Billing question here. I’ve been having tech issues for two weeks now, I obviously need a new computer. Anyway, my main concern is that I’ve been loosing A LOT of time trying to fix these issues with our IT department then updating and configuring my temporary replacement. Have any of you been in this situation before? Do I bill the firm? Not bill it all - which I really don’t want to do because my hours will be significantly low for the days I had issues? Help!

If your GF is interested in a 3some, what are your thoughts on that? 🤭

What the current market situation like for SAP TM consultants in USA and Canada?

Looking for companies that are willing to hire international candidates.

Busy season never seems to end. Question, am I burned out or is this normal? I was very stressed during busy season until now. I sort of feel a calm sense of not caring anymore. We have extended our busy season until 5/15, but I really just don’t feel like I care...

H1b/ H4 extensions pending and license is expired! DMV says they don’t renew based on receipt…. What can we do?? It can take months, especially for H4!!

Hey can anyone refer me for Agoda careers? I’m very much interested in working with them any leads would be highly appreciated :)

Looking to upgrade dress shirts, looking at Charles’s Tyrwhitt non iron stretch and they have a really good deal (3 for $99) thoughts on their shirts? Never tried on, will probably order my size 15.5 34 in a slim

Hi Fishes,
I am currently working as a presales consultant in Data & Analytics practice. I am looking to move to Canada or Uk. Can someone advise how to look for jobs and visa sponsorship?

Anyone got premium bagpack?

Anyone joining genpact in november last week or december first week.

Any sign on bonuses for senior financial analyst rolls with big Pharma? In HCOL?

Let's help each other out. Feel free to use this thread for job postings for any agency who's hiring in Toronto.

It’s review season at my agency. I’m struggling with what goals to put down or things I want to learn. Not because I think I’m perfect (ha) but because our job description gets so amorphous as we elevate. I’ve been an Account Director for about 3 years. What are goals that y’all have set or things you’ve looked to learn as you’ve gotten more senior?

Gary Dahl got everyone whipped into a frenzy with "Pet Rocks" and TBH that makes me believe that marketing is like a form of wizardry

I miss the times (circa 2006 - 2010)where it was quite normal to go out and meet girls and have them take you back home for the night. Such a great time to be alive. Now, everyone is so caught up with that digital app dating life and no one goes out anymore to meet people. So sad.

Not sure why the execs keep their jobs and layoff production. Do we need all top-level operation staff when there isn’t much left to operate? I have ahead time seeing C-suite doin any production work

Kleinberg Kaplan thoughts anyone?

Hi All,
I will be joining MasterCard in the next two weeks, and my BGV application is still pending.
Is there any idea how long it will take to complete BGV, and will there be any consequences if BGV is not completed before joining date?

For those who exited to industry at director-ish level or 250+ TC. What has been or is expected 5 year career progression? And what’s observed success rate / difficulty of making it to next level?

How do you keep your carriers from Vomitting Money? How do you tell carriers that they are only feeding the Beast by paying “cost of defense”?

PO IP I MJ. No

I have worked in house for an insurer for 20 years plus. New to this group but excited to see dialogue and networking opportunities.

Hi, new here.

Hi, iam joining ID firm and am very new to the billing world. What are some helpful tips that you can share with me? Also, in general, what are some things that you wish you knew when you first started. TIa

Insurance defense deductions - Billings wants to write off my time because I worked more than 10 hours in one day. What are some ways to avoid cutting my time?

Is there a book or something I can read about first party property defense. Just started working at a firm and they basically threw me into the ocean to swim with no guidance whatsoever.

Newly barred attorney here! Considering a position at a small firm that represents corporations in claims against insurance companies. I love litigation but have never considered insurance litigation. Any advice?

Any advice for a judicial law clerk who is starting law career in ID this fall?

Litigation associates - what are some of yours best billing entry phrases for preparing for and taking a deposition?

It’s Friday night at midnight and I just got out of work. I am new to FPP defense. So far it’s soul crushing. I feel like a robot just doing the same pattern pleadings and discovery over and over. If I try to be creative or ask questions I get the response that I should not recreate the wheel… basically just cut and paste. My brain feels like it’s going to rot doing this work. Does it get better or do I need to plan my exit to a different field ASAP?

Should I get out of workers’ comp defense?

Are your clients more or less inclined to settle during this pandemic? I feel like they are more inclined... maybe it’s just the time of year?

What is the highest paying type of insurance defense?

I have another question - I’ll be going to a mid size ID firm that also does crim defense, family, environmental, and more. I get a bonus if I bring in business. How does that even happen?

Currently work at an ID firm (2nd year) and realizing that litigation (arguing motions, taking depositions, etc) maybe not be for me. Anyone in a similar boat and successfully transitioned either to in house or corporate without having the requisite experience many jobs require?

Any recommendations to make sure I get a good year-end review (and raise)? Im a second year attorney at a good firm doing insurance defense. I have no billing requirement. My firm doesn’t really do bonuses, but they do annual raise. I get along well with the partners. I’m looking for ways to go the extra mile and make sure my review is good.

What does everyone think about workers comp defense? I just started at my new firm and seems ok but wondering whether I should make a career out of it. And would I be pigeonholed away from other areas of insurance defense?

I worked FT as a paralegal and went to law school in the evening. I recently interviewed at a small ID firm in employment law with about 9 attorneys. They asked for a writing sample. I dont have anything recent but provided what I had from last yr in a legal writing class, it was not enough for them. I became licensed this May so I dont have an array of motions to pick from. Then they asked for my undergrad transcript, at this point, I am now annoyed They are not Biglaw. Are they going overboard

Hello. I am new to this bowl. Hope to collaborate and share ideas/info.