After one Zoom interview a law firm offered to fly me to their HQ to meet the team. They did not specify if it’s a second interview, but it seems like more of a formality. I’m anticipating an offer. I’ve also been litigating for two years and this is for an entry level corporate associate transactional role, which is what I’m aiming to transition into.

Any advice or comments on what to expect and how to best prepare for both this trip and as an entry level corporate associate?

What do you want out of your accounting career? Obviously money is a huge motivator, but is there anything else you want accomplish, build, complete?

So, my boss just told me that all lives matter.
Let me know if you hear about any executive HR openings, I have 16 years of global HR experience.

Trying to transition from accounting to functional consulting for ERP. Any good process to make this move? Any particular requirements ?

How is the work life balance for Data science role in CFR at Amex?

I have an impromptu review tomorrow and am hoping to negotiate a higher salary as my role has been expanded since hired, and we have lost a designer with no intention of hiring anyone to fill the position. Hoping to get some comparable salaries to see where I stand and what to ask for.

Sr Graphic Designer
10 years experience
With the company for 3.5 years (6 months full-time and 3 years as a freelance designer)
Salary is currently $75,000
10% yearly bonus
I’m in KC. Company is in San Diego.

🗣️ #ASpaceToVent 🗣️
Making a career change is tough! Let's use this thread for venting, asking for community support and feedback, or just being witnessed on something that needs to be shared. A space to say what you can't say elsewhere!

I have experience working as Lead Software Engineer for over 5 years with Goldman Sachs across many Retail Consumer applications. I'm considering switching to Technology Consulting roles with McKinsey / BCG - any suggestions?

Hi All, I'm a retail banking business analyst holding an offer with Virtusa IBM NTT DATA On the compensation part IBM has matched an the counter offer with NTT DATA (They were providing me the highest in the fixed) Virtusa fixed component is nearly 2 lakh lesser than ibm and NTT data . Could you please help me to understand which organisation to choose with regards to career growth, work life balance, and other factors This will help me to clarify which organisation to choose among both. YOE 5.5

Currently exploring an opportunity to join RSM transaction advisory, any insights into culture, WLB, comp progression?

I was contacted by a recruiter with a job in the EV market, which is something I've been wanting for a while. Im at a comfortable point in my current position where I can do my job very easily, change would mean starting from zero again. What should I do? Any advise?

Hello everyone , I want to Join NT can anyone help get into NT

When you recruiters say at the end of a 15 min call.
“I will get back to you by the end of this week” does that really mean “your not right for this position”? Because this whole thing is a waste of time. I’ve did these calls with 3 recruiters and is yet to hear back from someone. Today would be the 4th recruiter that I’ve spoken to. Does this practice annoy you guys just as much as it does us? My dream career is to be a technical recruiter but this whole thing is discouraging.

Hi Team,

How much can expect for Solution Architect role in top tier companies of Netherlands and Germany location.

I have 12 years of experience.

My wife is in sales at Mercedes and she has been averaging $200k a year and growing YoY. She loves her job, however she works long days and barely gets time off. We plan on having kids within the next year or two, and it’s highly u likely that she’ll be able to keep her current gig. We want to find a career that allows her to work remote or that at least gives her a better work life balance so that she can see her kids grow up. Should she get certifications to give her a shot at adtech?Too late?

Hi, Is it possible to find a Strategy or Management Consulting job in the UK without being there? I did Masters from Europe and currently working in Europe. I am not sure which companies consider applications and offer tier 2 or other work visa? Moreover, does referral works in this case?

Hi,

Can someone tell me how many days does it take for the laptop to get delivered post the Laptop Delivery email?

Reason: i need to book a flight to my hometown and the prices are high af

Is anyone going through the international mobility program to to transfer to Canada?
Apply through global skills strategy

Hi all- My SO is currently at a Big4 & was initially preparing for S&O roles at GCP but given the high number of ex MBB consultants hired, they believe its just more competition to get the offer & to eventually get promoted over time.

Instead, they have decided to pursue program manager or cloud consultant roles, which they feel might have a lower barrier to entry from an assessment standpoint. Not sure if the bowl agrees but would like to get your thoughts, thanks!

How much variable pay is expected to be paid (and when) if I join SAP in June

Anyone know who illustrated the Seamless subway ads?

Hi Fishes 🐠,

Hope you are doing great!

I wanted to reach out because I’m currently exploring new opportunities. I have 4 years of experience in project management and business operations. Please help sharing/referring if there is any PMO/Project Management you have.
Just to add, I am currently serving my notice period and will be available to join after 20th Jan'22.

When are promotions due in ACs

Hello, I am recent Air Force veteran ready to make the jump from public to private sector. I’ve worked I. Cyber security for years and I am looking for an analyst or sales engineer roles. Could anybody help with a referral?

I just had my first ultrasound and they’re telling me I’m only 6w3d… but I really thought I was 7w6d based on my last period and conception date (I’ve been tracking everything with Flo). It feels off to me bc I’ve tested positive for 4 weeks now. How do you know what to trust?

What are the best agencies ( travel) for RN with one year of CVICU experience? Thank you

Looking for referral for wife who was working as a director at a PR agency. Not really sure where to look in IFS for comms/PR/marketing. Anyone looking for help? Manager+. Thanks!

Can someone confirm if the vive event on October 19 is going to happen in IT Park Taramani office.

Suggestions for bilingual directors (Spanish & English) for patient testimonials?

Has anyone seen the movie Spotlight? It made me think again about the passion to find the perfect news, the one that would be really helpful and necessary to society.

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

How do you detach from work? I’m wired at this point to be so attached that even when I’m off I’m super stressed out, and have to look at emails and keep up or else I get severe anxiety. Anybody?

Does anyone know of recruiting firms with a focus on Anti-money laundering? I’m foreign educated and newly admitted NY attorney with CAMS certification but living in Miami lol. I’m here, because my husband practices in SoFlo. Any recommendations? I don’t have any experience but have CAMS.

Career Sabbatical?

Can anyone who has taken a career sabbatical to travel/explore other interests share their experience with both leaving their jobs and returning to the legal field?
I really want to live in Asia for a year at least before I have to settle down and start a family. I’m not getting younger but don’t want to be reckless with my career.

Enviro/ natural resource lawyers— what’s your dream job?

What do you do in between meetings where you don't have enough time to get anything done but it's like too much time to do nothing.

I'm in a litigation, about 9 months in. Is it normal that I spend majority of my time making bundles for my partners (printing, binding, moving docs in a different order whenever there are new documents or he wants to add stuff) reviewing documents and making tables (e.g. dates, which documents are from where), and the only legal work is like notices of admission, list of documents, the occasional research? I'm so bored and I want to quit but I don't know if I have unrealistic expectations.

Second day in a row that I just want to respond to partners telling them to do whatever “it” is themselves. Stop calling me when you finish up your afternoon run when I’ve been rotting at my desk for over 15 hours a day every day this week. That is all.

What’s the best way to turn down a 2nd interview? During the 1st interview, I learned that the compensation for the role is not within the range that I am looking for and requires 400 more billable hours a year than what I bill now. I’d basically be laterally for my current salary just to bill 400 more hours. I also wasn’t aware that the local office was strictly ID. Firm website advertises lots of practice areas. Any advice? TIA!

Lawyers who have gone in-house to work for a client - how does that conversation start? Who approaches whom?

Feel like I just bombed my first arbitration. Partner was sitting in and then called me after to provide feedback 👻Please give me your first arb horror story to validate my feelings. Thx

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

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

Struggling with this whole work life balance thing. Is it possible to have a semblance of a life/hobbies? If so, how? Most of my socializing is honestly in the microcosm of the firm (drink nights etc)

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?

As things start to open up fully, some of my institutional clients are sending notices that we are expected to do X activity over zoom from here on out (things we used to do in person). Clearly it’s a cost cutting measure. Anyone else feel like filing for telephonic appearance so the insurance company can save a buck isn’t going to sit well with judges who prefer in person attendance? I hope they deny all of them so my billables don’t suffer. Less travel = more desk bs I have to do to hit quota

How do firms calculate how much parental leave to provide, either paid or unpaid. Or do they just pick a number, like “yeah they can get to know their kid in a few weeks and I couldn’t possibly have that attorney out for 12 weeks?” I’m at a small firm, no FMLA or state requirement. We get four weeks paid and four weeks unpaid. Would like to push for more but not sure how to argue costs side of it.

Parental leave: do you have to be at a company or firm for a year before being eligible to take parental leave? Are there any companies/firms that don't have this requirement?

How long does it typically take you to draft discovery responses? I feel like I’ve been at this way too long...

Does anyone have a drink or two while working late some nights? I’ve gotten into the habit of having a glass of scotch on a Thursday or Friday night while working. Not saying it’s a bad thing, just curious if others do it.

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