University of Houston Discussions

Advice on taking the SHRM-SCP exam? I’m taking the exam tomorrow and not feeling as prepared as I should. Who has taken the SCP exam? How difficult did you find it?

Any insights on 2-3 year associate salaries at Ogletree and Fox Rothschild in NJ?

we've got a new hire who wears dress clothes to the office on saturdays. fuckin weirdo

Anyone have the Jabra headphones? Are they worth it to purchase with the firm discount or wait until we get them for free?

They tell us not to eat time but then say if we go over the minimum hours that work will have to be reallocated...why don’t the higher ups understand that there is no one to reallocate the work to...

Tips on giving notice over the phone? I’m required to be in the office 5 days a week but the two partners I work for never come on Fridays or Monday mornings

What are your book recommendations?

What firms are like PwC in terms of immigration policies. In the sense they redeploy people in other countries if need be. Generally friendlier towards employees. Thanks!

Does Delta offer complimentary meals on cross country (ATL - LAX) flights? Or is it like a first class only kind of thing? Are the choices any good?

What are some good books that helped you with consulting? Looking for some good reads.

I think I'm done with southwest. Can't take the passengers, seating methodology, and general lack of options. Thought flying a budget airline wouldn't make a difference..stroopwafel here I come

I pity those who revel in the "accomplishment" of have 100+ YTD utilization. Y'all got suckered by the firm.

do any of you have a problem where it seems like somebody has been going through your workdesk while out of the office? it seems like almost every morning I come in, something is not where (cont'd)

How to be an exceptional buddy to my intern?

Planning a 4-5 day trip to Alaska in May. Any suggestions for places to go, hotels, things to do, numbers of day to be spent at various spots etc. Thanks!

I was passed over for partner but will make of counsel at a V50 firm. I’ve put in the work to make partner, but the firm is making very few this year (less than 10). Am I wrong to feel disrespected?

Any one out there who has a genuinely informed view of the capacity of a biglaw remote access system (Citrix and VPN) that was designed to facilitate remote working by a fraction (contd in comments)

I charged 92 hours last week...as a senior 1 I'm really frightened that this is gonna be how it is forever now

Forgot to ask this when we launched, but is the founder paying for the pre-marriage honeymoons?

Hello LTItes, i joined LTI a month back.
I attended a client interview last week and was selected for the same. Now they are asking to join within a day or two. I'm having my mom's surgery this week. How to safely refuse to join this client project for at least 10 days. I can't take leave for 10 days.
Can anyone please help me with this? I'm confused and scared.

Thanks

Hi all! Just got my perm approved woohoo. Filed in December. I know next step is I-140 and adjustment of status. How fast does this go? When will I hold a green card

Best firms in Toronto to work for? Shopify, salesforce, TD??

When work from office is going to resume???

Hi , wanted to get some feedback on following position offer in New Jersey area
Senior Manager for pricing startegy
I have 4 and half years of related experience,Masters degree
Base salary offer at 150k, 21% SPI and 10% LTI
How much room I have for negotiation, whats the fair market rate for this level?

What is the salary for Senior Analyst Programmer in Fidelity International according to current market Trend?
5 Years of experince .
I recently interviewed in Fidelity International. How much can i ask ?

When is bonus paid out in FIL ? What percentage of your total variable pay can you avail ?

For folks that went from big law to DOJ or SEC as a junior to mid level attorney, was it difficult to get traction on your applications? How long were you applying before you got bites on your resume?

Hi all

I am getting mails to report to office.
My base location does not have a hot seat.

Should this not be the focus from HR side to get a seat allocated rather than pushing employees to report to a random office that have a seat.?

And On top of that we have to take care of our own commute even when we are in shifts.

Why is this unprofessional and unethical behaviour?
Why is an employee responsible for everything which the HR and PMO is supposed to do??

Is there anything not masculine about pop sockets? I love them since I don’t like cases and it helps grip the phone on the train and jogging. Plus I love using it as a stand. However, I don’t really see other guys using them.

Anything wrong with using a suit jacket as a sport coat? Found a couple jackets (suit separates) that look good. I don’t wear my suit jackets without the pants though.

Looking to upgrade the dress shirt game… bought my first brooks brothers shirt but want to see what else is out there as I don’t love the fit. Best advice?

Hello Respected Novartis fishes,
I don't want to sound repetitive but do we have any updates on the hiring process re-opening?
My offer letter is still stuck into it and I am not able to get to a decision.

Confession - I’ve lived in New York for 20+ years and have never A) been to the Statue of Liberty or B) the top of the rock

What are some of the best DC big law firms for Labor and Employment?

Being from Minnesota, I think it's so funny when people act as if we are some far-left State just because we hadn't voted Republican in a presidential election since Nixon. Never mind that many of our elections are close or that we have elected Republican Senators and governors.

I have voted for both the GOP and the DFL, and I feel like they are both far more normal than their national counterparts