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Recently hired Patent Agent and wanted to know if I am being fairly compensated and utilized. Training lasted a couple days where I immediately got assigned to draft +2 patent applications and +1 office action responses each week. Have no experience with 3D modeling programs so drawing diagrams and figures take a long time too. TOC < 80k and no annual bonus.

Anyone know anything about Kauffman borgees or Traub Lieberman? Reputations, working there, etc?

Thoughts/experience on moving from NYC big law to Miami big law? Hours, work/life balance, salary, etc.

Polling those willing to share. What is your OTE? And does your base comp ever increase based on performance or a merit increase?

How does everyone feel about the online SHRM learning for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP for Certification?
Do you skip around? Do you follow the path? Where does one start?

Firm announced flexible come and go as you see fit approach to coming back to office. Partner I work for said I need to be in office 4-5 days a week anyway. Thoughts?

Hi all,
Need your advice. One of our worker’s wife is fighting cancer. We know that he needs to take care of her and work the same time to cover medical bills. So we decided to collect money for him. Should I do it secretly and only let him know after I’m done collecting money or should I get his permission first? I need to figure out which way would be less uncomfortable for him. Thanks!

Is anyone/has anyone been a JAG reservist while in private practice? If so, how have you managed your time? Is it worth it?

Has anyone used SoFi to pay down credit card debt? I am drowning in interest every month with my BofA card and getting nowhere fast. Would love any advice re: SoFi or paying off credit card debt in general. Thank you!

Hardest part of navigating maternity leave and WLB as a junior partner?

Does anyone know the starting salary for Jackson Lewis in the firm's Connecticut office, as well as the billable hours requirement?

COO’s & previous SR. account executives…

I made it to regional manager for a franchise by age 22. Ran a successful financial practice & sold by the age of 33. Took 2 years off and built a health & wellness coaching platform for my wife (medical provider). Then, the last 2.5 yrs, have been a top producer in Saas sales as a senior account executive. I’ve been told I would make a great COO someday and I’m ready to take the next step into leadership. Who/what should I be targeting next?

Is saas sales stressful?

When lateraling to another defense firm, is it necessary to show billable hours at current firm?

How hard is the path from lit to GC?

Favorite non-fiction book you'd recommend to a new lawyer?

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

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% 😭

Can i get released from project while being on notice period ?

Getting married in July and looking for a getaway car. What are my options in the area? I don’t have any relatives or friends with car options, so I guess I’ll have to rent one?

What is the average salary bracket for a c10 role in Citibank??

Hello everyone, I onboarded @JPMorgan this December. Anybody from EMBASSY GOLF LINKS park (EGL) BANGALORE?

Contacted by a PwC recruiter for SM role but the job title says Salesforce Solution Architect. Can someone from PwC UK confirm if this leading towards a technical/specialist track? (Cont.)

Where is the KPMG (KGS) office location in Pune?

How is it to work as NetSuite developer in Capgemini?

Hi folks,

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31/M/NYC/Manager in Ad Ops/75K

....I feel like I’m being shafted. 😩 How much do ad-ops managers usually make at major agencies?

Considering a freelance side-gig for the first time. 8 years experience, agency and in-house. I’m in Chi, job is for an SF-based early-phase tech start-up. Any suggestions for hourly fee? I’m clueless

What is the typical salary range in NYC for a strategy director with 6.5/7 years of experience? Was offered 100K but seems low.

I’m struggling. I left an agency I liked last year due to growth limitations and since then I’ve worked at 2 different agencies and can’t seem to find my footing. The first one seemed like a good fit at first but then it turned out to not be the best place for me so I left. At my current agency I feel super undervalued. I’m always raising my hand and offering to help where I can and no matter what I do, I don’t feel utilized or valued or part of the team.It’s really taken a toll on my confidence

Hi looking for some advice, currently working as a senior consultant with 4 YoE, and 2 years SC. Wondering how difficult it might be noticed for an SC role on the strat-ops side?
Would anyone recommend applying directly for a PC?
Any advice is appreciated.
C.

Thoughts on VMLY&R?

I just had a first round interview with BCG, I did ok in one of the interview and did great in the other one. What are my chances of moving to the next round? More info: Based in Canada, there are two 45 mins interview for first round.

Any websites offering free CPE credit courses?