Gripe- there is no room for a sick day in this profession. Big closing coming up. Have a bad cold. Have billed 40+ hours in the last 3 days.

Why do lawyers celebrate a culture of poor health?

Looking for advice and recommendations on starting a non-profit healthcare case management company in my area. The focus population served would be low-income seniors with the primary customers being primary care offices that could obtain contracted case management services based on the practice’s needs/financial constraints.

I have my MSW & nearing completion of my MBA. I have 11 years experience, 6 in healthcare inpatient&outpatient.

What recommendations do you have on starting this process?

The best thing for my anxiety and depression has been admitting to myself I despise my job and career, and likely the corporate world, and that attempting to continue climbing the ladder was causing pretty much all my mental turmoil. Moving up the ladder is a fools errand. Every day my mind was fighting me for trying to get promoted because I knew it was meaningless. So with that said, mental health has been best it’s been in a long time. For anyone else in a similar boat, hope it helps.

Hello All,
I am a medical device professional, currently working in Capgemini. My expertise is in the Quality & Regulatory Affairs domain. I aspire to join product based companies like Philips, Siemens, Baxter, Medtronic and the likes. If anyone of you are working in these companies, please refer. Much Thanks !!

Someone needs to decide whether realization or utilization is more important because I'm sick of getting emails that say I'm under utilized and then getting emails that say I'm over budget! Can't win!

Need some advice.I’m on the backside of my career having spent 35 years in healthcare focused on the delivery of care and the insurance of it in business Felipe my for disruptive companies. I am looking to create a side huddle that could grow into a part-time gig in 5 years earning 60k where. I am not a licensed medical professional but I know the healthcare ecosystem, motives, thinking, and challenges that exist. I’m wondering how to parlay this knowledge into a side gig. Looking for ideas.

I’m about to whistleblow on my non-profit organizations’s bad ethics, potential mismanagement of funds for personal/family gain, disregard for health/safety concerns, and their retaliation against employees for bringing up those concerns. They have a plan to fire my coworker and I already for making safety complaints.

Does anyone know of any good employment lawyers? Potentially any willing to take a pro bono case for public benefit?

Hi Ladies! I’m looking to get into consulting on the life science or healthcare side hopefully coming in at SrAnalyst. Any one willing to refer to their firm? I’m currently looking at Accenture (cont)

Anyone from BCG specifically at the Boston, Dallas, or Bay Area offices willing to chat about the culture and industries tied to those offices? I was told those offices get a lot of the healthcare projects. I would love to chat with someone from one of those cities.

Thoughts on Avalere Health for early careers? I have seen mixed reviews on glassdoor

Currently a Senior Financial Analyst (Healthcare Provider Compensation focus) looking to make a move towards a more traditional Compensation Analyst role. Struggling to gain traction and I have much more analytic experience over compensation. Anybody in the HR/Finance space and able to help or make a connection? Thanks!

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I sware our resident insurance worse than most patient insurance

COnfession hour: Worst COVID induced fear over the last two years?

Hi All, I fell victim to the recent tech layoffs in July when our startup had its funding pulled mid-series B. I was let go without severance and am starting to panic because sending out resumes in this job market feels like screaming into the void. Do any of you have any hiring leads for mid/senior level marketing communications positions? For reference, my last role was Director of Comms at a consumer health tech brand, 12 yoe total (+6 PR agency) tc $160k.

Hi ME fishes! Does anyone know how BCG and McKinsey are doing in the ME with the COVID situation? Are there more CTL than usual? If you have the choice to stay in the US or go to the ME, what would you do?

Tata Consultancy on my god, the worst company ever. How are you guys working in an environment ppl are treated as invalid once they resign? Resignation se phle kutto ki tarah kaam kralo and resignation k baad sick leave lo to suddenly feedback khrab aagya.
Client notice period m b appreciation bhej rha h but manager chutiye ko wo ni dikh rha. Team ki self proclaimed lead jo khud to kch ni krti coz ‘light ni h sir’ but uski feedback client se jada imp h.

Does @adobe require Covid vaccines?

Hi fishes,

I am working as a managing associate at a US healthcare outsourcing company. Looking for better option Where I could grow my skills and take up leadership roles in the near future. I have a notice period of 60 days.
Hence the companies I had come accross for an interview is unwilling to give me a chance. Should I put down my papers and then look for job opportunities? Please help me out.

Hostile work environment? 15 yes of HR experience- been w/current employer 1 year. Relationship w/manager is push & pull. The situation is stressful to the point it’s triggering health issues. Out of the blue today, my manager sends me an email titled “Accommodation Follow-Up”. Last week I wasn’t feeling well & took a 1 sick day to go to ER. There has been NO discussion for accommodations, nor any request made. But the email mentioned “pre-existing condition” and felt very intentional.

Anyone have feedback on The Confluence Apartment building downtown? We are looking at moving there.

I have legit eaten too much lunch to function at my 2 pm meeting....😴

Fishers, any tip to apply and ace for a role that you have zero experience? I have more than 10 years of experience as EA and want to move to OM/admin manager role however most companies only hire those with minimal 3-5 years of experiences.

Why is Bain Capital getting roasted by everyone I talk to in PE? Theyre associates at KKR, BX, H&F, and Advent so not like they’re saying it due to insecureness. It seems like an ok firm with some bad investments that got a lot of press but they’ve survived fine and culture seems better than most I heard

Got $160k in student loan (3.96% interest rate over 7 years) and make $160k salary. Have about $70k in cash. Currently pay nothing in rent but will move to high COL city after quarantine.
What is my best move here?

It just feels so good to enjoy a quiet moment with your friends after a day in the field, the feeling of companionship can be felt even through the silence. I'll never forget those moments.

Hi Fishes, Looking to explore opportunity with GSK, I am inclined towards exploring RWD Manager role which is part of RWDMP team. Can anyone provide an idea around this team and role., Hikes, YoY Growth, culture, opportunities and leadership is what I am looking for.
GSK, Merck Eli Lilly and Company

Current Exp - Close to 9 yr exp in Data analytics with experience on APLD.

Hi all, I’m exploring a role with a boutique agency which does employee engagement and culture change management. If you are in this space, can you tell me more about the types projects and the industry? Coming in from Deloitte OCM w 3 YOE

Guys,Asking for a friend for Salesforce developer profile with experience as 3 years. Please suggest which one to join -

Deloitte: 13.75 LPA ( 12 fixed)
Xebia: 15.8 ( 15 fixed)
KPMG: 16 ( 15.5 fixed)

Location is Gurgaon for all three. Please suggest and reviews for all three if you have. I really need it. It will be helpful for her.

Any advice on where I can get cool clothes for my friends bachelorette party? I’ve been living in sweatpants for two years so really not prepped for this fancy wedding stuff! 😅

Biggest Portland stereotypes? Do you think they're true or not true?
Mine is that everyone in Portland is into hiking, snowboarding or running....I promise there are some homebodies/non-athlete types out here y'all we just have to find each other ahah.

The recent most billable hours post, inspired me. What is your longest billable day? Mine was 56 hours straight with no break—and the partner was more than a jerk when I was saying no more at the 30 hour point. That was two 24 hour billable days back to back on my time sheet and on the bill, a 360 hour month, and 650 aggregated for two months. And it is one reason (of so many reasons) why this job can suck so much! At least I got a good bonus...

Did anyone else panic when reading the terms of the Deloitte background check?

Recently, I’ve been working with a new team and couldn’t be happier with the work environment we’ve created even being short staffed. I can’t help but reflect on my past team structures I’ve had at past agencies.. I never felt I could relate to anyone (usually white f/m) and seems like we only ever bonded over happy hours & publisher outings with tons of booze. Point being, I’m grateful to have the opportunity to lead a diverse team of strong thinkers and hard workers with similar experiences.

What's everyone's opinion on Onesource? Does it help with automation as much as it advertise?

How easy is it for a jr associate (let’s say 3rd year) to move to an Investment Bank? How comparable are salaries and hours?

What's the future of Devops? Currently it is in demand, but how about future in this space?

I just bought acupressure wrist bands to cope with medication nausea - they work!!! Had to share. You just get them at the pharmacy.

UK PMMs, how much are you earning? We see all these US-based PMM making 6 figures at entry level jobs but we know that’s not the reality here, even in London. So let’s share UK intel and level each other up.

Me: 6+ years of marketing experience, master’s from a top-tier uni, less than 2 years of PMM, recently promoted to Senior Regional PMM. £70k basic, multinational software company with multiple UK offices, remote working from the NW.

Does anyone else feel like having kids is the only acceptable reason to not be in the office 24/7? If I choose not to have children, do I not have any valid reason to have a life outside work?

Is anyone else experiencing a new wave of covid anxiety due to the stress of figuring out the holidays? Got in an argument with a family member about safety guidelines and testing needing to happen and I’ve been feeling paralyzed by anxiety all day.

How should I approach an ominous zoom appointment with supervisinpartner and managing partner? I’m a 3rd year associate. This is a new job, my first day was the first day the whole firm worked from home. It’s also much more challenging and demanding than my previous firm, which is what I wanted, but I haven’t been able to dive in and face the challenge the way I had planned to because I’m really struggling with working from home, both logistically and psychologically....

3rd yr here in a mid size firm. I’ve been struggling in the mental health dept. I was on leave for 3 wks and have returned to work in June. However, i still feel like a corpse everyday and have zero motivation to do anything. I have noticed my work product declining and I feel extremely burnt out with no hope for the future. I have been trying to get appointment with a psychiatrist but they are either not working or booked up. I want to get better but don’t know where/who to turn to. Advice?

I've been working from home for the last six months and had this constant urge to eat treats I find anywhere around the house. My two daughters find it humorous, but it has rarely made me feel good. Kindly, what can I do to stop?

People with depression in big law- how do you manage? How do you meet your hours? The lack of support/training and being remote has been very hard on me.

When covid first hit, I was delighted to be working from home. My hours even improved. Now, because of some triggering events, I’m dealing with horrible panic attacks on the daily. I’m dissociating and can’t focus long enough to get work done. I JUST hit a year at this firm and am going on a one month stress leave. Worried I might not kick this mental state in that time. Any advice as to what I can do while on leave so I can come back focused and ready to work?

What is the correct course of action when you find out (secondhand from their spouse) that co-counsel has dementia but refuses to discuss it or withdraw from your case, and is not returning calls? Can't tell client because no proof therefore could be disparaging co-counsel.

I’ve been working to an unhealthy degree lately. And I’ve been making the excuse that I have a lot of work right now, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m addicted to it. Part of it is anxiety and perfectionism. But my behavior is now actively harmful to myself and starting to harm my marriage.

How do I stop? I’m not talking work-life balance. I mean, how do I say, “I don’t care that the client wants this tomorrow and I’m not close to done, I’m going to sleep tonight”?

I’ve been struggling with finding the right antidepressant. I started a few months ago but had really bad side effects and stopped (headaches, lethargy, nausea, inability to concentrate). The withdrawal is just as bad. I’ve noticed that I made mistakes when my mind was in a haze and just can’t seem to work. I think I need to find an antidepressant that works for me but I’m nervous it’s going to make work that much harder. Do I tell someone at my firm? If so, how?

Anyone here willing to share their firsthand experience of searching for and selecting a therapist? My wife was kind enough to vet a few through our church and her friends, but wondering if I might find a better fit with a therapist who specializes in working with lawyers or small business owners.

Mental health issues in our profession are finally being recognized. While mental health issues are not unique to lawyers, the profession and it's client service mantra present unique challenges.

question of the day: why did you join this bowl? Since I asked, I will start: I’ve been on a journey of recovery from legal-overachiever-workaholism. Changed jobs, city and environment and still working hard to recover from burnout that is, unfortunately, part and parcel of the legal profession.

Does anyone have any advise when it comes to navigating getting help and your firm. I had a tough month mentally. But I reached out to my local bar’s LAP. I’m starting the process of seeing a therapist. But my dreads still here. I’m panicking about being short on hours, falling behind on my cases and explaining to my boss I know I’m behind at work but I am working on it. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

Is it me or does depression in big law mostly affect single overworked women around age 30?

Burnout: cyclical and becomes so debilitating that I find myself unable to do simple every day tasks. How often do you burnout? What does it entail for you?

When I was going into courtrooms, a bad night of sleep didn’t matter-I’d snap to attention as soon as I got into court. I’m doing phone hearings now and the focus isn’t there as much. Any ideas?

Most/Least stressful areas of practice (in either transition or litigation)