Want to start a workout routine - anyone have a good lifting plan to use as a starter?

Is genetic carrier screening prior to starting an ivf cycle necessary? I tested and found some disorders. Now my RE won’t start my cycle until my partner is tested. They are saying they will have to do special PGT tests if we are carriers of the same disorder. I am confused. I thought this type of testing was optional and usually recommended if you are using a donor. My guess is that they are booked and pushing me to the Jan cycle. Thoughts?

Has anyone successfully lost weight while on steroids like prednisone? If so, how’d you do it?

Anyone else going crazy over the 2/3 score release? I took the exam on 1/13 and it feels like the wait is forever. Post test stress is sooo real

Anyone here diagnosed with gum disease (periodontitis)?? What’re you doing to improve your gum & general oral health? Any recs for toothpaste / mouth wash? Thank you!

Spent the pandemic working on myself, got sober, focused on working out, left the music industry and started a career where I can make money and have a steady work schedule. Maybe this isn’t everyone’s version of “growing up” but that’s what this was for me. Now that I’m vaxed and seeing my friends, it’s clear we have little left in common, and honestly a lot of the things they do straight up embarrasses me. I don’t want to lose these long term friends. Has anyone else been in this situation?

Talking about the impact of covid on family life is big in our community, but politics is strictly prohibited. Just the mention of covid when certain members are around and it turns to politics. Time to ban covid talk completely?

If I have access to both to buy through Fidelity, any reason to choose IVV vs VOO? Why do you pick one over the other?

As healthcare worker trying to conceive how safe it. Is to take covid 19 vaccine ? Any suggestion will be helpful.. I am so confused

New job at a smaller law firm which provides a stipend for health insurance vs group coverage. Any recommendations for NY health insurance?

I need to stop drinking so much 🙈

I feel like I have adult ADHD but I don't know how to get it tested to be sure and then get help.

Has your company made vaccine mandatory?

Any parents here? How did you originally explain the Covid pandemic to your children?

I am preparing for my first trial! Very nervous but excited. All tips and suggestions welcomed please!

What’s your opinion on Cue Health?

It’s been 3 years since I (27F) moved to Seattle and still don’t have a solid social circle. Not necessarily a big group… I’m talking 3-4 friends who are easy going and not flakey/ hard to make plans with.

Idk if it’s due to Covid, Seattle freeze, a combination of the two or other factors. Any transplants out there who are NOT the outdoorsy type and feel the same? And if so, how did you get past it?

Massive Trigger Warning

Hello Bowl Members,

A young associate has shared being sexually assaulted on her date and she is in a very rough shape.

My relationship with her is not professional. She just shared this over DM with me.

She is based out of NYC, are there good therapists that folks can recommend.

I really appreciate any assistance here.

You’re going to hear tons of Trumpers talk about “the tolerant left” now that Trump has COVID and obviously, anyone who isn’t far up his ass can see the irony in the situation.

Don’t let them...

IBM - Official cloud and AI partner of the US open.. for all other BS, we are here.. #greendot

Hello Guys i am joining on 2nd sept by when i can expect my laptop delivered at my home?

I doubt this will ever happen, but after seeing the Aston Martin launch. I’d love to see a day where the likes of Porsche, Audi, Maserati, Lamborghini entered F1.

So I have two jobs I’m in the running for at the same company. Position A offered basically the same comp that I’m making now, and I’m still waiting on the results for Position B. Position A would like an answer by tomorrow AM (I was told today, I asked for more time and they said no). Would you guys ever take a job at the pursuit of trying to switch internally in the company?

It’s always been a company that I’ve wanted to work at but making the same that I’m making now is what is stopping me

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

What is salary range of lead associate in EYGds?

Any L&D nurses in Birmingham, AL? Moving there soon and wondering how much of a pay difference there will be compared to where I am now. Any hospitals to avoid?

Thoughts on the new Mercedes C43 AMG? Downgraded to 2 cylinders seems like sacrilege for an AMG and the sound definitely took a hit but I’m still am a fan overall. Highly considering this v. M340 for my next car

I have been seeing all of these "studies" saying that many people prefer working in the office versus working from home... I'm doubting these results and want to conduct my own little poll.
Do you prefer:
A) Working from Home
B) Working from the Office
C) Hybrid

Are u supposed to tip the luggage carrier/ outside agent the airport? this is the guy who is outside your terminal, he prints ur tick, tags your bag and sends u on ur way. No, right?

Second day in a row that I just want to respond to partners telling them to do whatever “it” is themselves. Stop calling me when you finish up your afternoon run when I’ve been rotting at my desk for over 15 hours a day every day this week. That is all.

Need 25 likes to unlock DM.

Just kidding !

Just 12.

What is your job title? As it right now I’m managing a team of product owners and I’m unofficially being called “Chief Product Owner.” I’m in the process of working with a coach to get my resume updated so I can begin applying for external roles. But I don’t even know what job titles to target.

Best and worst recruiting firms for Private Equity

Any one from google account

Hi everyone! Does anyone have suggestions on a good standing desk or ergonomic chair?

My motto is if it makes the sale go faster, I’ll stage it using my home décor skills. In return this means $$$$ in my pocket and referrals.

Best place to get good tacos in the city?

My professional life at the moment is far from ideal. I’ve been on quarantine (long story, but a good one) for the last seven years. Royalties from my books don’t pay the bills. My entrepreneurial pursuits remain hampered. For the interim, I’ve been looking for a remote opportunity where I can leverage my skills in marketing, sales, social media, and elsewhere for a decent sum. I have a social media presence which, in recent years, reached millions. There has to be something exciting I can do.

Every time I speak to my director (at least twice a week), he works in how he is getting older into the conversation(humorously). For instance, he forgot something non-work related, said “sign of old age”. He recently told a story, said, this is how old people talk. He likes to come across as a grandfatherly figure, but I’m not sure what to say in these encounters. It is always an innocent, non work related context. Have you guys experienced this ? What is an appropriate response ?

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

Anyone that is WFH but rents a small office space to work from?

I don't want to have to go to an office with coworkers, but I do feel like I'd be more productive getting out of home office a couple of days per week.

Feel the same?

Hi BAL has submitted my H1B on 04/24 and yet to receive the receipt number. How soon the attorney will update the receipt number?

Is the amazon application status of active vs archived (not in consideration) accurate?

Question re tipping for those who have had a Peloton or Soulcycle at-home bike delivered. How much did you tip the delivery people? And how many delivery people were involved when you received your bike (ie, two or more)? My Soul at-home is arriving next week.

Standing desk people: do you get a mat or anything for your feet?

How do you balance work and fun?

For those with successful second marriages, what advice do you have for someone recently divorced (1st marriage)?

Spent the pandemic working on myself, got sober, focused on working out, left the music industry and started a career where I can make money and have a steady work schedule. Maybe this isn’t everyone’s version of “growing up” but that’s what this was for me. Now that I’m vaxed and seeing my friends, it’s clear we have little left in common, and honestly a lot of the things they do straight up embarrasses me. I don’t want to lose these long term friends. Has anyone else been in this situation?

A little late here, but any suggestions/recommendations or watch outs for an automatic standing desk preferably with charging attachments? Looking to invest in a decent one around $2-300 !

Anyone found an affordable adjustable standing desk they like? I have an iMac and a laptop is like to be able to fit on it.

Does anyone think that the $2k stimulus check proposal is too generous in terms of the income limits for who receives them?

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?

Recommendations for ergonomic office chair? Wfh is going to go on for awhile so want to invest. Budget is about $300

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