King & Spalding Discussions

I woke up and realized what’s bothering me about my (biglaw) firm.

They’ve been so busy bragging about how great of a job they’re doing responding to client inquiries and guiding them (cont)

Is anyone aware of a tax software (e.g., TurboTax) for preparing a form 706? For personal use, so cannot be a commercial license only product.

Anyone work at the CFPB? How do you like it (or not) and how long was the interview process? Thanks!

Tough investing market out there!! What are some investment strategies to consider during these times?

Former biglaw first-years now in government: Do juniors in government get more autonomy than those in biglaw? Or is the review process for juniors' work at least more efficient/streamlined (i.e. reviewed by one mid-level and one senior, instead of four mid-levels, two seniors, and two partners)?

Joining a big(ish)law litigation/investigations practice group in a few weeks. Only biglaw friends I have do transactional so I see what their schedules are like but not sure how lit compares.

Anybody have any insight into how lit is different? Is it more predictable/regular? Less? What do you think the major differences (beyond substance obviously) are between the two?

Lateraled to a new firm a year ago and struggling so much because I’m NOT being micromanaged. (Biglaw -> Small law, toxic culture -> great culture) Advice

What programs do my fellow HR managers recommend as far as personality assessments for hiring ?

I can’t stop sleeping

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

Does your firm deal well with associates who need religious accommodations? If e.g. they’re observing Shabbat, do you always make sure to have at least someone on the team who isn’t? Are you even allowed to ask? Pardon my ignorance.

I’m having the hardest time finding a new job. I have 12 years of HR experience, a masters in HR, SHRM certification, and all I keep getting are rejection emails. I’ve never experienced this difficult of a time searching for new opportunities. Is this normal once you hit a certain level in your career or is it just me?

They should really poll the associates to seed ideas for holiday party locations...

I saw some sales managers discussing hiring strategies, especially for entry level roles (e.g. SDR, BDR).

One strategy that came up was having the applicant do 90 minutes of cold calling into real prospects with the hiring manager coaching.

What do you think of this approach? Would be curious to hear from both hiring manager perspectives and from candidate perspectives.

How long after you start a new job is it appropriate to take a vacation? And for what length of time?

If you and your girlfriend went to law school together, were you together the night the bar results came back? What if one of you doesn’t pass / and the other feels like they can’t celebrate?

My male boss recommended the book “The Confidence Code” which is a self help book for women. It was recommended to all the females that work under him. I feel like that's a little inappropriate?

When you feel like you could be providing better work product and feel like your partner isn’t your biggest fan, what advice would you have?

Total comp over 200k. What do you do and where do you work?

Looking to make a jump in careers to another outside sales role and looking for 200k+ all in.

Anyone have a Baume & Mercier Classima? How do you like it? Thinking about purchasing one to get up the list w an AD for a Rolex OP

Hi, any tips on leading/having a post mortem with a new client? Articles or first hand experience appreciated! Thank you!

I’m searching for a full time Sr Level Agency Producer in Raleigh. If you have any recos, please send them my way!

Any opportunity for a business analyst opening in a prestige firm in reporting analytics space? 8 YOE, having an offer in hand.

Any m or sm can dm.

I am looking for a referral for a job in Pfizer. I am a Pharmacist with many years of Pharmacy and Business experience. I am also in the process of starting my MBA. I would appreciate the help greatly as I have applied to other Pharma positions without referrals and not had much success this way. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Would you rather get a 50% raise, or get the one that got away back?

Booz Allen fish…cross posted for as much visibility as possible…Trying to gain some data for comparison. How many people are on your admin team? How is team morale? What’s turnover like? Are employees awarded or recognized for their work? How often? What about promotions? Are they happening regularly? TIA!

What is the salary range for Sr. BA/Product Owner with secret clearance and 10+yr experience in Ottawa, ON.
Contract or full-time

As I'm moving to a new role in a small company, I have a doubt about my salary structure like the Basic salary part is only 20,000 while my take home is 62k after all deductions.

I'm concerned because the leave encashment & other things totally depends on the basic salary.

Are there not any rules for the Basic salary to be at a certain % of CTC or it depends totally on the company?

Also PF deductions they are offering only 1800 p.m but considering 20000 basic it should be 12% of 20000 right?

I didn’t get a CS degree. I studied applied math and geospatial and have fallen into software engineering. I now have 4+ years experience with it (writing clean production code with this geospatial speciality if I need it as well). What is a Goode base salary for someone like me working remotely in Vermont?

Anyone taken an Easement by Necessity case to trial? Wondering what sort of expert would testify about the Strict Necessity prong. Thoughts?

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

Let’s talk comp — I’m a remote head of recruitment with 6 years of experience being paid 75K base plus bonuses that got me to 90K this year. I’m interviewing for other jobs, and have a potential offer at $130K base. Any idea what the market is like? Is seems like anything between 72K and $250K is possible. I have no idea what to ask companies for.

Hey fishes, what is the in hand salary in PWC India for 9lpa fixed salary?

I'm feeling overwhelmed by my workload, but I don't want to ask for help because I fear looking like I'm unqualified to do the job. What should I do?