Does everyone in Big Law feel like constantly chasing the "next step" hoping that accomplishing it will (and it does not) create a sense of fulfillment or change things up, whether in professional sense or generally in life?

What are the hours for PWC Internal Service employees, and is it a steady career? How do you break into it?

#pwc #internalservices #hr #big4

Any idea where to go post BizOps? My friends and I are getting a bit bored having done the role for a while now.

Looking for roles $250K+ (roughly L4 at Google BizOps or Product Strategy Lead at Facebook).

Is there value in getting a PMP these days? I’ve been a project manager for 10 years primarily staffed on Tech projects for financial services companies. I do have a CSM (but never worked as a Scrum Master). I’m trying to decide if the time and money I would put into getting the PMP would be worthwhile. Thanks for your insights!

Passed on promo due to CPA. Now I am significantly below market and I know that my firm is not going to give me a 30-40% increase in compensation when I am promoted. I am considering taking off until mid July to pass the exams. Should wait until I re-enter the market and apply for roles or should I seek manager positions now with a delayed start date?

I’ve been approached my by company (software) that one of our large clients (who im currently project managing for) is looking for a consultant of sorts, and if they hire us, I’d be the first person asked to take on this consultant role. This isn’t something my company typically offers and would greatly change the scope of my role. Has anyone ever taken on a role like this? If so, were you able to negotiate a percentage of the consulting fee? Or was it a bump in salary during the project?

My company is venturing into Fintech and I will be in a role doing underwriting/risking. Id like to find a mentor to work with and explore this more so I can gain more experience. Anybody currently working in this field and wanna chat about it?

What do you do when trying to move up in the State government of Georgia? I've been working for the state since 06/2017 and wanted to know if anyone has an success in getting promotions/better paying jobs within the State Government?

What are the options to move out of internal audit? Currently a manager at a bank and want to explore my options as I am not too passionate about audit. Any idea how to get into tech?

I am an IT Professional with 15 + years of experience of which 12 years in mainframe programming across various domains insurance, banking, telecom etc currently working as a senior Technichal Business Analyst for Lending completed the Pspo1 certificate recently. Experienced with both Agile and water fall model well versed in scrum master and PO roles Would it be a nice idea to switch as a product owner .

How common is it to land a high paying role in tech from an unrelated industry if you have the experience? Is it easier to crack into from the inside?

SHRM vs HRCI? I haven’t heard as much on HRCI HR Management certification. Do people ever get both? Does help to even have the certification from HRCI?

Just got an offer to go back to BL and contemplating it. Left 2 years ago to work in government and love the wl balance. This offer would triple my salary. Not sure what to do.

Current student looking for advice. I interned at RBC Wealth Management last summer and currently have 2 offers for summer 2023 that require a decision next week: 1 for BASF (chemical manufacturing) and 1 for Peraton (defense technology); I am also waiting to hear back from SMBC (S&T), Point72, Lord Abbett, Boeing, and Shell. I hope to break into IB next summer, and I’m interested in the Natural Resources, Industrials, and Real Estate industry groups. Any advice on what to do? Thanks!

Have you ever contemplated leaving Big Law? But the money keeps you here...

Anyone in the UK fancy exploring a role at a FinTech as a Customer Success Lead? Hit me up if keen to explore and we can have a chat. Mortgage transformation experience would be preferable!!

I have earned an SFMC email specialist certification and got a free exam voucher valid for next six months. Any suggestions what exam I should take using the free voucher? I have never worked on any salesforce product.

Looking to get advice on two different job offers. I am only concerned about long term career prospects in choosing one or the other. Offer 1: warehouse manager for a beverage company. Offer 2: material distribution manager for an industrial equipment manufacturer. Again, only want input on future opportunities that each might provide. Thanks!

Tips for “building your brand” as an attorney? Virtually/online as well as building a real-life in-person network?

Are there firms that you’d consider “top tier” as far as data science roles go, much like MBB in strategy consulting, BB in banking, etc.?

Looking for a study partner!
Hi guys, I’m a Data Scientist at a big4 and am currently trying to move into the Tech industry. I have a decent amount of experience (3-4 years) and am looking for a study partner. Dm me if interested! Thanks

For the past month I’ve been feeling more like a Personal Assistant than an IB Analyst.
Wondering if anyone can relate or if it’s just me?

Weekly Hot take nintendo has every right to be super strict with their IPs. Regardless how much you personally want some fan projects, Nintendo's C&D orders are probably the right call.

What's your favorite part about being an engineer?

I’m an excellent DTC. I like my diseases deadly. Available for freelance although FT is preferable.
Holler

How do you explain what SAP is in simple terms to someone who doesn’t know anything about it?

Please, I need your opinion on this. I have 6 years of experience as a software developer and just finished my masters degree in data science. Now I am looking for a job here in the US. I went through the hiring process with this company and finally got an offer. They offered 88k/year and I responded opening a negotiation. They emailed me back saying that I am no longer in this process anymore with no further explanation and in Thanksgiving day. Is that normal?that email really got me very upset

Any ideas for automating IP legal work?

Where are your MOBs finding dresses? We're having a hard time finding something. She doesn't want the typical beaded long dress LOL We want something shorter and more fun!

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone refer me in kpmg

Tech stack: ping federate, saml, SSO, oauth, openid
Yoe: 2+
Lwd: 10/Jan
Location: Kolkata, Bangalore

Would anyone have a breaking into wallstreet course they would be open to sharing?

How important is company prestige for M7 adcom? I have a lot of achievements but the company’s name is not well-known.
Other stats:
GMAT: 740
GPA: 80% double major pharmacology/biology in Canada
Great ECs and a great story: board of non profit and advisor for another one and a few other things
Post MBA goal: consulting

Is any PM waiting here for an offer from JIO? It’s been such a long wait, almost 21 days since the salary discussion and no offer yet. Consultant keeps saying that it’s in process and you’ll get it, anyone else faced this with JIO? Should I give up hope?
If you’re on the same boat, please DM

Already thinking about post-wedding planning... but anyone have an immigration lawyer recommendation (NYC)?

Anyone have info on Bandersnatch & VanPoogler LLP?

Hi all I’m getting married in Spain. Should it invite the partner I work for? I really only do his work and he is my mentor and super kind / gives me a ton of responsibility but I’m not sure I want him at my wedding seeing my friends family and I interact. Especially in Spain for a weekend. Is that wrong?

What sorts of salaries/bonuses/equity packages are people seeing for in-house gigs nowadays?

Thoughts on Paul Hastings tech transactions? Specifically the Palo Alto office. Thanks everyone!

What’s the right calendar invite subject line to schedule a call for giving notice? I am a huge fan of my firm but I’m leaving for a big upgrade. I’m very sad but this is best for me.

I’m in L&E and want to develop business but am still in a spot where most people who reach out are old classmates likely looking for free legal advice (e.g., question about their employment agreement). How do you all respond to messages asking to set up a call?

For my latest email like this, my current plan is to respond asking for the parties’ names to run a soft conflicts check, and I was thinking about including my hourly rate to make it clear it’s not free. Any tips?

PSA: The past tense for lead is led. Please, for the love of god, stop using lead as the past tense for lead.

I realized recently that I can turn my “super associate” persona at any time. I had it off during covid when my kids needed me and got a bad review. So now it’s back on. I’m responding to midnight emails (and daytime ones in under 20 minutes) and getting work done the same morning. I’m spending countless hours doing edits over edits. I actually don’t like super associate. Why do people live like this 24/7?!? 🤔

So Baker Mckenzie is officially V2 now until we hear from DPW/Milbank, and if the latter two also follow the “BM scale”, I guess BM’s marketing team made up for the mistake of announcing first last year by announcing first this year. Brilliant move!

Any insight into the GT NYC office?

Firms: oh woe is us we cannot keep associates and everyone is miserable
Associates: have you thought about accepting less work or giving clients realistic timelines?
Firm: it is an impossible challenge
Associates: we just want less work
Firms: a mystery. Have you seen our mental health webinar?

How many times is lateraling okay before you’re partner? I’m thinking of a 3rd move, so this would be my 4th firm… I gotta make partner at this next spot!

Anyone have thoughts on Egan Nelson as a firm? Please share anything at all.

Which of you is one of those Michelin star reservation dark pools and how do I get an invite?

After many years of doing purely corporate law, I recently moved inhouse to do structured finance. Honestly, I am in unknown territories. My boss also not patient about my re-learning process yet they knew from the interview that I know close to nothing about structured finance. I am 2 months into my 6 months probation period and I am worried that I might have bit more than I can chew. FYI - I am doing all I need to do to learn (books) but still struggling. Any pointers on how to get it faster.

Imagine a person lateraling into Big Law who has never had to do the billable hours previously. 1) What would be your best piece of advice? 2) What do you wish someone would have told you about billing when you started? 3) Is there maybe a book for someone entering the minefield on billing effectively and capturing time effectively? Thanks in advance!