Any 🐠 here with fibromyalgia that have managed to deal with sudden flare ups impacting timeline of return of deliverables? Yesterday and today have been complete washes due to first, all over body pain and today, added brain fog and extreme fatigue. I can’t think, can barely lift a pinky. I have items that I expected to get out but are now taking longer and not getting the focus I’d usually bring. Has FM interrupted your schedule before and how did you deal with it?

Hi guys. I need your help. I am currently searching for a job in the Consulting space. I have applied directly through their career website to EY and McKinsey, but I haven't heard any response. If I apply through job portals like Indeed, Naukri, do I have a better chance of hearing back from them?

Do appellate lawyers make worse trial lawyers, or do trial lawyers make worse appellate lawyers? Had this debate today with a colleague.

Was on a call today with colleagues and they were all commiserating about childcare costs rising, daycares closing unexpectedly, sick kids, and pregnancy pains. I just smirked the whole time and thought “wow that blows… I’ll keep you in my thoughts/prayers while my husband and I are in Costa Rica for a long weekend next week. Byeeeee” ✌🏻 🇨🇷

I wish someone could look at my resume and tell me what kind of job suits me based on my skills. I'm stuck.

I need to stand up the Product Marketing Management function for one of three verticals. Looking for any advice based on the below.
-Most of the team is new (8 months or less), including upper management. -Product Marketing is new for this team and company. -The products are all software/SaaS, and all acquired through acquisition and all still have their own brand names and marketing managers.-All products at different levels of maturity.
I have several ideas but looking for others. 👍

Am I a jerk? Posting in this bowl to get perspective from guys as well.

I've been on a dating app and have been talking to one guy religiously for the past week. Like full on convos and we've even planned to meet once this pandemic settles down. However, I found out he has a kid and lost interest, so I cut it off. I feel terrible because he's such a nice person and I really hit it off with him, but kids are a dealbreaker for me. Will I regret this/was it a dumb decision?

My Redfin agent recently quit with one day notice to start his own firm. He was the one behind my deal and did a lot of work and help with negotiation. However Redfin called me and said they put their top regional lead on transaction which is set to close in 10 days. I’m conflicted with what to do. As a buyer I know I can switch firms with seller’s consent and it won’t impact the deal, or will it? The agent said if I went with him he’s throw me an additional incentive to close with him.

Folks,

Wanted to know your thoughts on KPMG Singapore, hows WLB in tech consulting?
Any idea on Projects in APAC?

What do you guys do when you have a little downtime? I’m not currently maxed out (will be soon). I feel like I should be doing something but not sure what

Can we talk designations a minute? I'm at the agency level now and would like to move to a company underwriter. If I'm going to add some designations to my portfolio, which would be the best? I don't think jumping right into CPCU is the right way to go. I can earn my CIC and then pursue a CRM or CPRM. I don't think I want to do the CISR since that won't do much for me if/when I move to underwriter. Is there something else I should consider? Do designations matter at the company level?

Curious to hear others experiences with their Product Managers. What are some nightmares you’ve dealt with?

Hello Everyone, I got an offer from Mindtree kolkata. Offer 24 lac fixed. YOE 10 years. Tech stack Azure Data Engineer.
How is project availability and job security?
Also, as LTI and Mindtree have been merged will I get an offer from LTIMindtree?

advice on choosing either transaction opinions group at mid-market investment bank or valuation controller group at a huge investment bank?
pros/cons?
what are the differences?

Today is the last day that a woman has never been the Vice President! And she just happens to be an HBCU graduate and an AKA!

How many people do you manage? What’s your company’s ratio of Resource Manager to Talent?

Had a socially distanced get together in my backyard (3 people) and it was difficult with convo....after talking about WFH/job related issues, we just kind of sat there with not much updates....anyone else struggling right now? Life just seems very bland

How’s your agency handling performance reviews and goal setting this year?

All SMs currently in pipeline - How many years at SM on average would you say it takes to be a partner these days?

What about legal work is currently causing your mental health struggles?

Mine’s the hours, which is not normally my issue. I billed 230 for June and July and am already at 145 for August. My ability to focus is getting worse by the day, so I’m working longer to bill the same hours and have had to pull a couple all nighters. I burst into tears this morning when a client changed plans and now wants a major project by end of month, on top of my other deadlines next week... I just want to sleep.

I’m at the point that I start trembling every time I get an email alert. It’s the little things piling up that is getting to me. The to do list full of, “send emails to X about Y,” “follow-up re this,” “revise the 100 small things the baby lawyer drafted.” Tasks that might take 15 minutes to an hour individually, but all together it’s a lot. I’m the bottle neck. I’m the one who needs to move these things along. But there’s always something bigger and more urgent. Nothing’s ever FINISHED.

Anyone here willing to share their firsthand experience of searching for and selecting a therapist? My wife was kind enough to vet a few through our church and her friends, but wondering if I might find a better fit with a therapist who specializes in working with lawyers or small business owners.

How do i direct message someone

If you’re reading this, go drink some water!

I've been working from home for the last six months and had this constant urge to eat treats I find anywhere around the house. My two daughters find it humorous, but it has rarely made me feel good. Kindly, what can I do to stop?

What did y’all actually want to be when you grew up?

Does anyone have any experience working with a Life Coach/Therapist to help in this industry and just overall? I realize I get in my own way by overthinking and I have trouble executing. Also realizing I doubt myself/ability, so it subconsciously holds me back from implementing things I want to do/achieve. Any recommendation(s) is greatly appreciated!

I’ve been working to an unhealthy degree lately. And I’ve been making the excuse that I have a lot of work right now, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m addicted to it. Part of it is anxiety and perfectionism. But my behavior is now actively harmful to myself and starting to harm my marriage.

How do I stop? I’m not talking work-life balance. I mean, how do I say, “I don’t care that the client wants this tomorrow and I’m not close to done, I’m going to sleep tonight”?

I’ve been struggling with finding the right antidepressant. I started a few months ago but had really bad side effects and stopped (headaches, lethargy, nausea, inability to concentrate). The withdrawal is just as bad. I’ve noticed that I made mistakes when my mind was in a haze and just can’t seem to work. I think I need to find an antidepressant that works for me but I’m nervous it’s going to make work that much harder. Do I tell someone at my firm? If so, how?

Is anyone else experiencing a new wave of covid anxiety due to the stress of figuring out the holidays? Got in an argument with a family member about safety guidelines and testing needing to happen and I’ve been feeling paralyzed by anxiety all day.

People with depression in big law- how do you manage? How do you meet your hours? The lack of support/training and being remote has been very hard on me.

Gripe- there is no room for a sick day in this profession. Big closing coming up. Have a bad cold. Have billed 40+ hours in the last 3 days.

Why do lawyers celebrate a culture of poor health?

Does anyone else feel like having kids is the only acceptable reason to not be in the office 24/7? If I choose not to have children, do I not have any valid reason to have a life outside work?

3rd yr here in a mid size firm. I’ve been struggling in the mental health dept. I was on leave for 3 wks and have returned to work in June. However, i still feel like a corpse everyday and have zero motivation to do anything. I have noticed my work product declining and I feel extremely burnt out with no hope for the future. I have been trying to get appointment with a psychiatrist but they are either not working or booked up. I want to get better but don’t know where/who to turn to. Advice?

Anyone participating in dry January or done similar things in the past? Did you notice an effect on mental health or other benefits?

When covid first hit, I was delighted to be working from home. My hours even improved. Now, because of some triggering events, I’m dealing with horrible panic attacks on the daily. I’m dissociating and can’t focus long enough to get work done. I JUST hit a year at this firm and am going on a one month stress leave. Worried I might not kick this mental state in that time. Any advice as to what I can do while on leave so I can come back focused and ready to work?

question of the day: why did you join this bowl? Since I asked, I will start: I’ve been on a journey of recovery from legal-overachiever-workaholism. Changed jobs, city and environment and still working hard to recover from burnout that is, unfortunately, part and parcel of the legal profession.

Mental health issues in our profession are finally being recognized. While mental health issues are not unique to lawyers, the profession and it's client service mantra present unique challenges.

Does anyone have any advise when it comes to navigating getting help and your firm. I had a tough month mentally. But I reached out to my local bar’s LAP. I’m starting the process of seeing a therapist. But my dreads still here. I’m panicking about being short on hours, falling behind on my cases and explaining to my boss I know I’m behind at work but I am working on it. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.