When is a “good time” to return to work after having a baby? Was thinking of taking a full year to finish breastfeeding but I hear toddlers are even harder than infants!! 😅

Kinda bummed out at the prospect of never being a father. Mid 30s, just not very reassuring discussions with wife that this is one thing she would want to do

My 6mo baby started daycare 3 weeks ago. We raised concerns about the frequency of feedings during the day (she was going for 5 hours without getting a bottle). The teachers assured us that would not happen again. Today I noticed she’s went for 5 hours without being fed. I cried so much and I just can’t sit here and eat knowing she’s not eating. I am hesitating calling again because I don’t want to be that parent and potentially create a hostile environment for my baby. I just don’t know wtd 😭😭😭

Hi Moms, just had baby #2 and we want to upgrade our family car from Toyota Rav4 to a 3-row luxury SUV that's nice looking inside and outside, reliable and has decent cargo space too. My husband doesn't like the exterior of Grand Wagoner. We are considering the Grand Cherokee, Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator. But I have read terrible reviews about Escalade. Folks seem to like GMC Yukon Denali but I'm worried it'll be too big for me to drive. Appreciate recommendations / thoughts. Thanks!

(UK based)

Anyone else stuck in a job because they don't want to lose maternity benefits?

I'm actively looking to have children. Medical advice tells me not to put it off at all, it's now or potentially never.

I have been approached about new jobs, have found jobs that are perfect but they don't offer anything above the statutory mat payments unless you have been there for a year or two at least. As the main breadwinner stat payments would be devastating for us.

Anyone else stuck?

Just cried for 20 mins because I didn’t have a kid at 30 🤦🏻‍♀️

My friend slept/has been sleeping with a guy who has a GF and she is pregnant - this happened after I warned her to not do that and it’s a bad fantasy she doesn’t want to experiment with….
I am very sad to the point that I do not want to be friends with her. I feel so bad for the pregnant woman and also mad at the guy and my friend. How should I navigate the situation?

I don’t understand what makes seemingly super sweet and kind people be this way 😭 WTF

Guys can anyone help me on correct info… am yet to join citius tech.. but need to know how many months we need to work to be eligible to take maternity leave… some r saying from day one itself eligible some are saying after aix months… can someone who is working find this out and let me know

Hi
I was let go because they thought I was hugging a child and the film did not show the whole incident. I was actually holding a kid from pummeling another, who I was telling to go outside.

I was working for a teacher who had been through several paras. She was bullying me and I finally told and then let go. The union was there and did nothing

I am scared to go back to special ed and I tried to get transfered before all this. At Round Lake Beach Elementary.

If you recently had a baby, would you tell friends/family they needed to be vaccinated to be around them?

Immigrant fishes with US citizen children - what legal paperwork I need to get in order to cover scenario of untimely death for me and my spouse?

Context - I got no family in US, only close friends. Need to make sure that my non-citizen family living overseas is able to take care of my US citizen child and my assets after us. Indian national. Child is uS citizen and has Indian OCI so has ability to live overseas until 18, post which he has option to undertake Indian citizenship

Any advice for going through fertility treatments, especially out of state, when you already have a child, and with a FT job? I feel overwhelmed thinking about starting this process again. Oh, and I work in office 5 days a week. Obviously never been through it with a child. And now my doctor is out of state. Help. HSG and ultrasound tomorrow…then next steps.

I told my husband that I wished I was more in shape before getting pregnant and his response was “well you could still get fit” 🙃🙃

Hello ladies! As a first time expecting mom, any advice for how to approach and prepare for maternity leave?

Just found out one of my Fallopian tubes is blocked. Anyone else have this and did you have success getting pregnant without getting the block cleared? Or any specific treatment you went through?

Started a new job with a new company in September last year and now I'm 5 months pregnant. I know I'm not supposed to feel bad about this as I know several companies like Shopify hire people who are 7 months pregnant..there is a part of me that still feels guilty like as if I didn't prove myself enough to go on mat leave this quickly. Any advice or thoughts on how to think about this?

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?

Talk to me about going from 2 to 3. I feel like 3 kids is such a rarity in this industry that it’s daunting to make the leap. I don’t know a single person in my office with 3 kids. I worry 3 is going take our lives from semi-manageable chaos to complete anarchy. But… I think we want a 3rd. My kids are young (toddler and baby), and if we do go ahead we’d want to do it in the next year or so.

So he is still alive? That was a waste of a suspenseful teaser. And obviously someone was a big baby toda fan.

I am on bench, my company wants me to go to US on a 6 months assignment.
currently my wife is working and child is small, mother's health also not great. We together are able to manage everything, have told company this concern. But they are insisting that it is short term so take it. How to avoid it?

Hi people,
Been 6 days since I appeared for first technical round with @Shell , any idea when i will hear back? Does it usually take this long? The status in portal shows invited to interview.
Thanks in advance.

Dynamic strategy consulting background (6 YOE) looking to shift to sales/BD.

I know how to sell and build relationships/report.

Does that sound interesting to anyone? Hoping to get to work asap.

I’m really curious about the work life fit across the organization. Can anyone tell me the department you work in and what your work life situation is like?

Is Denver safe? I might be visiting the area soon. I’ve heard lots of news on rampant crime, burglarized cars, catalytic converter thefts, violent homeless etc. It can’t be all that bad all the time?

I joined Tiger Analytics 1 month back as Analytics Consultant but still have not been allocated to any project. How long does it generally take to get allocated ?

I joined OPTUM today so how soon we can expect laptop and goodies.

Has anyone tried cryotherapy? Booked my first appointment and am nervous but excited!!

is it normal for a recruiter to be flaky and unresponsive AFTER you get an offer?

Tips on investment for a 24y single woman no kids, no man, no car

I have 27k sitting in my bank account. No loans (e.g. credit card debt, mortgage etc.)

How can I grow my money as it is losing value?

Am a risk averse person so no to stocks and mutual funds.

Am hoping to have a house when am 35 as that's the biggest expense in one's life

POC dp based in Chicago? Looking for a one day docu-style shoot

Y'all - I am a 2021 grad in a non market amlaw100. I did not hit my 2021 billable target, but first years get a grace period until 3rd year to start hitting it. I also billed 200+ DEI hours and 200+ pro bono. My mentor helped me write a memo advocating for myself to get a discretionary bonus for the DEI and pro bono work AND today I found out that it worked!! I got a discretionary bonus for the work everyone said doesn't get recognized. Advocate for yourselves! And find old white dude allies! 😅

Hello Folks, Do we need to drop an email to HR that IBegin portal is under maintenance and we are not able to login into it ? Unless and until it is not up we will not able to procees for further document upload procedure and offer acceptance.

I have Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and 18 years experience and not licensed. I am having difficulty becoming employed. I am having trouble finding a lower-paying job.. What do you think I should do to become employed?

Been going on dates with a great guy who is everything I want and is thoughtful and sweet. We have fun together too. I’m reluctant to commit to a relationship with him because he’s 43. I’m 30. We are both looking for something serious. I’ve always imagined myself marrying someone closer to my own age. Is age a silly reason to end things?

Executive dysfunction is so annoying. Not only am I avoiding things I don't want to do, I'm also avoiding things I DO want to do, things that make me feel good or that I need.

Thinking of a bunk bed - preferably twin over full for 3 and 6 yo kids . What are some good options that grow with age ? Ceiling height is under 8’.

Moms! Need advice asap! Can't decide.
Daycare vs. Staycare at 18 months?

1. Bright Horizons, 20 min drive each way, fresh meals cooked by in-house chef, 1:4 ratio, 12 class size, great outdoor facility, all same age kids, $3400/month.

2. Staycare with a preschool teacher neighbor. 1:6 ratio + part time helper, meals, 10 min walk each way, beautiful classroom and decent outdoor space + our housing's big community park & playplace. Kids: 20 months, 2.5, 3, 3, 4 in age. $1500/month.

How do you guys keep your house clean with toddlers and have time to work full time, work out, cook, play with toddlers, take them to activities, etc? I've never been a super tidy person but I really do enjoy a clean home and try but I have the hardest time keeping up. I did at one time have a housekeeper which helped but we can't afford it at the moment. Just doesn't feel like there's enough hours in the day to get it all done.

My 6mo baby started daycare 3 weeks ago. We raised concerns about the frequency of feedings during the day (she was going for 5 hours without getting a bottle). The teachers assured us that would not happen again. Today I noticed she’s went for 5 hours without being fed. I cried so much and I just can’t sit here and eat knowing she’s not eating. I am hesitating calling again because I don’t want to be that parent and potentially create a hostile environment for my baby. I just don’t know wtd 😭😭😭

Hi Moms, just had baby #2 and we want to upgrade our family car from Toyota Rav4 to a 3-row luxury SUV that's nice looking inside and outside, reliable and has decent cargo space too. My husband doesn't like the exterior of Grand Wagoner. We are considering the Grand Cherokee, Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator. But I have read terrible reviews about Escalade. Folks seem to like GMC Yukon Denali but I'm worried it'll be too big for me to drive. Appreciate recommendations / thoughts. Thanks!

Thinking of a bunk bed - preferably twin over full for 3 and 6 yo kids . What are some good options that grow with age ? Ceiling height is under 8’.

Do your house cleaners use products that smell strongly? I asked mine to not use bleach which is better but man it’s all still so powerful. We open all the windows and have the kids out of the house when she is here at least…

Has anyone here ever gotten a liquid facelift? I’ve never gotten anything before so I’m curious whether this is too aggressive to start with. If you got one, what did it cost? How much upkeep?

I am done with my micro-manager, I want to quit...

My husband makes considerably more than me. I realize this is a good problem to have but with us both working from home with a toddler, I feel like we have 2 options (cont)

Anyone realize during their mat leave they didn’t want to go back to their job?

Hi
Anyone working for IQVIA ?

I'm interested in a job and looking for a referral.

Thank you

I have an 8 month old who is 26 pounds and pretty long. His Huggies size 5s, which have worked well for us for a long time, have started to leak at night. We can size up to the 6 (but then only the 7 is left?!), but wanted to check with this group on diaper recommendations for bigger, longer babies (e.g., Coterie, Dyper). Thanks so much in advance!!!

Help? My MIL wants to be primary caregiver for our toddler and my husband is on board since she’s family, flexible, and has childcare experience. I’m extremely against it since she knows no boundaries and is not safe or interactive imo. I’ve tried giving him examples and he doesn’t think it’s a big deal so difference of opinion and perspective. How can I convince him?

New Mama here! Just wanted to know how you ladies make busy season work! I’m not afraid to go on some kind of FWA but I also would like more flexibility with my hours

For moms with more than 1 child: what did you do for on call care for your oldest when you went into labor with your second child? Our family is 2-3 hours away so we are trying to gather a list of closer options until family can arrive. We will ask some friends, but feel we need a longer list of options in case someone falls through or we can’t get in touch in the middle of the night.

Anyone have advice on reviving a marriage that hasn't gotten any attention for too many years because kids and work come first?
My husband and I are pretty good co-parents, which is great, but he isn't very responsive to my attempts to make time for romance, & the relationship has died down after 19 years. (Sex is good but the emotional connection isn't.) Last kid at home graduates in 5 years, and we may become one of those couples that divorces after the kids leave the nest.

Written offer likely coming in today. I'm 18 weeks pregnant (interview process took a very long time).

I haven't disclosed that I am pregnant yet. If you've changed jobs while pregnant, how did you navigate?
- Email/call to HR?
- Email/call to hiring manager?

I need to confirm that I'd be eligible for paid maternity leave and confirm the length. Anything else I would need to do to cover my bases?

Have to plan for childcare for when I have to return to work after my first child (we get 12 weeks). Did you hire a live in, someone come to house daily or did you bring to a daycare? How much did you pay and where do you live? Am trying to figure out how much good child care will run me.