When I get mild anxiety during a conversation I press my thumb agains one of my other fingers and it helps me relax a bit. Does anybody else do this? 😭

Are there any good apps to help a newbie get into weight training?

At 29 weeks. What are the things to start doing now? Feeling a bit anxious about the closing D date. How can I be better prepared. Have already signed up for birthing classes in Sept and am doing prenatal exercises.

1 week sober! Over the last 12 years (I’m early 30s) I’ve reached this point just a handful of times. Alcohol is deeply intertwined into my social life much like everyone’s is I imagine. Feeling clear minded and energized. Want to stay clean for my own mental and physical health and for the benefit of my wife and children. Just starting this journey so thank you in advance to this community as I’m ready to learn from you all and be a part. Let’s go!

Anybody use Flaviar and recommend it? Referral discount?

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?

Where do people buy distilled water to be used in sterilizers? We found one can at local CVS but nothing seems to be available online for regular delivery.

Had a really bad day 😞 I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. Things will be going well and then out of nowhere I get blackout drunk. I am tired of feeling sick and anxious from drinking. I don’t really even want to drink sometimes but do it anyway. Blacked out last night, and still feel sick now. I’ve never shared with anyone that I have this problem, until I found this message board. I have so much anxiety that I won’t be able to get this under control. I feel isolated and sad.

Any performace testers in nagarro.. plz dm

Experience/success/insights with an “endometrial scratch” before first FET?

I’m gonna short the shit the out of Peloton, hopefully will get rich enough to buy one

Does Next Gen issue a formal report for PGS testing results? I had my embryos tested and my clinic just told me which were normal and abnormal. No other info on embryos ratings, etc. they could have not even sent it in for all I know!
Also, how involved are you REs? I’ve been through 2 retrievals now, but feel kinda in the dark still on a lot of things. Some of the nurses are hit or miss and if I want to talk to my doctor I have to schedule a consultation and its typically a 2 week wait.

How many times a week do you hit the gym?

I'm pretty sure I've been suffering from ADHD my entire life. As a POC, admitting anything that remotely sounds like a mental disease wasn't an option. Now that I'm a growntheir 35 year old man...

Hello everyone,

I’m new to the group and Im looking to start the IVF process. I have a few questions if you all can assit w/ info. & experience, where the best place to start?

Thanks

PwC 🐠 - health insurance coverage. What are the deductibles for the high-deductible plans? Still want to use the HSA. Thanks!

I’m around 21 weeks and have been dealing with a lot of leg, tailbone, back, and general muscle pain. Since I do work long hours Monday- Wednesday (10hr +) I’m trying find a comfortable chair to switch to. Any recommendations? Currently I’m switching every hour or so between my kneeling chair and standing.

First trimester insomnia?
I’m only about 5 weeks, but my sleep schedule has gone off the rail the last three nights. I’m sleepy/drowsy, settled in bed around the same time every night, and yet I cannot fall or stay asleep. I have a white noise machine, comfy bed, cool room.. etc. When I do fall asleep, it’s earlier in the morning and I sleep until 1/1:30pm. This was fine the first few nights since it was the weekend, but it can’t keep up. Anyone else experience this and have any recommendations?

Losing hair really badly!!! :( I dont know if its the thyroid meds or just pregnancy. I'm currently 13 weeks. Any recommendations? I'm doing the hair oil stuff but that will take time.

Hi, my wife and I are expecting this upcoming year. So we are looking for health insurance that can properly cover her maternity visits and labor. Any recommendations (Florida)?

where my canadians at? how strict is covid there? my friend is in toronto for work and the hotel found out he has covid. now they’re locking him in his room. is that legal? if so, what’s the protocol to break quarantine? hotel wouldn’t answer 🫠

Hi Guys,

Can I get some likes on my post as I need 11 likes to start having one on one chat in this forum. Thanks in Advance

Hi all, Just joined the bowl and looking to connect. 30M/Boston, Ma but your location doesn't matter.

Can anyone refer me to the Starz/Lionsgate Legal Affairs, Counsel role? I’d be happy to send you my resume first. Thanks!

Big layoffs at Booz Allen Dubai and Abu Dhabi Cyber teams.

Looking for a woman AD with mid to senior experience to partner up on a couple of projects. Please DM me

What is the most difficult part of buying a home for the first time?

Hello Fishes,
I am much stressed.. it’s only been 5 months to join Capgemini. I joined in as cyber security consultant with good package.
However, the work I do the tricks, logics and solutions I share with team to apply in the project… all are of no use when discussed with the architect guy. The whole team rely upon the wordings/solutions suggested by him only. It feels like my skill/knowledge and experience is of no use.
I feel like what am I doing here….? Any suggestions please.

How is Salesforce practice in RSM?

Who is better for India? I think she will do wonders if she becomes a vice president. What do you think?

Hi everyone, I am looking for a nanny in the Chicago downtown area. Does anyone here have any leads? Thank you!

Why are so many moving from CSR to CSP. I get that the fee is significantly higher for the former, but how are benefits better for the latter?

When PTO is paid out during a exit from a company, do they take pre-tax deductions for insurance and dental etc? It has already taken from that months salary. Why is it being taken twice?

Hi Sharks,

I am currently serving my NP and my LWD is 2nd Sept.

Skillset - Power BI, Alteryx ,SQL & basic Python

Preferred locations - NCR

Please help me with the referrals

Got an offer for 90k salary to move to LA. Realistically could I find a nice apartment making that? I would be moving from Texas

Hello guys, does everyone know the salary range for a digital marketeer in the Netherlands with 5 years of experience?

Luxury high rise vs walk up. Suggestions?

This digital bowl is beat

Should I leave London for Amsterdam?

Hi Fishes,
 
I want to have some career advice!
 
I have experience of 4.5 years in Salesforce development and I wanted to make a switch into SDE of a product-based firm.
 
My core agenda of doing the above is I want to make a contribution at a product level.

Let me know if you know anyone who has done the above or if it not possible?

I feel like I’m overlooked a lot because I like to think that my work stands for itself — so I tend not to network as much. Does anyone have any tips on getting better about putting yourself out there? Any tips greatly appreciated (just a bit tired of losing to the extroverts in 2021 still)

Good jobs for introverts? So over consulting.

I’m an ambivert starting out in consulting. I hate small talk and find happy hours typically less than engaging. I become enervated with too much loudness. Any tips for navigating consulting?

The worst imaginable thing happened today. Someone tried to start multiple conversations with me in the quiet room of the library. Thank you all for your support during this difficult time.

When I was younger, I used to be able to speak in public just fine. Now that I am older, I get a sort of paralysis where my face is super hot, I can't remember anything of what I wanted to say and my voice breaks as if I am about to cry. God damn it

Anyone else frustrated with how people conflate introversion with social anxiety? I’m introverted but not socially anxious. And I know plenty of socially anxious extroverts.

I hate giving presentations. Any tips for feeling (or at least looking) comfortable and confident?

Any tips for how to make internal networking feel more natural? I know face time without a specific client need is important, but I can't find a way to make it feel authentic.

Alright. I want to get some perspective. How many men in this introvert bowl are men? Whenever I speak about my introversion, people say ‘mostly girls are shy’. WTF!
- A proudly introverted man here.

Best headphones for air travel?

My Bose QuietControl 30’s fell apart this week. In the market for a replacement. What do my fellow introverts recommend for blocking noise on airplanes?

Ideas for a night in alone? Feeling Chinese take out to start it right

Oh, the beauty of the solo Sunday brunch ☺️🍳

Ways to overcome fear of public speaking? At times I stutter when I introduce myself and am sick of it

It takes me time to warm up & connect to new people, esp. in casual settings. Anyone any strategies how to deal with that? I see I am missing out on good and deeper connections.

anyone have resources to help with social anxiety? would love to have some solid advice to turn to to help with networking