With the massive surge in Omicron cases, how are your HR teams handling contact tracing? Has that responsibility fallen on you? Do you contract those duties out?

So many people on Fishbowl are dealing with being laid off right now. For those that have been, do you know why? How long have you been unemployed?

How much would an accounting technician ask for a startup that’s in the medical field series B last round of funding was 30 Million.

Do you use a financial advisor / wealth manager? Why or why not? At what point is this warranted?

What are the typical exits post tech consulting at the analyst/associate level (~2 years of experience)?

Question about tenants.. I have this inherited tenant who I am 90% sure are involved in some type of drugs scheme. The parents recently passed and they called each other “fiancée” and the adult daughter and her “fiancée” want to rent on their own. Long story short I’ve gotten them out of the house but then I was talking to a cousin of the estate and when I said fiancée and who was trying to live there he kind of chuckled and said I’m not even going to go there… Is fiancée code for something ??

Its been more than 3 months and I am still on bench. What to do now?

How long is an EB2 NIV case taking these days?
Is premium processing available?

Okay - good books to read when trying to self educate? Want to learn more about investing, economics(engineer here-plz be kind), and statistics! ☺️

Hi,
Could anyone give me a referral to a finance related internship?
Thanks!

Hi,
I'm looking to switch from management /strategy consulting to a product based company and somewhere with better WLB. Any tips/referrals?

Trying to get my team out for dinner downtown Toronto or 10-15 min Uber drive. Targeting good tasting experience, for a large group, that accepts reservations, without a crazy bill. Thoughts ?

Does company name matter for exit ops? Is there a difference between the big 4 (does Deloitte have better reputation/name recognition and therefore better exit ops then, say EY?) How about from a mid-size? Worry about having just this BDO brand....

Nothing feel more like the holidays than seeing 40% of your bonus paycheck disappeared due to taxes

Possible position as the only writer on the internal creative team for a rapidly expanding start-up. Title is Copywriter. Have 5 years agency experience. Thoughts on salary I can negotiate? (Chicago)

Can we increase the amount of Hra in income tax portal to save taxes?
I have paid rent to my parents but i want to increase that amount so that taxable income get reduce. Is that legal?

Thoughts on Debevoise for litigation?

Anybody asked to go back into the office after labor day? I personally don’t know any but wondering if any nyc firm is more or less compelling their associates. I’m in midtown near 30 Rock and for real I think we won’t be going in till at least 2021.

How do you survive your first 1-2 years? As far as still managing to eat well, sleep, and hit the gym, have friends, etc. How did you balance all of this?

Does anyone have any successful tips for dealing with horribly micromanaging partners? Horror stories also welcome. TIA.

What are the things you wish you knew when starting big law in NY? I’m lateraling to big law after working at a boutique firm in DC (5 attorneys). I’m a 2nd year associate but I’m starting out as a 1st year at the new firm because I had little litigation experience (and had no prob with that because the offer was solid and liked the idea of a smoother transition into big law). I’m very excited about the new job but also nervous about what to expect. Would appreciate all the advice I can get!

Hi all, just wondering - what are the best reasons to lateral? What do you risk by lateraling (if anything)?

Hey people! Curios, what was your first splurge purchase with your big law money. (Assuming you have student loans, mortgage/rent etc.)

Current billable hour count check?

2020 events have solidified my previous growing desire to get the hell out of biglaw and do something more fulfilling and meaningful with my life. Question is: how?

It’s hard to escape a job I’ve paid $$$ to get into, and that provides me with “security” (and deep insecurity) and pay, while simultaneously wrecking my mental (and physical health) and the Herculean task of finding alternative employment given the limited skills actually provided by biglaw (though maybe arguable).

How is Milbank’s project finance team? Work / life balance? Hours? People you work with?

5th year big law associate and have been at my firm for about 2 years after a district court clerkship. Trying to break into a white collar boutique that has ties to USAO. Any tips?

Thoughts on Dechert? Seems to bringing decent revenue ($1.3b) but Mid Vault rankings?

How to choose between recruiter emails if you're thinking about talking to one? Any you'd recommend talking with or staying away from?

Anyone go to office tomorrow?

does lifestyle as a big law attorney ever get better once you make partner or is it definitely only going to be worse forever?

I understand this is an afterthought, but have firms started thinking what they’re going to do about summer associates if this coronavirus quarantine stretches into June? Hoping they won’t drop us..?

Possible to get into BigLaw or regional Big Law without top grades as a non-traditional lateral? Been out of law school several years, have five years of industry adjacent quasi legal experience and am in my second year at a traditional boutique firm practicing corp/securities.
I have an informal informational discussion with a partner at the big firm through a family member whose company gives a lot of business to this firm. Any examples/anecdotes?

Need advice: since I started my v10 a few months ago, i've has little time for my (little) kids. I have an offer to join another biglaw doing in-house (nonlegal) work (9-6, 5th yr salary). I am considering it, but only if this pace continues. I have a call scheduled with the managing partner who hired me tomorrow am. I asked to just schedule a "check in" call since he said I should do that if I need anything. I don't know what to say or how to approach it. Can I ask to be staffed on less deals?