Big 4 vs Boutique law firm straight out of law school?

Boutique law firm would pay 50k more and not sure about WLB but minimum billable is around 1750. Boutique isn't in tax though so I would be changing my practice area.

How would you go about comparing the two options?

Eyeing an open spot as a Senior Manager GPS Contracts DOD Sub-Sector Lead. What would be the anticipated compensation (base + bonus%?) for this role? I imagine it’s an internal (non-client facing) role within the larger GPS division. Currently have 14+YOE of specialized DOD contracting experience to include supervisory experience. TIA

How do folks who are already at MBB (coming directly from undergrad) financially justify getting an MBA, given you’re already so highly compensated? Isn’t the opportunity cost astronomical both in real dollars, missed salary, and progression?

Got offers from
Jpmc - 25 lpa .senior developer position
Bnp paribas - 26.5 lpa , lead position
Yoe : 7
Which one to choose ? Plz help

Any manager present here ??
My current CTC is 8.5 lpa , YOE - 5.5 and i hve an offer of 18lpa
Thing is I want to get retained by Wipro, can Wipro retain me with 13 or 14 lpa ??
I want to know from manager perspective how they retain someone

Interviewed yesterday but couldn’t get the salary range from the recruiter until I told her my current compensation. Does that frustrate anyone else? I hate that.

What is the average hike we can expect this year considering outside market conditions?

Those of you in industry post consulting, when you get a new internal job are signing bonuses a thing, or have you seen any version of this?

Hi ,

Please share the pay range for KYC Associate Kolkata role?

Urgent need!
TIA.

So I finished my 3rd interview with a company and the TA specialist said they loved me but can’t meet me at my bottom line salary, however, I said I can negotiate and she said she’s going to speak with the decision makers and see if they’re okay with that. What does this mean? This is for a marketing specialist role. I’m asking for $70K bottom line

Hi All, can u please tell me What is the average salary package for a senior associate- financial accounting role at Tesco Bangalore ?

Hello Friends, What is Grade 6 in GSK and what it translates to Market roles like Manager or Sr Manager or Associate Director. What will be the base package for Grade 6 for Cloud Solutions Architect

Should I transition to a tech sales job? Thoughts on risk vs reward? I am 34 yo, married with a baby incoming. I work at Google Cloud in solutions engineering (I help develop quantitative business cases with sales teams for customers). My cash base + bonus is $220k (going to ignore equity). I have an MBA from the University of Chicago, not that it matters much in sales. I have always been in a consulting role but I think I can make more in sales. I have a competitive personality and I am bored.

What’s current market rate for Managers in FDD in Chicago? Im not looking to jump ship, but curious what raise at my current company would bring me to market rate.

Can I change my base location from Bangalore to Mumbai? I am having an offer from capgemini but it's from Bangalore, HR told me you can change your location later on,
So can I change my base location?

What is the salary range for senior tax analyst in ey

MLS or CLS what the catch to travel? What are your pros and cons ?! Who do you travel thru?

I just got a call from a Partner in a competing a competing firm. They are interested in my skill set. I like my current firm, but am intrigued by the call from the competition. Do I have a conversation and try to get an offer or stay loyal and enjoy my current role and team? I would like more $$, but I know $$ isn’t everything!

Has anyone tried King’s County? A bit steep for such a new distillery, no?

How close are the official GMAT prep practice exams to the actual in person exam? Any data points would be appreciated. TIA

When doing profitability calculation or NPV, do interviewers usually ask candidates to come up with their own estimates/assumptions for costs, both one-time and recurring?

Any one understood what Steve said about compensation and bonus revision yesterday ?

What’s a reasonable amount of OG questions to do per day?

Hi my name is Deloitte OP and I’m a caffeine addict.

Top 2 cryptos people are invested in LT and why

What is a decent annual billable requirement? Also, billing tips are appreciated. For some reason I am really struggling. Am I self sabotaging?!

Hi
We have urgent opening for 3+ YOE SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS in BNPP ISPL.
Let me know in case you have any reference..

Hey folks, can we use our corporate sim to make make personal calls? Like do they keep a track or something?

Hi sharks,
How is the career growth for a Salesforce developer in the market in near future.

What should I pay a part time PMM at a Series A funded, Y Combinator-backed Fintech SaaS startup working 20 hours a week whose job it is to assist the CMO (me) with setting up and managing a product marketing function? This person will be the 7th hire, the second marketer, and will grow into a full time role (if they want it) as we scale. I myself just completed PMA's Product Marketing Core Cert, but I can't do it all myself and run Demand Gen and Mar Ops. Also HM experience should I require?

Any thoughts on leaving M&A tax Senior Associate / manager position for a tax attorney position at the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel? Considering the person would have to take a pay cut to join the IRS, is it worth it for professional growth and learning?

Can anyone recommend a good immigration lawyer based in Australia? Would like to move and wondering if I have a shot at a PR visa

Anyone at PWC ITS?

M1 Salary Thread: $189K, ITS HCOL

Senior comp thread: level, COL, service line, comp

Should I leave Deloitte for a move to a new city + a mid size firm job in a litigation practice area I’m not interested in, just for the sake of gaining law firm experience? (Been at big 4 one year graduated law school in 2021) or stay at Deloitte a little longer until I find a job in an area I actually want to learn about

I had a non traditional path out of law school because I graduated at the height of the Great Recession and my mother was seriously I’ll with cancer. I’ve worked for 2 big four firms in internal positions within compliance/regulatory for a total of 6+ years and am ready to make a move. What is my next best one? Is it totally impossible for me to go to a law firm?

How do you transition from big 4 consulting to big law? My clients are all funds, and I do international tax consulting. I have used my connections to refer me into probably 10 big law firms and it’s not working. One most recently came back and said they aren’t interested bc I have no law firm experience. How am I supposed to get it though? I can’t go to lower ranked firms bc my clients are all “big.” … any suggestions appreciated!

Any thoughts/experiences on Big4 vs law firms? I started at Big4 straight out of law school. Not sure how easy or worth while it would be to transition to a law firm, at some point.

Any idea of starting A1 salaries/signing bonus (if any) in Dallas for M&A tax (JD/LLM)? I’m interning in a different city right now and hoping to transfer to Dallas for a full time offer.

Can anyone speak to how the hours/WLB (or lack thereof) compare between B4 and Big Law?

Any big4 lawyers who transitioned to the IRS office of chief counsel (national office)? How do you like compared to big 4? I am particularly concerned about having to be in person (at the office) 2-3 days a week.

Can anyone recommend a good immigration lawyer? Specifically one that can successfully appeal adjustment of status denials? Prefer if they are in Chicago but open for suggestions

Any thoughts on quality of life, etc. when jumping from PA to big law? The money looks to be a lot better in big law but there is more to life than money. I have smaller kids.

AMA - Sr Mgr 1 to 6th Year Biglaw.