Anyone here ever run for local office (town council/mayor)? I live in a small town (less than a square mile; 4500 people). I’m only 30 and have time but I see the people running and can’t help but feel like I’m way more qualified. Any advice?

Which is the best company for a firmware engineer?

Did a bunch of agencies just go on a firing spree before Christmas?

What’s your fave shop that integrates social/digital into their creative?

Vive la France !

Does anyone have a negotiation template for entry level recruiting coordinator. I’m going to be discussing my salary and benefits package and want to be able to ask the right questions and say the right things. Thanks in advance!

How do firms give bonuses to associate attorneys? Quarterly, monthly, annually? What is a bonus based on? Money recieved, billable hours, etc?

I'm looking to set up a bonus structure for a new associate.

Hi does hsbc gives joining bonus how much salary band we can expect for gcb 5 ? This is my 3rd post on fishbowl but not a single reply I am getting ..

Hi All. Just wanted to know what are the components of Flexible Allowance Package for GCB 6. And how much can be claimed under which component. Offer letter showing 12 lakhs as FAP.

So how worried should I be about NY not getting an extension for the Real ID Act? And not getting my passport renewed in time.. putting it out for rush now

Super important topic - What RU wearing to your Christmas party. I’ve been seeing pics of guys in suits and women in gowns this year.

I joined tcs on feb 2022
Recently I resigned, i know it was worst decision to leave tcs early but also worst to join 😁🥲

Hello All,
Since companies are moving into a Hybrid/back to office mode, many of us are required to move to the respective office locations. I'm not sure if this has been discussed here before,
But for a new comer to either of these locations (me) can I get a comparative Cost of living among the three cities
Pune Vs Bangalore Vs Hyderabad.
Thanks 😊

When are you guys planning to return to gurgaon office?@dunnhumby

Folks making more than £100K: How do you deal with the 60% effective tax rate on the 100-125K bracket? (HMRC gradually reduces your £12,750 personal tax-free allowance to £0.)

This is the first time it is happening to me. With one month to go until the end of the tax year, I'm thinking of making a one-off extra pension contribution next payroll.

Any other effective strategies with only one month to go?

Are freelance consultants more expensive to the consulting firm than normal FT staff? If so, how and why?

Not a lot of activity in this group; is anyone still active in here? Hello from Sacramento, California.

Any recommendations on relocating to Hawaii? I am registered for the Hawaii bar but currently based out of Los Angeles and practicing in California as a licensed attorney.

Tips for becoming more independent as you progress from junior to midlevel? I am starting to be put into the position of just having to handle things including drafting and could use some advice from others.

Anyone else use their laptop in a deposition instead of a pad and pen?

Anyone able to provide info on market comp for biglaw 5th-year in the Midwest (non-Chicago)?

When will I find my passion? I’m a criminal prosecutor chasing PSLF (5 years left). I am just not that into it. My wife is a teacher and loves her job so much she could work 16 hour days. I am jealous. My passion is my family and my job is just a paycheck. How can I figure out what I really want to do? Do I want to get that obsessed with work? Help!

Can someone please tell me what “suitussy” means

Quick temperature check: litigators, are you all underwater this month? This has been my busiest end of year season in actual years. I am getting slammed with expedited court deadlines from judges every, single, day. Clerks, what’s going on?! Send help.

What are the bowl’s thoughts on how to list representative matters as a junior-mid? Is this even something we should be doing? What if it’s not in a jx we practice in, so our name is not on the docket, motions, etc.? TIA

Happy Be Kind to Lawyers Day!

So is anyone concerned with inflation coming? How’s is your firm dealing with this? I just saw a 1L of smart water for $11 in Midtown..

Nothing like the named partner who you *know* is actively opposed to associate salary increases (despite living in a market where the COL has significantly risen and outpaced general inflation) telling you about how annoying it is to winterize her 4 mega luxury sailboats she has on her waterfront dock. 🙄

Hi! New attorney here. Licensed in January 2021.

I have a seriously hard time working all day. I went straight through, so part of it is probably just that I've never worked in an office before, but I have the hardest time getting in all my hours. Anyone else deal with that fatigue? Or figured out how to conquer it?

I wish I could just work all day but it's not coming naturally to me. I walk, I take breaks.... but it's hard

I have created a bowl for those who want to know more about their potential new firm - ask anonymously and hopefully someone within the firm will respond! Or we can help find the right person for you! Bowl name is biglaw offer - see you there!

Ah yes, the recurring partner message on a Sunday afternoon to f*ck up what’s left of my weekend

Not sure if this has been asked before but what are your billable expectations, what year are you, and what size firm are you at?

I have been lurking on fishbowl for a bit and it seems that my billable expectations at my small firm are too high (1850). I don’t hit them but neither does anyone else including senior associates / partners. Anyways, my boss is using that as an excuse to not give me a raise - so any insight you could provide would be helpful!

Has anyone left law completely and never looked back? I’m looking into a huge pay cut going to be an EMT, but I’d rather be happy than miserable.

I’ve been negotiating a settlement on behalf of a client. OP is a major corp. we’ve gone back and forth for months, almost a year. Finally came to a final agreement and we’re reviewing for final signature. Then client is reviewing and decides they want something else modified. It’s a point of contention. OP has said no. Should I communicate this to client before pushing back against OP’s rejection of the mod?

Best Bumble/Hinge Profile Intro- GO

I need to perform well after months of bad performance for 6 months to not get fired I'm scared but want to do it impossible?

What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed but still need to bill and meet deadlines?