When, or if you set time aside to take care of yourself or do something for yourself, what do you do? I'm realizing I don't really have any "healthy" ways of relaxing outside of work, so drop whatever you got. It's starting to affect my personal life and I'm worried I won't be able to have healthy relationships unless I can take care of myself first.

I grew up in a nuclear family away from extended relatives who were never really close. Parents were either emotionally unavailable or distant. All I've wanted for myself was a big loving family to call my own.. my parents are unaccepting of my sexuality & my partners family is also quite fucked up so she's isn't super close to them either. Honestly this sucks & it feels like I'll never have a huge supportive family I've wanted & craved for.

I was two weeks late for my period and was going to take a pregnancy test this weekend. However this morning I felt cramps and had a little bleeding..... I still have some mild cramps that go in and out. I'm so scared... Would a test be accurate? Could I have miscarried? I did message my doctor but they're closed until next week.

I, a childless woman who does not plan to have kids, am jealous of the parental leave parents get to take from work from choosing to have a child (a big life event). I 100% understand that they are working in a different way by taking care of the baby and being deliriously worn out in the process, but it makes me sort of jealous that unless I have a kid there is no life event that I can take ~3 months away from work to focus on and enjoy, plus have my hours prorated and a job to come back to.

Does anyone, by chance, follow Medical Medium protocols? Just starting out and wondering if it’s difficult to balance with work.

Anyone else feel guilty for finding this so hard? I don’t have children or sick relatives and I still have a job. I know there’s LOTS to be thankful for. But I’m not ok. I feel claustrophobic. I feel drained at 7pm each day. Never worked so intensely and so alone. There’s no line between work life and home life. Everything my boyfriend does annoys me. My apartment is a mess. I can’t sleep. Don’t have time to exercise. I know this is stress but feel like I shouldn’t speak up

My daughter had tears streaming down here eyes this morning as she begged me not to go to work. I'm heartbroken. The weekend can't come soon enough.

F*****-up story…please be constructive (but also open & direct)
With my wife for 14 years, 2 kids under 8y - both under a lot of pressure bc Covid/work/private life/… and have been (unconsciously) running away from our couple not working “since a long time” (dixit my wife). We want to try and fix it, but I also met someone new (not sure if she would even want me) and wondering if it’s worth fixing it (since we are trying/running/avoiding it for years) - just worried about the kids…any advice

Fresh embryo transfer. Got my period yesterday, and my pregnancy test in the clinic is tomorrow... so frustrated after all the investment... I had two embryos frozen so hopefully next time it happens... hope everyone gets what they want.

When does the pain go away after a hysteroscopy and HSG? I’m 30 hours past and still in quite a bit of pain on either side of my abdomen.

Does anyone have any tips to maximize miles when getting married? We currently only have one card that is the same. Does it make sense to add her to all of my other cards as an authorized user? Any tips appreciated

Too much noise out there - can someone confirm or deny whether the US Government funded gain of function research related to Covid?

Anyone working in Cloud in Hexaware? How is the work culture and WLB?
Do they have good projects in cloud?

Hows Deloitte India ? Work life balance and job security, time zones to work? 8.2 Yoe business analyst, data analytics space.pls suggest

Spending a weekend with my fiancé’s family out of town and quite literally my future FIL burps out loud 10x a day with no shame and his mom is a narcissistic monster in law just have no clue how these bizarre ppl created such a lovely person in my fiancé. Don’t need advice, just want to bitch. Can anyone relate??

Happy Sunday! Just curious: What’s a relationship dealbreaker for you?

So I need to find a L1A visa appointment - can I book L1A appointment outside India? In India, the lead time for appointment is huge.

Planning a 10 day trip with my sister to Hawaii but not sure which island to pick. Which one do you recommend between Big Island and Maui?

How do you say no to your manager if you have been asked to work in a shift and the work that you have to do has no relevance to your actual job.

What is a decent annual billable requirement? Also, billing tips are appreciated. For some reason I am really struggling. Am I self sabotaging?!

Anyone want to grab a drink, looking for new friends in the city. m-24

Hi All,

I have 4 yrs of exp as full stack developer and my current CTC is 15 lpa and notice period is of 3 months. I got an offer from another firm for 24lpa but they have shared the offer letter of DOJ after 2 months and asked me to negotiate my notice period or look for buyout. What should I do in this case? Should I connect with my current hr to negotiate? Cause I tried convincing the new hr to share the offer letter of DOJ after 3 months but she is not in the favour of that.

Shoutout to all the moms and dads in the city. Y’all make parenthood look chic. I’m forever inspired.

Anyone work at or know of firms that have data engineering roles? I discovered the world of design services and they seem to do the general type of work that I think is practical and useful. I'm love to find a firm that works with the public sector and social impact organizations, but can't find any that have data-related roles

Who day trades / swing trades with another job? Any tips?

In particular wondering if it’s a sustainable side income or just for fun, and what are you trading (stocks, crypto, forex, futures, etc.)?

Any diverse firms in Chicago with WLB?

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.

How is performance measured at MBB?

A friend of mine was arrested last night over a DUI charge and his family is worried sick. How can I help comfort them...

Everyone is finding the guy who spread the news that there will be a market correction in hike 😂😂😂

What have you bought recently that makes you feel like it gave you the best bang for your buck?

Hello,

I got a letter from my apartment regarding unlawful detainer.

The apartment refused to take our rent for almost 4 months because it was paid in a personal check and not cashier’s check.

I have 5 days to respond, what should I do please?

Just started a new role 3 months ago and both my boss and co-worker have resigned within the first month. Is this a sign? Should I start looking elsewhere?

It’s Friday Junior. 🎉 How’d everyone’s week go? Accomplishments? Missed opportunities?

How do you give back to your community?

Are you all talking to recruiters? What are they saying about the market, signing bonuses, etc.?

It’s Wednesday! How we feeling? Any tea? Heard stealth layoff are happening but not 100% sure if it actually happening.

M&A/PE associate (trying to juggle multiple deals) feeling like I don’t have time to dive deeper into issues and it being highlighted in some of my work product as I am having to turn things right away and just pushing things out - so issues I may have caught if I had a better/deeper/higher level understanding are more apparent when partners review. Truly feeling like I’m just messing up all around but trying to give myself grace. How do you know if it’s just you or a part of the process?

How do you maintain a social life while working in big law?

Hey y’all, I need backpack or tote bag suggestions that won’t break the bank

First full week of December. Let’s get it! 💪🏾

Any connects for black design professionals?

Any upcoming law conferences/events?

It’s Friday 🙌🏾 Any big Labor Day plans?

How many Black partners have you seen or met in your career so far? At my firm, there is one of us out of the 20 people I work with and when you go to events do you meet more senior Black people or just a large group of associates?

What’s your theme song? The song that helps you get your head in the game when you have a big hearing or meeting

What do you think is going to happen with Trump’s legal troubles?

Anyone else in review season? Tips for making your review awesome?

As black attorneys, what traumas do you think are unique to us?

Opposing counsel was this fine af old ass white man and I was confused. Like am I a naughty or nice to Santa?