Congrats everyone! This week was terrible with omicron, schools closed, backlogged work from the holidays, general malaise from two years of a pandemic, etc. It might have been the most difficult week of my career so far. But, we made it. Kudos to everyone. Here’s hoping that next week is better.

Hi everyone I have been having major energy issues lately. Once it gets dark, the second it gets dark my energy levels just drop and all I want to do is lay on the couch and watch TV, and lately that’s been around 4:30 pm here. Any recommendations on how to get over this slump?

Strategies to keep hands hydrated? Dehydrating flights and frequent hand washing (Lots of water -> lots of bathroom visits) are causing cracked, bloody lizard knuckles. My hand balm isn't working. SOS

Any recommendations on meal replacement shakes to lose weight?

This is gonna sound kinda weird, but does anybody else find they have better ideas when there’s an animal in the room. Dog / cat / turtle etc. I started looking into it and there is some stuff online about hormones being released when you’re in proximity / aroused etc. Anybody else have this? DMs open if so. Maybe we could try working together (although I have no pets so we might need to do it at yours).

At my health annual, a simple question “how are you feeling?” turned on Niagara Falls. No one ever asks how I’m doing w the intent to sincerely listen.
Prozac was prescribed. Therapist booked. 🤞🏻

Lit associates-what all do you delegate to your assistant? What do you ask them to do that helps you manage your symptoms?

What insurance carrier do other B4s have? Pdubs has United Health.

Any recommendations for triathlon training watch? Need long batter life to finish an Ironman

I have been alcohol free for 2 months but I use MMJ to focus. My dr prescribed MMJ because I don’t want pharma drugs like Adderall. Is there a place for me in AA or is it all (sobriety) or nothing?

Please let this post (if you haven’t noticed the others) be your sign to check in on people. Think about your teams for a minute. If you have someone who used to be really on top of things, and now they’re really not, it could be depression -- not whatever other assumptions you’ve made about what’s up with them.
Does anyone have suggestions for how to professionally ask someone if they’re REALLY okay?
What does it look like to successfully check in?

Just got the best lab results I’ve had in 3 years and I’m soooo close to remission. Please let all of this work. Last 7 years dealing with it has been absolute hell

Thoughts on the Bill Michael resignation email we got? I’ve heard the same commentary and worse from my bosses about covid being ‘fake’ or ‘ over exaggerated’ and have been told by my bosses to expect working longer hours without hanging time to eat — but it seems it doesn’t matter unless unless there’s an article written about it that the media puts out.... one thing to enforce our values on only those getting caught in the spotlight for it.

Does anyone else find it hard to be active/motivated at work during January? It’s always so cold and dark outside that I find myself so tired. I keep waking up right before work, too. I need it to be spring ASAP 😩

I had *just* gotten back into running (2 weeks) when I found out I’m pregnant! Great news, but would you keep running? Doctor says it’s up to me.

I need some direction. My sister-in-law's mother has early onset dementia and is in a memory care home as she cannot take care of herself and requires too much care for her kids to take on personally. While in the home today, she had a seizure and fell to the ground. Per the cameras in her room, she was down for 25 min. She got herself up and fell again. She wasn't found for another 17 min. This is the second time this has happened. Does anyone have any solid attorney (continued in comments)

I’ve found online AA meetings, but I’m struggling with drug cravings. Anyone know of online NA meetings? thanks!

What happens when you disclose to your firm that you've recently been diagnosed with depression and anxiety? I know I suffer from those things, I've just never had to disclose a disability to my job before and I'm kind of nervous about it.

Anyone else need to lose 10lbs so that you can wear your suits again for school 😂

Can anyone recommend a good therapist in the Atlanta area (preferably with a PhD)?

Anyone share with me what your expectations would be for a Project Manager - Director reporting to CFO. 7-10 years experience in NYC.

Does anyone have any suggestions for switching from the public sector to government? I spent 10.5 years at a Fortune 100 company and just moved into government, and the transition hasn’t been so great.

Hi fishes,
How much time does HR takes to get back after L2 technomanagerial round in Coforge??.
Also what package can I expect for 2.6 yrs of exp for the role of Technical Analyst?

I’ve been at my clerkship for 5 years (4 with a different judge) and one with my current judge, and I heard horrible things about him before starting, but I assumed they were exaggerated. Turns out they’re all true, and I’ve had to start therapy to deal with him and the incredibly toxic environment. I’m trying to get out ASAP b/c he also has a history of firing clerks without cause or notice, but I think I’ll only be able to give two weeks notice if i get the job I’m interviewing for. Thoughts?

Who has AIRBnBs? Is it a great investment and cash flow tool?

Anyone have AIRBnBs in beach areas like HI or the Caribbean?

Who wants to grab a drink tonight? M looking to grab a drink with F who is down for something casual

Those who received Ross invites and reached out to their interviewers, have any of your interviewers not responded yet?

Is free lancing comes under Moon Lighting ?

I'm being asked to be involved in product pricing for the first time, and lack any knowledge or experience in that area. Any suggestions on courses or books or websites? I'm considering the Pragmatic Marketing pricing course, so would be interested to hear from anyone who has taken it.

I have applied to several positions in the US but I have received a negative for all of them. I am pretty sure that is not because of my CV but my need for sponsorship. Is that happening with someone else? How to deal with it?

Wipro walo, I have joined on last month, 11th July. I am working in South African shift timings. I am entitled to get Rs 2500 per month as shift allowance, but I didn't get it for last month. On speaking to one of our senior members, he said shift assignment only takes place between 1st to 10th of every month. So it will be assigned this month and will also receive last month shift allowance pay as arrear. Is this true ? Where can I check whether my manager has assigned me a shift or not ?

Moving to NY very soon for a job and working around 59th and 5th (right around bottom of Central Park) - I plan to live around Astoria or Long Island City to be around airports… but what prices should I be expecting for a decent 1B1B?…

how much should we accept for moving to Singapore?

CCTC: 14.4 lpa
Have offer of 23 LPA in India

How much should I expect for Singapore company if planning to move with Family?

I have 3 spots left today for a bowl meet up at 7pm in Hell’s Kitchen in case anyone else wants to join! Res is for 12 ppl :) Come and start your week off meeting cool people!!

Edit: Most likely indoor? Last time we got a place indoor.

Ages range between 24-32 😎

Can someone share details on job opportunity for Business Value Services role in Salesforce? How well established and placed overall in the organisation, Roles and responsibilities and exposure.

Hi Fishes,

Is S&P planning to open offices?

How soon are laterals getting offers after completing interviews?

Partner keeps telling me (2nd year) that I need to get better at using staff like paralegals to reduce client costs.....but doesn't realize that the only paralegal allocated to my group has been with the firm for 30 years and bills 1.5x higher than me.

When will I find my passion? I’m a criminal prosecutor chasing PSLF (5 years left). I am just not that into it. My wife is a teacher and loves her job so much she could work 16 hour days. I am jealous. My passion is my family and my job is just a paycheck. How can I figure out what I really want to do? Do I want to get that obsessed with work? Help!

Just responded to a recruiter who cold emailed about a position with all the prototypical “reasonable annual billables, collegiate culture etc etc” and said:

“I’m not currently interested in any positions that have a billable hour requirement” because that is absolutely my mood going forward.

Does anyone have any insights on the culture/ workload at Milbank’s project finance team?

What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed but still need to bill and meet deadlines?

Motions
I work in a midsize firm and we have the basic subscription to westlaw, which doesn’t include the ability to see filed briefs, motions, etc without incurring additional costs. I’m wondering if there is a service in the NJ/PA area that gives you access to previously filed motions and briefs? So if I’m drafting a summary judgment I could search the service and find a similar one. If this doesn’t exist.. I think I found the next million dollar idea lol

Looking for recommendations for a real home office chair—something with actual back support.

Just turned 30, and my back has made it abundantly clear that the POS Target chair that I’ve had since college is no longer acceptable.

I think I hate being a lawyer…what can I do that doesn’t involve staring a screen all day, every day 😞

Can someone please tell me what “suitussy” means

I am sure this is a question with an obvious answer, but does anyone else just feel absolutely trapped in a job they hate because of their student loans? I’m three years out of law school and I still have $160K in student debt despite making aggressive payments. I work in a larger firm (not big law per se, but 250+ attorneys and big for the market). I am pretty unhappy with my job the vast majority of the time, but I feel like I have no options. $160k at 6% and 7% interest cannot be ignored.

Looking for a clubhouse invite. If anyone has one, I’d appreciate it.

Anyone else at a firm so rooted in the past that you’re embarrassed explaining it to other attorneys?

Example: We are 10 months into COVID and my firm still hasn’t decided on/implemented a video meeting platform (Zoom, Teams, etc.). So if I want to have a video meeting I have to ask the other party to use their video services. And it’s not at all a funding issue.

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Anyone have any tips for staying calm while waiting for bar results? I took NY this past July and they’re predicting results mid-December

What are some alternative jobs for JDs/lawyers? Editorial stuff? We know how to write. Idk (other than teaching and politics)

I lateralled into biglaw from a compliance job a couple of months ago because I was given a "too good to be true" opportunity (2 years out of law school), and I have regretted it ever since. Has anyone successfully left biglaw after one year and gone in house or boutique? (Please no nasty comments, we all make mistakes when that much money is involved). I can afford the pay cut thankfully, just worried about the ability to find work.

Soon I will be working on designing a shared home office for my husband and me. Any ideas for the best kind of set up for this? For context, I work from home and he does not, but he is also an attorney who needs a desk and space to be able to work from home when needed. Thoughts on two separate desks facing each other, on separate walls, along a single wall? The only thing that I think would be a little weird is if we were back to back, in case of my video calls for work

Mexican attorney here - I am currently researching LLM programs (specifically M&A) and somehow paying USD$200K to study in the US doesn’t seem too appealing.

I hold a Spanish passport which may help with tuition fees in European Universities - do you recommend any European LLM programs or should I just bite the bullet and ask for a loan and pay the USD$150 - 200K?

Mentioning the programs is greatly appreciated.

I am coming to the realization that being a lawyer is not for me. I’m in my third year practicing and also have a MBA (I was in the JD/MBA dual degree program). Does anyone have any suggestions on jobs that are good for former attorneys? Thanks for any advice!