sure.

Which service(s) do you use and can recommend to send money to India?

I have an annual membership to tryexponent for FAANG and tech prep. I don’t need the membership anymore and have about 6-8 months. I can share my creds for $60. The content was extremely helpful, I made it to Amazon. Let me know if anyone’s interested

What are some of the useful gifts you've given to parents and grandparents when visiting them back home from US? I'm going to India soon and was wondering what to gift them.

Does anyone here have a Tesla? Should I do it???...

been in us from last 5 yrs. didnt invest in 401k or any other finacial instruments in us. now coming to regret that. 401k maximized from this year. any reco for index funds, MF education sites

Anyone who sends some money monthly to their parents in India? If so, how much $/month. I send $2.5K each month but trying to figure out if there are better way to invest that sum here in the US than just to put that money in a Fixed Deposit in India.

Not sure if this is the right bowl to post but planning to travel to India in the next week. Holding a green card so i can come back to US and being an Indian citizen i can enter India as well.

Question - Any one recently made the trip to India?