does anyone know what the 4th year salary for an associate at Ogletree in Chicago would be?

Hi Everyone,

I am a C++ developer with an experience of 8 years. I want to know how should I upgrade my skills to get a higher pay scale and stay relevant in the job market.

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Hi Fishes, how much does the post-graduation college matter while applying for Bain & Co.? when one has the relevant experience, skills, and certifications mentioned in JD. Also, any leads on referrals for Supply Chain Consulting jobs would help.

Can someone recommend a good dentist out here?

What are you going to do when you are too old to work in the industry...and what age is too old?

I'd like to think I'm prime for a promotion, but my agency is not promoting people right now. BUT...I know if I left they'd be absolutely screwed. Can I ask for a promotion by threatening to leave?

All this digital content is going to look great in my book.

What’s your commute style? I walk 2 miles.

At the donor egg phase and just not dealing with it well. Having all kinds of regrets if I tried hard enough. Maybe should have ate better, tried all these different things. Did I do IVF too quickly? Some say IVF makes your eggs worse. Is this true???

What’s a good budget for rent if I’m making 138k + 14k sign on in NYC? I’ve got like 10k in student loans and about 5k in credit cards. No other obligations.

Hey beautiful people,
I’m 27Y and work in tech. Unfortunately my carpal tunnel is getting worst slowly. I’m worry that I still have like 45 years more to be retired and can’t stop working because I have a f* mortgage to pay 😭 I have a super ergonomic workstation, but I know my hand needs a long rest, and I can’t do it… Does anyone relate? What do you recommend?

Hi im currently working in Treasury FX and Derivative sales department. Im a Chartered Accountant by profession. Looking for a switch. Could anyone suggest any suitable roles?

How to ask Salary Hike to my Manager, How should i lead the conversation? Will it impact anything (promotion etc.). Please guide me as I am fresher and this is my 1st company.

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone refer me for FDD roles?
Current working with EY GDS with 1.7 years of experience.

Looking for a Freelancer to assist with drafting employment law demand letters or Complaints. Comprehensive templates provided. Message me if interested. Thanks!

Has anyone here gotten a job through FB or, if you’re a hiring atty, recruited a good candidate?

How is everyone’s workload? I was insanely busy the last month but the past week or so has slowed significantly.

Thoughts on Fox Rothschild?

Is there a way to practice L&E in the government realm? If so what’s a good way to find these positions? Thanks!

I know the pay at Jackson Lewis is subpar, but is anyone at JL and happy there? I understand this is also probably office specific but am curious about culture and vibe.

Any NJ attorneys? Looking for Labor and Employment Attorney 4-6 years of experience. Pay range $220,000-$250,000

Do people know if the big 4 are all wfh and onboarding that way as well? Or have they started setting return to office dates?

Case load= malpractice? Small plaintiff’s firm of 25 attorneys. I was a 2 year associate hired and given 50 active files in pre litigation status. 9 mos later a partner quit and I inherited 45 more. I got up to 105 files. Now I hover at 85 active files in varying stages of pre lit. I asked managing partner for help and was told to settle more claims to lessen my load. Is this what people consider negative work culture?

Can someone walk through a general day-to-day if an in-house employment lawyer? Thanks in advance!

What is considered a “large” caseload in employment litigation? I work at a large L&E boutique law firm and handling about 14-15 active litigation cases in state/federal court or arbitration. Some of these matters are multi-plaintiff and multi-defendant cases, but none are class actions. This does not include any matters I am handling in the charge stage or in pre-litigation. Not sure if that’s a typical caseload or not?

On average, how long should it take to prepare a position statement to the EEOC? Including fact investigation.

What's the hiring process like for a littler case smart attorney? Is it easier to get a case smart position compared to an associate position? Not that I want to be an associate there, but just trying to see if I have a solid chance.

Looking to change practice area to employment law - tips?

Has anyone ever negotiated/been offered a signing bonus and/or relocation bonus with the Big 4?

Have an interview with Littler tomorrow. Any tips/recommendations/talking points/thoughts? Thanks in advance!

I’m working at an insurance defense firm, trying to target my practice to L&E. I’m overworked and underpaid, but gaining valuable experience I hope to pivot toward an eventual in-house counsel position. I recently was offered an opportunity to lateral to a national firm for a significant pay increase (150% salary increase, much better benefits, hybrid WFH options). Problem-I would be shifting gears to Toxic Tort. I’m torn between my passion and the money. I’m a second year associate. WWYD?

Are there any protections for an employer who has a server that received a very large tip? For example, what if the customer says they never meant to tip that large amount?

Making the switch from plaintiff to defense L&E in January. Would love any and all tips from people who’ve made the jump (including partners who may have supervised these types of attorneys!)