Crain Caton & James Discussions

Question re big law layoffs. What were signs you saw of layoffs coming before they hit? Are firms giving out severance packages with layoffs? Any thoughts/ advice you can provide on the subject is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone work in Dubai or Singapore who can give me an idea what you get paid? Thinking of making the move from Norway. Lower/no personal income tax is the incentive - paying 47% 😭

Anyone have recommendations for comfortable office chair for home office? Our firm is back in the office, but still use my home office chair most evenings so I’m looking for something comfortable

Do anyone know about any HR ops vacancy?

Is this legal? My spouses company just decided to change their comp structure for account managers. It was base + comm, now it’s commission only but nothing changed, OT commission is the same, didn’t get more points, just took away the base pay and said work harder basically. So now they have to worker harder to get $50k they were already making. (Not a decision based on employee performance, they’ve been crushing it. I think the company is just trying to save money they overspent else where)

Wondering if legal tech is legit or all hype

If there were a tele-coaching platform that connected you to coaches to navigate the work environment (eg, managing up/down, dealing with client pressures, professional development), would you use it?

The service providers would all be former lawyers or have extensive experience working with lawyers.

Hours aren’t very busy for bankruptcy group at my firm. Seems like we’re waiting for a surge of some sort. A lot of advisory questions at the partner level but not coming down so quick. Anyone else?

I currently work as a 2L for a small firm that pays below the average rate for law student clerks. I’m grateful they even pay me what they do. However, I’d love sound advice for asking for a raise.

Any advice on giving notice without burning bridges?

What kind of structures do everyone have for origination? Our practice is expanding to plaintiffs personal injury and exploring different benefits programs for attorneys who bring their own cases. So far we’re thinking a points system towards bonuses, but unsure.

How do people feel about Gordon Rees? Anyone currently working there? I’d be doing commercial litigation/employment as a 2nd - 3rd year.

I joined fishbowl a month ago and while I’ve seen a couple contentious debates but I must say I’m pleasantly surprised at how respectfully ppl comment on this app even when disagreeing. Usually anonymity on the internet brings out the absolute worst in ppl; they type things anonymously that they would NEVER say in person smh. But I really haven’t seen horrible comments here. I wonder what makes this app diff frm others?

BigLaw M&A: what do you consider to be “big deal” vs a small and medium deal? For example, what do you consider a $150M deal?

Partners: How often are you paid? Do you receive regular paychecks/distributions in equal amounts? Does the firm ever withhold a check during a cash crunch?

Best deal toy / tombstone ever?

Has anyone here worked (or does anyone currently work) for Bernstein Litowitz (aka BLBG)? Very interested to learn what inside associates feel about the firm, its culture, work-life balance, billable hours, etc.

Are there “prestigious” plaintiff-side firms? Ones with mostly or all T-14 grads?

Hi Fishes, Wish you a great day ahead 😊🤗.

Any FDD Managers or Senior Managers/Directors interested in joining EY? Feel free to PM!

I’m applying to some PE funds (currently a BA at a top consultancy). I want to know, assuming I get in, when can I buy myself a Ferrari and a yacht?

Any idea what would the main topic for today's webcast. I believe split is getting delayed and timelines are extended

Accenture 🐠, have a one hour situational interview scheduled for 3rd year C/first year M (the haven’t decided)
Any advice you can provide on how to prepare?

Hi
Applied for a position in Johnson and Johnson Canada. Reached the final round 3 weeks back. After not getting any updates I emailed the HR a couple of weeks back. They responded back telling me that they’ll have an update for me the next week. Again I emailed them on Thursday asking if they have anything for me before the long weekend ( Good Friday & Easter). No response whatsoever. Will emailing them again be inappropriate? I desperately need this job

Have anyone got their offer rescinded from negotiating? Really afraid to approach this stage of the interview...

After being underpaid and undervalued at a previous employer, I’ve now doubled my comp in less than a year. Taking my talents to FAANG gang! Don’t give up! TC: $250K

Hii if anyone looking for female flatmate in kharadi or nearby location please ping me

Hi All, Greetings!

Can anyone give an idea on what is the salary range for a Senior Data Analyst in Gartner?

Thanks

Great lunch time specials around the city?

Why do we call reality TV reality, if it really isn't reality?

We’re hiring for an experienced Global Product Marketing Lead in London. DM to discuss potential referral 👍

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

Hi. How much is the average hike annually? In which month this hike becomes the effective every year?

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