Any former attorneys that made a change out of law into something else? What do you do now and what did you find was the most challenging part of the change?

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Following! Corporate attorney here and I really want to switch to something more HR or PR related. Sometimes something more creative

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Try looking into immigration. I’m on a project that has multiple resources that operate software dealing with immigration.

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I’m not an attorney, but my entire career has been in nonprofits and it seems like there are always a ton of non-practicing attorneys. Policy stuff, obviously, but really any role that requires research/writing. I also know attorneys who have moved to places like LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, etc.

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I am a former lawyer,pivoted by studying organizational psychology into Human Capital Consulting and now work as a career/leadership coach. The most challenging thing initially was developing a non legal concise writing voice with my own point of view.

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That’s quite a pivot. What type of work are you looking to change your skill set to?

Asking for my husband. He currently does family law and is looking to get out of billable hours.

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Hi fishes, If I accept TCS letter and didn't join, can I reapply ? If yes, after how many months ? Fyi, the offer letter is still showing in ibegin. YOE : 8
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Any experience with working for CITI (US)? Sibling is offered a role and is wondering if she must accept? She is looking to establish WLB considering her 6 month old baby still needs her time. Will moving out of a big 4 and getting into an industry role with CITI help her ? Any insights much appreciated!

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Hi fishes,
I have an offer from one of the MNC's of 15 lpa fix.

How my salary break up will look and how much I will get in hand after deducting my pf of 1800 and income tax.?

Please confirm🙏

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How’s EY’s healthcare practice?

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Starting a new job Monday and from last one I learned that it is alienating if I say I don’t drink. Any advice on how to deal with the “let’s go get drinks” offers without seeming rude/different/antisocial?

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Booz Allen Singapore office is closing. Riyadh has downsized. Abu Dhabi laid off all cyber employees. Are Dubai and Lebanon next?
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Hi Fishes,
Can you help me to choose below organisations and position.
HDFC Database Manager (IT) 20 fixed + 10% variable
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Mindtree 20 fixed + 3 LPA (variable).

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Investing question for you all: Due to the (predicted) upcoming recession, are you all saving your money to invest later or are you investing now regardless?

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Have we bottomed?

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Please let me know if dere are any good Ayurvedic doctors in Bangalore..Fishes please help...

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Have you ever compare yourself to another peer on a team and also feel you are being compared to by the project boss? How to feel confident?

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Hi everyone, I am looking for advice on getting to the same company but in a different country. I had an internship at multinational FMCG company in purchasing in country 1 (5 ys ago). I then went studying abroad to country 2 and stayed doing the jobs which came with the visa - sales/accounting/marketing but all for really small companies (20 e-s max). I keep dreaming about getting back to FMCG co but in country 2. Applied directly/chatted to ex coworkers in country 1 - no luck. Any advice?

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Hey fishies! 👋I have a BS in Art Education, 10y teaching experience and pivoting to instructional design/curriculum development. Had an awesome 2nd round interview with a hiring manager of Experian. I have an offer as an independent contractor with another (smaller) company. Any salary negotiation advice if I get to the next round with Experian? What’s baseline pay for experian ID’s?

👍Any information is helpful!

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Hello fish and sharks! I am an analyst at a pharma company in NYC. I’m trying to pivot to consulting specifically in Risk Management. My boss and I talked about consulting firms and he said how consultants work all the time outside of working hours.. is it really that bad? And is the compensation not great compared to how much you put in?

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Hi everybody! I’ve been offered a position at IQVIA in the primary intelligence team in UK. I heard some concerning comments about the company culture and lack of work/life balance. Can someone tell me if this is a healthy and good place to work, learn professionally and still have a personal life?

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Any suggestions on fields and jobs to apply to as a transitioning teacher? I was thinking about getting my Scrum Master certification but open to learn of other certifications or fields that I should be looking at as a transitioning teacher. All feedback is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

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How hard is it to get into product management and/or project management at a bank? (A bit about my background: I work in public accounting and work with banking clients.)

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Hi there ! All project managers please drop your salary below and where you’re located. I am interested in switching from field consultant to project management but concerned if I’ll stay in the same pay scale or more. Thanks !

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Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients (businesses or public figures) on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential lawsuit while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

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I am wanting to get my business started; I have 18 years experience in my field but I just don’t know how to branch out and get work on my own any advise?

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I interviewed for Data Analyst role at EY, it went well and the job sounds great, but I'm a bit hesitant to leave PwC because I really like the firm and I'm just 8 months in my job as an associate at a subgroup of ITS that has some focus on technology and analytics but it's mostly tax compliance.

I do want to transition to data analytics but I'm not sure if it's a good idea to go to another big 4, or maybe just look for a position in industry.

Any advice or similar experience?

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Hi recent law school grad from Canada with legal experience and worked in social services prior to that. Really looking to use the many skills I’ve obtained for a Product Management role. Is there anyone who can refer me? Would be very appreciated!

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Interviewing with a company I’m excited about and they requested to have the next level (I believe final level) be pushed to the second week of January since they’re team is overwhelmed. I agreed and suggested times and am waiting to hear back. Meanwhile I had another company reach out this past week for a role I’m less excited over. They’ve already reached out for my final interview round this week. I already disclosed that I’m waiting to hear from a company I’ve been interviewing with. Cont’d.

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