Excluding intentional time off, how often do you have a day where you only bill a few hours? Do you just sit tight and hope no one realizes your chilling when this happens? Asking for a friend…

What holiday party did you get?
Anyone living close to an office, got a holiday party with food and drinks, and the venue started open for them until around midnight. Our remote workers got a one hour party w a DJ and trivia that let you win gift cards. Yeah it was nice to win a gift card but I found it lame in comparison to hanging out with my team in real life.

When is it worth it to take a pay cut? Received an offer from a startup today, the salary they are offering me is 30% below my current salary - offered them my range during the interview but they stuck to their initial salary when they sent me the offer. No 401k, no WFH, but they have unlimited PTO. They are also offering me 10k shares of common stock (25% vested 1 year after the date vesting begins and the remaining on a monthly basis over the next 3 years). How does this translate to $ amount?

Is it unreasonable in TAS to ask for 3 weeks of PTO off if I’m giving like 4 months notice? I have my personal reasons for it.

Anyone F 🐠 in the the Bay Area interested in being +1 for the holiday party this Saturday? I assure you it will be a lot of fun and there is after party? 😜

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

I have an extremely difficult colleague that I cannot work with. He answers my questions with completely tangential information and i have to repeat questions multiple times before he answers them, easily the poorest communicator I have ever worked with.

The week he took as PTO was the best week of my career at Amazon and I was far more productive.

I don't think I can continue working here if I am working with him on a daily basis, but I don't want to be seen as a poor team player. Any advice?

Friendly reminder to negotiate your PTO!

Go ahead and ask for that additional week of PTO.

It's something my companies have always said yes to, with no hesitation. Plus your PTO most likely won't change until you get those tenure increases (5 years, 10 years...) so DO IT. The worst thing they can say is that it's against company policy to change PTO policy for 1 person.

Is having an offer at another firm the only way to get a retention bonus? I’m still on pace for over 2900 hours for the year (5th yr in debt finance) and to be honest, a strong associate (currently enjoying life on 9 active matters...). I like my firm and my work, but I know I’m leaving money on the table by not looking elsewhere. Has anyone had success with these bonuses? While I’d gladly take a one month vacation over money at this point, I am trying to buy a house and extra money can’t hurt..

My boyfriend is always on his phone when I approach him to talk about something enthusiastically like may be an incident at work or the vacation details I have planned for us. It’s not like he doesn’t listen to me, but instead of having an eye contact, he is always scrolling through Twitter or some app on his phone. It hurts me and makes me feel unloved/angry. Is this normal for guys? What should I do? Please help.

I’m in the process of adopting a new puppy. However before this came through I had already schedule a ten-day vacation. Is it a terrible idea to go through with the adoption? Should I just postpone until I get back? Hire a pet sitter? Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Can someone please share the 2022 holiday calendar of TCS for Trivandrum location .. thanks in advance !!

Anyone else completely over doing work when it's your first day back from vacation?

I have just agreed my new contract which is slightly below average salary rate but I don’t mind as I enjoy the work. However in the past year I’ve contributed a lot and done many overtime hrs every week. So this time I asked for 29 days holidays plus bank holidays. Is this too much to ask? I know this year I’ll end up doing crazy hrs which I don’t mind but in return I just want a longer holiday period.

What are the culture and benefit offerings like at Bonterra? They formed last year combining several tech companies under one umbrella (NGP-VAN, EveryAction, Salsa, more) and wondering if their open roles tend to default to the original product cultures, something new, etc. and how they landed on benefits and PTO since every original pre-merger company had different policies.

What is the firm doing about retention/turnover? Any discussion about improving benefits? 401k match? Pto?

Hi! I need some help negotiating a raise. I have been working for this company for exactly 3 months now, but I was hired as an AGM. I'm not specific on what my responsibilities are as AGM.
However the GM at the time, quit 1 and a half months in. I was thrown into the role and have been handling it since.
My regional calls himself our GM but is never on site.
Was reluctant to cover my shifts when I became sick and requested time off for a few days. (4 days)
Any thoughts?

Dear IPG Health, it’s great you are having 2 holiday parties during the work week for employees who only live in the tri-state area. All us remote people look forward to covering for them, yet again.

Do you get personal and sick days on top of vacation days? How many of each?

Office politics: how do you navigate and general tips? Thank u all

Can someone please share the 2022 holiday calendar of TCS for Trivandrum location .. thanks in advance !!

Should I buy more GME?!!!

Leaving it here if anyone is interested in buying a home in Bucktown , Chicago. I will be closing getting all offers by tomorrow, happy to extend showings for tomorrow … 3 bed, 3.5 bath Tri floor unit with indoor parking and extra storage unit, roof deck , wired surround sound in home on all floors … everything you can ask for in a Bucktown living… h_ttps://www.atproperties.com/11414970/2300-w-armitage-avenue-8-chicago-illinois-60647-nei?agent=2894&ref=TQK&ts=1653854714

What jacket brands are you wearing for this cold cold winter?

Hi
What's the average salary for Consultant in KPMG (Tech role) having 5 years of experience . I've the HR round soon , how much should I ask?

Been headhunted for an in house job. I’m worried the title change - Acct. Sup to Sr. Comms Associate - is going to look and perhaps feel like a step down. Or is this standard when leaving an agency?

Can a person work in 2 private IT companies where one company deducts PF and the other company has no PF benefits as its US-based company?

Currently in the offer stage at BAH. Has anyone had luck negotiating a higher salary to decline medical benefits? What is everyone seeing for sign-on bonuses for Associate/SA level positions? Booz Allen Hamilton

*Manifestation thread* What is your dream firm you'd want to work for?

AUD 85! Hope to nail FAR in 2 weeks

People say I'm weird, but it's always been my dream to become a truck driver just like my dad. It's not the most glamorous job out there, but it was enough for him an it's enough for me.

Can a banner ad be a masterpiece?

Hey Accenture fam. How is your data analytics practice? I have been thinking about maybe switching over.

Hey guys what has been the most embarrassing punishment that you ever got in life ? I was once made naked and spanked in a childhood tution.. 😂🙈

Has anyone accepted an offer only a few of weeks after starting a new role? How did you hand in your notice? Keen to do so and not burn any bridges in case I want to join again in a few years

Brilliant move by DPW.

I was so annoyed by the wait I no longer care that they didn't re-raise (for my class year).

If a major big law firm lowered their annual billable target significantly (like maybe to 1750), would other firms follow? Would it be the most popular firm recruiting-wise?

Partners/counsels: have you been able to tell if your associate is not handling the whole WFH situation well?

How many (salaried) folks dont know what they’re getting paid this month/year? I’m in law as a second career and it’s still baffling to me that we end each fiscal year not having a clue what we’re going to make year after year.

How is V&E Houston?

Is Cooley a sweatshop?

I have availability but want to set some boundaries. This partner always comes to me when they need non billable i.e pro bono or business development work done. I’m a non white female, if that matters. Am i being overly sensitive?

How is hiring in litigation groups right now (NYC)? Junior looking for a change.

Laid off and feeling too depressed to keep going. Have a month left on the website. I’m too depressed to be anxious at this point. Any kind words would be helpful

Any recommended resources to help me prepare for my first deposition?

This whole “finding clients” thing is 5 million times more difficult than I thought

Wondering about potential exit/in-house opportunities for different practice groups. I’m currently in big law and choosing between general corporate deal work (M&A/PE) and tech transactions. Do either of these give better in-house (or other) opportunities later on?

Law schools in Toronto - I am currently working as a Senior Auditor at EY & finished my CPA modules in less than 12 months & successfully passed CFE, September 2021 (Fasttrack) while working full time. I am really interested in getting into a top law school here in Toronto but unfortunately I had a low CGPA (3.15) from undergrad due to some unfortunate incident, mostly impacted my grades. I strongly feel i can score 170+ on LSAT; question DO I EVEN STAND A CHANCE TO GET INTO ANY LAW SCHOOL

Any insight into Seattle legal market? Potentially relocating from TX soon for spouse’s job. Looking for any/all insight or advice about moving into the Seattle market.

22 year old considering law school / a potential career in law. The contents of this bowl tend to be pretty disheartening :( Anyone here who really loves the work? Who has found decent work life balance? In your experience, are there alternatives to big law that are stimulating, decently well-paying, but not quite so onerous?

Got called out by a fellow associate for not “pulling my weight” on a deal when I’ve been drowning and billed 250 this month (buried in other deals) relative to their 160. 🤪