Can any NY midlevel funds associates at K&E share their experiences? Got an offer and was going to accept, but hearing some horror stories as I connected with more people this past week, so considering heading to STB or Proskauer instead (have offers at both of these as well)

Wondering if anyone has had issues with TCG/Robert Half? I was promised to be converted to full time when accepting then they just ghosted the situ. (All this is pre COVID-19 just for reference)

Does having a CVA (certified valuation analyst) useful? have heard mixed reviews

Hie folks ,
I applied in Bosch India through there website, the application says in progress since two weeks should I assume I will not hear from them . Or should I reach out to them . Does it takes this much time to get a reply

Second day in a row that I just want to respond to partners telling them to do whatever “it” is themselves. Stop calling me when you finish up your afternoon run when I’ve been rotting at my desk for over 15 hours a day every day this week. That is all.

Are there any Infrastructure related VC funds that hire PhDs ? Thanks

I run a 10 person team in strategy I just inherited 3 months ago. Should I be getting revenue or in mms or what do I need to do to make sure I get credit for this from a rev standpoint? New to Accenture so feel like colleagues taking advantage of me and usurping my revenue? Does it matter? Don’t know the performance management process

GME, BB, AMC, NOK, PLTR

Thoughts on Nokia's upcoming 2/4 earnings call? Got a call expiring 2/5 😬😬😬

What do you do when a store manager let's a cashier.walk all over the assistant manager? Dm isn't any help. I'm at my wits end! Store manager sticks up for cashier every single time. I've offered to give that cashier my keys . I'm so done with trying to do right, only to have manager make up excuses.

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?

Any homeschool parents in the group?

What are some of your favorite ‘end of the year’ activities?

Anyone have good/bad experience with a dietician? Is it worth hiring one? I just started tracking my calories and doing IF, but I honestly really don’t know what I’m doing.

Any suggestions for a womens watch around $1k? Looking for something to give as a gift for a close friends wedding. Appreciate any suggestions- or ideas of other good gifts in a similar price range. TIA

Beginning to consider going in house (4th, corp) - I really haven’t thought about what I want, partly because I’m not sure what’s out there/attainable. Is it a bad idea to start by applying to a couple positions that interest me and seeing where that gets me? I’ll of course prep for the interviews but am afraid to burn potential bridges if I ultimately decline because I’m still figuring things out.

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

Shoutout to the partners who set firm, clear boundaries with clients about timelines so that I, a junior, don't have to work like everything is an emergency.

You the real mvps. 🫡

Is it too late to completely switch practice areas as a fourth year associate?

Any Atomic Habit readers here? I’m brainstorming identity-based habits for two things I want to change:

-I want to bill more hours, so my goal is to become the type of person who bills at least 8 a day
-I want to drink less alcohol, so my goal is to become the type of person who drinks occasionally

Neither of these feel that helpful. Any one have suggestions for other identity-based goals that get at these changes I want to make?

Any corp associates looking to move from biglaw to a boutique? My firm remains busy and is looking to bring on a couple associates. We’re all either hybrid or fully remote, and that’s here to stay. 1500 billables and we’re serious about it. Work is primarily ECVC, Outside GC, M&A. Pay is roughly 30% biglaw haircut, with incentive bonuses for hours and originations.

How many people did you interview with during the lateral process? I’ve met with 4 already and am scheduled for another 10-12 people (mostly partners), which seems like a lot

Dreading my first year review. I don’t think I’ve done anything to make myself fireable but who knows! I think I have a lot to improve on though. What’s the mindset you take with you into reviews?

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

Whats a bougie/hip gift from a friend you would appreciate?

Is it common for a midlevel to gossip with a first year about another first year’s work? Is it common for midlevels to trash juniors amongst themselves? I think my office is hella toxic

Which firms have no billable requirement and centralized staffing?

Help! I was headed to the 7th Circle of Hell but took a wrong turn and ended up at Cadwalader! Can anyone tell me how I make it back? I can't stand it here!

Partners - what was the most stressful year of your career? The year before you made partner? Your first year of partnership? The year(s) you or your partner gave birth?

Lol a client just emailed saying they want to sign a $1.5bn deal (we are sell side) not at some point before or by, but rather ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

What the hell is wrong with people?

Is an offer after only a first screener a red flag?

What monetary goal/target are you telling yourself to hit before quitting big law?

Should I or should I not send a quick email re good news of passing the bar to my small (<10p) practice group team?