Are any other juniors billing pretty little since the market correction?

3+ hr delay at ORD on United. HMP??

Does it bother anybody else to see “Your designs are pixel perfect” in job descriptions? Nobody’s going to be perfect all the time. Stop expecting that of people.

Does anyone in the Bain Boston office know if they are hiring experienced hires currently or too swamped with MBA recruiting?

Can anyone advise what their ballpark startup costs were, how long it took to get “afloat” with clients, and anything you wish you knew before hanging a shingle?

Anyone know if the recruiting process for Mezz fund is similar to PE

Hello everyone! Any single men would like to chat? I’m 30/f/nyc. I don’t ask for much but I’m down for a convo as long you’re respectful, can hold a convo, and have good vibes. Shoot your shot 😜

Any opportunity for Salesforce Testing with Automation ?

Did anyone ever try to do level II and GMAT at the same time and passed / got a good score?

Thoughts on leaving law to become a contract manager? Small law experience. Billable hours driving me nuts. Is there growth potential in house from a contracts manager position?

Anybody have idea about IBM Managerial round

Realizing I’m such an Elon bro! Like I’m so excited that twitter’s been bought by him and I don’t even know why 😂 literally can’t even fathom as to what he would want with it but I’m ready to see! 😂😂

Where can I get good and affordable baby clothes 0-3 months?

Does anyone have insight into current salary levels for VP roles at a larger agency (500+ employees)? I'm making the move from freelance and just got an offer for 165k, little to no bonuses. The job is in corporate, mostly purpose/ESG work. I know there are a couple threads on this, but with the current market, wondering if salaries have gone up at all. Thanks, in advance, for any feedback!

Any one have good new music recommendations? Just discovered the wonders of Tame Impala

Any California lawyers have suggestions for complying with the new CCP 2031.280 rule that documents produced “shall be identified with the specific request number to which the documents respond” in cases involving 100,000+ documents?

I've been following this bowl for some time and although a lot of us need to make changes to be happier, I can't help but wonder when I consider it, is another firm really the right answer. Thoughts?

What are the best job sites for Series C —> IPO marketers or in-house creatives? LinkedIn? Angellist?

0 billable hours this week. I’m a recent corporate lateral (2 months) and have reached out to the work coordinator and other partners/counsel but still nothing - should I be concerned?

This might be inappropriate but how often are the rest of you having sex with your significant other or spouse? We have little kids and I work 75 hours a week so I am lucky to hook up twice a week and even that is tough to schedule. My wife takes it personally if I am not all over her so I try to make an effort even when I am dead tired. But honestly lately I have been dreaming of a sexless marriage and anything else that will take some of the pressure off me.

Ended August with 25 billable hours. Here’s to hoping no layoffs☹️

Client gifts: thoughts on gifting a great puzzle to a client? I have several clients where I know food/wine won't work due to dietary restrictions. Our family always does puzzles at the holidays and I know these contacts have kids that might enjoy the gift. Any other ideas welcome!

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

Just got an iPad and looking for app recommendations, particularly for marking up PDFs. Would also appreciate any other recs/advice y’all have for a new iPad user. Thanks in advance!

Miami is on fire. Sidley, Winston, Kirkland, and (allegedly) Latham in one week.

Any big law associates looking to transfer out of Texas in light of the new laws repressing women's rights? My firm has an office in Colorado and a group of 4-5 of us have been discussing transferring today. Rent/Housing is roughly the same in the two states.

Hey all - first year associate here… I’ve met my hours requirement for this year (requirement is 1900 and am currently at around 2050 with billable hours - approx. 2160 with non billable admin hours) and I am just tired. Is it okay to just “disappear” during the holidays (thanksgiving week, week of Christmas) and let partners and senior associates know I am not available? At this point I don’t care about making more money - I just want to sleep, read a good trashy book, and cuddle with my dog.

How many of the first year associates at your biglaw firm hit the stated hours goal?

If you don’t have 8 hours of billable time a day, do you leave as is or do you fill in the gap with non-billable work? While I am in the office, I don’t always get the billable amount since I don’t have enough work. Seems like a waste of time to enter non-billable time just to fill in the gap but I also don’t want them to think I am not there and slacking off.

What’s the norm?

For all those fully remote fishes out there, does your firm require you to be barred in the state of your residence, of the office to which you are aligned, or both? Specifically wondering how west coast offices are handling this.

#justlazyrecruiterthings spamming you about an open position at your old (awful) firm

Should I drop everything and go to Coachella?? Got an offer for a 3 day GA pass for $100 (not sure if that’s good or not though, need my Coachella specialists to give me a diligence memo)

Any recommendations for podcasts related to funds/securities law/M&A or similar topics? I’m a first year (funds/funds reg) and was more interested in other areas in law school, so just trying to learn something and stay in the know. I already know about The Deal podcast.

Is Fenwick back in person now?

Any insight on direct lending specialty finance AIP group at Milbank?

I've worked with the partners I report to, but not so much outside of my practice group. Is it normal for an associate to request a partner to do something or request information?

Are signing bonuses still a thing? For a 7th yr M&A associate in major market / top firm? Not wedded to my current firm and scored a six figure signing bonus a year ago. Wouldn’t be opposed to another large pay day (and ramp down / ramp up hours) now that I’ve passed the claw back period.

Anyone else super slow? So far this month, I’ve billed 14 hours. 0.5 today. 😞