As a lateral associate, how long should you be at your new firm before you try to take vacation for a few days?

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I worked 4 months before I took my first vacation day. I might be on the longer side. Probably depends on firm culture/what other associates do

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2 months in, and working remote this Friday with the goal to log off around 3pm. Direct partners above me didn’t mind, and just stated to be available in case something comes up

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I joined in July and am taking 7 days in September. It was planned before I lateraled and I let the firm know when I received the offer. Just take the vacation!

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I’ve been here 8 months and getting a ton of pushback for trying to take 3 days.. thanks everyone for the sanity check!

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The worst

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My firm has a policy that you accrue one vacation day a month so if you are 5 months in you can take a week. Maybe your firm has a policy like that

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We have 10! 🥲

I joined two months ago and I’m taking a half day before the long weekend. No one batted an eye. Will probably wait until November to take a longer weekend off

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3 months or a calendar quarter

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What about taking two weeks off for your wedding?

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Hi 🐟
Salary credited for August??
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As tomorrow is a holiday.
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