Any thoughts on Latham in London? Considering a move out of MC and hear they are very strong at Finance. Also any insight into base pay bracket for 2PQE?

Has anyone at Cohnreznick found out their raise? If so, what %s of raise did you get?

Do you have a financial advisor? If so, what firm did you use?

Do you think I can count on Social Security money after I retire or it will be gone?
Real question, since I'm new to the US and am planning my retirement money.
Thanks!

Starting at PwC soon in a remote role. Does anyone know the firms restrictions on working internationally? I know it raises significant tax concerns.

The first time I leave baby overnight with dad to go to a work offsite, and baby won’t stop crying and is sweating like he has bad gas pain. Siiiigh feeling so helpless and guilty right now 😕🤦🏻‍♀️

What the best material to improve investment team know how on the job and why? CFA, Wallstreetprep, CAIA, Corporate Finance Institute,…?

Has anyone passed FAR with Ninja only?

Does anyone rent out a home as an investment? If so I’d love to ask a couple questions about your experience please

When is it okay to ask about maternity leave when looking for a new job? When I receive the offer letter and benefits information?

How much are decent suits in Houston? Got 4 suits (2 custom) for $2300.

Looking for whole life insurance. Who is better Mass Mutual or Northwestern or NY life?

I’m 30, should I consider joining S& Middle East as Senior Associate in attempt to make Manager and leave? Is it too exhausting? Will I burn out before I get there? And how long to Manager?

Is there a dance team in ND office?

The first things you need to organize your workplace are a full staff list and an org chart (title hierarchy). If those don't already exist, you can make them.

Work on yours this week!

What are everyone's thoughts on executive MBA vs. traditional MBA? I'm currently pursuing a traditional MBA but sometimes I wonder what could've been 😅

Inhome rower or elliptical ? Any suggestions ?

My budget is around 1000 and i can go max upto 1500.

Is it planning recruitment season or something? I’ve been getting a ton of messages from recruiters for planning jobs I’m 100% not qualified for.

Self-described ‘aggressive litigators’ are insecure lawyers compensating poor technical skills with unjustified pressure.

To those who were NQs in 2008/2009 and didn’t get retained - what did you do? Did you paralegal? I’m a fourth seater really struggling to find anything as literally no firms are recruiting NQs right now.

Starting as a trainee at large international (but UK-HQed) firm soon. Does anyone have any general advice on seat planning?

Best magic circle firm?

Thoughts on Kirkland’s disputes team in London?

Moving to London in June for a permanent role. What's a good area to live in, friends? Looking for a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom place ideally.

Are BigLaw hours in London really that bad? Would an MC firm be a safer option as a foreign qualified lawyer looking to make a move.

I am a US attorney with a very reputable environmentaL firm. Passed the MCT and will take the OSCE in May. Would love any and all advice about how law firm or in-house hiring in London works.

I’m a 50 year old attorney at a very reputable law firm in DC. Have dreamed of working in London- taking QLTS to become solicitor- but wondering- will there be a job? Worried about age discrimination!

What are peoples opinions on work from home? It seems to be an unpopular opinion but as a junior I despise it. I work 3 feet from my bed, I find the barriers of a phone/email between me and a senior to add a huge amount of stress to my life and I think it’s stunting my career development at my firm because I can’t build relationships as effectively. I’ve never at all had mental health issues before but now am really starting to feel burnt out and anxious most of the time. What do you think?

What are people views on electronic signing of documents E.g. Docusign, Adobe sign etc? Have a counterparty freaking out over the suggestion.i just assumed we were all from this century now and had accepted as valid.

Has anyone here ever worked offshore e.g. Cayman Islands? If so, what are your thoughts on working/living there?

London folk, question for you: do firms and offices in London not recruit candidates directly? I hardly see positions advertised on the websites of these firms but there are vacancies that they seem to recruit for through recruiters. What’s the deal here? Does it make sense to approach firms by yourself at all? Would appreciate any insight I can get on the matter. Thank you!

UK attorney moving to the UK: how much money do you need to make to be able to live well in London? I’m on the NY scale but might need to take a pay cut. How much is good non-NYC scale pay for London?

Does anyone have insight into Google's commercial counsel roles in the UK? E.g. department structure, compensation, typical work day eyc

Hello, I am a big law associate in the US looking to relocate to the UK. How difficult is this to do? Can this be done?

Leaving my (London, big US) firm; HR has sent me various confirmations they are asking me to sign “before my last day”: I haven’t taken any docs, am aware of my regulatory obligations, don’t have any claims against the firm, have returned everything I need to return etc etc etc. This feels like an obvious try-on: the firm isn’t paying me anything to sign, my reg obligations are unaffected by it etc. How do others manage these? Just walk out on last day?

US Lawyers in London: how are you doing your taxes in US and UK to avoid double taxation? Do you use an accountant?

Does anybody have experience working with Fried Frank? I have an interview with them for a Funds NQ role and they seem like a great fit, but I just wanted to see if anyone has any inside insight.

I'm moving from Scotland to London in September, looking to buy a flat, what are some nice / ok areas within 45 minute commute of Paddington?

Looking around the £300-£350k mark.

Obviously viewing are tricky just now so would prefer to avoid any areas that are overly...stab-y from my search to save some time.