Had a kid, almost 2. Doing the job with a kid is hard enough, but I didn’t anticipate that I would be sick for about 40% of the time. We did next to nothing all summer and it’s continuing into the winter. We don’t even use day care, it’s all from the park/library.

Welcome WD folks, lets integrate :P

What’s the brand value (SME) of holding an CDPSE cert (Certified Data Privacy Solution Engineer, ISACA)?

Currently working at Infosys as associate consultant

Joined as fresher, 3.7 yrs exp, package is not increasing

If I do parallel MBA, will Infy increase package ?

Or any chances of getting recruited again as MBA fresher with higher package ?

Folks, considering a move to Saudi (Riyadh) from the US we are a family of four (two young kids)

What are thr pros and cons?

How many of you are building side gigs in addition to your usual work?

Do we think SAP is a dying ERP and won’t be able to compete as more “custom” SaaS solutions that are more tailored to a customers needs are popping up more frequently and a lot cheaper?

Debating whether or not to go through SM value prop. Currently going into M4 S&O, top MBA, 3332 ratings making 170k. What salary should I expect as an SM?

I’m desperate to get out of town. Can’t really do Road trips bc I can’t drive for long periods due to injury. Where can I fly to that’s relatively safe and I’m not putting anyone at risk?

Hello! Generally speaking at B4, other than age-related restrictions (being ~50+), what are the factors that typically drive Partner / MD candidates to choose the MD path over the Partner path?

Hi,

I answered apti and coding round last week. I got emails informing result. Recruiter was supposed to schedule 1st Technical round. Till now no update.

Has he ghosted me?

Skill: Drupal

Can anyone from nagarro please check if opening still there for Drupal or not?

What is the courtesy of withdrawing an offer you already accepted?

For those who switched from consulting to mid market PE, how do you like it?

What is the expexted salary range for a 12 year exp in PWC AC in SAP Funtional domain?

What is the onboarding process at Mindtree? When should we get the details about the joining

Any thoughts/experiences on Big4 vs law firms? I started at Big4 straight out of law school. Not sure how easy or worth while it would be to transition to a law firm, at some point.

Can anyone refer me in Citi for the jib I’d Testing Senior Analyst | C12 | CTS - 03112022-R22020665

What’s the appraisal cycle in citi ? If I join in last week of Aug , would I be eligible for next year appraisal ?

I’ve always wondered how are lawyers chosen to be recognized in magazines or online publications as “Best Lawyers”/“Rising Stars”? I’ve always assumed it’s a circle jerk of some sorts for Big Firms nominating each other, but I have no idea.

What do partners generally expect from third-year litigation associates (smaller firm) as far as legal, professional, and/or case management skills go?
I still feel like I can’t (or don’t know how to) manage or push cases forward and like I’m constantly behind on everything—is this normal?

Confused why Wachtell qualifies as BigLaw when they have one (small) office

What is the most “do as I say, not as I do” thing you’ve been told or punished/reprimaded for as an associate?

Did anyone not meet their billable hours requirement during their first year of employment? If so, how did your firm react? 😬

Do anyone know any legal admins or paralegals looking for contract/part-time work in California?

I have a second interview tomorrow. I already spoke with the partners and now I’ll be speaking with some associates. Any tips on what I should discuss and what questions should I ask?

What’s your take on Lydecker? What is the culture? Market salary? Expectation on billable hours? Mentorship? Etc.?

What are your outlook organization tips?

Trying to organize my email in a way that makes stuff easy to find. I have folders but how do I make emails both sent and receive easily save to their respective folders (as opposed to dragging each one)

Or any other organization tips for better productivity Iike I just have things organized by matters. Any other categorical suggestions?

Can you share first year salary for midsize firms? I'm in NJ, but curious to hear other markets. Also billable targets? Thanks!

Layoffs. Most big firms say they're sitting on a conservative pile of cash - which I believe is true - but work will obviously not return to pre-COVID levels in the short term, probably not even in the medium term. Are Biglaw layoffs coming?

Anyone have any affordable case management software recommendations? I’m looking for something a bit non-traditional as I work for a small nonprofit. Ideally the software would involve document organization/access as well as like a running “log” for folks to post relevant events or work completed for the file.

Probably a foolish question: are bonuses based off of raw billable hours or billable hours modified by the partners?

All of my experience is in litigation but I think I might like real estate more. Any advice on how to sell myself to a real estate firm?

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.

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

I am traveling out of town for callback interviews. One firm wants me to commit a full day of interviews. Would it be reasonable to ask for a half day so I can fit 2 callbacks in the same day?

I'm a junior associate. A couple people have left my small firm and I'm now the lone associate at our main office. I've now been told I am "temporary senior associate or permanent or partner whatever that results in." Please send help. I'm just a baby attorney still.

Any advice on how to deal with a partner/boss who is shifting all responsibility to me with zero guidance, no mentoring, and an unwillingness to discuss the issues? (Small firm, only associate under this partner and have been working at the firm for 2 years). There are an increasing number of passive aggressive comments from the partner who expects to be completely hands off once the case lands on my desk. Wants me to figure it all out despite cases being from different areas of law.

What is a typical starting rate that young attorneys charge for per diem side work? First or second year lawyers should ask for what? Client is a big firm.