y’all i’ve high key had a big crush on one of my closest male friends forever but i feel like i shouldn’t shoot my shot cause he’s going to reject me because i’ve had a baby and gained a little weight (that i’m working to lose).

It's that time of the year when kids would be graduating and people will post pictures of their kids graduating from colleges. Don't post unless your kid did not graduate summa or mana cum laude.

24F Is it normal for guys to talk less during the alliance (matchmaking process)? In my case it was a one sided conversation. I tried to make him talk as much as I can, but it ended like I interrogated him. Considering the fact that my mother was roaming around a couple of times, I also didn't feel that he is interested to talk to me. He also gave all one word answers. Is it normal? Or am I just over thinking?

I’m pregnant but haven’t told anyone at work. With everything going on with working from home and my own personal stresses I’m having a hard time to not get emotional while working. I’m a fairly emotional person but I usually could control it at work. However I’m just crying at everything, like my coworker surprised me with a gift...tears. As you can see this could cause some tough times. Any advice on trying to keep my cool while also keeping it a secret until I feel comfortable sharing?

Seeking your advice! My mom and MIL both offered to watch baby on weekdays when I return to work. My mom is an angel and MIL is irresponsible and I don’t trust her with the baby. Is there a way to only have my mom watch baby without offending MIL or do we need to get a nanny?

Husband and I are on the fence about having children. Anyone here also on the fence but go for it have a child and regret it? Or have a child and find great fulfillment?

Do any of your kids make these moaning noises in class? Mine do, and I find it grossly inappropriate and disrespectful, but I’ve figured out how to stop it. I asked the kids if they care to have me meet with their parents, themselves, and the principal all together so they can describe what these moans sound like and why they are making them. A colleague of mine had this problem in her class and my suggestion worked for her too. The room gets quiet fast!

At a neighborhood gathering, a large group of people were bemoaning the ills of the world and someone piped up with how much they hate how schools indoctrinate their children. I ALMOST asked which of my classes she had visited and where in the lesson I had indoctrinated her children. I don’t actually teach her children and she hasn’t been in class since high school but... Grrrrrrr. Does anyone have a good strategy for speaking up about this? Or some nice, calming mental affirmations? 😉

Considering leaving my agency after just a couple months in pharma - feeling underutilized and stuck. My question: do I leave this stint off my resume entirely? List the parent agency instead of the wellness arm? Pass it off as freelance? Not trying to be dishonest I just know this experience probably isn’t relevant when going out for non-pharma jobs.

Am I the only one who doesn't understand why teachers refer to the students as "friends"?

Trigger warning abortion: i want to keep my pregnancy but my Partner doesn’t want to… he wants to wait another year to have kids because we have only known each other less than a yr. We had a 2 hr difficult convo about it and i told him i would need a week to decide although deep down i want to keep it 🥺. Any ladies know what i can do/ say to navigate this?

When you were a kid, say 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Planning on a kid.. is this the right time considering the pandemic? I’m 33 and don’t want to miss the bus.

What is typical when it comes to a husband supporting his wife dealing with a loss of her parent? I definitely feel let down by my husband, but trying to gauge if I am not thinking straight

I confided in my husband that I don’t want to do our embryo transfer in April, because I don’t want a baby born in December. I think it would be so hard to be overshadowed by the holidays, we have a massive family and a birthday around the holiday would definitely not be seen as a priority by others. Plus, it’s just such a hectic time. My husband looked at me and thought I was crazy. Is this stupid? Am I selfish for wanting to hold off for a January or later birthday?

I am a fairly new grad NP with 10 years experience as a med surg/peri operative nurse. I’ve been at my new job in an office setting for a bit now and it’s a toxic work environment. I get paid well though and have a young child so obviously money matters. Im not even sure if I want to continue working as an NP in an office setting. What are my options while still making similar money? (Currently making $115k in NJ).

I got an email last night from a 7th-grade parent because her son said I mentioned the words "male privilege" in class, and she is very concerned about how that is related to ELA (she said "reading"), and she is concerned about this being taught in public schools. To be clear, I didn't do a lesson on this subject but we did discuss rights versus privileges. I've had multiple parents contact the school/get upset with me because of things like his. It's exhausting... Thoughts?

Hi Fishes, I am working in Infosys with 9 years of experience and got offer letter from TCS and Capgemini. Please suggest which one to join as I am working mother and I have to take care of family as well. TCS -17.5 LPA(C3A Band) CAPGEMINI- 19.5 LPA(C2 Band) Many Thanks.

Desi people, I need a third person’s perspective and marital advice here. Our wedding was rocky like most Indian weddings, this lead to not so great relationships with our respective in laws (me with his parents and vice versa). I try making up for it by talking to my in laws etc. My husband on the other hand, doesn’t talk to my parents at all, even when they are in our home. He never talks to them directly and talks to them only through me (always). My mom cooks when she is here and sometimes..

Maybe I'm just awkward, but never know how to address kid's teachers. Do you call them by first name or Mrs. so and so?

Most racist/discriminatory moment of your life? Observed or suffered? Whether you are black, white, yellow, green, purple, LBGTQ, dem or rep, male/female whatever…

Getting this off my chest!

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Where is a new build???

What's the typical salary analysts who get promoted to consultant? I've heard a few figures and beginning to think they low balled me as a direct hire consultant

When a client changes their mind about a model you're running without telling you and then sends a ranting email as if they did #oblivious

When you are just sitting there waiting for your senior to finish the work he is doing so that you can show him your work and go home.

When another passenger in Economy tries to kick you out of your seat and you haven't yet realized you've been upgraded to First....

When you’re on a weekend emergency call and all 12 people come off mute and try to talk at the same time.

PSA: Uber app now allows for separate business profile

Sneaking around the hotel because you are hooking up with a new analyst. Any funny stories?

When the gate agent let's you skip people in the standby line--- because she knows you by name now

That moment when someone in your client meeting comes across your hinge options...

Just got rolled off a project after 6 weeks of on-boarding and 0 work done. Oh life...

When your senior manager you to stick around for a 4pm meeting.... Clearly no place I'd rather be. Oh wait.. 🛫

Just got home...no food in my apartment...cookies for dinner? Why not

Plane lands. Turn phone off airplane mode and it's blowing up. Find out its 31 emails, most of which are JIRA updates, and no texts. FML

This holiday party sucks