Merck Discussions

Recent immigrant and about to buy a car - insurance company said it would take 2 weeks to process my application. Is this normal? In the US I insured my car with one 10min phone call, so was a bit surprised

Am I the only person who gets skeptical when a recruiter calls, like did my law firm send you to see if I’m interested in making a move? 🤨 I may be paranoid, though. Lol

Did your firm’s leadership send a message re the horrific shooting? Before I lateraled we always got emails from leadership, which IMO were very humanizing and appreciated. New firm leadership seems to just avoid — probably to not appear politically involved. Your thoughts on these types of current events and firm acknowledgment?

Lol a client just emailed saying they want to sign a $1.5bn deal (we are sell side) not at some point before or by, but rather ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

What the hell is wrong with people?

Have you ever went for a job and new u we’re getting the job but then see the person they picked isn’t even better than you?

Hi fishes,
I will be promoted to A from this Oct . Pay scale will change from Oct . So will I get yearly hike or they ignore it ?

TBWA NY recruiter?

What questions should I expect on techno managerial round ?

Can someone please answer this with clarity.
I joined EY on 1st august. So I believe I’ll get pro rata basis bonus, but can someone tell me what’s the bonus cycle calculated (From which month to which month) so that I can calculate for how many months it will be the amount I shall receive

Tax vs audit? Which is better?

I practice litigation defense and recently started growing a plaintiffs practice on my own at my firm. I’ll probably bring in $300k to the firm just from that this year. Although I enter my time on these cases and they count towards my hourly goal, should I ask for a contingency % in addition to my salary moving forward?

I still get really nervous before doing telehealth video calls! I'm never this way face to face.

Guys...how to follow up with HR without sounding desperate?

For experienced hires, is there any job related technical trainings during the first few weeks?

A friend of mine and I are both starting our life firms from scratch. We both do two different areas of law. How can we help each other with referrals and networking? We live in an area that’s pretty geographically large in two different parts of town.

Hey guys!

Does anyone know if your CV gets blocked in big 4s for a certain amount of time if you get rejected?

I had an HR discussion at PWC UK 3 months ago which fell through and now I'm noticing any time I apply for a role there my resume doesn't clear the shortlist. Surprising cos I meet all the requirements

Working with a Junior AD who’s too opinionated & doesn’t respond to my feedback well. He’ll just show ideas that I’ve already debunked/scripts that aren’t very good, which makes me look bad. Advice?

Hey CG
I joined Altran and recently the emails have been migrated to Capgemini. I haven't received any credentials to login to Capgemini Outlook. Please provide me any number or email id for the addressing the same. Any help is appreciated 😊

Do we want to have a thread for vouchers to exchange?

Current place I'm at wants to extend me. Thing is I had already (verbally) agreed to another place. But other place is less $, less time, though more "prestige". Stay or go?

Is anyone looking for junior art directors/designers?

Hi Fishes anyone here working in ADDA project

Which Mckinsey office in the Middle East is hiring? Does Dubai office still hire experienced hire now?

I’m in a tough spot—still waiting for conflicts to clear and out of the blue, a partner reached out regarding a project that they’ve staffed me on. They want my availability to begin working on the matter next week…how do I handle this? I haven’t given notice, but expect to do so soon…I don’t think it’s prudent to start a new matter esp. since I know I’m leaving…but I can’t turn down work with a straight face (especially because my hours are in “checked out” mode)…

What happens to remaining paid leaves and sick leaves after year end, that is 31st Dec. Do they lapse or get added to next year's leaves or is it compensated?

Miami for Memorial Day long weekend, anyone? Or any recommendations for this weekend ?

At what point do you feel it is necessary to trademark a product or new tagline?

For a 2-year associate now tasked with senior-like roles such as reviewing and training, does anyone have advice on how to review individual hnw tax returns?

How do NYC big law real estate groups hold up during recessions? Are they one of the harder hit corporate groups or is there more stability?

Is anyone in AM hiring MBAs now/soon?

Any body got retention offer from LTI?