Does anyone else have motivation problems for those odd bits of time between meetings? For example: this morning I had a call at 10, ended at 10:30 and did a quick memo. Have another call at 11 but cannot seem to bring myself to do anything in the interim. This is a recurring issue and it’s really (negatively) impacting my billing. Does anyone have any advice or solutions???

why it feels lonely in this big city?

After 5 years, I’m stuck and not sure if advertising (account) is right for me. Wherever I go I seem to be not getting along with my managers, and I end up either burning out or have work taken away from me and lack learning. How did you decide on your career?

Looking for recommendations for things to and easy hiking trails in Catskill Mountain. Also looking for recs for stay for 2 people, preferably somewhere that would have a fire place, a kitchen, and a grill. TIA

What does KPMG Global Services provide as a Welcome Kit?
Do we get the option to choose the Laptop we want?

What is the market for sassy female Directors in their mid 40s?

What do you wish you would’ve known/ told your younger self when you started out in law?

I think it's time to call out the norm of not drinking at work for being the unhelpful and oppressive prejudice that it truly is

Is asking first year associates to hit 215 billable hours normal?!

Looking to start a new job after the first of the year. When should I start applying? I’m hoping to transition out of plaintiffs work and into prosecution.

I’ll be joining McKinsey & Company very soon as an Expert AP & I am excited. I got so many personal welcome messages, which was nice. I’m entering the firm with dedicated sponsors & I feel supported. I know that there will be some long days, hard work, & travel, but I am ready! I’m really eager to learn the McKinsey approach to strategy, problem solving, & communication. My ask is - If you are currently at McKinsey (or have recently been at McKinsey), & you have any advice, please share it. TIA!

I am considering accepting a fully remote senior counsel litigation position at a Big Law boutique in a different time zone. Has anyone done this? Comp would increase by a lot, and I like the ability to WFH, but I’m afraid I would become a cog in a wheel instead of doing real legal work. I also don’t know many of their lawyers or any of their judges which concerns me.

Dear Fishes, I have cleared all rounds of Microsoft interview for technical support engineer role (MDM intune)with only HR round pending. I have overall experience of 8 years and currently drawing 14LPA. What should be my ideal salary expectations from Microsoft for my experience? How does salary negotiation part works in Microsoft discussions ?

What’s the best island or islands that are suggested for first time Hawaii visitors? Planning for a 2 weeks family vacation in April?

Going to Positano. Is it worth spending a day in capri? Or save capri for its own trip another time?

Anyone like Sexting?? I am married man but I enjoyed that...

can we change office within the same city? in my offer letter it is mentioned rga but i want the nearest office.

How much should a senior change mgmt consultant at EY make with 3 years of experience?

What do you wish you would’ve known/ told your younger self when you started out in law?

I think it's time to call out the norm of not drinking at work for being the unhelpful and oppressive prejudice that it truly is

Is asking first year associates to hit 215 billable hours normal?!

Looking to start a new job after the first of the year. When should I start applying? I’m hoping to transition out of plaintiffs work and into prosecution.

I am considering accepting a fully remote senior counsel litigation position at a Big Law boutique in a different time zone. Has anyone done this? Comp would increase by a lot, and I like the ability to WFH, but I’m afraid I would become a cog in a wheel instead of doing real legal work. I also don’t know many of their lawyers or any of their judges which concerns me.

Is it reasonable to be expected to spend 20-30 non-billable hours a month checking your paralegal’s work? (i.e. summarizing hundreds of records and bills). The partner said he “didn’t use paralegals” at his previous firm and eating the time is an “investment in yourself.” Is this common?

Small, midsize, and boutique firm lawyers: how does your firm handle “earned” referral fees by associates? Bonus line item straight to that associate, or just in the general firm trust account?

Soooo can we talk about the Maxwell verdict

What’s a legit background check service provider to use? Please and thanks in advance

I’ve always wondered how are lawyers chosen to be recognized in magazines or online publications as “Best Lawyers”/“Rising Stars”? I’ve always assumed it’s a circle jerk of some sorts for Big Firms nominating each other, but I have no idea.

Anyone who work in municipal finance law practice have any thoughts on the practice and WLB in that field? Considering a practice switch because corporate/PE work is not only exhausting but I’m not feeling inspired anymore by what my work achieves in the world. As a liberal the idea of helping municipalities fund public projects seems intriguing—yes, proud blue state taxpayer here ideologically.

I’ve started working at this law firm back in March of this year. I wasn’t too familiar with the law field and was in school to become a paralegal. I accepted this position of being an administrative assistant at their firm and started to learn a lot of things that my major would cover. I work with 3 other people including two attorneys and one paralegal. Fast forward a few months now, I’ve started to realize that this firm may not be a good fit for me. But I’m finding it hard to leave, tips?

Argued in court yesterday against a guy in a tan suit. Tan. Suit. I'm not kidding.

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

So what T14 hasn't left US News yet?

On my notice period. Is it bad to not be doing the same hours and leaving the office earlier than I was before? Just don’t want to burn myself out and I am also just checked out. But I feel like the other associates are judging me

1) What is your response when asked what makes you stand out as a candidate in a job interview?

2) how do you highlight other skills that may not otherwise look transferable on paper?

3) how do you combat what seems like “lack of experience” or being “too junior” for the role?

Getting really frustrated with my job. Im by far the busiest associate my year level, and there are 2 people in my group who literally have no work at all. I feel like I keep missing targets and the partners are disappointed in me, but it’s hard to motivate when I see others not doing anything. I know I should be grateful bc the partners think I’m better than the others (and job security) but I can’t seem to convince myself to care.

Does your firm do anything for yearly work anniversaries? It’s obviously not a big deal but I made it to a year at a firm with high attrition (at least ten associates in our division alone have left in my time here) and have received no acknowledgement of this fact. Nor have I heard anything about a year review. I’d take an atta boy and pat on the back.

Anyone work for NYC HEALTH & HOSPITAL that can talk about quality of work? Benefits, WLB, WFH, workload (!!), billable hours (??) etc? TYIA