For those hired opportunistically, what was the timeline like for you? Edit: in addition, for those who have hired an opportunistic candidate, what was the timeline like? What does the internal process involve?

Planning to apply in Fall 2020, taking the GMAT in March.
4 YOE at Big 4 (2 years audit, 2 years strategy) what can I do between now and August to bolster my resume and application?

Is the military a well-paid career? I’m asking for my future.

Hello Fishes,

I would like to know the appraisal cycle in UST, If I join by December, when will be the next cycle(april to april or dec to dec)?

Hey designer fishies! I'm conducting an interview tomorrow for a new Director of Product. This person will be managing our team of Product Managers and Product Designers.

What are some good interview questions for this level and type of role? I have a few in mind, but would love to pick the group's brain as I have never interviewed anyone for a Director role before.

Thanks in advance!!

Hi- I’m an hourly AA, been on the role for 6 months now and it’s my first AA job. I did not get a raise when I took the job because it was technically a demotion ( I was a team leader at a contact center). I assist two VPs and now they want to add a third because they’re looking for the “ 3:1 ratio “. Should I ask for a raise? Is this normal? I know another AA that handles 3+ people but idk if she’s hourly or salary. Any thoughts?

Really urgent, should i share the company name in sharing holding offer letter to second companh..or only compensation part shall be enough.I am not sure if i should share the part where they are addressing with my name as well for authentication because it has company logo and name as well.

Please reply fast if u have any idea.

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?

Any insight on CAIA? Difficulty and whether it impacts salary?

If I’m right on the cusp of hitting the contribution reductions for a Roth IRA for 2021 (will potentially have a greater than $125k AGI depending on bonus amount, but likely won’t exceed $130k), what should I do? I can fully find the $6k right now to a Roth, fund like $5k and then wait until June when I find out my bonus amount to decide what to do with the rest, or should I just do an IRA->Roth conversion just to be safe?

How do you create the visual direction of a print campaign for example? Is it generally just about creating a mood board that sets the look and feel? Should it be specific (as in drawing or illustrating) with the pose and the framing?

Cause my thinking is more of the former where you give the photographer their own take of the idea. Curious to know how you do it.

Almost 12 weeks. Still feeling sick in the evenings. Anyone? Please tell me this will end soon…

Who / what do you list as your contingent beneficiary when your spouse is your primary, you don’t have children, and you don’t have anyone in your family you trust with your finances if something were to happen?

Is Account executive the goal once you become a BDR? What are the other paths that other people have taken?

I feel so guilty for not always modeling good health. Anybody else feel that way?

If a senior partner referred me, and I still haven't heard back after 4 weeks, what could be the reason as to the delay? Am I not getting an interview?

Can you pay for tolls with the tx tag?

Anyone have insight on Adams and Reese (culture, pay, hours, etc)?

Hi Everyone, our organization is looking to add an experienced account leader to our team. Through the vehicle of a digital marketing & analytics agency, our mission is twofold and ordered: 1) to empower our team to achieve their dreams and to best help others; 2) to honestly partner with our clients, and with their best interests, build scalable solutions that provide profitable growth.

Investment advice for a junior associate (with minimal research or effort). Young with minimal expenses, so open to any and all suggestions.

Paralegals: what’s your least favorite thing about working with attorneys?

Am I the only one whose time entries get worse the busier and more chaotic a specific case is? Like for example preparation for a dispositive hearing with a lot of factual and legal issues that’s treated like a fire drill. My time entries are chaotic and rereading at the end of the month I feel like the time was totally justified but also like wow it sounds like we were jumping all over the place and we were, lol time entries were not your typical sequential one step at a time thing.

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?

Started at firm in second week of March and am at 1,700 right now, on pace for 2,000+. M&A 7th year. Who else is this busy? Keep reading M&A down across the board, but not feeling it here…

Obviously love the job security, but am at lockstep bonus firm and pretty sure at this point bonus will be on base scale last year, so kinda bummed about that.

Can someone explain to me what law clerks are in private practice? I'm based internationally but deal with our NY office a lot, and I can not figure out what the title actually means/where it sits.

Currently clerking, but have accepted a post-clerkship offer at a biglaw firm. Thoughts on whether the firm would give me a referral bonus if I refer one of my friends and they get hired before I officially start?

Arnold & Porter Not matching Cravath. What is happening? Do we think they’ve decided not to match or is this just a hiccup? Do we expect more firms even in the V50 to not match?

When should a stub start getting worried about not having much work and low billable hours?
I’ve asked for work but no luck. I know they say this is normal for a stub but when should I start getting worried and consider looking for exit options? Fyi, I like my practice group, so I don’t want to change to a different group within my firm, hence would have to lateral, if I have to. Also, other co-1st years are churning in high hours.

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.

Does someone have a good punch list of things to do before giving notice at a firm?

Does anyone have any good recommendations for recruiters in So Cal? I’m an entertainment and media associate, so bonus points if you know anyone who’s specifically good in that area. Thanks!

Do you always feel tired? How do you have energy for anything with this amount of work.

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

Am I the only person who gets skeptical when a recruiter calls, like did my law firm send you to see if I’m interested in making a move? 🤨 I may be paranoid, though. Lol

Anyone know the average associate hours billed at Gunderson?

Do you think partners in law firms have too much power and autonomy? eg. the power to refuse leave, to do your annual appraisal, to make you work while on leave, to overwork people, to manage the team on their on terms etc. Is this power bad or good for the firm and the team overall?

Related question - Do you think the HR in law firms are just there for show since the partners have a lot of power and autonomy?

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

Tips on remote interviewing? Lateraling and this is my first one coming up. Kinda nervous since I haven’t done an interview in years.