All else being the same, what is the outside perception of the following firms in terms of reputation and exit ops? I am new to “biglaw” and not finding too much else online: Fox Rothschild, Ice Miller, Cozen O’Connor, Barnes Thornburg, ArentFox Schiff?

Thoughts on the Sheraton Kauai? I’m considering the offer they sent. Is Kauai a nice island?

Is the CVA exam worth pursuing?

Is working in VC Ops for a T10 Series A fund a good opportunity? This would be an internship preMba. I’m making a career shift as a vet and looking to land a VC investor role post b school (ideally HS) Anecdotally I understand seed and series A VC is very network based so this would be a chance to meet great folks, but ultimately not the investing experience I’m hoping for. Other internship options include start-up or consulting.

Hi Sharks,

One of my friends is looking to switch companies.

Profile - SQL developer
YOE - 3 years
Current CTC - 6.5 lpa

How much should be her expected CTC?

Going to Italy end of October, planning on visiting the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums. Which Ferrari museum is better? Modena or Maranello? Or is it worth it to visit both?

Just wanted to brag a little. This may not be much for some but I’m super excited. I graduated with a B.A in chemistry July 2022 and I start my job this Monday with a salary of 60K! This is the most money I’ve ever made 😱😱. Really proud of myself even though I know some people would rather make more. I’m hoping to hit 100K within 3-4 years. Don’t give up recent grads!!

Should I trade Mike Evans for Kareem Hunt. Half point PPR.

Leaving EY in a week. Is there anything specific I should do/ save before leaving?

Best YouTube channel to learn Salesforce?

I do prosecution and am looking to lateral. Does anyone have recommendations on firms to consider, or ones to avoid? I’m flexible on location.

Hi All, looking for referral for Plsql with 6 years experience. Please let me know if anyone can help

Does anyone offer any resume writing services? Or willing to let me use theirs as a template? I have 6 years of CS experience & a Masters degree but I am having no luck with landing a CSM position within the 6figure range, it’s seems like these companies are not even looking at my resume. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Typically when someone brings a unique experience or skill to the table they’re compensated for it. surgeons/technicians.
Can we bring this structure to the industry in regard to ethnicity/experience

Fresh embryo transfer. Got my period yesterday, and my pregnancy test in the clinic is tomorrow... so frustrated after all the investment... I had two embryos frozen so hopefully next time it happens... hope everyone gets what they want.

Hi All,

I’m looking for brands and interesting campaigns that communicate and showcase transparency, trust and openness.

Anyone know of anything interesting?

Thank you kindly.

Any idea where I can get a recommendor guide? Like a document that I can send to my manager to help with writing my rec letter.

What do you do about computer problems? It just took me 24 minutes to send a .1 email due to my computer constantly freezing. Is it worth entering that time into non-billable? Or do I just stop whining and work longer to make it up?

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

Hardest part of navigating maternity leave and WLB as a junior partner?

I recently had a specialist partner send me a fairly nasty email after I (a transactional first year) was told to ask them to review something ASAP that had clearly been on my partner’s radar for over a week. Why am I taking the (honestly justified) blame for this? Surely it should be obvious that I’m just the messenger here.

Transactional associate. Lateraled 6 months ago and one of the biggest pain points has been my new firm’s inclination to “hop on a call”, which of course requires every single stakeholder to join. The end result being every call has 25 people on it and nothing actually gets done because no one wants to ask a question that could come off as silly. It’s destroying my ability to get anything done during the day. It’s a complete performance and it drives me nuts.

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

I feel like I’m wasting my time waiting on CA bar results 😭, any tips on how I can use this time effectively?

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...

What are your outlook organization tips?

Trying to organize my email in a way that makes stuff easy to find. I have folders but how do I make emails both sent and receive easily save to their respective folders (as opposed to dragging each one)

Or any other organization tips for better productivity Iike I just have things organized by matters. Any other categorical suggestions?

I don’t want to make partner, and I want to stay in big law for 2-3 years, do you suggest I just do the bare minimum for hours or should I still be doing as much work as possible?

Any advice on how to deal with a partner/boss who is shifting all responsibility to me with zero guidance, no mentoring, and an unwillingness to discuss the issues? (Small firm, only associate under this partner and have been working at the firm for 2 years). There are an increasing number of passive aggressive comments from the partner who expects to be completely hands off once the case lands on my desk. Wants me to figure it all out despite cases being from different areas of law.

Confused why Wachtell qualifies as BigLaw when they have one (small) office

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

What is everyone’s: (1) billable hours this year; (2) practice group; (3) year; and (4) size of law firm?

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.

Probably a foolish question: are bonuses based off of raw billable hours or billable hours modified by the partners?

Last associates committee meeting is coming up. Partners have asked each associate to come up with... not one... but FIVE marketing ideas. Other than reeling out “we offer competitive pay” in job postings, what are some good ones your firm does?

I’m struggling a bit. If I knew how to market well, I certainly wouldn’t be in this position.

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.

Anyone else here kinda like doing doc review? (In moderation of course)