(Warning : graphic) Woke up to this organism growing in bottled water at Ritz Carlton Dallas. I haven’t seen anything like this. What is this? What should I do?!

Tricare Q:

Vets using Tricare with a family. I’m out and can use Tricare with the VA, but my wife and I each use our company offerings for our family; which obviously come at cost. Is it worth it to switch to Tricare? Has anyone done this and can share details? Positives/negatives?

Recently stopped taking Concerta (after taking it for almost 2 years at varying doses) because it started having some negative effects on my heart rate. I'm getting started on Straterra and a little nervous because I've heard so many bad stories about it. I was super tired the first day I took it and so started taking it in the evenings. Anyone have any good Straterra experiences?

Is giving birth w/o the epidural really that crazy of a concept? People laugh at me when I say its very feasible...

Tips on Boston fertility clinics? So far looking between Boston IVF and MGH. (Also cross posting to fertility bowl but thought I’d try here for the Boston fish)

Today is my first day back at work (and first full day back in my physical office) after a few weeks off for parental leave. Needless to say, I am struggling to stay focused on anything other than wanting to go back home to my spouse and child.

I know I shouldn't take an emotional temperature on day one, but it has been more difficult being back than I anticipated. Any tips for navigating the waters for the first day/week/month back?

For those who petitioned for your parents to come to the US, what health insurance plan did you purchase for them? Thank you!!

Have been having really stressful and vivid dreams since quarantine started. A few dreams have even been insanely disturbing. I’m on Zoloft & Wellbutrin. Therapist thinks it’s not related to the meds. Anyone else experience this and got through it? CONT’D

My father had a sever case of Covid and he made it out successfully. I’m very grateful for this. Close to a year down the line, I’m finding that he is having severe memory loss issues and can’t remember significant details. Has anyone experienced or is experiencing this? How have y’all dealt with it?

Trapped being in and with Imposter Syndrome! Please suggest something to get out of it!

What spas do you all recommend in Houston? I normally go to Chinatown for a cheap massage but I want to try to treat myself to a proper spa experience.

I’m unstaffed for the first time this week, which means that no one wants to book me. Not even for BD. I have been crying all day and start having suicidal thoughts again.

Has anyone tried easing off of the keto diet after a while into a healthy/balanced diet with more carbs? Do you gain all the weight back if you are smart about portioning and nutrients?

Pandemic induced pressure & burnout. Is every agency bad at present? Desperate to move on before it kills me but worried it’s not diff anywhere else. Hearing people are off sick in lots of agencies.
Or does anyone have positive experiences to share?

Can anyone recommend a good book/materials to prep for the CIPP/CIPM? 🙏🏽

I am just starting my weight loss journey, trying to figure out what my BMI is and what types of food makes me more fat. Any one here can make recommendations? I googled but so much info...

Any women here with lean PCOS? I do not ovulate on my own (metformin regulated my periods but I still don’t ovulate) and am moving from three cycles of Clomid/IUI to IVF soon. No other issues have been found other than my PCOS (HSG shows tubes open). Curious about your experiences. And the reason I mentioned lean PCOS is because it seems for others with PCOS part of the fertility path is diet/exercise/weight loss but I am already very tiny.

There’s no excuse that by the age of 25 you have never tried therapy. I’m speaking directly to the demographic in this group who I’m sure over 95% of people in here are earning 6 figures. Key word: TRY. I understand it’s not for everyone but to have never even attempted seeking therapy is a injustice to yourself and the people around you.

Unpopular opinion on flattening the curve: ok we all know we need to extend the tail at the end... how bout that tail at the beginning? I mean I'm in a midwest city where cases are hardly [cont]

Is it worth for me to get a masters (non-MBA) for Cambridge / Oxford after 3-4 YOE? Currently have an offer for Master of Bioscience Enterprise at Cambridge but not sure how helpful it can be for future opportunities.

Has anyone gone to the Canadian/Montreal F1 Grand Prix? if so recommendations on places to stay and where/when to get tickets

Can anyone tell me the difference between a senior and lead validation engineer( no direct reports in both cases) in Pharma/ biotech ? I am not sure what’s the hierarchy and which level must get a higher salary. Or is it just referenced interchangeably in different companies ?

Wondering what people think about my situation. I’ve been offered a role with a company. The job description didn’t mention college degree as a requirement. On my CV I have a section listed as “Education” and under it I have “Business Studies” with the university name and the 3 years that I attended the course (2.5 to be exact). It’s a 4 year degree and under this I have my High School equivalent with the years I attended there. The education wasn’t mentioned in the interviews. Continued below.

I am looking to make a career change to HR. I currently make 75K as a sales and development coach. I had a recent offer for a state government position in a talent acquisition role but I’d be taking a $25K pay cut. I am extremely over qualified for the position but it could possibly be a stepping stone and gives me the time to acquire SHRM certifications and possibly start taking classes to get my MBA. My question is those currently in an HR role, would this move make sense to you?

Guys, If salary & all perks are equal then which place is best for job working.
Ahmedabad or Goa, in terms of living, quality life, opportunities etc.

Please sincere replies.

What’s the move tonight?!?!

Mindtree is asking me to upload my offer letter to their portal. Is it ok to upload offer letter?

Went on a short coffee date with a person who was nice, but I just don’t think we’re compatible. What’s a kind text I can send to explain, after they said we should see each other again?

It gets above 65 degrees and the city smells like garbage again. Forgot about that

Hello Fishes,

Can anyone guide on best platform for HR job opportunities in foreign countries for Indians?

Requirement for java backend 3.5 + years
aws service 4+ at CTS
Dm me for refferal

FIS is giving retention bonus to particular employees. Fortunately I'm selected. They are giving 1.5 lakh and requested me to stay for next one year 😂

Heard from me:

“Oh, junior person, you have edits to the monthly activity report 3 days after your deadline to review the report, and after I sent it to the client? How lovely for you."

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

What are some perks of the Ritz?? I’m staying here for the next few weeks but I don’t get the hype

NJ folks: Looking for groom’s outfit for mehendi/wedding, any recommendations where I can check it out?

Hello fishes, can someone suggest me how much should I ask Infosys in CTC for job role front end developer having 2.8 years of experience. Can someone please suggest me. Current CTC 4 lpa

What is the salary for consultant/sr consultant , strategy and analytics at Deloitte???

CAMS Prep...how much prep would an avg AML consultant with 4 yrs experience need to pass?

Hate it when recruiters tease an exciting opportunity but refuse to say over LinkedIn what the company or role is... “Must set up a call for confidentiality reasons.”

Every time I turn something in, manager always find faults in them

Tips/best practices on how to start and manage a well run project? Some projects have gone well in the past and some were very stressful. Would love thoughts from the 🐠 bowl 

Looking for non- fiction book recommendations. I just read Shoe Dog and loved it.

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

Advise on the best non-Mac laptop to buy for someone trying to learn python, shell scripting etc? Don’t want to spend a ton of money.

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Does anyone here engage in carbon offsetting? Any tips / favorite programs?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Would you suggest writing a cover letter when applying to consulting roles? I know it's typically optional... but I'm guessing it's important to show you put in the effort? They just mostly seem like such a waste of time.

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

Any recommendations for a work desk?
Not looking for something too big or pricey. Easy assembly / disassembly is a plus.
I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Wtf is up with this smog in Seattle?!? Its like the cities sky turned into LAs 😱

In consulting, going into the client bathroom late Monday evening to cry twice for no real reason is normal. True or false?