Simmons & Simmons Discussions

Why did you decide to leave your first firm job? If you had a chance to jump ship but stayed, why did you stay?

Hi everyone! In this field, when choosing a masters degree program is it more beneficial to get a degree in Human Resources to further my knowledge in HR (my undergraduate degree is in Economics) , an MBA, or Data Science Degree due to the fact that HR is becoming more data driven as well as get a PHR / SHRM-CP certification?

Any advice on switching from litigation to a more advisory role? I like legal research but don’t like the stress of litigation anymore and feel like it’s taking too long for me to get “good” at it.

Curious to know what other firm's bonus structures are, particularly those with billable requirements of 1900 and below. Trying to understand what the norm is and figure out if associates at my firm are getting screwed. thanks

Any advice on giving notice without burning bridges?

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

Can you share first year salary for midsize firms? I'm in NJ, but curious to hear other markets. Also billable targets? Thanks!

Would you say your job got easier or harder since Covid started?

Newly barred attorney here of almost a year. Looking to maybe ditching the “traditional” attorney/bar licensure track and going into other areas where JD degrees/lawyers are preferred. Anyone have experience with this untraditional track?

For exhibits to motions/responses in federal court, do law clerks prefer (1) citations to doc numbers or (2) attach exhibits to motion, even if the docs have already been filed with the court.

Any other sober folks in the sales world who can give me some advice? Really struggling to keep up with the office culture when happy hour is impossible for me. 1.5 years sober and want to stay that way.

Protocol for responding (or not) to unsolicited emails from recruiters to your work email? In other words, is it acceptable to just ignore without a response? Or do you prefer to keep the line open with a brief “thanks for thinking of me, I am not interested at this time but hope we can collaborate in the future.”

Looking for a new challenge and have heard great things about Adobe. Does anyone have feedback on the inside sales/account management roles?

My company covers in depth results each week, including meetings set/attended, wins, revenue, retention etc. I feel as if evaluating in such depth is detrimental to the psyche, as you never get to “ride the high.” In addition, some weeks are simply slower than others, and it’s not always representative of what the results at the end of the period or quarter will be. Is this not a big deal, and I’m I placing too much importance on it? Or is it beneficial to review results less frequently?

Hello, I'm Catherine, I'm a recruiter looking to hire a Dental Hygienist $45-$50 per hour and a Front Desk/Patient Coordinator pay rate is $15-$25 per hour. In Norcross, GA. Both Full Time. Anyone interested?

Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
-weirdest thing you've watched
-weidest thought you've had.

Curious how other companies are position their 2023 December holiday calendar.

Christmas falls on a Monday next year. Is your company observing the Friday before (22nd) as eve? Or are they observing the 26th as day after?

Anyone else despise calibrations and the politics it creates in organizations?

In the most unnecessarily complicated phrasing worthy a dissertation, what are you working on this week?

Hi All,

Anyone who got retained recently in LTI, please let me know, need some help.

Hi All,

Does LTI provide revised offer letter with new joining date and new salary structure?

If yes how much time it takes?

Thank You

Why the resource team is wrongly mapping to higher level management role project proposals. Like 4 yr experienced people are being proposed for 10 year experience requirement.
Does anyone else faced this? LTI

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I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

Hey all. I lost my passport 😔 what’s the protocol for getting a new passport and a valid US visa back?

Is it possible to get visas from other countries back too?

I’m an Indian citizen.

My H1b is up for renewal in Jun 2022, can I switch jobs before renewal and what does the new company have to do? If they're transfering my H1b do they need to apply for renewal as well? Or would it be recommended to wait until the renewal?

Going to a new firm and bringing a client or two with deadlines before I leave — can I do the work now but bill the time later at my new firm as long as I don’t double bill at my current firm?

Soliciting ideas for a big closing lunch with clients - near or close to bryant park, my first pick was Gabriel Kreuther but they only do Thurs/Fri lunches (ours would be Tues). Ideas for upscale restaurants appropriate for corporate clients? They said “anything but steak” ha.

Thoughts on Netflix’s Partner Track 😂

Is there any way to get around the coinbase fee when buying crypto?

Can anyone please suggest any affordable apartments in Abu Dubai or any real estate agents to help me hunt for apartments.

Hello. Does anyone know what is the pay for a junior and senior Data Engineer - Web Scraper in @Certik ?

So I finally got around to watching the Bear. Thoughts? They did get the frantic element right and the little details. But my family at Thanksgiving all seemed to think it was basically a documentary

New hire to KPMG soon. Types of laptops?

If that’s your Art Director, then why is he in my google doc?