Guilt and shame about working in a legal position for years where, instead of using my law degree (was supposed to do legal work per the job posting), I served as a personal assistant to my boss/did nothing for maybe half the time. I feel like I was paid for work I didn't do. I've since left that job but the guilt and shame remains. I feel that I lack the character of a lawyer and that I am unworthy of the profession. I don't know how to make up for the lost years or how to forgive myself.

Would someone mind referring me to Bain strategy consulting role (repost)? Yes I’m serious!

Can anyone tell me how to start studying for cloud services I want to change my domain from full stack to cloud engineer

Has anyone here worked on CoE/Shared Services - Transformation projects? I have an interview on Wednesday and am looking to better understand the day-to-day role and responsibilities.

Do you guys think it is a good time to get in to Amazon and Google? Been thinking, but not sure if further dip is on the way (no one can be really sure). Looking for long term (2-3 year) horizon

Hi all,

Two weeks back I was asked to share my documents for an entry level role in PwC AC. However, post document submission I have not received any further communication from anyone in the company. I am really confused and don't know who to contact. Can anyone suggest a solution.

Windows Admin role YOE -8.5+ current CTC-6 how much we can ask for Bangalore location, waiting for hr discussion in two days

Hi fishes,
My Brother is looking an marketing/hr intern position he is in his last year of his BBA please help

Hello fishes!!Is there any open position for a senior analys/team lead in Mulesoft in any of the BIG 4s? If there is, can you please refer my profile?
I have 5+ years of total experience in IT and 3+ years of relevant experience in Mulesoft.

Thanks for the help in advance

[Note:I can send you my resume via mail as I don't see any option to upload a resume in this post].

Has anyone had success renegotiating pay while remaining in the same position? The last two years have significantly changed my local market and the less-than-inflation federal pay raises are not cutting it. I'd be seeking 3 steps within my current grade, but I don't know if my management even has a mechanism to make the change if they wanted to. I am aware of the Quality Step Increase, but I don't think that's the solution here.

If anyone needs referral at Tredence Inc. Please do DM.
Thanks

Currently a Practice Manager at Pediatric office and non-trad pre med student majoring in computer science and I want to break into Tech now . Mainly Data Analyst . Does anyone have any suggestions on any courses or routes i should be taking besides finishing my bachelors degree?

I work for the Italian Export Credit Agency as an Underwriter with a team specialized in power and infrastructures. I would like to know about some career changes that are possible/ plausible, even outside my line of work

Two recruiters have told me that specific major national firms refuse to interview any current or former employees of the firm I work for. is this a big problem or something usual for firms? Panic set in and I’m worried I won’t find decent employment. Current role is underpaying and workload is unmanageable with zero sign of improvement.

What are exit opportunities for a Fund of Funds analyst?

Got a verbal offer from PwC for senior associate role. Does it provide H1B transfer? How long will it take nowadays? I’m worried this would get my offer retreated.

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

Anyone here work at Splunk? Would love to get a referral or any info you can divulge.

My job of 25 yrs in property management with retail and apartments abruptly came to an end without warning because the trustees voted to end and sell off real estate and retire. I find myself reevaluating my work life. Being out if the job search market for so long I’m struggling to figure out where to go from here. I’m in Denver, my love has been travel to Europe. Would love to turn my love for travel into a career that requires travel to Europe. Anyone have any ideas if such a career exists?

Anyone hiring helpdesk positions around SLC?

Just conducted my first deposition and did not go as I had hoped. Was the 3rd named defendant so had to limit my time (around 2 hours) and the witness was so aloof (basically answered “I don’t know” to everything). I should have been firmer in my questioning and pushed even harder. Boss, who was watching, said don’t worry about it and it went exactlty how a first depo is supposed to go. But I’m still beating myself up and feel like I let him down...

Hi All,

Need advice, is 55k for a 6yoe in tech consulting a good offer from big4 in uk. Currently have a 20LPA offer from kpmg india. How is uk market in consulting.

Anyone ever have to sit and babysit for work papers that another accounting firm is reviewing?

Things that you say to people on a day to day basis vs. what you really want to say. This could get dangerous. Go!

If I get one more in-mail from Veridian National Search, I’m gonna lose it!!!

I am leaving my current job before the end of the year, and starting a new job in the same industry (still audit) in January. Do I have to make sure I’m PCAOB compliant in terms of CPE before I leave my current firm? Or does it sort of reset in January? As it is now, I’ve got like 20 of the 40+ credits required, so I have to fit in a bunch before I leave next month if so (in the midst of wrapping my audits).

Hey KGS Folks,

Does employees who works for UK client get furlough leaves/year end break during Christmas? I am new in KGS, so just wanted to know.

Can I ask for a raise after getting Security+ certification?

Any openings for Manual QA position at Nagarro? Please help YOE 6

I'm interviewing at a Big 4 firm for a lateral move from a lower reputation firm (both FS advisory roles). I am almost 2 years out from top 15 MBA. What is reasonable to expect in comp? Same base as new MBA recruits (~160)? More? Less? Signing bonus?

Up for promo, do you all feel you worked more or less as seniors vs managers?

Starting a few initiatives inside to make space for queer talent. Some ideas are basic (the group, the Slack channel, having film nights, political activism, etc.), but has anyone seen or done anything they’re super proud of they wouldn’t mind sharing?

After 7 years of this business I simplified everything. 2 jeans, 2 trousers, 4 suits (2/week on road).....alternating the suit pairs each week. Everything in navy, charcoal, and white shirts. I use accessories for any vibrancy. And gym clothes. But I love everything being easy when I'm always on the road.

Makes packing a dream because everything always works.

Need SI recommendations for Sales/Service/Marketing/CPQ strategy and implementation. Company size is $100-200m, not looking for Accenture/Deloitte type partners.

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

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?

What did y’all actually want to be when you grew up?

Any 🐠 here with fibromyalgia that have managed to deal with sudden flare ups impacting timeline of return of deliverables? Yesterday and today have been complete washes due to first, all over body pain and today, added brain fog and extreme fatigue. I can’t think, can barely lift a pinky. I have items that I expected to get out but are now taking longer and not getting the focus I’d usually bring. Has FM interrupted your schedule before and how did you deal with it?

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.

Has anyone had good experiences taking ashwagandha for daily stress?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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”?

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

Choose to be happy today

Does anyone have experience breaking up w a therapist? I've been seeing my therapist for 5+ years for eating disorder treatment and we've been through so much together, but I don't think she's able to help me anymore. While I've stopped my ED behaviors, they've evolved into OCD, and I'm finding that her methods might be making it worse. I think I want to try an OCD expert instead. But I don't know how to end the relationship. Do I just stop going? Do I explain myself? I don't know what to do 🥺

If you’re reading this, go drink some water!

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?

SEEKING OPINIONS & FEEDBACK: I love the honest & practical discussions here, where people can freely identify things that are going on & seek guidance.

Wondering whether anybody’d be interested in some kind of more purposeful community- i.e., gathering w/fellow lawyers to pursue some specific mental health & well-being goals? We’d provide some counseling/coaching type content, in bite sized chunks, but have regular discussions to connect & encourage one another on applying the content IRL.