Does anyone else panic a little when these reports come out? It's like things keep getting worse and worse. How long before I find myself jobless?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-11/us-jobless-claims-jump-by-most-since-2020-after-holiday-plunge

I have my first solo hearing in front of opposing counsel and the Judge, were asking for a fee multiplier on a contingency case. This is in Florida BTW. Any tips or advice for my first hearing will be greatly appreciated.

I am a 2nd year associate at a plaintiff’s firm specializing in toxic tort cases (individual). I’ve had the opportunity to be third chair on a trial, and will likely be second chair in an upcoming trial. However, given the track record of the firm and the amount of money at stake in each case, I am afraid I won’t get any first chair experience, if any, for at least another 5-7 years. I am considering staying at the firm but trying to get trial experience through side Pro Bono work. Thoughts?

Not only did OC show up to mediation with zero intent to settle, ending the mediation before it even started, but they also ate our lunch (two lunches each)! This to me summaries my feelings toward mediation, and why I’m generally avoiding it moving forward.

What do you guys think the salary range should be for a 5th year lit associate at a boutique shop in NYC? Sophisticated clients, mostly international work, well known in their practice areas. Obviously it’s not going to be market, but still curious as to thoughts on rough ballpark. High 1s, low 2s? +/- ??

When your analyst pings you with a text at 2am about the model they're working on: "Done!"

Is Canarsie in Brooklyn a safe area to live in?

I want to make funds posting content, also want to find others that would help me in the process of making content.

Do you really work 8 hours a day?

I just finished the book I was reading. What should I read next?

Any work or use to work at Chartwells K12

How much should I expect as a salary for a Sr Associate Advisory at a big 4 (in US) in consulting?

Hi everybody.
Right now I’m working as a junior product engineer in Amsterdam. From januari on I’ll be a medior product engineer. And now I’m in the middle of negotiating about my salary increase. The salary that I’m being offered feels low (41.5k).
Is there an other product engineer that could tell me if my gut feeling is right or not? Thanks in advance!

Is it worth taking an interview with a firm you’re not sure you’ll want to work for just to get an idea of the people/culture?

Looking for PM opportunities in Bangalore, currently in Hyderabad. 6+ years of PM experience, 10+ overall IT experience

Can anyone share the questions PwC AC Kolkata will ask for interview in assurance for CA as A2/SA1?

Looking for recs for an outdoor party spot this summer. 20ish people on a Sunday afternoon, chill vibe, not too loud, somewhere people can easily come and go. Best I’ve got so far is Kaiser Tiger or metropolitan tap room. Any others? Thanks!

Swimsuits in the streets without a cover in Streeterville are a thing now. As a visual enthusiast I should have taken a picture 😂

Lets make bathing suits in the streets a thing indeed thank you

I thought I set some boundaries with my wedding since my fiancé and I are paying for everything. Now I’m getting more comments about why we didn’t invite some long lost cousin or family member… I don’t want to go bridezilla on people but I’m starting to see how it can happen 😂