Ah! If the clients ever realize the number of billable hours wasted on making slides just ‘look’ pretty!!!!

I heard so much about minimum billable hours here by staff. I never saw that email. Is it inly for certain groups?

Received a job offer. Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on a concern I had about it. It's an entry level position, and I don't have much experience. The billables are 2040 a year. For billable hours in civil litigation and insurance defense, is 2040 hours for a 1st year associate on the high end in this field for a small or midsize firm? It seems like most attorneys I know have minimum requirements of around 1800. The compensation is around 80k a year.

What is a material billable hours difference from your peers at the same group? If I bill 150 less a year than another associate should I be worried?

Getting over heartbreak and having a full time job is torture lol. My boyfriend and I just broke up after almost a year of being together. It was such a beautiful relationship but ultimately he just didn’t love me. I love him so much. My mind knows that I deserve reciprocal love and I’m worthy, but I feel physically ill. My body hurts, my stomach is in knots, my head hurts. How is it that I have to mend a broken heart but also meet my billable hours lmao

Mental health is busy, looking for tips to help manage tasks, currently I supervise 12 therapists in 3 different departments that are all different with unique dynamics in each dept. I still carry a small caseload on top of this. I'm struggling with my patients and worry I am not giving them my best, I wax and wane between focusing on patients and therapists. Looking for advice navigating this type od conversation with my leadership, we have all been asked to work on increase billable time...

Looking to leave a govt job for a junior attorney role in a small workers comp defense firm. I have no experience in workers comp. How easy is it to learn the work and make 1850 billable hours? What future opportunities does this experience give?

Have any of you taken "low bono" clients while working at a firm? I want to take on a low bono client or two but not sure who would get the money. This is a contract opportunity through a non profit so I'm assuming a 1099 will be issued. The per hour rate is significantly less than my billable rate. I would (obviously) like the money but my real objective is just getting experience/networking since I recently moved to a new state and don't have clients of my own.

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

How do firms give bonuses to associate attorneys? Quarterly, monthly, annually? What is a bonus based on? Money recieved, billable hours, etc?

I'm looking to set up a bonus structure for a new associate.

Did the billable hours bonus not get paid out today? Or is it to be paid in the next check?

My HR rep told me that to apply for your CPA license in MA you only need 1 year of work experience, not 2009 billable hours. Didn't sound right- can anyone confirm/deny?

Doing a federal clerkship and thinking of my options after. Anyone in NJ/NY/PA biglaw lit group with collegial and pleasant work environment? I do not care about billable requirements/workload, just salary and don’t want to be treated like shit.

Had 2 hours of billable work today 💀

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

If you are a first year in a stub year, and significantly under billable hours requirement, do firms typically still give pro rated bonus? Do first year stub associates really ever hit their pro rated hours in those 2-3 months?

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.

What’s your current billable rate and salary?

Recently lateraled as a public defender in HCOL area to ID in LCOL area for $$$. I’ve been at the job a little over a month. My concerns are that I’m getting very little guidance or mentorship, and I’m worried about not hitting billable hours (2000 requirement but I am just over 80 for the first month). I am only in charge of a ~5 cases atm and struggle with figuring out the next steps, etc. I’ve met all my deadlines that have come up. Thoughts or advice?

Explain to me like I’m 5. Why does the monthly billable hours goal on things like Intellistat change month to month. I’m not hitting hours this year. Last month goal was 158. This months goal is 180.

I am concerned with fulfilling billable hours requirement. I’m required to hit 2100 hours yearly and I’m at ~1,500 hours and I think I’ll hit 150-180hours this month. What will happen if I don’t hit my targeted amount by the end of my year.

My 64 y/o mom is really struggling with her mental health and refuses to acknowledge it or take action. She is already difficult to have a relationship with, toxic, always shaming, blaming, dismissive and refuses to have important conversations.
6 years ago her husband/my step dad was killed suddenly and tragically. He had a man cave room that she has not touched since. It is beyond filthy, unsanitary and poor living conditions.

If I make attempts to clean, she has a meltdown. How to fix?

Outside of getting a high gmat score, what are some things I should do to offset low UG GPA?

How does one use 500 Mile Upgrades on AA In the most effective manner?

I just applied for a Delta flight attendant role and my page glitched right in the middle of my application and now it says I’ve applied even though I didn’t finish answering questions. Has anyone else had this happen? So scared it has completely ruined my chances.

Hi,
I will be joining EY GDS Kol consulting on 5th Dec, however, I have a flight on 5th morning and will be landing by 11 a.m.. Just want to know if NHO will be on 5th only? If yes, will it be offline or online and what time does NHO begin?

Guys please suggest any good hotel(no need hifi, just for night stay) to stay in kharadi, Pune or near by.
I have 2 days working office in a week. Need for 2-3 days only.
If you have any idea please suggest.

Hi Sharks,
Please give some like, need it for DM.

Epam vs Neudesic which one to choose??? Role devops 4+ years of experience.

"There's no whining in baseball!", said very seriously and earnestly ..... to the office dog.

Anyone have first hand experience with travel medical insurance? Looking to purchase for a short trip but finding so many mixed reviews from people that have had to actually try and use it. Appreciate any recommendations!

Is anyone able to give me the Marriott Family or/and friends discount paper? 🤗

Jr. Cw Salary in LA?

Best Coffee in SF?

How much bonus is usually paid by Accenture in strategy? (In terms of percentage)

I have an offer from PWC India and a top Indian insurance company. How do I choose which is better?@

^when the client puts you on actuals^

How is the Work & Life Balance and should I expect lot of pressure at J.P Morgan for HR Role?

And what Salary package can I expect with 6 Years of HR Experience ?

11/27 Check In 🙌🙌 What’s everyone up to today?

How do others on travel gigs who use pen needles (like for insulin) deal with the sharps? I've been hauling mine home in an empty Rx bottle but this seems inelegant.

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

anyone leave consulting to do something radically different and loved it?

Cynical Tuesday - just realize all this time, what pushed me forward was intrinsic motivation. At the end of the day, my hard work was not recognized, I was given a petty raise...no extrinsic motiv

anyone else watching 'Imperium' this weekend? I think it is going to be intense but good.

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms

Bureaucracy banning ppl from talking and sending messages directly to senior managers,partners without approval from your senior/manager. Why do we just kneel down to them instead? Ridiculous.

This referral system is honestly terrible. I hope whoever built it is paying Deloitte for this monstrosity

Helped out an SM on something last week, took all week, sent it off to him and never heard so much as a thank you back 👎🏻👎🏻

Do you dry clean your clothes every week or just wash them at home?

BCG folks, I hear rumors of layoffs happening given the slow pipeline. Is it true?

Interested in a San Francisco/Bay Area networking/support group for consultants that have been laid off?
See comments for more details

Probably a long shot but does anyone here happen to work in the front office (operations) of a pro sports team? I’m gonna assume that most ex-consultants that pivoted went into the business side.

Any INTP? Y’all doing well in your career?

Has anyone been in a position where they racked up 5-6k in amex expenses because they were late submitting things on time? Did u have to eventually pay it off? Did the firm hold your neck?

What are qualities in others that make you think of them as exceptionally knowledgable and intelligent?

😂 having a team dinner with the account lead MD tonight. One guy just declined and his reason is "I just cannot have Japanese food. I had them a couple of times before and never have good experience"

Watched the cub win with the team in a bar in Chicago. Best experience 💖👯‍♂️👬👬

Any tips for Tuxedo Rental? I have never done it but am considering it for the holiday party. Go or no go? Why?