Mintz Discussions

If I’ve already agreed to a start date on 11/28 how bad would it be to reach out and ask to push it to 12/5?

Constantly worried I’m going to get fired because I don’t know where I stand at my mid sized law firm (second year associate).

It seems like most attorneys hate their jobs. Anyone here truly love their job? I would like to get an idea if there is a trend with level of happiness and type of law practice.

Second year associate here. How should I deal with the one partner in my practice group who seems to exclusively give me lousy assignments that we’ll never get paid for? I get great work from everyone else.

Anyone know of a resource to locate the history of comments to a section of the restatement, something akin to legislative history for a statute?

What is the best elevator pitch you ever heard?

What KPIs do you give upper management to set hiring expectations for senior tech talent? What tools do you use to calculate/track applicants vs recruiters screens and submissions vs HM interviews which lead to offers?

Does anyone work in a very volume based area of law (i.e. insurance defense, workers comp) but have partners who are perfectionists to an absurd degree? How do you manage to get your billing in when everything always has to be revised?

How do I get these car warranty calls to stop? Change my number I've had for 20 years??? What has worked for you? I've added myself to Do Not Call, etc.

Young professional seeking guidance on different ways to get certified as an HR Professional - I have about a year of experience as the HR coordinator for a start up and I have taken a few courses through Cal Chamber and SHRM…any pointers or guidance on next steps?

Job offer from a company going public in a few years - is this is a negative or a positive to you?

If the offer doesn't include stock, is this still a positive? Will sales targets change for the worse?

Looking to finally go get my SPHR having the PHR for the past 6 years. Still value and pursuing and obtaining?

I’m currently working with a senior level HR candidate. This individual has a doctorate in business with a focus in HR, her SPHR, Federal, and private sector experience at the singer level, and has a fabulous personality. I’m curious is anyone else having difficulties play some candidates like this? At this point I’m starting to think it’s racial or her sex based of the lack of interest in this candidate. Any thoughts?

Hey! Am wondering if anyone has a change and comms template they could help me with for my role? Thanks!

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.

I have been on a planned personal sabbatical this year pursuing personal interests. Now I’m ready to go back to work. I will have next week the second interview with an exec recruiter for a company for a Director level position reporting to the COO of the company. In addition to having relevant experience and accomplishments handy, I would appreciate any pointers for having a good interview at this level.

What are some ways that you’ve created urgency or rebuilt momentum in a deal cycle where it was otherwise lost? (E.g. customer ghosting you)

I’ve been applying to jobs and I feel like my resume needs to be revamped. I’m 4 years post law school and I think I can cut down some of the education specific details etc and focus on the job experience more. Does anyone know of any websites that have good resume layout examples etc for lawyers?

We are starting to prep a big case for a 3 week federal trial. I’ve been an attorney for a year now and my firm has had this case for a while. What are some tips you have for prepping and also that will make my boss choose to take me to the trial? I have been the main associate on the file but other attorneys have done stuff here and there.

Hi All - looking for information on how AWS works bonuses verses Microsoft... may be looking for a move and interested in how AWS Revenue Incentives work?

Do the RFEs to a premium H-1B extension filing get treated as premium as well and resolved faster or do they take the usual time once RFE comes in?

I have first round next week for full stack developer profile. It is going to be a coding round. What kind of questions can I expect? DSA and algorithm only?

I cleared my CA in July 2021 attempt and have completed my articleship from EY. Please let me know about opportunities in Management/ Strategy Consulting. Your assistance would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

Any off beat documentaries to recommend? Just watched the Barkley Marathons.

What is the most you spent on at-home office furniture and do you hate yourself for it now that you're returning to work?

Is it financially irresponsible to buy a home that requires you to divert what you’re currently saving / investing monthly to pay the mortgage?

Bain🐠, do ANY of y’all know experienced hires that got into your firm pre-MBA (no advanced degree)? These mythical creatures, or rather unicorns that are rare but possible?

Checked into a marriott and got a room key to an occupied room with a filthy smell. Told the management that would like points. How much can one typically expect ?

Any Marriott/Hyatt recommendations for Mexico City? First time there as a tourist and want a nice, convenient hotel for food + sight seeing. TIA!

Points for the hot tub being out of order my entire stay? I’m staying here solely for a ski vacation and would have switched hotels had I known in advance.

Going to Maldives in January for my honeymoon. Super excited. All on Bonvoy points.

I have a 5 night stay booked at the St-Regis. I am looking for another property to book another 5 night stay. Would you recommend the W, JW, or the Ritz-Carlton

What’s the point of suite upgrade nights with Marriott? I have had all of mine denied or the reservation doesn’t qualify. You feel like you get a perk but never can use them.

After you make it, do you still fake it?

How do we get TSA Pre through AFS?

Any VP corp bank jobs out there?

When Sunday is fly day and you worked late on Friday so the entire “weekend" is Saturday scaries. FML

How do you for sure if big 4 is not for you?

Any recommendations for companies open to former senior-level agency folks? Looking to make the switch in house and have 15 years experience working in oncology

Mεntal mαth in iηtervieωs. Thoughts, tips, rants, grievances?