For the males (dating in law)

Got a crush on my former classmate even though we are of a different race age and religion.. We’ve been close for three years. Recently she’s been giving me mixed signals. But is talking/seeing another guy on the side via long distance. She’s in big law making much more than me. She’s older than me by two years ( she’s in a rush to have children/get married). I get really jealous when she mentions him around me.

Sounds cliche but how should I go about this?

Does Deloitte have a list of approved universities for Day 1 CPT? How to get started on the process? Any documentation available on DeloitteNet to review?

The great resignation is now over be prepared for the great downsizing

Guys need 10 likes to get started with, thanks a lot

How do you make connections at weddings when you barely know anyone? I feel like it’s always awkward smalltalk and at some point you’re just drunk and wanna go home.

I find it disturbing that people all of a sudden think remote work = 1/2 work 1/2 care for children

Does anyone ever use their overtime meal to buy something else when at Walmart or Supertarget?

How long does it take to get a job , when you actively apply every day for weeks. Or better still how do I do it right?

Just curious are there any EAs in the Las Vegas, NV area and what are your salaries?

How am I working out a part time employees holiday entitlement? The employee works 16 hours a week over 2 days.

Thanks in advance.

One issue with the work from home revolution will be the offshoring of jobs. I got laid off and my replacement will be from Mexico City. One time zone away and probably half my salary. It is what it is.

Anyone have any car rental hacks to get something other than a compact to show as a compact on the receipt? Traveling on federally reimbursable funds, so need to show a compact car. But hoping to get something nicer but not get flagged by the Bean Counters. Thanks!

Can we use the wellness benefit (500 at 75%) for Garmin GPS watches?

What are the biggest challenges the advertising industry is facing in 2020?

Did anyone from GDS SAT got to know about their ratings yet ?

Any Marsh fish willing to refer? I can provide more details in DM. Thanks!!!

Regarding insane working hours: what if creatives unionized?

Just curious what y’all think.

Is HCL calling to work from office?

Real estate Tax question: I have a personal property and investment property in Florida. I am about to pay one off. Should I pay off the investment property or the personal home?

Work is an emotional rollercoaster - change my mind.

Noob plaintif-side L&E lawyer here—how long should I wait for defense counsel to stall on a demand letter before I start getting ready to file?

When lateraling to another defense firm, is it necessary to show billable hours at current firm?

Brand new baby lawyer dumb question - I am tasked with drafting response to request to produce. How long should this take? And follow up… how do I bill this?

Career Sabbatical?

Can anyone who has taken a career sabbatical to travel/explore other interests share their experience with both leaving their jobs and returning to the legal field?
I really want to live in Asia for a year at least before I have to settle down and start a family. I’m not getting younger but don’t want to be reckless with my career.

Second day in a row that I just want to respond to partners telling them to do whatever “it” is themselves. Stop calling me when you finish up your afternoon run when I’ve been rotting at my desk for over 15 hours a day every day this week. That is all.

I joined fishbowl a month ago and while I’ve seen a couple contentious debates but I must say I’m pleasantly surprised at how respectfully ppl comment on this app even when disagreeing. Usually anonymity on the internet brings out the absolute worst in ppl; they type things anonymously that they would NEVER say in person smh. But I really haven’t seen horrible comments here. I wonder what makes this app diff frm others?

The corporate urge to not even set an out of office email because I know I will be checking emails all holiday anyways

I’ve practiced litigation in DC for about 5+ years at a larger plaintiffs’ firm, and am considering a switch to a defense firm. Is there any insight to how many billable hours this would require, and how much time that would actually be? For reference, the firm has a 1900 billable hour requirement and the partner said I would have “no problem” fulfilling that based on the work they have.

What amount of money would it take for your current firm to retain you?

I’ll start - the balance of my student loans.

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Former biglaw first-years now in government: Do juniors in government get more autonomy than those in biglaw? Or is the review process for juniors' work at least more efficient/streamlined (i.e. reviewed by one mid-level and one senior, instead of four mid-levels, two seniors, and two partners)?

Any good referrals for criminal defense attorney in PA? The sister of someone I know was accosted while moving, she went indoors and called the police who did not show, then once back outdoors she got into an altercation w/ the person who accosted her but was only trying to defend herself. Now the aggressor has pressed charges. Please lmk ASAP !

I had a zoom interview with three partners last Thursday. I thought it went super well, but haven't heard anything yet. Should I follow up with the in-firm recruiter, if so, when? This is for a position in a highly ranked but regional (mountain state) firm. Thanks!

Does anyone know the starting salary for Jackson Lewis in the firm's Connecticut office, as well as the billable hours requirement?

What are some post-clerkship paths other than big law?

Is there anyway to tell if your work product isn’t measuring up? Would the partner straight up tell you that your work sucks? This is me running on the assumption that some comments are normal...

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

How do you handle a subordinate that goes around your decision making and goes higher up in the food chain? My boss (and their boss) made it clear I’m supposed to review and provide feedback and yet now they are fully saying no and going around me. I tried talking to them and it didn’t go well and they raised their voice and got rude with me when I was only inquiring. it’s at the point where I need To have a convo with my boss and I feel like the boss needs to set the precedent here

Mid level atty in a fast moving case. Earlier this year jrs brought on the team to help lessen work flow. Both partner and I delegate certain tasks, esp when we’re super busy. Junior goofed regarding deadlines (which I had to ask for twice); now partner is stressed, tho we should be able to lock in an extension. Jr took ownership of the slip up. I owned that I should have checked his work, but I feel that I hurt my rep. w partner. What to do? Lay low? Not a fan of throwing ppl under bus.

What productivity hacks do you employ? I like to shut off my email for 25 min intervals to focus on real work. It’s like a sprint of focus without being “unavailable” too long.