Well just finished working through the weekend. By this I mean: Friday: 9 Am - 11 pm. Saturday: 2 Pm - 10 pm. Sunday: 3 pm - 1 AM. Tomorrow will be another all day/all nighter. As a CD, I signed up for it, but working these hours with a young kid at home during a NYC quarantine is absolutely batshit crazy. My love and sincere support to all parents out there. A special shoutout to my support system: my CD partner, my husband, and Tito’s vodka.

Hypothetically, if a parent was sick with COVID in a different city would you take a 4 hour flight to them? The parent lives with spouse, kid, and kid’s spouse. Would it make a difference in your decision making if they were hospitalized or not?

New parents: how are you managing setting expectations around your schedule and availability? I have a pretty understanding team, but am starting to resent all the extra hours that are often required. Tbh, it was getting a little old even before the baby. Are we all just sucking it up?

My boyfriend and I have been trying for the past 5-6 months. Meaning he’s come inside me every time. (Sometimes 2 times a day). But nothing, no pregnancy ever. I’ve always had pregnancy ‘scares’ but it was always wrong. Does anyone have any advice on what’s going on? Desperate to find somebody who can understand and not just tell me it’s because it’s harder to get pregnant than the movies make it seem

Paternity leave as per Accenture policy?

Got a package of 100k in the US. Getting 20lpa in India and wife is getting 32lpa. Having a kid.

Parents are not alive. Less relatives, less friends.
Should we go to the US leaving behind 50lpa cumulative package in India?

Do you consider college savings funds as part of your net worth? I can see why you would but then your net worth would decrease pretty quickly once your kid(s) go to college.

Looking to relocate, we're house hunting right now. Which would be a better neighborhood? We're an active, child-free couple. Solana Beach or Gaslamp Quarter, or Downtown?

So I just found out I’m pregnant and yesterday was my last day at my old agency. I’m starting at a new agency in a week. Talk about timing! At this point we’re not planning on telling anyone until 13 week mark. Not sure what I should tell my new job. Now I’m concerned I may not be eligible for maternity benefits since it won’t be a year when this baby comes. My head is reeling.

Anyone here have experience leaving a federal gov job before the obligatory 12 weeks after parental leave ends? What kind of financial penalty could I expect if I choose to do so?

Has anyone switched jobs while pregnant or on mat leave? Would you recommend it?

Not a student… yet, but hope you can help. I’m in healthcare administration (executive assistant) and want a career change, moving into nursing. It looks like LVN is the fastest path (12-month program at my local community college), then continue education for a BSN while working as an LVN. I’m a single parent of a young child so I’m trying to minimize the time I won’t be able to work full time due to school and also ensure I’ll have a livable wage upon completion. Thank you in advance!

I have been mixing baby formula in spring water for the last 3 months (baby is 10
Month old now) and I just found out that spring water can lead to mineral overdose. I am freaking out

Need an opinion. I just finished week 2. I do an hour after school club at my district once a week on zoom and none of my own schools students participate. I received a very nasty and aggressive email from a parent making threats and hyperbolic accusations so I forwarded the email to the personnel at the district. They were supportive but is still willing to “work together to assist her”. I thought I was pretty vocal that I did not appreciate the way she addressed me and don’t take lightly to

Has anyone broached the topic of finances/ estate planning with their parents? I’m sole heir as my parents only child and I know that my dad will probably develop Alzheimer’s in the next 7-10 years (he already has pre-dementia symptoms now but is still working). While I’m aware of some of my families investments the full details of his finances are still a bit murky to me ( I think he feels that I don’t deserve to know since I’m a girl). How do I prepare for the inevitable?

Anyone have tips for when and how to make a break from the pacifier? Baby is 8 months and only uses it for sleeping.

Anyone got the email for recruiters at LA agencies? I hear Mother is hiring?

Moms of fishbowl - what is the best bottle warmer and sterilizer? I’m due in February, planning to do a combination of breast milk and formula (to ensure baby gets all his nutrients one way or another). We bought the baby brezza advanced with WiFi for formula, so more focused on a warmer + sterilizer combo thatll work for breast milk (and specifically thawing breast milk too). Seems there aren’t as many options for combo products with sanitizer, so maybe I’m asking for too much. Suggestions?

Hello, I really need your help. I am a mom of two, boy who is turning 4 mid September, and girl who will turn 1, their birthdays are just 3 days apart (Friday and Monday), we recently moved to Seattle from NJ, and have some cousins and friends in Seattle, only one cousin has kids, rest all are just recently married, I am not sure how to plan the birthday party, we would like to invite our family and some friends, would be around 25-30 people. Baby girl’s first birthday and toddler boy (contd)

Took a lot from me mentally to leave consulting because I had a great support system there but I didn’t want to travel anymore because of a growing family. I joined a series-C startup and it’s been a dumpster fire of politics and incompetence and I totally regret joining. I saw some red flags but things only got terrible due to the economic situation with tech/startups. Manager is horrible and we’ve had constant reorgs. With a new kid on the way, the uncertainty is killing me. Any advice?

I’m 29 and married. Been maxing out my 401k with Roth contributions for years now, since I believe taxes will only go up come retirement age. Is there an income (single or joint) threshold you reached where you stopped going all in on Roth contributions and switching fully to Traditional (pre-tax)? Cont’d in comments…

Trying to help out my gf who has 3 years experience in futures trading and finishing up a data science masters at a top Uni. What are the firms that still sponsor h1b for masters grads?

Ergonomic office chair around $200...recommendations? Definitely need something to help me sit straight up; lumbar support. Please and thank you!

Trying to sell a couple of furniture items (queen Bed & couch). Is OfferUp legit? Any other recommendations? Thanks in advance

I observed few product base companies gives DOJ earlier than notice period.

It happened with my friends as well co. expect DOJ in 60/70 days although NP is 90 days. Also mentioning same in offer letter join in 60/70days.

Anyone knows whats the logic ? What needs to be done in this case.

Staying at the Miami Edition for my birthday! Used my points, and am a Platinum Elite member. Any ideas on how to ask the hotel if they do anything nice for birthdays? Also, how to get upgrades?

Recommendation for ETF? Everything is so high

So I had an interview this past week and I have an interview with another firm coming up next week. It’s still early and I don’t know if I’ll be in this situation but what happens if one firm moves faster than the other? Can you ask for a week to consider the offer or is that considered rude?

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

IQVIA 🐠 do you know anyone from your team that moved from the CRO side of the company? Ie: CRA to consulting analyst/associate.

Got an offer from HTC Global Services for L2 Engineer Data Analyst Role.....can anybody help me with Job Security and organization culture?

Hey team,
Anyone DM me annexure page of offer letter with offer between 7-8 LPA or nearby from infosys 😅 ...
😁..

Hey Accenture/AFS🐠: I’m a L10 on the bench Business & Tech looking for a project.

Thoughts on BAT?

Will do EB1C concurrent filing this November. Unsure which service centre. Thoughts on when I might get the GC by? Indian if that matters.

Asking for a teammate whose H1B extension is denied: (1) how much longer after receiving the official denial notice can he legally stay in the country to pack up & leave, and

Anyone have success cold applying for VC roles and not in MBB? Just submitted an app last week and they should be reaching out this week, but I’m not sure how long to wait before giving up…

Anyone in Brooklyn NY looking for a nanny?
We are devastated to let our nanny of 3+yrs go. She’s wonderful & has been nothing short of a member of our family since since my son was 4mths old. She’s been doing this for 20 years and still communicates with babies she cared for who are now in college. Despite knowing more than us, she was always respectful of our wants, wishes, and parenting style. I’d love to help her find a fam that could benefit from her guidance & support as much as we have.

My 17 year old French nephew is looking for an American family in NY to be immersed in English for maybe a month or two. What is this called? What can I Google? “Short term foster parenting”? Sounds weird. Thanks!

How old was your little when they went to daycare? How did you cope? It's looming and I'm freaking out!

Made ‘breakfast’ for lunch on Tuesday (pancakes), made pancakes yesterday for dinner and todays dinner eggs and bacon. My daughter thinks hilarious... I’m at rock bottom.
I am done cooking every meal. I miss take out and delivery.

Any moms in this industry feel like it's too hard to sustain this career choice? Maybe because I've never been in another industry, but I look at my spouse whose not in advertising, and their...

I’m dying right now. Well not literally, but I feel like I am inside. We just had new profit margins and success metrics set at work. Our jobs are not supposed to be 70% profitable instead of 50%. I’m just angry and I’m really trying not to be. As a female and a mom already it’s a huge fight to claim that space in the male world. To have more pressure put on you for money by the male men that run our company just is making my blood boil. Talk me off a ledge?

Bad idea to get out of NYC with 2 kids (22 months and 3 months) and escape to NC to family’s house? 4 people in 900 sq feet and PPD is starting to get to us.

Any agencies providing interesting solutions to support parents struggling with childcare?

When did you start feeling tired during your pregnancy? I’m 5 weeks away from due date and I’m starting to feel slow and wanting to take naps during the day 😓

Pumping moms!! I’m going to be on set all day Monday (7:30am - 6pm) and somehow am just realizing I’m going to need to pump! Any tips for making this easier/not insanely awkward?

Moms with nannies how are you navigating WFH? Are your sitters still coming? How are you handling any e-learning? Help!!

I’m 90% sure I need to make a move off my team due to the demands of the job unpredictably encroaching on my home life. My situation makes it impossible to put up and maintain boundaries and I’m done

As a liberal NYer with a 11 year old, would moving to Austin tx be a good idea?

How have you adjusted to being a driven professional woman becoming a mom? I’ve been struggling with it since trying to conceive, being pregnant, & being a new mom. Would love some sage lady wisdom...

Hey Mamas,

I’m in the home stretch of my pregnancy, and expecting a little boy the next month. What advice do you have for a first time working mom? Can be work related or just general parenting advice. 🤍

There’s more people in the “Sober in Advertising” bowl than “Moms in Advertising”

Any divorcées out there? How did you know when it was time to call it quits? Any regrets doing so in hindsight? Has it been as hard on your kids as you expected?

Anyone struggle with splitting nights with their partner? We had finally gotten to a good place where one of left “early” to relieve the nanny by 7pm and the other “got to” work late. CONTINUED

Wrapping up mat leave soon & it’s back to work (from home) in a few weeks, & I’m going bonkers about how to manage two little ones in a small apartment while my husband is also WFH. How are people doing this? Any tips/childcare recos?