Valparaiso University Discussions

Is 150 billable hours per month little/average/a lot?

What’s the most entertaining (in a good or bad way) thing you’ve ever witnessed at a firm outing or holiday party?

Has anyone here worked (or does anyone currently work) for Bernstein Litowitz (aka BLBG)? Very interested to learn what inside associates feel about the firm, its culture, work-life balance, billable hours, etc.

Looking for advice from anyone who has a 2nd home. I’m looking to purchase another home and rent out my first. Was there any challenges I should be aware about in the financing/approval process?

Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

Looking for recommendations on time management books or apps , tips in general. Have been feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks and projects lately.

How much more, if at all, do Cravath / Wachtell attorneys work than S&C, Skadden, Davis Polk etc.

How many billable hours per week is considered at capacity? I’m getting pushback on boundaries I’m setting about additional matters and marketing work from my firm when I’ve been billing 60-75 hours per week for the last 6 weeks, and I’m still behind on my work. I feel like it’s reasonable to not kill myself further to fit in more/turn things around faster at this point, but am I being unreasonable? I expect my workload to remain at this level through the end of the year at least.

🐟 without dependents, what % of your monthly income do you save and what % do you contribute to 401k.

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

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

Curious if this is going to happen to others - I quarantined w/ my husband 24/7 for the last 10 weeks, he left 4 days ago to visit a friend. I’m having severe separation anxiety beyond what is normal

When conference goers come into the Sheraton lounge and are *blown away*

If your role is being closed/being laid off (not due to performance issues) just firm downsizing, do you tell the companies you are interviewing? How to phrase it?

I currently work as a 2L for a small firm that pays below the average rate for law student clerks. I’m grateful they even pay me what they do. However, I’d love sound advice for asking for a raise.

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.”

Recruiter ghosting? My partner interviewed for a lateral position with a mid-sized firm in mid-December. Went through whole process, multiple interviews, etc. (see below)

I started a few new business ( with debt) this year, and because the way my taxes looked with other losses it looks like I didn't make a ton of money. Now my credit dropped from 800 to 720 and I'm having trouble getting credit. Despite having a perfect payment history and fully able to cover all liabilities. Any way to get the credit up. If I pay off my liabilities then my credit history gets shot with young accounts. What's the best way to handle this?

What were your bonuses this year?

Any insight into Ogletree Atlanta?

Can i ask to change my project , if i am on probation period. Who should i reach out to ?

We're discussing the company holiday plan and it looks like my manager is going to pressure me to work on Thanksgiving this year. Late-stage capitalist america, now without holidays!

Hi All, someone close to me is looking out to get into ESG roles (Research, Disaster, Ckimate change, Vulnerability Assessment etc.). She has done her PhD from Delhi University in the Sustainability/ Livelihood space and has 2+ years of experience teaching Environmental Studies at DU. Please let me know if you have any leads.

How much programming language is important for a QA Engineer..

Need your inputs, I have experience in Java Automation for past 2 years.. now my yet join company is using Ruby for Automation. Not a big deal in learning about ruby. Only worried about that if I continue here, in process of learning ruby I might have unlearn java. If I need to come out then openings on Automation with ruby in the market is pretty much less I think..

Fellow QA's What are your thoughts on above.

Hi fishes, I recently joined Accenture, I am from manual testing background and they put me into monitoring team where we need to analyse errors looking at codes, logs and resolve it and the KT that is being given to me doesnt feel enough when I raised concern to TL, TL itself is blaming it on me that I qm not able to understand what is being taught, I am not able to work in the project at all, I requested for roll off within a month, will this imact my career at accenture? someone please sugges

Hi Guys,

May I know the best content (books/videos/courses) to get the strong fundamentals and advance knowledge of GCP Cloud and DevOps tools to achieve expertise in DevOps & cloud Architect design.

Pleas don't suggest good basic courses over udemy.

I have 4.5 yrs of work ex and joining as ACON at KPMG. Will I get promoted to CON in next cycle i.e October 2023 or so I have to wait until October 2024?

Tired of your job and want to come to KPMG Cyber Services? Drop me a burner here.

Hello. I currently work in-house as a Legal Operations Manager. I am working on a project to expand our network of law firms.

Any recommendations of boutique law firms in CA that have experience in commercial litigation for retail/fashion/apparel/home companies? Specifically consumer class action, unfair business practices, false advertising/17200, data privacy.

Thanks for your recommendations.

Hi All. Just wanted to know what are the components of Flexible Allowance Package for GCB 6. And how much can be claimed under which component. Offer letter showing 12 lakhs as FAP.

Hello all,

I have started my career as manual tester and have 1YOE. Im thinking to move on automation testing and I'm learning automation using tools such as katalon studio and functionize.
Can you please suggest me to whether I need to continue my learning based on tools or selenium would be better?

Thanks in advance

Hello! I have a two part question: 1) is it worth it to obtain an SHRM specialty credential if I don’t have the broader SHRM certification? 2) has anyone gotten the People Analytics or Talent Acquistion credential? If so, how valuable was it from a learning perspective? Do you feel it significantly contributed to your knowledge in either area? Thank you!

Hi Folks having YOE of 3.7 yrs in IT, any chance to move to any one of MBB

I’m hiring a global internal auditor. Will pay relo. 15% international trip will be included. Please message me if you are interested in it.

I am relocating to Charlotte NC November 30th and on the career hunt . I have experience in HR, hospitality, social work, customer service, and education. I’ll graduate with my Master of Social Work in May 2023. I’ve been applying to a few things but no luck. I’m open to trying new career fields and to hybrid, on-site , or remote work. Please point me in the direction of a great opportunity!