At which point did you realize that you just weren’t cut out for BL?

Ritz vs Gwen hotel in Chicago

Outside of the M7, which programs have strong investment banking pipelines?

Company approved me hiring my first (non-lawyer) direct report! Excited to cross this off my professional bucket list but I know hiring is the tip of the iceberg. What books, articles, general pro tips, etc. do you all recommend for "being a good boss" advice, esp. geared toward a first time boss?

How common are layoffs in big law?

Let’s take it way back when — How did you get into insurance? What was your first insurance based job? Comment below — Ill post my story below as well.

Mindtree is not onboarding if candidate is not able to provide EPFO screenshot. I am not able to reset password for gender data issue. Anyone able to solve this?

Hi Everyone,
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Y’all know of a standing desk that doesn’t make the monitors shake when typing?

At my current firm, been seeing a lot of people get extended until eternity on the same project / clients. One of the big draws of consulting was the variety, which I am not getting here. Just signed with an MBB. Will I finally get project variety or will I continue to work at one client for up to a year?

Hi - does anyone know the level hierarchy in New York Life insurance? Is Corporate VP lower than VP?@new york life

Praise God for setting us free from sin. We were once slaves, but now we are free. God did that for us… there’s nobody who will ever love us as much as He does.

My old side piece and I have been over for a minute now. It was fun until we fell for each other. We are both 'happy'in our current relationships. We took a break from talking, it seemed like we were both still sensitive about the past and still have love for each other. Recently, he reached out and voiced that he wants to talk more. He video chat me, and now texts frequently. But he only texts when he's at work or in his car, when his girlfriend isn't around. Does this mean anything?

If you could automate one thing about your work, what would it be?

Has anyone calculated 15 years ROI for an investment apartment to rent vs. ETF stock investment in market by the same down payment /closing cost $ as a starting money? My calculation shows buying a house being a landlord gives a higher return when home price appreciation is 3% annually after factoring in all taxes in both cases, 1month of vacancy period per year, maintenance costs, compound interests etc. What key factors should I consider?

One executive I support wants to share his location/whereabouts with me through the Apple app, "Find My." He wants me to know whereever he is so we are right beside each other.

Would you feel comfortable? Or am I overthinking this? To me, I don't care where he is.

Am just wondering if this is an appropriate request to ask an EA?

Older, successsful FAs: How do you suggest a younger female in the business approach you and talk about joining your team? What areas do advisors like you need help with?

Any tips or advice for excellent quality (good fabrics and long lasting) modern furniture stores or a store with interior design help?

Is there any chance I can work as an European (resident in Spain) for a US/Canadian company? Wouldn’t mind going through the hassle of doing my own taxes, as for what I know I can get much better (net) income working for an American company vs for an European company.

I started in big law M&A 8 months ago and I’m super miserable. I don’t love the work or the stress/anxiety that comes with deal work. I also feel like I’m not picking up on it as fast as my peers/able to juggle as many deals at once as the firm would like. I’m thinking about making a switch to in house work, preferably commercial contact work. Seems like the hours and stress would be more manageable in that type of role. Any advice or insight?

I am really mad at my firm. Do I complete the Vault survey today or wait until I have cooled off? Today, right?

Thoughts on Jackson Lewis? In particular, Hartford office.

How hot is the lateral market for IP lit? Hot enough that a (hypothetical, of course) first-year patent prosecutor with patent bar admission & mediocre grades from a T-30 could lateral from an AmLaw firm to a market-paying firm (anywhere in the US)? 😏

Latham LA/CC? Group dependent?

Recent corporate laterals / candidates - how long did it take between submitting applications and hearing back from firms? Been radio silence on all of my job apps for a while and it's starting to worry me.

How many places did you apply to for your lateral search and how long did everything take to get offers from when you decided to start applications? How long did you have to accept offers? What did you negotiate? How long did you have before you were required to start at the new place?

Recent lateral junior associate in brand new practice where I'm the only associate. I'm probably going to bill 1,500 hours max this year due to being very slow and taking time off for a delayed honeymoon which I disclosed during my interview process. I have been told my work product is good, I don't turn anything down, I participate in non-billable work, I'm responsive and I always let people know I'm available to help. Do I need to be worried about getting fired for low hours?

I would like to quiet quit. How does one do that in BigLaw?

We are wrapping up a deal and the parties basically want to do the deal ten more times, but in different flavors and for different items. While I would stick it out through closing of this first deal, is there a graceful way of getting out of doing the rest of the series? Not the biggest fan of my deal team; deal doesn’t contribute to development; it is a massive time suck that hurts my performance on other deals; and I have plenty of other fish to fry.

To the lender counsel that forgot to mention they needed original signature pages for a deal that closed early this year and decided to chase and harass me a day before thanksgiving and a day after thanksgiving multiple times. F*ck you. I don’t know what is driving your lack of courtesy but I have represented the same bank before and know their usual original signature requirement.

Considering a move in finance from a mid-tier uk to L+W. Does anyone have insight on the uk practice wlb? Also I’m aware of their stealth layoffs during previous downturns. Would you consider it high risk to move now and be exposed to an easy sacking during the 6 months probation?

I need some help. I'm struggling immensely to cope right now and have been for a while. I'm talking about breakdowns and crying every day. I can't ask for help as I'm going to hand in my notice in two weeks and then stay for another three more only, but I feel incapable of even getting through those five weeks. How do I make it out ok?

We are very leanly staffed and I have a principle role in many transactions as sole associate which makes it more challenging, to both cope and take space.

Anyone here transition for litigation to consumer financial regulatory work? What’s the good and the bad? Do have enough work to make bonus?

I read somewhere that everybody takes at least one vacation in a year. I didn’t take vacation for years… I did take a day or two off some weeks…Please tell me I’m not alone…

Partners, do you ever have slow days?

Is that normal for the partners in the group to regularly forward in-house opportunities to associates?

Ideas on what to get with tech stipend? I already have somewhat of a set up so nothing is springing to mind. Would appreciate any and all ideas 💡

I realized recently that I can turn my “super associate” persona at any time. I had it off during covid when my kids needed me and got a bad review. So now it’s back on. I’m responding to midnight emails (and daytime ones in under 20 minutes) and getting work done the same morning. I’m spending countless hours doing edits over edits. I actually don’t like super associate. Why do people live like this 24/7?!? 🤔

I feel like a champ today. I woke up late at 9:30 am, but billed 11 hours, managed to work out for 40 minutes, took a 1 hour break for coffee break in the evening and another 1 hour for dinner. Spoke to my family on FaceTime 2 times. Had a shower and washed my hair. Now waiting for my partner to come to bed. It’s late (1:30 am) but I’m reading a few pages of a book for the first time in forever. Tomorrow might be different but I’ll try to make it like today. I feel like a champ!