At what point in your life is it time to give up on trying to make partner? I am nearing my mid 60"s and am starting to feel like I should settle for my current senior counsel status because I will be seriously old by the time a book comes together and partnership is offered. So frustrating.

Hi Fellow Fish,
Have a friend applying as an Experienced Hire (10+ direct experience) for a Sr Mgr Ext Comms job. Tier 1 city. Any idea of compensation range? Other things to know? Thanks!

Anyone else absolutely *loathe* being assigned new client matters at the end of the month when you know your billable time won’t count bc conflicts haven’t cleared yet? Just me?

Best recruiters for moving in-house?

If you do data analytics for clients in an advertising agency, is it a requirement to besides do your day to day “data analytics” work, also upswell the client with new types of projects / analysis?

Basically to help the agency to increase their revenue by increasing client scope?

Hi can anyone tell me how is the promotion cycle and performance review in GS ?
Like how many years it can take for 3 year experience Analyst joining laterally to be promoted to Associate in Compliance Division.

What r y’all doing for Naija independence ?? 🇳🇬

Who are your favorite advertising comedy directors? Who are your favorite comedy directors who are women?

Has anyone ever bought from eBay? The prices aren’t crazy and they have the “Authenticity Guarantee” and the watch is shipped to a 3rd party to validate its real. What are peoples thoughts?

I am a graduating senior with a CS degree about to start my job in IT (low code, mostly using data tools) at a biotech company. My goal is to be a solutions architect within the next few years. Besides sol. architect cert and other AWS certifications, what can I do to put myself on the path to becoming a Solutions Architect ASAP?

Husband received a job offer and the background check is requiring last two years worth of W2s now. This is not a job in the finance industry and I am checking here to see if anyone has heard of this? The job only pays $15 an hour and this seems invasive for no apparent reason.

Anybody have any reccomended templates / resources to point to for M&A target screening?

Hey all, it’s my first time managing an IMO, so I am heading up standing the office up, getting everyone on board, coming up with the day 0, 1, 100 plan, etc. Any advice from someone who does this stuff day in and out? Parthenon, DDV, etc.

If I got a manager for employment claims’ position is it hard to pivot to an associate counsel role etc? What do you think the main difference between the two are? Is it a good position for a stepping stone to in house counsel?

Anyone here a fan of the TLM?

For any of you real estate investors, what tools or sources did you learn from when getting started. Can’t find a mentor currently so want to find some highly recommended books or videos. If focused on the tri-state area (NY, NJ, Long Island mainly) that would be even better. My hope is to buy and rent out a apartment while also owning a house and house hacking that by renting part of it out. Trying to understand all the steps, traps, and how to find if it’s a good investment.

Hello folks, My ctc is current at 6.2lpa and I would like to cut down my taxes. Any suggestions on where to invest for tax savings? Also is FD a best plan for investment with lock in period od 4 yrs for tax saving bills?

Amex folks,
Do you use your amex laptop for your personal work? Accessing gmail, social media, OTT platforms, etc.

Trying to help my retired dad - When I google for what to do after retirement, only retirement planning related things shows up. My dad has been a workaholic and hasn’t developed many hobbies he could pursue. I was wondering how I could help him stay slightly occupied if not busy. Anyone here experienced this with your parents or yourself? How did you navigate this?

Walking home from the office today, I walked past an AE store. Walked in on a curious whim and I accidentally bought a new pair of chukka boots. Can anyone relate? 😂😩

Hi all, share your experience Lateraling here for those that might be trying to navigate the booming lateral market: how you approached firms, what interviews were like, how long it took to get an offer, signing bonuses etc. Adding your practice area and firm type will also be helpful