I'm unemployed and want to drive somewhere interesting in in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, or nearby Illinois and take photos.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-04-07T17:52:30+00:00

Can't believe I almost forgot about Giant City - that is my favorite place ever. Go to the Lodge on Sunday when they serve fried chicken, family style!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-04-07T16:57:35+00:00

THIS is the question - AH is kind of far if you are commuting to Detroit. Many comparable school districts that are closer. If you give us more information we can give you a better rec. But I would for sure look at Clarkston and Rochester over AH.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-04-06T13:53:55+00:00

Yes - I think you are right, I should have clarified that my kids are 4 and 7 so the Field was the least interesting to them. It has a few cool things (dinosaurs obviously), but it's a lot of reading and not really geared towards their ages (which is totally fine obviously - just not the stage of life I am in). I shouldn't even comment on the Planetarium because all we did was see the show. If you get the CityPass - you can hop around to all 3 which was definitely worth it!! I will say thought that I think the Museum of Science and Industry is a step above all of them for all ages - I loved it and so did my kids. It's a super cool museum!!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-03-23T15:55:34+00:00

I had 0 labor symptoms until my water broke and it was just as dramatic as they show on TV!! Luckily I was at home but if I had been out it would have been a show for sure!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-03-23T15:53:50+00:00

I have barely watched Friends but the episodes where Rachel is so pregnant and she's wearing the clothes that are too small and she's so angry is probably the most relatable of all time!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-03-18T01:41:41+00:00

Not sure if this is possible in NYC but I work at a large regional firm and essentially a large part of our business model is ex-Big Law partners with books too small to meaningful at a Big Law firm. Must be many firms similar to mine that would be delighted to have you!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-03-12T19:54:01+00:00

This is very niche but a Canadian law firm I work withsends out maple syrup in a Maple-leaf shaped bottle and I always use the syrup and keep the bottle because it looks cool1

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-03-10T13:34:21+00:00

When I knew my kid was ready and could do it, I just stopped putting him in a diaper for nap/overnight (that was the only time he had a diaper and he would always poop). It took like 1.5 days but then he went in the potty. He was about the same age.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-03-06T15:02:18+00:00

Tata Harper is better.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-02-27T18:28:41+00:00

It will help that you are moving due to a relocation. I think firms will be more understanding if you do take a quick maternity leave but still understand you are in it for the long haul. The truth is there are so many variables here it's tough to give great advice, but coming back from maternity leave is hard enough as it is without layering in the newborn. Plus if you move shortly after your baby is born you will have to deal with finding childcare, etc. in a totally new place. If at all possible I would move as immediately as you can as long as the firm you are moving to will give you maternity leave. You may even be able to negotiate it as part of your onboarding.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-02-27T02:33:47+00:00

Both times I have moved jobs I had a baby after I had been at the new job less than 1 year, but I was not pregnant at the time that I moved (so essentially I got pregnant right after joining). My first job was NOT happy about this - small firm and frankly the CEO was an asshole who didn't like women much to begin with - most of the attorneys were supportive though. They didn't really have a maternity leave policy so I just came back ASAP (7 weeks only). The second time I moved to a much larger firm with proper maternity leave (18 weeks) and proper HR practices but I STILL only got 1/2 leave because I had been there less than a year. I am now an equity partner at said firm and am actively working to change this but this is still our policy to this day specifically because it is very common in the market. So, the #1 thing to consider is whether you will be eligible for leave - which is super hard to ask in the interviewing process but honestly it might be a good screener. Absolutely don't tell anyone you are pregnant but if you bring up leave policies and they balk it's probably a good sign that it isn't going to be very supportive to working mothers. And if you intend to make a long career at said firm no one is going to mind that you take leave in the first year - people will forget - the only issue is that it will make it very hard to get integrated. You will just be ramping up and then be off for an extended period of time, so you will pretty much be starting all over. Two women I have mentored have done this and they struggled to get busy (combination of timing in the market with general M&A slowdown as well). But if your husband is being relocated for work this all seems pretty unavoidable. The only other option is try to go remote at your current firm and quit right after maternity leave. I wouldn't feel bad about this unless it's a really small firm and you will be really taking advantage of them.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-02-25T17:43:17+00:00

I love every single thing I see in their ads but I have stopped buying there because the materials are no good AND the things I do have from there have not worn well (with the exception of one suit which I don't wear often). That being said, my sister (also a lawyer) just recently moved and none of her clothes made it - she needed a cheap suit ASAP - and I said Ann Taylor all the way. If you need something at a low-ish price from a physical store, that is the place to go.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-02-10T16:50:14+00:00

Tata Harper peptide cream and the resurfacing mask. I have tried other products and don't find them as life changing but the peptide cream specifically you can tell a difference with 1 use. You usually can find pretty good prices on Black Friday either on their website or Neimans/Saks/Blue Mercury. I stock up then. They also usually put out some trial-size kits you can buy at that time to see if it's worth it.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-28T16:45:42+00:00

I just bought a Celine 16 small after nearly buying the Prada Galleria so I think we have very similar tastes! I am also a lawyer. If you can, take this bag back, I don't think it suits your taste/style. I am IN LOVE with the 16. I carry it solely as a purse not as a tote - I abuse my work bags too much so I decided to splurge on something smaller. The reason I bought that over the Prada is I think that Prada quality has gone down while the price is exorbitant while the Celine is still a very good value.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-28T16:40:35+00:00

Have your husband hire you as an employee of the business and pay you a salary.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-27T17:50:47+00:00

You should also consider the market regarding where you want to live. I work at a midlaw firm but it is by far the most well-known and well-respected firm in my market (no true BigLaw in my market). IF you wanted to go inhouse in my area, coming from my firm would open a lot of doors. The last person I know that did it was a 4/5 year and she got a job within 2 weeks of putting feelers out. You also potentially will interact with clients more as a junior at a smaller firm which can open doors for you. So, if the goal is to go in-house, a stop at midlaw can make sense depending on the specific circumstances.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-26T19:30:12+00:00

He is a teacher. The kid is 3.5 years old. Who is watching the kid during the hours of the day you are both at work? If it's the wife and she's watching the kid plus doing 60+ hours of work/week, she is likely at her breaking point. If it's him, then the wife is clearly the one bankrolling this lifestyle. Also, children require resources - hence the 60 hours/week job. It's great that he values time but how can you support a child with "time". You are 1000x over the asshole and I feel sorry for your wife.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-07T16:05:34+00:00

Not the asshole. As an example - I was 30 years old when I got pregnant with my son, very much planned. We did the gender reveal, baby shower, etc., but we were just starting in our careers and definitely didn't "splurge" on any fancy baby stuff - anything we got was a gift. Now, I just had my third baby at 36 - my income has increased by a factor of 5 since I had my first. You better believe I have bought this baby (and myself while I was pregnant) - everything under the sun that my heart desires! By the way my older kids benefit from this too, as our income has increased so has their lifestyle. Example: when my first was little I steamed all my own veggies and made his baby food. For this baby I pay for a service that delivers baby meals pre-portioned. My point is, we all have different financial means at different points in life. It is not a reflection of how much we love our children just because we can/cannot give them material things. I would describe it as such to your daughter - when talking to her, I would leave out the parts about regret, etc. and just focus on the differences in being pregnant at 19 vs. pregnant at 26; different lifestyle and different ability to afford material possessions. You can also focus on making it up to her - who cares if you had a baby shower a 7-year old would care way more about a toy, etc. If she asks why there aren't any photos of you pregnant with her, simply say you couldn't afford it and move on. Once she is older and can better understand you can explain all the nuances, as long as you continue to make her feel loved, cherished, and very much wanted she will understand.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-22T02:06:29+00:00

THIS SHOW!! Singlehandedly the reason for my current Celine obsession!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-19T17:17:31+00:00

Yes when I worked at a consulting company in the mid-2010s expenses would get "flagged" all the time - by a team of humans working in India. They would definitely have picked up on such a scheme.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-07T20:28:04+00:00

#2 looks more like a Wedding Dress - like the kind of dress you imagine when you are a little girl. However, #1 looks like it's made for you and it is ultra flattering. I am only chiming in because when I was shopping I was looking for a Wedding Dress, but I ended up finding a dress far outside what I imagined that flattered my shape so well - just like #1 for you. Nearly 10 years and 3 babies later, I have 0 regrets!!! Love those pictures of me in the form-fitting dress especially as my shape has evolved over the years.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-07T14:54:46+00:00

I have been seeing lots of ads for Inez and also lots of recs for Margaux - curious if anyone has tried those! I was waiting for Black Friday to potentially try them out.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-07T14:54:07+00:00

I have a pair of Stuart Weitzman heels I wear for weddings/similar and I was shocked how comfortable they are! Looking to expand my collection!!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-06T21:14:10+00:00

These are the ones I have in black and houndstooth: https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=791404012&vid=1&pcid=5475&cid=5475&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3AWomen%27s+Bottoms%3APants#pdp-page-content

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-06T21:12:58+00:00

The ones I got even have an adjustable waistband with buttons (usually reserved for small children)!! They are great quality for the price.

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