Dear my fellow young attorneys: When you buy a new suit jacket or skirt, the cuts in the back will be tacked by two small peices of thread. These are suppose to be cut open once purchased. 👍🏻

Lonely, I’m so lonely, I have nobody to hang out wiiiithh. Anyone else feeling the same?

Hi Fishes!!
This might be an unusual question for this group, but nevertheless I'll ask. Is it advisable to go for masters to US next year ( Aug-23 ) , considering all the recession talks and layoffs?

All/any advice is welcome!

How's Sony India project in terms of WLB and tech stack?

Skill: Java/Spring Boot

@Nagarro

Business Analyst Level 7… what is the ideal pay scale?

If i resign in December or January would i be eligible for the Performance and CEO bonus? Any idea till what date one needs to stay to be eligible for the same?

I have a BHA. Considering getting RN. What's the best online programs for nursing?

I got a 70k offer for a corporate role as a Talent Acquisition Partner. I have a bachelor in Business Administrador, Management and I only have 6 months of experience. Company culture is perfect.

My current role is a TAS at a start up making 50k. I left the banking life of 10 years to pivot into Talent Acquisition and live in Orange County, CA.

I’d love to know your thoughts on this! It’d be really nice to make an additional 20k a year, but I don’t want leave $ on the table or be greedy.

Does Red Hat offer sign-on bonuses?

I am expecting offer from citi for AVP c12 level current is my 22 LPA including all how much I can expect also what is job security pls anyone from citi can answer would be great help

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Good Morning Everyone, I am curious how people find good personal services (barber/stylists) in new cities as I may be away from home longer than expected due to COVID?

IF noob here, looking for advice! I am able to fast for 14 hours now, but just not able to stretch to 16 hours. If I eat any later in the morning I build up a massive headache, if I eat any earlier...

Need advice: I have an opportunity to work as an advisor for an early stage startup (just completed family and friends round) . They have asked me to put together a proposal in terms of what I would like to receive in return. This company’s current valuation is at $4.5M based upon a couple of private investors offers. I am expecting to spend 2-3 hours/week on this company and potentially help them with some of my connections to increase their sales (cont.)

For 1.2 year Experience, I got 7lpa offer for wmos consultant CSO in MA current is 4.5lpa@, is it okay...
And what will be WLB and learnings for CSO in MA...Please help me

I work in investment banking and am just going to be returning from maternity leave in one week. I was recruited from another bank to join my firm at the beginning of 2022 on the verbal promise I’d be promoted to VP by end of year, and am worried that because I was off for ~3 month Mat leave I will be held back from promotion to VP and a good bonus. What do you think? If this plays out for the worst (ie no promo and bad bonus), do I have grounds for legal action? Just curious

Hi,

I m working as a devops engineer, I have 4+ years of experience however the experience in devops is around 8 months.

My current annual CTC is 8L, please suggest how much should I ask for, as now I m preparing for job change.

The possible company is Dish Network (OTT platform company in Bangalore).

Thanks

Difficult to get into KPMG? Ticked off all of the “qualifications” listed under the job description

2nd year starting a District Court clerkship because I’ve always wanted to clerk. Am I going to have difficulty finding a job afterwards? What are some other potential or unforeseeable cons?

Prefer to sit or stand during zoom hearings?

Anyone ever made a switch from private practice (small firm) to public interest? Thoughts? Reflections? WLB considerations on either side?

What is the average annual salary increase for a first year associate starting at $125k at a busy midsized firm in New York? What would be reasonable to ask for (assuming a $300 billable rate and 1800 billable requirement)?

Weird question- or confessional (unsure tbh)- do any of you ever play hooky? I billed all weekend (7 year atty in ID) and today is wicked weather in the south so I’m “wfh” but not really. I didn’t have time for Sunday scaries but now I’m having Monday guilts, as I cope by watching my dogs sleep and watch the GOT prequel out of the corner of my eye while going through emails. It’s not a monthly thing but I’m just tired. Thinking it speaks to my immaturity and hopefully not my job trajectory?

Seeking some candid advice:
I am relatively new to the legal community (roughly 1.5 years). I work in insurance and I first believed my frustrations/dissatisfaction involving my current role stemmed from my inability to effectively capture my time, especially when my 10-15 hour days (and long weekends) would produce minuscule results. After consulting with my external legal community, I turned my billable hours around (virtually overnight). (continues in comments)...

If an in-house recruiter conducts an initial interview with you, should you send a “Thank You” after? Or just wait to see if you get a callback?

Tips or advice for training a new paralegal? I want everyone to be happy.

What program/software/app are you using to keep track of your work & personal life calendars, to-do lists, and assigned cases?

What is WFH going to look like in ten years? What will partnership opportunities look like for fully remote associates?

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that the more difficult partners tend to give more generous reviews and approachable partners tend to be more critical in reviews?

I want to ask for a week off this summer for a local family trip. Any tips to bring it up in light of hours being down with covid? For context, I haven’t used any vacation days this year.

What’s the most important aspect of interviewing? I’ve been trying to prepare for some basic questions, like best achievement/struggle overcame, but I’m anxious about how they’re received.

Can someone give me insight on DLA’s salary schedule? I’m wondering if they are on the Cravath scale and if they match Cravath bonuses year over year. I have a friend applying for a position there.

Litigation to something else…
Im looking to go fully remote and ability to work while traveling (any time zone).
What are the jobs out there in the legal market for this?
Any advice welcome please! Thank you in advance.

Out of the blue I'm getting advertised the reMarkable 2 paper-like tablet all over the place. Has anyone else used something like this as a replacement for legal pads (currently have like 12 on my tiny home office desk)? Is it worth it?

Currently at an AmLaw 200 firm. 3rd year with comp of $190k. Really like the mentorship and the kind of deals so far. No complaints. But then just had an interview at an AmLaw 100 firm that pays market. The base pay difference is at least $60k. Based from interview and this bowl, second firm has good WLB and just overall a good firm. Would you move? I feel terrible just thinking about providing notice to my current firm….

I will be video conferencing with witnesses all next week to prep them for trial. It’s a May trial date in NYC (assuming it happens). For anyone who has prepped via video, how beneficial is it?

How do you guys manage to work-out as big law associates “on call” 24/7? I used to work out religiously but ever since I started practicing, I can’t get myself to get back. Anyone care to share routines and what works for them?

Left my old firm on good terms but as time has passed and with therapy have realized how toxic it was. Just read that they were disqualified from a big case they were probably very excited to get due to a conflict of interest issue. Trying not to feel too much schadenfreude. That’s all.