Anyone else’s law firm use Bright Horizons as their daycare benefit? This is awful. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/nyregion/bright-horizons-day-care-abuse-manhattan.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a08.9rJW.-X886JIuHo-P&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Anyone know a company that will provide annuities to non-US citizens, non-US residents?
If so, would they have to be expats of their country?

KGS gurgaon asking for return to office mandatorily?

I’m trying to get a rotation in FDD but my partner is worried about temporarily losing resources in our advisory practice. So, what are some things I could learn in FDD that I could bring back to the advisory practice that might convince the partner to let me go on rotation?

My team is looking for 1-2 senior UX Architects in Chicago. Growing global ad agency. Major clients and work that actually gets built. Axure highly desirable, but not required. Details in comments

Can I use the floating holiday after 9/30 or is it gone?

Are there any onsite opportunities available with CTS for payments Business Analyst profile (SWIFT,ISO). Pls need referral

Listening to Rich Dad Poor Dad and I keep expecting every story to end “and then everyone clapped” 🙄

How is the work culture?

Is Preacher a good place to work? How’s work/life? Culture?

Random question since I learned about this watch recently: does anybody in the bowl have the salmon dial Seiko Sarb037? And if so, how/where did you get it?

Might be a long shot, is anyone selling a phoebe philo Celine large trio bag? Preferably in neutral color (not black) thanks!

Big 4 vs International Law firms - discuss….

So overheard after work:

I left a company a while back and a coworker of mine that also left just informed me that one of the C level execs has an SEC decision against him for embezzling several million.

This was from before I worked there...

Hi folks, looking for 11 likes to unlock DM, please help me out, thanks

I joined an agency about 2 months ago and every single day I get more responsibilities, to the point that I don't even know what my actual job title is. I'm frustrated, to say the least.

I have one year subscription of amazon prime available. If anyone is interested I will sell it at 40% off.

If anyone wants me to send their resume to a hiring manager at AB, I’ll be happy to refer you.

can a writer explain the new season of Dave to me?

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone tell what is the variable component percentage for D1/Senior Manager band in Capgemini? And also do Capgemini provide variable pay quarterly Or yearly once?
Please guide.

one thing I do not do is pick up the phone before 9:30…after 7 years, you would think they’d learn.

On what website can you search an attorney who is admitted in New York? To confirm their bad admission etc. TIA - I’m not in the US.

I know this question is somewhat vague and broad but I’ll soon be joining a Banking & Finance team (in BigLaw) as a junior associate. I’d be grateful for any tips on how to thrive in this role. What characteristics make a good junior transactional lawyer?

Reposting: anxious q- should incoming juniors start thinking of backup plans? Were offers revoked in 08/09? Or start dates pushed? Would be starting at a V10 in lit if that helps. Thanks all.

Has anyone considered moving from NYC to Houston? Any advice of why not to do it apart from the Texas heat. The homes are so much bigger and taxes much lower.

As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

Anyone know if SDNY courthouses have lockers for phones?

2nd year here. Looking to lateral from a mid-sized regional firm to another WNY firm-specifically in the M&A/Corporate practice. Anyone have any good insights into big law firms with satellites in WNY (Buffalo in particular) or other regional firms? Barclay Damon, HS&E etc.

Looking for a group that values training and mentorship

Any POC M&A midlevels here actually feel you are treated fairly? What firm? Have been at 2 firms and have lost hope any M&A groups exist that grant us the same grace and opportunities as others :/

What is your definition of “underwater”? As in number of hours

I’m a first year associate (almost second year). I work at a national firm and I’m not a litigator. When I started with the firm, I was told I could work out of any office. Long story short, I regret choosing the office that I chose. I’d like to transfer to another office - is that a difficult ask? I’m licensed in the state I’d like to transfer to. I don’t know how to make this request.

Any insight on Proskauer’s NYC L&E practice group? Good place for associates?

Associates - Care to share your rough budgets (income, spousal income/family support, rent, monthly spending, student loan payments, savings, etc.)?

Got an opportunity at a boutique firm. I’m a 2nd year in big law and never moved before. What are the pros and cons of leaving Big Law to go boutique? What should I be aware of before saying yes?

Does anyone know if this is normal? I joined a vault 100 firm in September last year. The firm put me on tier 7. In January I had the associate review and everything was normal. After a couple of weeks, I got the call from the hiring partner telling my bonus and new salary (because of the firm-wide salary increase). I realized I still get paid as a 7 year associate. The partner said because I joined the firm later in the year, it’s normal not to advance in the next year. Is it? Thanks!

Anyone have any advice for someone interested in getting an MBA to either go in-house or break into securities litigation. 5th year associate here.

Does anyone have intel on signing bonus amounts (apart from Covid and year-end) for mid-level litigation associates? The move would be to a V10 firm. Thanks!

Looking for recommendations for an agency to find a live out nanny on Long Island (Nassau County).

Did anyone lateral into big law? First year in insurance litigation defense and I’m looking to see if it’s even possible to break into big law in a year or two