For anyone else at a small (25+ attorney) civil defense firm with a wide variety of practice areas, how do handle cold calls from potential clients? Who takes them? Do you have an online intake form? If so, who reviews the forms?

Any good recommended books on how to build a scalable product and team? I'm looking for recommendations for two areas: 1) in general laying the groundwork in a startup to have the tools and especially processes in place to scale, and 2) tactical focus on building a SaaS project. I've been promoted into a management role from Dev roots, so need to learn more PM processes to be an effective manager in day job, plus would like to start building my own SaaS solution.

I feel burnt out by how ruthless the tech industry in US is, but I also know I’m making much more money than people outside of tech or consulting.

How do you adjust your WLB?
I’m so burnt out that I wish I could yell at people who were not kind or supportive to me, but those people often unfortunately were in position of power.
I don’t like unkindness, but my anger is just very bottled up…
What can I do to stay level-headed even when the other side is disrespectful?

🐟 in NJ - Any trusted tax advisors around Newport/Journal Square?

What are the most impressive innovations 💡 that you have seen in Life Sciences recently?

Hey i am appearing in SFCC architect exam can anyone help if there is any preparation material available other than sfcc documentation.

What are good options for flat 1bhk , ok for sharing (male ) budget 10 - 15 k , depending upon distance upto 3 km

Office location - sap labs epip Whitefield

Looking for proper facilities like water etc, luxury not required but no problem if found with good price. SAP

Can schools see I canceled a score? Is it frowned upon at M7/ Top 20?

I am looking for remote opportunity in Canada as I am planning to relocate to Canada. I have PR so do not require any work Authorization.

I am currently working as solution architect for Novartis.

Which companies in Canada are giving remote opportunities in the insurance industry?

Hi, how are you all,
Just to confirm is there any opportunity for java spring boot.
Total 1+ year of experience for any location.
Please refer my profile.

Anyone open to cat sitting this weekend? Janis is a very social and affection purebred bengal kitten. Hypoallergenic too. We need a sitter Thursday evening through Tuesday. $200 compensation. If interested please reply with location. Hoping not to venture far from Capitol Hill.

Hello, what salary can an ACCA member (3 years of experience) expect at any of the Big 4s or MNCs?

Just received an offer letter and need to sign off for background check stuff. On my resume, I didn't include a job that I was at for literally 6-7 weeks before leaving; should I be worried about this popping up on my background check/leading to any issues? Should I proactively mention this role to the recruiting team?

Hi
I am working in Amazon from June 2020 as L3 HR Generalist. My current CTC is 5.2 LPA. I have a post graduation degree in English.
I was wondering if doing an MBA distance course from Symbiosis would help me get a better position and salary?
Can anyone please suggest? If not symbiosis then can I choose any other University for doing the MBA?

Stupid question: do you get to alt-travel? Not fly home to your home office on the weekends, but use that budget to fly somewhere else?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

What band does managing consultant belongs to and what is the pay range

Hi Fishes
Is there any vacancy for Company Secretary professionals in any company for 3+ years of experience.

Any lead would be helpful.

Thanks in Advance

It is in appropriate to ask what the compensation for a position is after a first interview if they want you to go on three more and the interviewers on my first told me that was above their pay grade to tell me?????

Seems kind of ridiculous for a business to want to waste so much time to find out after a handful of interviews that the pay isnt aligned with my needs ......

I can see in biglaw not bringing up knowing damn well if you get an offer itll likely be high, but this is a midsize

Defendant fired his lawyer and decided to represent himself. At the hearing on his attorney’s motion to withdraw, my colleague referred to Defendant as pro se and Defendant gets mad and says “I don’t agree with what you’re saying, idk what that means!!” Um if you don’t know what pro se means maybe you shouldn’t be a pro se defendant 😳

Enviro/ natural resource lawyers— what’s your dream job?

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Any insight on working as a staff attorney at Sidley as far as pay, growth, hours, etc.? I had someone reach out to me about a staff attorney role there and just want to hear opinions.

When is it appropriate to follow up after an interview for a lateral position? Had a screener call 2 weeks ago and then an interview with the partner + senior associate last Thursday where it was mentioned that they would “likely” want me to meet more people. I’m getting anxious but don’t want to bug them!

I'm in a litigation, about 9 months in. Is it normal that I spend majority of my time making bundles for my partners (printing, binding, moving docs in a different order whenever there are new documents or he wants to add stuff) reviewing documents and making tables (e.g. dates, which documents are from where), and the only legal work is like notices of admission, list of documents, the occasional research? I'm so bored and I want to quit but I don't know if I have unrealistic expectations.

Bit of a niche topic: I’ve been in TS/SCI processing for a Science/Tech/Weapons analyst position with the CIA for 3 yrs since I finished grad school in chemistry, but CIA positions are sort of set it and forget it since they can take so long. I’ve since been focused on a Patent Attorney track and am with a firm that will support me taking the patent bar/law school. If I get through processing and go to the CIA for some time, do you think would I be accepted back into patent law later on?

How long after you start a new job is it appropriate to take a vacation? And for what length of time?

I’m from Southern California. Is this what a snow day feels like? But it’s just gonna keep snowing for 1+ months?

What’s average salary in ID firm mid size (NY) about 350 attorneys ? Class of 2019 but was in public sector (criminal law) for 2 years! 2000 billable hours minimum

Feel like I’m going to turn out to be a loser doing ID and be making crap money forever.

Insight on Venable?

If there were no practical obstacles whatsoever, what area(s) of law OTHER than your current practice area would you want to explore, and why?

I’ve been so specialized for so long I’m not even sure how to answer this question for myself. Once upon a time I was somewhat interested in tax but I’m worried that’s where fun goes to die. I kinda dig admin law, although that’s cheating a bit because I work with a federal agency.

Interviewing with Cordell & Cordell next week for a SouthEastern associate position. Any tips? Things I should know about the firm/position? Things to avoid?

200k in student loans. Unmarried, no kids. If you had to choose - Would you prioritize paying them down/off or saving up for big ticket items like a house/retirement?

Messed up a document production. What now?

What’s the word on Foley Hoag LLP?

Best divorce lawyer in NYC?