Firm is offering a retention bonus as part of a counter offer. What is the general market range for these sort of bonuses for a mid-level?

Capital one offer extended & accepted. Background check is complete and marked as “eligible” by the background check company. It was delivered to Cap1 2 days ago. Shouldn’t I have heard back by now? I’m waiting to get info on my start date and equipment etc. Should I reach out?

I’m at 7.5 years of experience and got an offer letter saying 3 weeks of vacation. I’m currently at 5 weeks vacation - are companies typically flexible with this?

Would I still need to relocate to base location if I’m putting my papers down?

Need referral for java backend . techstack - java, spring boot, microservices . Yoe-8. Can anyone help..LWD- 14 december

For people who post links to news first - how do you do it? I send stuff to people and they're like oh saw that, and it was two hours ago...

If you were new into the idea of working in tech what could a virtual meetup provide to keep you coming back and engaged?

Hi Guys, Can anyone please let me know howz the M4 band in LTI and what are the responsibilities mainly.

FIRE Newbie here - wondering how everyone is retiring early (30’s 40’s 50’s) if the majority of your savings are tied up in tax preferential retirement vehicles you can’t really touch for another few decades?

Anyone received Sodexo amount credited in your account for this month??? Still I didn't get the Sodexo amount

What advice would you share with a young pharmacist? I start my first job as pharmacist later this month!

Hey Sharks,
How much should one expect in a top consultancy firm, back end role (reasearch team) ?
Location: Mumbai
YOE: 7

Hello Guys,
Salary discussion is done. How long will it take get official offer letter ? Its been 3 days since then.

Can anyone share what are the usual components of a flexi benefits basket and to what max amount can you utilise them.
Eg. Communication fuel etc

Nowadays is it normal to just go to your local pharmacy and get your flu shot? Thinking it’s more convenient than scheduling a doctor’s appointment. What are people doing?

Has anyone else in their job search noticed how the fully remote positions have hundreds (if not over 1000) applicants while the on-site or hybrid positions have very little? Are we all now competing for these remote jobs?? 😩

Any news from DPW? 🤔🤔

Do you remember when “office closed due to inclement weather” meant you had an easy day at home because remote wasn’t a thing yet? Now with a foot of snow coming, office closed means wfh with no backup childcare available….

Is it possible to transition from antitrust litigation to general litigation?

Stealth layoffs at CWT confirmed.

What does it mean if there’s a NEP at the firm who’s been there for a long time (20+ years), but never got promoted to EP? Never held leadership roles too. Does it usually mean EPs does not like the NEP enough to get promoted?

The NEP has a book of business, though no idea how much it brings in.

Is the lateral market still hot? Any of you interviewing/ lateralling soon?

Does anyone know what the onboarding process is like at K&L Gates? I start in a few weeks and I'm curious.

Just started in Biglaw as a first year - one of the partners made a passing remark that he couldn’t remember my PQE but thinks I’m “the same as X associate”. Went on LinkedIn and saw that X associate is a third year. How do I gently correct this misconception in a future conversation?

Could someone explain the type of work and assignments that a first year in Capital Markets should expect?

Is it common for a midlevel to gossip with a first year about another first year’s work? Is it common for midlevels to trash juniors amongst themselves? I think my office is hella toxic

Do you give the office manager (who does assist you with admin tasks from time to time) a christmas present (aka cash)? I have an admin assistant so that's an obvious yes but I don't know how to handle the office manager or receptionist!

I’m a first year that’s inching toward second year. Partners in my group say “sometimes getting thrown into the deep end is the best way to learn.” However, I feel so lost. I feel like saying the above is just an excuse for not wanting to take the time to actually teach new associates.

Was interviewing with a firm and soon after receiving an offer, learned of bad culture/toxic partners in the practice group from a couple of associates who recently lateraled from the firm. I turned the offer down. A partner that I clicked with while interviewing reached out asking me why I turned down the offer. Should I be honest and relay what I heard?

What are the unwritten rules of your group/office/firm?

I’m a true night-owl that begins thinking clearly about 5 PM. I often send projects out after midnight. Early morning emails and calls are an adventure. Has anyone else had to work through this issue? Fight it or embrace it?

Hi boys & girls!

Joined a big firm (Big4) not long a go and starting to feel like I got a good grip on my current work.

I've always been very technical, so I think that the only thing I am missing now is making sales. (I really wanna make partner)

Can any seasoned lawyer share tips and materials (i.e. books) which can help?

Would it be a good idea to join a Social Club where potential clients spend time? (gym/tennis/paddel/events)

Any advice welcome!

Finance/other transactional lawyers: how do you fit in exercise to your day? I’m a 3rd year and struggling. Currently doing 10-12 hours chargeable/day.

Working on some law firm applications tonight and it sucks that I know that I am so capable and have a strong work ethic but firms can’t see beyond grades or the fact that I didn’t go to a t14 law school or prestigious undergrad. I’ve worked twice as hard and feel like I’ve barely even gotten half as much. It’s discouraging sometimes especially because I worked so hard with pretty much no guidance (first gen, poc, low-income) to get into college and do well and then get into a t30 law school

Obviously many of us get paid very well and there is an expectation with work demands for being paid that high. But what’s too much? How do you set a limit to preserve your mental health? I find myself guilty for taking time to decompress but I know I come back to work refocused after I do it.