Can I take bereavement time to put down my cat? Was told today essentially have to do that… not sure if a firm would look negatively upon that.

Who else is loving the boring Biden administration? No tweets, no lies, not divisive and more actions from President Biden. Looks like 2016 - 2020 were lost years.

Are there any virtual / remote work friendly high tech patent litigation shops?

Which ERP solution will be the most competitive and relevant in the long-term?

Currently in Workday Financials consulting and curious as to what SAP S/4 and Oracle Fusion consultants think. Do each of these products address different markets? Any perspectives from consultants who have implemented multiple systems?

How much should an institutional analyst (in an asset management firm) be making? Base salary + bonus

Interviewing to crossover from plaintiff to defense work, wondering what a competitive salary offer would be from a firm in the V20-30 range, 5th year, antitrust practice. NY/DC scale. Thanks in advance

I’ve been at a job for a few months and hate it - partners set unrealistic deadlines, micromanage, and create work that truly is not necessary/push urgency when there is no real urgency. I had other offers prior to accepting this job that may still be options, and going back to my old job (for a pay cut) might also be an option. I can’t tell if this is just burnout, growing pains, or just an untenable work environment. Would you ride it out for a year at new job or pursue other options? HELP!

How long do your suits typically last?

Do you guys recommend the Apple AirPods? I have an Apple Watch and an iPhone

I just tested positive for COVID-19. Ask me anything you want. Anything. I’m a beacon of knowledge now and essentially a virologist l, epidemiologist, and family physician rolled into one. The power I wield over all you plebeians and proletariat is insurmountable to even the most worthy foe. Ask me my symptoms. Go ahead.

What kind of comp could I expect for corporate strategy at a MF?

I’m a true solo who just started my practice two months ago. I was just offered a position at a midsize firm making $85k with health and dental. Also possibility of paying off my student loans. I feel like I would be miserable there, but it sounds wonderful to have a steady paycheck. What do I do???

Hi does hsbc gives joining bonus how much salary band we can expect for gcb 5 ? This is my 3rd post on fishbowl but not a single reply I am getting ..

Must dos in London for someone visiting in Jan/Feb?

Trying to chart my next move and not sure what direction to go. All I know is I’m tired of being always “on” in a client-facing environment.

Any podcasts, books, etc I can read for insight into more internal roles like biz ops, corporate dev/strategy, other??

4 YOE total all in consulting. Currently a SC. Clients/work have been commercial healthcare implementation & public health strategy, risk, process imp etc.

I, a childless woman who does not plan to have kids, am jealous of the parental leave parents get to take from work from choosing to have a child (a big life event). I 100% understand that they are working in a different way by taking care of the baby and being deliriously worn out in the process, but it makes me sort of jealous that unless I have a kid there is no life event that I can take ~3 months away from work to focus on and enjoy, plus have my hours prorated and a job to come back to.

Worst luck ever. My group was very slow from Jan through may, so I won’t hit my hours, but am now (and will continue to be) very busy…. About to do 1990 hrs the most painful way possible. Fml.

How far off market is Greenberg? 5th year litigation in Texas.

Interviewing to crossover from plaintiff to defense work, wondering what a competitive salary offer would be from a firm in the V20-30 range, 5th year, antitrust practice. NY/DC scale. Thanks in advance

I’ve been at a job for a few months and hate it - partners set unrealistic deadlines, micromanage, and create work that truly is not necessary/push urgency when there is no real urgency. I had other offers prior to accepting this job that may still be options, and going back to my old job (for a pay cut) might also be an option. I can’t tell if this is just burnout, growing pains, or just an untenable work environment. Would you ride it out for a year at new job or pursue other options? HELP!

(I’m not really sure since I’m a first generation lawyer) I know clerking is generally considered a great opportunity and learning experience and prestigious (?) Is it also the case working for a Senator?

Thoughts on Steptoe & Johnson? Particularly DC office. Considering applying. Thanks!

Hi!! How much do mid level associates make at DeBraw (Amsterdam)? Thank you!!

Best exit options in Dallas from Biglaw M&A? What companies/industries/roles pay highest salaries?

I am a person, not a machine. That is all.

Why is Latham’s website so ugly?

Any boutique firms that do IP and don’t have billable hours? (I already know of BB)

Just lateraled into big law from a boutique corp firm. I’m a mid level. I’m struggling to understand what is and isn’t billable. Do people actually bill reading emails? How do you describe that? Anything else I should bill (and how should I describe these things) that aren’t as obviously as like actively drafting?

Has anybody on the more junior side asked a new firm to move out of state (where the firm has another office with the same comp) for tax purposes? Still working with the same team in the same office in state one, and okay to fly back once a week even if the “two days in office” become a thing…

What are some reasons you’ve seen people get fired for? And how long did the warning process take, if any?

Those of you who have transferred offices at the same firm, how did it go? How did you present the request? I am a junior hoping to transfer from a satellite to a larger market’s office.

Does anyone know what Kirkland’s billing year is? Aka when do hours start again?