Any advice for job hunting after the bar? I’m taking it for the first time in feb. I’m really afraid of ending up at a firm with a lot of neurotypical toxicity and bullying like there was at my law school. What are red and green flags?

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I have to say government has been an amazing fit, but a lot of that has to do with my special interest. The problem I had after law school was firms taking advantage of me. I see how large amounts of evidence fit together and get really engrossed in my work. I was often underpaid while others took credit for my work product. Look for a place that fits your special interest while celebrating the individual accomplishments of its attorneys. You may also prefer a position that minimizes client contact. Also, the legal field is really a small town. Check reviews on Glassdoor and such.

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For me it was always very hard to tell anything until I was already working somewhere.

If you land somewhere you don’t end up liking, then take the time to learn all you can while you are there and make that your focus.

Remind yourself you don’t have to stay there forever and that you need to learn what you need to to be able to move somewhere else.

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Thank you for this solid advice

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Are there any investment club bowls here? I was thinking maybe there should be a desi group here for this. If not, how many of you would be interested in joining one.

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How is Birlasoft company overall ? please do comment as per your exp. It is urgent.

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They connect neurodiverse workers with neurodiverse friendly employers. Found them through HBR's article read to me by the NOA app.

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I created this group after battling with the school regarding my son’s behaviors in kindergarten. He had ADHD but was not yet diagnosed with autism. I requested an IEP and they determined he is on the autism spectrum. He’s wicked smart, but has sensory issues. After studying autism more, I realized I share many of his characteristics. I also have ADHD, which is controlled with medication. Any others out there who have or think they may have autism?

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