University of Houston Discussions

What do partners generally expect from third-year litigation associates (smaller firm) as far as legal, professional, and/or case management skills go?
I still feel like I can’t (or don’t know how to) manage or push cases forward and like I’m constantly behind on everything—is this normal?

Thinking about getting a MBA, partly for personal enrichment but also for professional reasons. I know schools all have different “cognates” but do people have recommendations that pair well with corporate/securities/financial legal practice fields?

EY raises and PBB so far have been in line with past few years. So much for the “this time it’s different” hype. Time to jump ships and get additional 15-20% raise

Looking for PHR prep class recommendations. Preferably virtual. TIA!

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

How do your hrbp team members divvy work? Which functions are centrally handled?

Thoughts on the firm CapTech?

Me as associate: can't wait to be senior and give most work to staff! Me as senior, with no staff: can't wait to be manager and give most work to seniors! Me as manager: READY FOR DISAPPOINTMENT

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

How heavily do you eat hours? Like 20%? 50%? Any ideas?

Best SPG property in central Boston? Not looking for anything fancy, romantic etc., just a good location that I can walk to stuff from for one night.

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

I need some advice, Wife forced me to buy her a $68,000 car with 1000/monthly payment for 6 years. We need to sell now due to potential move out of country. Best offer from dealers is 52k. Meaning I have to cough up the difference or keep paying 1k a month for something we don’t need. How can I reduce this liability??

Anyone leave for a startup from consulting. How did you negotiate equity?

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?

That feeling when your old firm was racist and didn’t offer parental leave and is now putting on a show of how woke and family friendly they are. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Anybody here an Account Manager at AON?

How do you like it?

What company runs the background check?

Hi Everyone,

Could you please refer me in Infosys.
I have an experience of 2.9 years in Mindtree as Devops Engineer.
Currently serving my notice period.
Thanks in Advance.

Regards,
Sravani

Any romantic date ideas in Manhattan for an anniversary? Would also love ideas for nice restaurants with outdoor seating. Thanks!

Has anyone had roommates who got sick with Covid and they managed to not catch it from them? If so, what precautions did you take? We have a good relationship and so far he’s been staying in his room and using a mask whenever he needs to use the restroom or grab water from the kitchen. I am the only one who touches the fridge and takes his food out so he can eat. What else can we really do?

Can anyone tell me what a territory sales leader makes per year?

Has UST Global opened any office in Kolkata?

Rejected by google. Very depressed as was hoping to escape big4 consulting esp with all these h1b crap going on. Unsure of next move- hate going again on the interview treadmill which is depressing

I am looking for an opportunity as a content writer and gives wfh as it will be easy for me to pursue aling with my PhD.

After 1 month of BGV doc submission I have not received any communication. HR says to check after some time.
What to do? Is this usual?
Do I get any confirmation on completion of BGV?

For any work related to blockchain ping me

hearing there was massive layoffs at concentric today. in the dozens. can someone confirm or refute?

I live in a no-income tax state but work for a company in NYC. I’m getting taxed around 15k bc NY requires remote workers to pay NY taxes. What would you do?

Hi Fishes, I am trying for Wells Fargo but not getting calls through direct application. Would anyone be able to refer me through internal portal. I have 16yrs experience and looking for Sr scrum master roles. Will share profile if you can help. Thx

Do you think ikon/epic will offer partial refund due to covid closure?

How to switch from manual testing to automation testing?
Can anybody guide on the same?

Anyone else use their laptop in a deposition instead of a pad and pen?

Do Starwood reservations eventually come over onto Marriott after you combine? Mine still haven’t...

Could someone please explain the creative hierarchy in pharma? In general market the roles are normally: JR CW, CW, SR CW, ACD, CD, GCD, ECD. How are creative supervisor roles the same/different? Thx!