Foreign LLM student here. I plan to take the NY bar exam in February. I’m thinking of taking a bar prep course (most likely Barbri). They offer two options: the “traditional” course (which lasts around 2.5 months) and an extended 6-month course. The difference in price is substantial – 2.5k for the traditional course vs 6k for the extended one. Any thoughts/recommendations on which one I should take? In case it is helpful, I come from a civil law country. Thanks!

Copywriter with serious imposter syndrome at new job! How do senior writers up their game? Was in-house 1.5 years and underpaid in NYC. With only previous freelance experience (and nonprofit and grant writing before that) figured I had to slog through it for years. Cut to now, 6 months into a new copywriting role at huge tech company. My salary almost quintupled overnight. I think I’m doing great, but that depends on the day and who I work with (no other writers by the way).

What kind of exit opportunities are there for tax senior? Looking into getting an MBA. Any thoughts?

Thoughts on pros/cons of moving from a large national firm to a smaller regional one? I’m considering it, but wondering if there’s anything I should be concerned about in making the jump.

Any 🐠 here exit to Cityblock, Oak Street, Quartet, or similar company in a BizOps, Growth, or Strategy role?

Have relevant background for these roles, and would appreciate the opportunity to connect and learn about your transition. TIA

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

Is ValueLabs a good company to join as per WLB and carrier growth, job security?

Left BCG 8m ago to start my own startup. 15m of experience but left with good performance - considering bschool for fall 22 - who would I go to for LORs? Everyone at current company I help supervise

Hi All,

I'm looking for suggestions.
I have completed ITIL v4 foundation certificate and looking forward to do next certification but unable to decide between ITIL strategist/ Azure Devops/ TOGAF 9.
Current Tech Stack - App support -> SQL/UNIX/ITIL/INCIDENT MANAGEMENT.
YOE- 6+ Years.

Please comment, if you have any other certificate suggestions as well for me.

TIA.

Is it worth becoming certified in compensation? I have 5 years of benefits and my new employer wants me to move into Total Rewards. Is this a better career move than just remaining in Benefits?

How did you come about choosing the field of engineering you are in?

As a first time PM at a company with no PM structure, I’m finding it difficult to learn good practices and bring myself to “the next level”. Has anyone here had a similar self taught start that made the break through to become a solid senior PM? Anything will help, books, etc.

Career advice?

I'm a relatively junior data engineer (2yoe), the only other engineer (senior) that trained me left about a 6 months ago and I negotiated a nice raise for the extra responsibilities.

My performance reviews have been stellar, but my manager is starting to look to hire a senior to help me deliver projects as we do lack capacity right now.

I feel like I might be missing an opportunity to ask for a promotion and hire a junior instead.

Any opinions/tips?

I am in the finance dept at my agency and have been struggling to get into the media department. I'm fine starting off in a junior role but after countless applications no one will give me a chance.

I’m getting messages from recruiters for Sr. Corporate Paralegal roles but all of my experience is in litigation. I have 6 years experience as a paralegal. Should I move forward with this? Not sure if I’m qualified.

Looking for advice. I’m a FT editor at a big nyc agency with a few top tier pieces on the reel. Hoping to connect with EPs / producers / editors with more industry knowledge who could chat about what paths I could take. thanks!

Hi, can you guys please provide your opinion / review on the company qualitest? S it worth to switch from a big 4 to qualitest for test lead or test manager position?

Hi, i will be joining a startup soon to work as a product manager. What are some good books/materials/courses I can read in the meantime to prepare myself better for the job?

New to Fishbowl, currently working on a career pivot! I graduated in May with my MBA and have experience as a Director of Operations as well as recruiting and HR experience. I am looking to move more into Change/Project Management or Director of People Operations roles. I have been at the application game now for two months with only two interviews and over 20 applications sent out each week. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Feeing a little defeated over here. Thank you!

Hi all! I am looking to transition from an administrative job to an HR position, and it seems impossible to find something because most job postings require years and years of HR experience, and I can’t even make it through to the interview stage despite my 6 years of administrative experience. Any advice?

Hi there can anyone tell me what a day in the life of a health unit coordinator is like and is it a step up from a regular CSR job or lateral move?

Hello, looking for a project in Atlanta.Please let me know if your projects are ramping up. I worked as a tester, test lead, Project Coordinator, Scrum Master and worked as Jr.AWS Solu Arch

Anywhere in Jersey City to play/practice indoor soccer (futsal)?

Is Bain Australia under hiring freeze? Recruiter said they won’t be hiring this year (Consultant role) but keep seeing job ads on LinkedIn

Hi how much in hand for 15LPA. 1.5lac is variable.

Anyone got such mail : IBM – We have great news! Benefit by advancing to December,2021
Actually my doj is 20 January,2022.

Happy New Year ! Anyone interested in bitcoin investment and NFT ?

SD rent prices are just about the same as SF right now. It’s blowing my mind.

Thoughts on Toyota Superbowl spot?

Hi How's the Genpact life sciences team, banglore in terms of learning and WLB, is it worth joining there I am new to consulting currently working in core pharma marketing as a Brand Manager.

Hi guys

I recently left ADP and my LWD was 13th sept. Now I want to send my last 3 months payslips and form 16 to my new company. Anybody know how can we access it?

TIA

Best areas to live east of LA? My fiancé and I are debating moving there, I would be working at. Big 4 DTLA and she would be working in Rialto. What area would provide a reasonable commute for both?

Chicago 🐟here in the process of moving to LA.

Holy cow how do you guys live? Everywhere is so expensive but there are so many homes on the market.

Do you guys plan on living in LA for the long term? Any tips on navigating the neighborhoods and where I good starter location would be?


(For reference, new jobs office would be in Santa Monica)

Kind folks, I have 3 yoe in the Cyber security domain. Currently earning 7lpa. What should be a target salary and highest variation I can target?

Hi all, I’m gonna join pwc ac Bangalore next month. I need your help In knowing the holiday calendar or holidays available in last week of December I.e in between Dec 25th to Dec 31st. To plan my vacation. Please help

Did anyone know about ccna and CompTIA exams certificates?

How do you deal with a nosy coworker ? There’s a Product Owner on my team that is always asking details about what I’m doing, who I’m speaking to and why. Today I organized a meeting with a fellow PMM and she invited him for a detail and he insisted in staying for the whole meeting. Don’t wanna be rude but I’m tired of this.

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

If you’re a fourth year in biglaw, what responsibilities are you given in m&a? I feel like I still haven’t had a ton of opportunities working on purchase agreements (and mostly just take the lead on ancillary work streams) and I’m afraid I’m falling behind others in my class year.

Switched firms and new firm doesn’t pay any origination% of business brought in until the total $ brought in is mid-five figures. Standard? My book is below that threshold. Old firm paid 10%.

Any insight in Sidley’s global finance practice? Type of deals/clients and internal dynamics. Thanks!

Currently an associate at a V30 and negotiating a partnership position at another V30. What is the correct way to maximize the pay in the negotiation as a lateral partner? I’m afraid of settling at a lower price than what they can do at the top end of the range! Do I anchor by asking for an outrageous figure or let them offer a salary figure first?

Have opportunity to work in my firm’s London satellite office for about a year and a half, and then come back to NY headquarters. In good standing with firm and have M&A and capital markets experience. Did not start traveling abroad until my bar trip (did not grow up with the money for trips like that) and think it would be a good personal and professional experience. Any thoughts / advice?

Thoughts on Netflix’s Partner Track 😂

If I didn’t go to a top tier school, should I just forget about applying for AUSA positions at SDNY and EDNY?

As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

What do associates coming out of matrimonial clerkship (2-3yrs) make at NYC firms their first and second years?

Can anyone on the 215k step share their take home pay? I need to create a budget plan for the summer.

In the current lateral market what is the usual time for hearing a decision after a final round of interviews? For context, final round went really well, it’s not even been a week yet, they thought I was a great fit etc, said they’re expanding and looking to hire someone ASAP. Just wanted to know what others’ experiences have been like.

Possible to get into BigLaw or regional Big Law without top grades as a non-traditional lateral? Been out of law school several years, have five years of industry adjacent quasi legal experience and am in my second year at a traditional boutique firm practicing corp/securities.
I have an informal informational discussion with a partner at the big firm through a family member whose company gives a lot of business to this firm. Any examples/anecdotes?

Anyone know if SDNY courthouses have lockers for phones?

4th year lateral market —
Anyone get asked to complete conflicts prior to a formal offer being extended? Not sure I want to disclose clients before accepting said offer.

Most likely getting fired, tips on how to find a job ASAP? I made a pretty big mistake that required supplemental filings with government offices to fix (missed some items when reviewing/comparing long lists of things across 20-30 years). It’s fixable and the client isn’t really getting hurt by this (worst case signing gets delayed), but my anxiety is telling me to prepare for the worst. Can I ask for extra time at the firm to find a new job (so I wasn’t “fired”)? Or should I go for severance?

Curious how compensation works for counsel at top-tier law firms. How much do counsel make? Is it relatively set/lockstep salary, or does it vary significantly based on hours? Do counsel have hours requirements?