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Do any AmLaw 200 firms offer fee splitting for associates? As a senior associate, I originate more than my salary and I know that many others with the same title in my firm originate little/nothing. Yet we are all paid about the same base and our bonuses are underwhelming. Sounds like a rant but am just curious.

Fishbowl is launching to students and we want to support them as they explore potential careers. How would you describe your job to a student?

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

CA Law question. What are you doing with arbitration agreements? Interested to hear from everyone, and from securities industry too! We didn’t hire since January, but want to start next year, and the whole AB 51 thing is confusing.

Does anyone work in a firm or have insight on firms that offer associates flexibility to work at the firms other offices, especially offices abroad? ...

Has anyone taken the PHR exam lately? What was the best test prep IYO? Online on demand , online live classes? Are the practice exams worth the cost?

My back still hurts from last week, these fancy ergonomic office chairs seem to somehow feel worse then the regular ones...

I am looking to gain certification or other credentialing in diversity and inclusion, not only because it would look good on my resume both for future job-search purposes and also to become better educated in this area, which is growing in importance. I looked at SHRM's "Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential" and got a bit of "sticker shock" at the cost - $1,655.00 for members. Does anyone have other suggestions on training/credentialing in this area?

If you are feeling sick or something during the day and WFH, do you feel comfortable napping it off and then getting back to work and working late if needed? I have friends that say this is totally normal and okay but I feel weird about it and can never actually rest to feel better if I do lay down

I’m not happy where I’m at, my abilities aren’t being maximized as I’m spread thin, and I know I’m being undervalued. Recently graduated and in property management w/ 3-4 years sales experience. Currently on the hunt for Sales/Account Management roles leaning more towards consumer goods, then tech. Any advice?

So, I'm really curious, for those of us who aren't essential workers, how are you handling return to work? Phases? 50% capacity? Self Identifying disclosures? Sanitization stations?

Anyone recommend a partner that offers and facilitates Listening Circles to support DEI

How much nonbillable time is too much? I’m a second associate at a midsized firm and I have 30-50 non billable hours each month. An associate at another firm told me this was really high. Thoughts?

What is the minimum acceptable amount of billable hours per day/week at your firm? What is the target amount?

For those of you in house, do you actually read the articles written up by law firms? I’m constantly being asked to do this non billable work and I’m not in a place to reject and want to know the actual value of this exercise.

What topics would be of interest to attorneys looking to meet CLE requirements in 2021?

Examples of billing narratives for strategy discussion with your partner about tasks related to an acquisition closing? Thank you!

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

Litigators who have gone in-house, how’d you do it?

I am interested in delving into aerospace and astronautics. Does anyone have any advice? Especially finding startups?

Working for a FinTech with a current base of $120k and am up for promotion from analyst to associate. What sort of increase would you be expecting?

Does anyone know what the average second year analyst salary is at the Big 4 + Accenture?

Desi Consultants!! - who all are thinking of hiring Sima Taparia (after watching Indian matchmaking on Netflix) for finding your future significant other?

How does engagement manager experienced hire work at MBB? Left My firm over a year ago (finished 21 months as an Associate and was on track to get promoted in 3 months) to join a PE fund...contd.

Anyone in the strategy program at Capital One? Seems pretty interesting. Looking for some insight as far as WLB, comp, etc

Any good referral companies for a solo practitioner? Property, Personal Injury, Real Estate. Want to set up a business plan prior to starting to go on my own. Any tips/advice?

I would honestly pay fishbowl money if they would let me filter out all these dumb MBB(other firm) posts going on today

Planning on exiting BCG for B4. Is this a wise move? Better TC, better WLB but less interesting work. Advice appreciated.

I left consulting about 3 months ago for work life balance and the fact that I was dissatisfied with such a male dominated work environment. I joined my new job in industry since then, and my male manager and I may have some working style differences. He just asked me to work over my week off, even though I know he said he doesn’t have much that week. Even thought I joined 3 months ago, I have the right to push back right? I also feel like I need a new job with a woman manager, I’m tired lol

So looking to go from Full Time to contract. 😬 I built in some time off into my hourly rate, along with health-care and retirement. I was offered three different packages with vacation days. 5, 10, 15 and they had a rate difference of 0, -$1.22/hr, -$2.40/hr respectively. Any thoughts or guidance?

I'm looking to switch from tax tech to advisory. Does anyone want to be a connection and help me out? Please? I really don't want to stay in my current position much longer

What is the typical range for an SC in the U.K.? I’ve been offered £56 K as a base + £5 K benefits, and I’m not sure whether this is a low-ball

Deloitters: has anyone relocated while on a local project? I'm considering a move and I will notify my project that I would be traveling but curious if I need their support or if it's more of an FYI

I just found out I am having twins!!!!! I am a first time mom, and I am so happy so scared!!! Can anyone recommend some books or other resources that helped them get ready to mother twins as working moms. Thank you.

TFW you've been in your project city longer than your uber driver 😒🔫

I'm a bankruptcy pro who excels at generating clients for firms in a one call close process. Given Covid-19 there is going to be a spike in business. Is there any firm out there who wants to build a consumer bankruptcy division looking for a Director of Operations who can build a practice group from start to end?

So I applied to MS on both software dev role and manager role because I have done a lot of development before and I have done management as well. I am curious how I can explain the reason and also show that one is not second fiddle so to speak to the other when asked by an interviewer who asks me that question? I would prefer manager but I do want to get my foot in the door as well and grow into that role if software dev is the route to go. Not sure if being honest about that is good?

One word/phrase to describe your client and why

Long shot - anyone have an idea of comp for SM (L6) internal finance roles at Deloitte?

Been on the bench for months now. Counselor wants me to be in this project that I absolutely hate. How do I say no and keep looking? Can I say no to a project without jeopardizing our relationship?