Anyone move from lit in regional mid-size firm (300+ lawyers) to big law? I like my firm but am increasingly feeling a desire to practice complex national lit in a larger market. We get interesting commercial cases but not the high stakes sophisticated/complex lit that goes to larger firms. Am I making too much of this? And do the downsides of big law outweigh these benefits? For additional context, I am fine with my comp and my hours are around 2200. And assuming that I could get in, of course.

Thoughts on the new Becker CPA online course structure/material?

Interested in eventually exiting into wellness tech.... what are the best consulting firms to start at?

What are some good exit opportunities to the private sector for someone in tax? Looking for increased pay and WLB. Currently at senior level

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

First time poster here!

After spending 4 years as a mid-level ops manager, I tried to break into HR through talent acquisition. Now after 6 years in TA, I've had a hard time getting out of it. My goal was always to get into a more broad HRBP position, but I've since worked for smaller orgs without a solid HR career path. When I ask about my career goals, they keep telling me, "Soon!" Or "Maybe in 6 months!"

I'm testing SPHR in June. Any advice for securing the type of role I'm aiming for?

Which big 4 has the highest pay at partner/director level on average?

Would Littler or Jackson Lewis pay a signing bonus to an attorney with a few years experience? If so, roughly how much? (SoCal office)

What type of raise was seen for PwC Financial Markets tax, associate 1 into associate 2.

Trying to compare my raise to similar groups. Appreciate any insight those at PwC may have.

What companies offer Maternity/Paternity benefits without having to wait a year? Burnout is an understatement and my wife and I are expecting another child. Current workload is unsustainable and don’t want to keep working myself to death. Many places I’ve seen have Maternity/Paternity leave benefits that start after being there for one year. Any place out there without that requirement?

Hello EAs,
Do you mind sharing what you make yearly in Canada as a senior EA with 8+ years of experience? If you mind sharing salary without bonus and with yearly bonus, that would be helpful!

#Deloitte
Hey Folkes, What is your opinion about Staff 2 position in Internal Deloitte Projects ?
Is it good for career growth ?

#Suggestions (Help) Required
I have received an Email from BCG for Analyst - Project Accounting.
Profile looks decent to me.
I am currently working with Deloitte as US Tax Consultant from 1.5 years.
What is the CTC I can expect from this position?

Salary expectation for a specialist level in a low COL city with a TS. 3 YOE, immediate client need?

I’m looking to move from San Francisco to London within my company, so an internal move. I have no idea what I should be expecting pay wise in London. Should I be expecting a cut? If so what kind of % cut should I be expecting? Any negotiation tips to keep my salary more or less the same?

What should be the stipend for an intern (compiler engineer) in Bangalore ?

Does anyone have free or cheap resources to prep for cscp exam?

I currently working as project coordinator (on-site) for 3 months 10hrs everyday with package $75k, I want to move to remote or hybrid work but I only have 8 months of experience from my previous employer and I have completed my master's in construction management in 2021. Should I stay in my role a bit longer to gain experience or I am not able to find remote or hybrid matching my profile. Your advice and comments are much appreciated.

Anyone know how product org at Linkedin is like?

What's the going rate for an Image Director?

Does anyone know what the interview process is like at hedge funds like two sigma? Is it just initial interview, case study, second interview, and then offer? Also, do you know what I can expect during second interviews or how harshly I'll be graded on the case study?

I own a small growing real estate/corporate law firm in Chicago and looking for another associate. Tough sledding. Looking for someone 2-5 years out with commercial real estate experience. Maybe a big or medium firm associate looking for some work life balance and a different approach. Anyone know anyone?

What should I do for consevative strategy of investment. I invested in RE before and never had time and brush up my knowledge in stock other than puting to my 401k. Now my paychecks per month is $10k. I spend maybe $3k for expense and misc stuffs. What is the best way to put maybe $3k to work? Buying big giant stocks? Or just some funds? Or maybe I should just put all of them in to work? I never take that much of the risk. I have home equity for emergency fund. Thanks!

My lease is up September, 2023. I know that’s a bit away, but I’ll definitely be moving out from my current apartment and I’m wondering if I should be considering buying a co-op or continue renting. I have the money for a down payment, but wondering if it may be better to rent for a little while longer and save for an actual house

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I often hear lawyers threatening to “call the judge” during a deposition, generally when there is a dispute among counsel over a question that has been asked. Has anyone ever actually done this? What exactly is the judge supposed to do, resolve the dispute over the phone?

Does having a CPA give you a leg up in switching from audit to FDD?

Thinking of getting a peloton but not sure whether to justify the expense of £75-80 a month. Are the alternatives (Echelon or just getting a decent spin bike (£300-500)and using apple fitness) better?

Likelihood of layoffs across Big4? Hiring is being paused in areas.

Got sniped on an eBay auction for some DBL memorabilia 😢

What is a reasonable salary band for an experienced hire for accenture as a manager. Management consulting / LA. Trying to come in higher than M1

Been really fighting sleep lately. I recall reading that’s an ADHD symptom but I can’t find it now in my half asleep but wide awake state.

I live in DC. After COVID lockdown is over

I am still never going to any of the Smithsonians.

Pfizer 2nd dose in. How long does it take to feel lousy if it’s going to happen?

My firm is not disclosing when people that tested covid positive come in to the office. Are any other firms doing this?

My parents can't get vaccinated, and knowing this information would decide whether I see them.

I'm disappointed in my firm for behaving this way, and want to know if it's unique to them.

Thoughts on Cohen & Gresser for lit?

If you are a non-equity partner and have a nice year, say a 7 figure book, how might a firm compensate you? Non-equity compensation is not really clear to me.

People who have lateraled, how have you handled the other mid-levels who treat you as a junior associate and try to give you assignments that aren’t appropriate for your vintage? I’m a rising 5th year and I have a rising 6th year sending me docs to save to the system for him (not review/comment/save, just save) and doing document production tasks my paralegal handled at my old firm.

Another home-grown associate is leaving my group… we experienced at least 2/3 attrition in 2021 and I thought I had grown used to this, but it still got me feeling a little down. We weren’t particularly close and I think it still makes sense for me to stay with my group for now, but can’t help feeling unmotivated with almost everyone around you leaving…

Hi everyone, my firm (V100) is hiring a midlevel L&E associate for its SF office. Pay is market and billable hours requirement 2000. Please dm me if you’re interested.

What's your biggest struggle as a junior lawyer?

I work with a bunch of shitheads. Am I alone?

My firm is really great. Mid sized regional firm. People are great, work is great. But I’m a junior and there are zero mid levels in my specific office. I’m questioning if I am getting the proper training as other juniors at other firms. The pay is good for a firm of this size with its presence, but feel like someone with my level of experience should be trying to get the proper training in order to succeed as I progress. Thoughts on what to do? I’m comfortable, but thinking about of the future

Decision - I was out the door of my nationwide ins dfense firm. Was going to top local firm with a lot more clout where everything would be private pay and I’d be more on bigger exposure cases. However, my firm outmatched the new firm, made a much better bonus structure, and said I could do more work with their complex bus lit group. I’d still likely do about 50 percent ins defense but I really like the partners I work for, and I handle own cases/take depos, and get autonomy. Am I right to stay?

Can’t decide if I’m being ghosted by a partner or if I’m just reading into it. Had a good discussion about a matter that we wrapped up and then I went on vacation. Haven’t gotten a response back (have sent a few emails about staffing on new matters) from the partner in over a week and a half since then and they also haven’t stopped by my office which would typically happen once or twice a week. Thoughts?

PetSmart, Serta, J. Crew…what are other big ones that credit lawyers should know well?

How many billable hours do you aim for per month? Thinking of lateraling to a firm with no official hours target and wondering what I should be aiming for - is 170/mo (2000 per year) acceptable? Don’t want to burn out but also don’t want to get fired lol. I also understand there’s little control over how much I’ll work but just wondering what y’all think is good enough.

Is the counsel title another version of non equity partner?

How far in advance of taking vacation do you let partners know you’ll be out of office? Is one month before a week long vacation okay?

Not sure if there’s any UK-based lawyers on here, but does anyone have any insight into Latham’s London office? Would be joining from a MC firm and curious what the vibe, hours etc. are like

A client had something sitting on their desk for 2 weeks and emails us urgently asking for it to be done today. Told the partner I have 4 closings and he told me to “find the time”. Do partners and clients just get off from this sort of thing?

Was anyone on here laid off during the 2008 recession? Can you tell what you did to get your career back on track?

For those of you who have taken mental health or a similar medical leave, how long did you take? Debating between requesting 2 or 3 months but not sure if too long.

1st year corporate associate. I’ve only billed 500-600 hrs since September and have a couple of months I billed 20-30 hrs. We don’t really have an assignment system. Should I be worried? I just assumed it will be a lot busier in summer/fall and thought I should enjoy the slow time while I can. But all these posts from other first years freaking out for billing 100 a month is giving me anxiety 😦