Where/How did you meet your SO?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

Right hand has been with me forever

funnylikeuplifting

I woke up hungover at a buddies place I crashed at (instead of driving). I NEEDED, and I cannot stress this enough, required some water that next morning. So I drag myself to the kitchen. Typical man cave. Zero in the fridge, literally nothing. Turn to the sink. Now two things are important here. 1, I need some fluids. 2, I always left any place I crashed at better than I found it. What do I see? There is approximately 16 weeks of dishes pilled so high you can barely turn the water on.

So I did what no one else would ever do. I started washing these two guys’s dishes. And all of a sudden I hear, “Good morning. What are you doing?” Washing dishes cause this is just nasty and I’m thirsty. I didn’t even look back.

And that was that. That’s how I met my future wife. Hungover, stinky, and washing two other men’s dishes (one of which she was dating).

likefunny

Accenture 14, the fast forward above was me at 30, chasing a “half my age plus 7” young lady. Life was exciting but she and I never saw eye to eye on on parenting. Look for you, but make sure you align on things. And never hide that you are a Dad, sell that ish from the beginning! Save yourself the hassle.

The rest of you still watching my soap:
While I was living in fantasy land, my now wife, watched my stupidity and remained my friend and confidant. When I lost my job and “22” dipped out, my world came crashing down. When I came back around, now you see why she was occupied...

like
Recent IconRecent

In the future

like

He dm’ed me on IG

like

Then he said he “noticed” my stories and started asking questions

At my buddy’s winging ceremony

Post Photo
likefunny

College

like

Coffee meets bagel

like

Same

Hinge

like

2nd grade. Reunited ~16 years later

likeuplifting

The League (dating app)

likefunny

Facebook

like

She randomly messaged me and then we got to talking

Hinge

like

Training, day 1 at PwC. We’ve both left since, but pretty typical big 4 love in a hopeless place sort of thing

like

Hinge

like

Playing video games

like

Met through being added to a Discord server while playing Overwatch when it first came out and the community wasn't super toxic lol. Became close through Warframe and Minecraft (our Microsoft friends were able to host a server for free 😆)

We met on Hinge during the pandemic. I moved back in with my parents in my hometown, thought I’d never meet anyone. Ended up meeting the most perfect person.

like

Intramural sports in college

like

Law school. (But actual first time was at a bar and we were washed and started dancing and then slept together first night 😬 ooops)

like

Hinge

like

Hinge

like

Related Posts

Anyone else extreme ? Love the fit life and sometimes will do 2 a days and be ok with eating one meal, but other times will spend the day barely moving and eating on my sofa. Can’t escape fatty life

like

Boyfriend has seemed to be dropping a ton on me lately, even after I got bad news that my company is t doing so hot this week and layoffs are approaching. First it was that we may be moving to another state for his job, then it was that his brother may need to move in with us for a few months after he graduates

It’s just a bit overwhelming at this time and I’m not sure how to communicate through all of this being thrown at me. 3 yrs together and we were friends for many years before that.

like

Is anyone else hoping for an insane blizzard to hit mid-next week so they have an excuse not to drive downstate to spend Thanksgiving with their extended family? Some of my family's FB posts since last week's elections tell me it's going to be a long holiday weekend.

likefunnyupliftinghelpful

I’m my partners only associate and I went on parental leave two weeks ago. I feel horrible for leaving him to handle our cases alone, but am trying to focus on my wife and new baby. That being said, should I still offer to handle minor matters that come in to ease the workload off my boss? He’s been super cool during my entire leave, so I don’t feel pressured to one bit.

like

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

like

Any tips for organizing a bedroom, closet, dresser & bathroom? My teen has IADHD, and low executive functioning. Her room looks like a land mine. Clean clothes are mixed in with dirty, her desk is a disaster, she won’t let go of clothes she’s outgrown, drawers are open with clothes hanging out. A therapist said to close her door if we don’t want to see it but it’s more than that. She needs this important life skill & I don’t know how to help. Easier to organize w/o her but that’s not a solution.

like

My wife surprised me last night for my 30th bday (which was last week) with a get together with my closest friends I have known since middle school. Most of them live out of state with kids and somehow it all worked out. Feeling really loved.

likeuplifting

Frustrated my fiancé keeps talking about raising our future kids in the way he was raised. We’re from different cultures. He wants to name them based on his culture, send them to schools with dual immersion in his language so “they don’t get too American,” and has even mentioned moving so they’re exposed to his homeland and culture. Religiously he is fine raising with both our relig but def wants them to participate in some of the orthodoxy of his more so (cont)

like

How do u keep communication in a relationship if one person is emotional & other isn't (ex check-ins, how to recover from a fight, best way to not hold a grudge if something was said out out of anger)

like

How often do you and your SO text/talk during the days you’re not together? My bf has a pretty busy job so we don’t really communicate during the day, but when it gets to be like 8pm and I haven’t heard from him at all it bothers me. Is that wrong? And how would you communicate to them that you want a bit more check-in/form of communication without coming off as needy

like

I'm a US citizen living abroad I applied almost 11 months ago for my spouse. Married for years, kid. I wait and wait. It seems this will take 2 years, maybe more. I feel trapped. On one side the US system demands I work and domicile in US, the other side says families should be prioritized to stay together. My spouse has had enough of the process. I feel trapped abroad and locked in a dysfunctional system. We're just in limbo, it's depressing

like

Not to get philosophical... but why is life unfair? In both the micro and macro ways? My example - One of my parent’s is somewhat recently deceased, and the loss has made my living parent unstable...

like

I know this isn’t a marriage therapy bowl, but my husband has a really terrible tendency of saying things like “you’re being really mean” and completely shutting down during a disagreement when i objectively am not being mean, just truthful or vocal about how i feel about something. It’s a really convenient argument for him because it enables him to either be the victim and me the villian, or forces me to concede my stance and not reach a true resolution. Any tips on dealing with the irrational?

like

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

like

What do you do if you hate your partner?

like

I could be your next husband. Slide in my DMs to find out.

likefunny

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

like

Unsure if my bf and I are incompatible or if I’m not compromising enough. How do you know the difference? He has so many great qualities that I love but also lacks some qualities that I would like to have but idk if I would be giving up on someone that is great for little things.

like

My wife and I are both terrible housekeepers and our clutter is overwhelming us. We have two kids under 3 and a wonderful nanny but we need more help at home. How do we throw money at this problem? Where do we start to get ongoing professional help decluttering, organizing, cleaning, etc.? What has worked for you?

likehelpful

TLDR: Getting over your ex of 2.5 years ghosting you after they said they wanted to reconnect.

I was dating someone for about 2.5 years and then we broke up because of COVID and the long distance was making it too difficult to continue. The break up must’ve been like a 4-5 minute FaceTime because I was very distraught. After we broke up, she started seeing someone else but I was heartbroken and it’s taken me over a year to really get over everything and process those feelings. (Cont.)

likehelpful

More Posts

Happy Monday everyone! What are you guys/ladies rocking today? I’ll start

Post Photo
like

Hi all,
I am close to receiving an offer from AWS to join their recruitment sourcing teams, however upon further research it seems they have quite a poor name in the market. Firstly, has anyone worked their in this team before?
Secondly, what is the culture/work life balance like?

Thanks for the help :)

like

I have an offer in Samsung, i am currently in Intel. I need to take my decision fast as intel is laying off people.

likefunny

I thought I would ask this here too because some of you may spend a lot of time at the Daley center and I’m dying to know the answer to this pressing concern.

The tree at the NW corner of Dearborn and Washington at Daley Center. WHY is it always covered with thousands of birds. I could walk across the loop and not see a single bird but when I get to DCP, every day, rain or shine or heat or cold, thousands of birds. What is up with this tree? Why is it special?

Post Photo
like

Best books about product management for a good exit to industry? I already have an MBA and PMP but looking for a refreshed perspective since it’s been years since my formal education.

Currently reading “Product Managements Sacred Seven” but it’s geared toward the startup world. I am in healthcare and not looking for a startup role. TIA!!!

like

I am so kicking myself for not buying BTC like three years ago when I was toying with the idea. Any ideas where to start now? Prices look frothy.

like

@pwc ok. Thanks, chief!

like

Currently working at a large enterprise company and I have taken a role as the 1st AE at a startup expanding to the US. What would you look to accomplish within the first 60 days and how would you approach improving as your tenure grows?

like

Can EY track what states your working in ?

like

how can i get hearts on this

likesmart

What are the best software / tech conferences? Less focus on the startup stuff, more mature buyout / growth preferred.

like

Sakarya for a Senior Principal Consultant at EY GDS
1. <30L Fixed
2. 30L - 40L fixed
3. 40L - 50L fixed
4. >50L

like

Any opportunities for dynamics functional consultant in Canada??

I work at a medical device manufacturing plant as a training coordinator, I have a military background and a degree and am trying to advance but am feeling stuck. I am a literal jack of all trades, and am trying to get out of the hourly life, I’m working an average of 100 hour weeks and have been for at least the last 6 months.

like

Any one have any advice on how to deal with lack of focus and concentration? Been having trouble concentrating the last 6 months and it's bringing me down.

like

Has anyone had experience working with their AD to help procure watches from brands the dealer doesn't carry?

like

Hi all, what are the ranges a full-stack developer can get working with modern JavaScript stack with 5+ years of experience. Working remote from Florida, USA

I was told to apply to a hospital job by someone interested in interviewing me. The recruiter reached out. Asked for my availability but then didn’t respond when I gave her my availability. I followed up. We scheduled a phone call (she said she’d call) and then she didn’t call! At this point, I’m thinking they’re totally disorganized. Is this common practice? I’ve never dealt with a recruiter so I don’t know.

like

Anyone else who was just hired at Deloitte waiting FOREVER for their approvals? I received a verbal offer two weeks ago and still stuck in approvals for their offer Deloitte (operations transformation)

like

Hi people I am looking for a job change for SQL DBA position with 2YOE.Please let me know any openings or IBM" class="linkified" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >referral.IBM CGI Infosys Amazon Chubb Subex Mahindra Group Tata Consultancy Groww Cerner Corporation OracleCerner Corporation Barclays BlackRock Flipkart Honeyw

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Top consulting firms right there!!

Post Photo
funnylike

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

like

Denied for an mba program after I thought I crushed the interview..... sad

like

Does Deloitte have rights to a software product I create in my personal time while employed with Deloitte? Say an iPhone app or another innovative software product?

like

If anyone is in the car market in the Atlanta area, I’m looking to sell my 2020 Ford Escape. Great condition but about to move to a city where I don’t need a car. DM if interested!

like

Hi thanks for calling delta. We’re sorry we had to cancel your flight. The wait time to speak to someone who can help is currently estimated at infinity. Please enjoy this saxophone on a 30 second loop while you wait for the rest of your life with no option for a callback. Wtf is this.

likefunnyupliftingsmart

Finally spotted one in the wild! A dood working out in a Deloitte tee. #deloittefit

like

Anyone here work at FIS Global? If so, do you like it? How's the culture? Work life balance?

Thanks!

like

Has anyone bought an X-Chair office chair?

like

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

like

Does anyone else NOT have built-in bookshelves (with strategically placed tchotchkes) or is it just me?

likefunny

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

like

Anyone at Slalom willing to chat? I saw an open position and would really appreciate a chance to pick your brain about the firm.

like

Say new joiner bonus is $10k and you're paid 1/12 of this amount each month beginning on your start date. Then you quit after month 6. Do you have to pay back Accenture the GROSS amount of the bonus?

like

Bain & Company What are the best consulting firms and practice areas for Energy/Utilities advisory?

Additionally which companies and roles offer the best exit?

McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company Oliver Wyman EY-Parthenon Accenture Deloitte EY

like

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

like

At PwC(S&) are evaluations (career roundtables) driven primarily by utilization? How much do reinvest and snapshots play?

like

Is a JD or an MBA more useful for consulting? Assuming M7 MBA or T10 JD.

funnylike

ELI5: What do you do in a due diligence project? What are the deliverables and how do you complete them?

like

Team - what is the leading practice for a remote work plan with team / client?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal