Pros and cons of dating a lawyer?

Second date with a cute big law guy. Concerned about his (and other big law associates) availability and ability to be a good partner given schedule. Generally matching with lots of lawyers so good to be aware of these even if date doesn’t work out.

Sorry if this is a triggering question. Genuinely curious.

Where do you stay up to date in the best ideas from the industry?

31 F based in Chicago. Does anyone want to talk?

Any single females want to grab drinks/dinner in the city?
28M for reference!

28 F... Not a PPMD but open to dating one

Had a second date planned for tonight, she text me this morning and has a high fever! Should I send a care package?

Do you text your SO when you’re out drinking/partying? Do you expect them to text you?

Woman I went on one date with keeps me informed on what she's doing. I.e. Seeing her girlfriend or on her way to a birthday party. Not used to this level of transparency after just one date. We do have a second date planned. Thoughts?

Has anyone else ever dated a coworker?

What's your date of Jalsa??

Any Brooklyn people wanting to network/chat?

26M, 6ft. Looking for casual. No bar on age and relationship status.

I feel like being gay just adds another layer of difficulty while trying to date in consulting.

Are text message breakups acceptable? Better than complete ghosting right

Any recommendations for nice coffee shops good for a first date?

Hi all! I’ve been dating my bf for about 4 months now and there are some things he says/is into that make me believe he is either Bisexual or has gender dysphoria. I could really use someone’s advice who has a similar experience like this. Is anyone willing to chat? I just want to be supportive and helpful.

I keep watching Schitt's Creek reruns now and then. It makes me feel warm and mushy, but also super lonely. So tired of being perpetually single. I know it's been posted about here a bunch of times before but it still sucks. Venting and knowing you're not alone, helps a tiny bit. =) Also does anybody else thing Patrick is essentially just a 'too good to be true' fantasy boyfriend Dan Levy dreamed up and put on the show?

Do you feel explicitly femme / butch / futch / stud ? I feel like I’m not femme or butch and I’d be more butch personality wise in a relationship but definitely more of a futch / soft butch physically? Getting a better handle on this might make me better able to find the right folks for me, dating wise... I know some people are super strict about their “type”

Anyone else’s love life so DRY that you find yourself having a crush on an older man at work who is in senior leadership? I keep it professional, but I feel like I’m doing something so bad by having this crush.

Hi,

I have multiple offers from different types of companies. Among those i am considering these two.

First - Crestron Electronics (Product Based) 15LPA Fixed.
Second - Msys technologies (Service Based) Client - AMI... 17LPA Fixed + 1 JB

I have 3.5 years of experience.... Which one will be more helpful for my career and growth?

*In biweekly team sync meeting*
“Oh fuck this, I’m gonna kill myself”
…
“Oh goddammit, I’m not on mute”

Which has a better WLB in general, valuations or FDD? Associate/senior associate level. I know what culture your team has also plays a major role

Hi Fishes - Anyone who has completed Wings2 program in TCS?
Need some guidance..pls IM/comments.

By when do we get relieving letter, my LWD was today ( 21 OCT).

Looking for referrals for a Technical Sales Executive position that is Remote (USA), possibly in the industrial sector. Last year I made $109k at AT&T so I'm hoping to at least stay in the same ball park but want a change. I have lots of experience selling IT/telecom, but I also have a Mechanical Engineering background so I'm a good fit for a wide range of technical sales. I have been thinking a role in the industrial sector with a longer sales cycle may be a good fit, can travel up to 25%

If you had to wipe a company off the face of the earth based on their customer support, which one would it be??

Hi fishes , I want to know in which month of the year , Cognizant will give yearly increment.

Processing time for cpa license in MA?

Curious how MBB's cybercapabilities are viewed within the cyber world. Experiences, thoughts?

I am looking for remote opportunity in Canada as I am planning to relocate to Canada. I have PR so do not require any work Authorization.

I am currently working as solution architect for Novartis.

Sorry for going somewhat off-topic but I figure this is a good crowd to ask: anybody have a fountain pen they like below 200€? Looking to graduate from stealing ACN’s disposable pens, but I want to ease into it in case I lose it (pen won’t be strapped around my wrist)

I had one of those VERY nonproductive days today. I think I accomplished maybe an hour of billable work, even though I had a bunch of stuff to do. I just came off a 300 hour month, and unexpectedly got a continuance on a deadline on Wednesday, and it’s like all of my motivation leeched out of me at once.

I was supportive of Lori when this virus first started but her actions since have dwindled my support of her. I don’t expect her to make every decision correct nor do we have to agree with all of them. I believe she should be correct around 75 percent of the time but I believe she is in the 50 percent range. I know everything doesn’t fall on her shoulder but things haven’t been great as of late. Hopefully they figure out something soon.

Is it possible for someone with anxiety to have a career at MBB? Anyone currently in this situation? How do you cope?

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

Gripe in here about Legal Assistants (more in comments)

What’s the most unethical thing you’ve seen OC get away with?

It is in appropriate to ask what the compensation for a position is after a first interview if they want you to go on three more and the interviewers on my first told me that was above their pay grade to tell me?????

Seems kind of ridiculous for a business to want to waste so much time to find out after a handful of interviews that the pay isnt aligned with my needs ......

I can see in biglaw not bringing up knowing damn well if you get an offer itll likely be high, but this is a midsize

Defendant fired his lawyer and decided to represent himself. At the hearing on his attorney’s motion to withdraw, my colleague referred to Defendant as pro se and Defendant gets mad and says “I don’t agree with what you’re saying, idk what that means!!” Um if you don’t know what pro se means maybe you shouldn’t be a pro se defendant 😳

I’m not naive or fresh out of law school, but I’m at a point where I’m saying to myself “Why can’t I have it all?” I’ve been offered a job for more pay and less hours and I keep thinking to myself, what’s the catch? I know people will say no promotion potential or that’s not how it works…but what if it could? What if you make yourself valuable by still setting your boundaries? Why would we resent someone who has that opportunity?

I’m a defense attorney looking to make the switch to the plaintiff side. I’m in Los Angeles and I’m wondering what a reasonable compensation package would be. What percentage should I be making off of the cases?

Looking for guidance: Can a company require its employees to sign a confidentiality agreement prohibiting disclosure/discussion of their individual wages/salary information? Does this run afoul of the NLRA (specifically Section 7)?

Insight on Venable?

Brand new baby lawyer dumb question - I am tasked with drafting response to request to produce. How long should this take? And follow up… how do I bill this?

Please tell us, since COVID started:

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

Advice on managing up / enduring toxic deal teams? I’m at the point where my stomach drops any time I see something come in from certain people. Everything is behind, client is unhappy, I’m exhausted and simultaneously being micromanaged without guidance on big-picture/substantive issues. I keep trying to tell myself at least this is consulting and the project will be over... eventually...

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).

Is it possible to practice M&A law outside of NYC?

What productivity hacks do you employ? I like to shut off my email for 25 min intervals to focus on real work. It’s like a sprint of focus without being “unavailable” too long.

What’s average salary in ID firm mid size (NY) about 350 attorneys ? Class of 2019 but was in public sector (criminal law) for 2 years! 2000 billable hours minimum

Has anyone been admitted to Massachusetts by transfer of UBE score? I submitted my application in July and took and passed the state law exam today. How long after this were you admitted? Thanks!

Trying to explain billable hrs to hubs. I billed 160 this month, which he said “is only 40 hr weeks” (true) - but how many hrs do you figure you “work” or are in the office to bill 150?

How are 1st year litigation associates dealing with WFH? I’ve been having terrible anxiety/panic attacks, and pretty sure my billables wont exceed 110 for April. I’ve been super stressed about it and don’t know how to move on to May with the proper mindset to make up for as much time missed as possible. CA courts are still closed, and I’m worried I won’t be able to exceed (or even meet) my May goal after April.

When lateraling to another defense firm, is it necessary to show billable hours at current firm?