Do lawyers need a niche to stay competitive? I have been practicing a few years now and wants to move in house, I hear that having a clear specialty makes it easier to stand out, but at the same time many in-house roles seem to favor generalists who can handle a bit of everything. I am wondering is it better to develop a niche, or remain broad and adaptable?

Help! With the season change my face is so dry. Even after moisturizer it looks like my foundation was applied on top of snakeskin. Any suggestions for moisturizers or something else to help?

This bowl is so quite, I was hoping for some good advice.

What’s your experience with leaving a company every 2-3 years for more $$?

Post YOE and TC/year below

How hard is it to get into an investment bank for risk? Doing market risk related work (FRM)? And what kind of salary would you be looking at from entry to associate (senior) level ?

Hi Guys,
Can someone refer me in JPMC , I have 3.10 YOE in core PMO. TIA

Any recos on great childcare in New York (ideally west village / Chelsea / Greenwich / soho)?

Hi Guys, Which is better to join in terms of WLB & Learning and Brand? Only 5 days left pls help🙏 Crisil : 25 fixed (Pune)
( Merck KGA : 22 f+ 2.5 var (banglore)
YOE : 8, Data Analyst CRISIL Merck

Thanks for starting the bowl John. Huge fan of BCG Texas.

Book recommendation for career switchers - Herminia Ibarra's "Working Identity"

I had a mentor recommend it to me and I've been paying it forward ever since. If you find it insightful pass it on.

Happy to chat government, startup, or cybersecurity worlds if anyone has questions there (quite contrasting I know).

Does anyone know if there is a service or way to replay earnings calls..possibly on a mobile device or tablet?

Angel investors : What returns do you expect when investing? Also what’s your range of investment?

Hello Fishes,


My YOE is 5.3 and I am holding around 24 lpa offer now TCS has started my visa processing for uk.I have an query that, should i stay in tcs and go onsite or go with other companies.

Thanks for your valuable feedback in advance.
Currently i am getting 8 lpa from TCS.

Hello, Im new to US and still waiting for work permission, my level in embedded engineering is entry/junior and Im really motivated to start my career in US, by chance is someone interested to hire engineer like me, I can work for free before getting my work permission, I’m located in NJ

Is $100K CAD a reasonable salary for a Senior Art Director in Pharma?

Hi Fishes,
Can anyone tell me the questions that are asked generally in interviews for Senior BA role for data science and analytics in VMware?

Anyone here kindly help me put a referral at Google infrastructure team? Currently working as Lead Cyber Security Solution Engineer with experience in deploying network monitoring tools and engineering experience in transitioning from on premises to cloud environment.

Do you have guidelines of what you expect a transactional associate to know at X years into their license?

I am an Illinois licensed attorney looking for an associate position in Chicago, specifically in tax. If anyone knows of any opportunities please let me know.

What is a decent annual billable requirement? Also, billing tips are appreciated. For some reason I am really struggling. Am I self sabotaging?!

Anyone have tips on writing a cover letter without referring to anything in the resume?

How do you recommend finding recruiters who specialize in a particular geographic area? (Tampa Bay specifically)

Assuming that I'm okay with a salary of 70K and more, and that I really don't want to work at a law firm. Is it going to be difficult for me to return to law with two years of experience and one year working in a legal adjacent role.

Resume question I've had three positions over my career one of which lasted 3 months and that I got fired from, the job search took an additional 2 months. Is it worth it to leave the 3 month stint off my resume? It might be easier to explain getting fired then a 5-month gap I was thinking

How long from submitting applications are candidates hearing back from firms in this market?

Masters only patent agent in life sciences, worked in house for 2 years as a paralegal, patent agent for one year now. What should I expect for salary in NYC boutique/big law ?

How do find a recruiter in the legal field? Have been looking for a job for a year now and trying to transition into another practice area. Applied to more than 20 jobs and still no offers. I feel like I might need some help.
Also, I have no idea how these arrangements work. Do you pay the recruiter to look for the jobs or do you pay them when you get the job? Or does the employer pay them?

Anyone hear of a patent attorney going to an investment bank, hedge fund, or venture capital firm?? Considering a change. Thought I could use my skills to help investors analyze and valuate companies.

I have been practicing in creditors rights/foreclosure in PA & NJ for around 4.5 years. Due to the foreclosure/eviction moratoriums there is no work to do and I was furloughed. I am looking to change directions- what is the most logical next move?

What is the worst thing a reasonable person could do at a job interview and why is that so bad? (I mean a mistake even the best of us could commit)

Is it worth applying for a position with a firm you are directly adverse to on a matter or will conflicts definitely keep you from joining?

I have an offer for $130k for a senior attorney position in a boutique L&E firm. Also have a recruiter who thinks she can get me into another for $150-170k. Both are more than I’ve ever made (Denver, 17 yrs of experience but completely different practice areas). Any tips for countering the $130k offer for more using the other potential offer while not risking a complete withdrawal of the current offer? I’ve never been in a position to bargain my starting salary so this is all very new to me.

Assuming that I'm okay with a salary of 70K and more, and that I really don't want to work at a law firm. Is it going to be difficult for me to return to law with two years of experience and one year working in a legal adjacent role.

Any recruiters in the Charleston, SC area? I'm trying to quietly find another PI firm. Please DM me if so.

What are some strategies for a current 3L looking for a job to overcome many jobs asking for several years of experience? Should I even apply? I have some experience from internships, but is it enough

Anyone know anything about trying to work in house in certain industries? I’d like to move into media (publishing, entertainment, etc.) because I don’t want to stay in law forever but am having a hard time connecting to the right people

What is the protocol with talking with recruiters? I'm not pre se looking to move right now but if something with more money and flexibility regarding location opens up then I'm not opposed.

Is it wrong to talk to them about possible opportunities?