Are firms giving sign on bonuses to 2nd and 3rd years right now and/or leveling them up a year?! Heard this was happening and would like confirmation. Thx.

Made it to the HC. What should I expect as TC (base and equity) for an L5 program manager in Mountain View?

What would you do
A) Rent a 1000sq ft 2bd apartment that’s ehh for $2000/mo.
B) Rent a dope 2,400 Sq ft townhouse in same neighborhood for $2800/mo.
Rent will be split 2 ways. Current salary is 100k

If I'm trying to work in LA post-MBA, would UCLA/USC be my best bet over other T15s?

Does anyone work at Chainlink Labs or Circle? Looking to exist into an accounting/analyst position. Would love some insight on the culture and comp

Hi Fishes,

I am a QA engineer in an edutech company. I have an experience of 7.5 years (manual testing- database, front end, mobile and api testing).

I want to move to a BA role. I have good communication skills and an analytical mind. Below are 3 of my biggest questions.

1. Is it too late to switch to a BA role?
2. What are the skills,tools or certifications required?
3. How should I approach a job opening, given that I have no work experience as a BA.

Pls do pitch in your thoughts

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wala passes away ... Rest in peace big bull!!!!

LMM Associate and VP comp?

Any openings in third party due diligence/ background screening? I am also pursuing CFE. Thanks!!

Hi Guys, I have one offer from Cognizant and one from Mindtree for Bid Manager Role.. can you help me and suggest what to choose. Package is same at both the companies..

Anybody here know about comp/ culture/ hours at Delta Partners in SG?

We know why you go to pe from mbb/t2 consulting, what are the cons noone really talks about?

Any of you worried about the changes to comp coming in the new year?

Looking for a study buddy to keep me motivated for FAR. anyone would like to join study sessions post work hours?

Ex healthcare workers in Tech/Sales Engineering/ Healthcare consulting;
I have my masters in nursing/FNP (1 yr) making <K70 (Indiana) due to low patient census in my role. No desire for a different FNP job nor to return to bedside nursing (RN 5 yrs). I have heard of some individuals with remote positions making >K100 with little to no experience in tech or consulting after doing a boot camp or cert?
If you pivoted; What’s your current role/ Income & what did you do to complete the transition?

Probably going to resign from my current job in a few months. What is a good way to resign without having to tell my manager where I am going?
I realize they will know eventually when I update LinkedIn profile but for now I want to stay low.

I quit my job on Tuesday this week. Two days later, my fiancé who worked in the same department as me got terminated unexpectedly and with no prior warning or any prior communications about performance worries or anything else. The only logical reason we can come up with for his termination is retaliation for me quitting. I think he has grounds to file for wrongful termination, but we live in an at will state. Anybody with employment law knowledge and any insights here?

I thought a certain project was put to bed, and I was free to start on a motion. And now a bunch little things on the certain project keep coming up. So, I am over here mad about work stoping me from getting to other work. Cray.

Does anyone have insight into the cultures of the various big law firms in Philly? Which ones are sweatshops? Which ones pay market? Etc.

Anyone know what Carlton Fields parental leave policy is?

Quarles & Brady - thoughts? Seem to get a really good vibe from them.

How many active deals is an ideal amount for 3,4 th year M&A associate? (Aside from post-closing/ corporate governance stuff for port cos)

Having worked in big law for 7 years (4 years as paralegal 3 years as associate), if junior folks ask me who should they avoid working for, my answer is: the one who asks you to run just one redline for him/her😢😢

Has anyone done zero/close to zero work during their notice period?

I’m a first-year corporate associate planning on leaving in Sept. for a 2-year MBA. The idea when I first registered for the MBA was obviously to move away from BigLaw, but I’m not opposed to coming back to the firm.

How do I go about breaking the news that I’m leaving in a way that doesn’t burn bridges or make partners upset? I’m still a few months out so idk if it makes sense to tell them now. But I also already know for certain that I’m leaving, so I’m worried that sitting on it is worse.

Any other first year associates thinking about leaving their firms/Big Law after bonus payouts? I’ve been really unhappy with work-life balance and already want to pivot to a smaller firm/policy/JD-preferred type of work. How do you know if the problem is your firm or Big Law?

Partners:

Was/is it worth it?

Thx.

Dallas biglaw - what are your hours like in M&A? Want to move there from NYC for the low COL and better weather but don’t know what to expect in terms of hours.

Anyone else volunteer to go to a bunch of trials when they're getting stir crazy? It's fun.

Realized recently that switching out of my toxin work group is going to be incredibly difficult for a number of factors. Beginning to think I just need to lateral somewhere else but afraid I’m going to end up in a worse position with fewer connections. Would you stay and play long game trying to slowly transition out of group or just lateral and be done?

Is your firm laying off first years?

Is regulatory law really hard? I'm a first year and half the time I can't even understand what the partner is asking because it's on such a subtle nuance of the law that has huge implications. I thought I learned a thing or two about these statutes in law school.

I’ve been at this firm for three weeks, and I barely have anything to do. Is it me?

Is Cooley a sweatshop?

Vent: I am tired of reading articles about how to deal with micromanagers and toxic bosses. Why does firm leadership put the onus on underlings to “manage up” instead of leadership actually providing leadership and accountability on problematic personalities? Please don’t offer me constructive feedback here; I’m exhausted and tired of receiving constructive feedback on how to proactively approach this. I promise no managing up is going to really fix how shitty this feels.

Fellow biglawboiz, what’s your “go to” nice casual outfit in the summer (e.g., hanging out with friends in a casual setting, dinner at a restaurant, etc.). Mine has been jeans and a black v-neck, but honestly I just need a change. I’m also in my early 30s so probably too old to pull off the nice athliesure look (e.g., lulu shirts). Polos feel a little too preppy but maybe at my age that’s the look I need to go for? Just curious what you guys like to wear (also any brand recs are welcome).