What are some good caffeine alternatives? I'm cutting back to 1 cup of coffee a day next week and I need some backups to succeed.

The pandemic, mental health issues, and financial stress caused my work to suffer. What do I do?

I started a new job a month ago and that just so happened to be when my birth control decided to screw with my emotions. I can barely hold it together already and I have the added stress of a new job and it being busy season. I don’t know what to do. I cry multiple times daily. I don’t know how to keep going.

Anyone have first hand experience with travel medical insurance? Looking to purchase for a short trip but finding so many mixed reviews from people that have had to actually try and use it. Appreciate any recommendations!

Anyone have a smart scale they like? I just got this Withings scale and it is all over the place with the body fat measurements. A good 8 points higher than the inbody at my gym. And also just swings like 3-4 points on its own. I’m fine if it’s off, but I want it to be consistent with itself so I can check my progress.

17/13 check in
Upper body day for me!

Friend recommended a study by Gaunt (2010) that screened for endemic corona viruses in UK. Showed very strong seasonal pattern

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?

Anyone who has made the shift from a regular toothbrush to an electric? What were your reasons? Also do you think an electric is much better from an overall oral hygiene perspective?

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”.

Anyone have a good therapist in MA?

Anyway to slim down legs; just want to smooth out this massive imbalance that the body seems to favor to the downside

Thinking ahead for next year
With the Pathway to Parenthood program which insurance provider have you used (Anthem BCBS or UHC) ?

What are your thoughts on those who refuse to wear cloth masks as a healthcare professional?

For those of you who had miscarriages after IVF, was there an underlying cause? Did you do genetic testing of your embryos? Did you do frozen or fresh transfer? Are there any ways to minimise chances of miscarriage during ivf?

I am done trying to pretend everything is fine at work. The higher ups on the team kept asking if I’m doing anything fun for the weekend during video calls. I felt the pressure to make something up but I just can’t. I’ve been struggling with depression, loneliness, anxiety with immigration and the fact that I might be out of work soon cuz my visa is expiring. I’m thousands of miles away from my family and I just want everything to stop. But when my manager kept asking in front of everyone am I

Does anyone here know anyone who threw a covid party or attended one? I just read about them in the news, but don’t know anyone who would go to one, especially advertised as such.

What are your opinions on prenatal genetic testing? Would you recommend doing it? I’m very hesitant about taking it

Any performace testers in nagarro.. plz dm

Advice when looking for Tech Consulting internships in Chicago or DC Metro? My GPA (3.04) has disqualified me from most major companies. I've opted to focus my efforts into my student organizations and helping others reach their goals, in doing this I compromised for a B average. Are there any firms that will accept recommendation letters with the application? The networking route is also something I am exploring, but haven't had much success thus far. Any help is welcome! Have a great day!

Hi Sharks can you please tell me which can be a better option for me in case of job security and work life balance
Yoe : 7.9
Tech stack: endpoint manager SCCM
IGT (dufry client) : 22lpa includes 5% variable (complete WFH)
Mphasis (UCB Pharma client): 21 lpa including 5%variable - Hybrid working
Techm: 19 lpa + 1.25 joining bonus
TCS : 18.45 lpa

So, 100% of the times I’ve got further in the interview process and I’ve got an interview with the ECDs or CCOs, I got the job. Always.

Except for the 2 last ones. And the only difference was...cont

I am a C3A (hence QVA is dependent on Unit's quarterly performance).
Assume I have 100% allocation for Q1 (from Apr-Jun), and if I put down papers in June/July, before Q1 results are announced, will I get Q1's QVA component in my July's payslip.?

Will IBM revise offer after accepting it ?

Hey guys I’m trying to figure out the market rate for a staff tax accounting position as I am new to the industry. I am looking in Long Island New York any help would be great. Looking to start at a mid sized firm.

Do you play phone games during busy season?

Having a bourbon bar nearby is clutch. Over the past few weeks I've tried like 10 different bourbons including Pappy, Weller 12, ER10, OF1920, Booker's all at ~$10-15 a pour.

Hi fishes,
I will be promoted to A from this Oct . Pay scale will change from Oct . So will I get yearly hike or they ignore it ?

3 freelance inquiries in one day. All 3 about how they need someone with my specific experience, all 3 offering half my usual hourly rate. I said OK since I'm not booked. After telling me to "hang tight" all three ghosted.

Which companies in Canada are giving remote opportunities in the insurance industry?

DONT JOIN EY INDIA

PATHETIC EXPERIENCE

HR ARE UNPROFESSIONAL DONT CARE IF YOU JOIN NOT JOIN

I AM SO GREAT FUL THAT I HAVE NOT JOINED SUCH USLESS UNIT

I have cracked 4 interview so posting genuine opinion here.

I started a full time in-house design job that pays extremely well. I barely have to work at all. This makes me very confused since I kept hearing stories of people working 60+ hr weeks as designers at ad agencies. I am not complaining, but I have this creeping irrational feeling that I’ll get fired for not working even though there’s nothing for me to do. Should i be making up projects or asking for more work? Or just chill out? I just feel very confused. Are a lot of full time jobs like this?

What's your favorite story helping someone buy a home? I'm going through the process now and it's so stressful. I need a little positivity :)

Anyone know why a SUMPRODUCT cell would return to zero?

The error said ‘inconsistent formula’... (cont’d)

If you living currently in a home and looking to buy another home but plan to put only 10% on the new home, can I pay the remaining 10% after selling my existing home in 1-2 months .. and get the PMI

Anyone here have any experience with The Mars Agency? What’s it like over there?

So mentally unprepared for this busy season. When i turn on my laptop i can barely bring myself to go through the motions 😔, and I’m the in-charge on a large engagement 🙃.

To those in leadership, no PBB is what it is, but to blame it on COVID-19 is just a slap in the face...2-3 weeks of working from home doesn’t kill the fiscal year when we’re 9 months in....

PwC Townhall - too long didn't watch, what's the cliff notes ?

So excited to be putting in my notice next week!

Thinking having a 24’ HD and a 28’ 4K monitor setup. Is 4K for excel not necessary? How about 28’ monitors?

Can you change your 401k contribution amount specifically for bonuses, in the fidelity 401k? You can do this for Schwab 401k but not seeing an option for fidelity

Is it career suicide to leave before senior? Would I be able to come back?

Will most of us (big 4 employees) be in at least the 200k+ salary range once we hit our late 40s and early 50s? I know that MOST of us won't stay with our firms, but does that mean we stagnate?

What is the longest you have seen someone with less than 50% utilization stay in a firm?

Is non profit tax and other tax exempt work such as pension trusts, private foundations, etc. considered a specialty tax line? What’s the outlook of this field and opportunities outside of PA?

I feel like I need a career coach because I am considering switching jobs but I don’t know where to go or where to start. I feel really overwhelmed and don’t know what I’m qualified for. And then always worried another job could be worse than the one I’m in now. Am I the only one like this? Where do you start? I can look at job postings and all but idk what I want to do long term. Especially with WFH I feel like there’s absolutely no networking or anyone to talk to outside of my team

How do you know if you applied for a position to low? What I mean is got accepted for a position as a senior associate but if all firms are desperate for staff should I have applied for experienced senior associate? I have two years of experience of public accounting and two years outside practice.

Does it sadden you to see coworkers leaving your firm? If so, how do you cope with it?

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

My employer is giving me a federal disaster relief payment. The IRS Code 139 indicates that individuals will not be required to account for actual expenses to qualify for the exclusion... is there anything on my end that I should keep track of? Did anyone else’s employer do the same?

Is it bad if I already find myself disliking my job 1 month in? Did anyone feel this way at first and then grow to like what they do?

Considering leaving public accounting but feeling very conflicted about it. Is the grass actually greener in industry? I’m a manager if that makes a difference.

Being from the state of PA, and the amount of time I am on this app, it’s hilarious how much I double take making sure people aren’t talking about the state of Pennsylvania

Just found out that our CEO's son is joining PwC instead of EY 😆