Happy Friday - what are a few things you do before wrapping up the week that help set up next week? I spend 5 min reviewing my calendar and getting ahead of any conflicts.

What productivity hacks do you employ? I like to shut off my email for 25 min intervals to focus on real work. It’s like a sprint of focus without being “unavailable” too long.

What is a realistic signing bonus ask for a mid level lit associate to a midsize major market firm that pays 80% DPW scale ?

Can anyone explain why insurance defence work in the US is such a terrible place to be? I work in insurance defence / coverage (financial lines) based in London and it doesn’t seem like it has as negative of a reputation as it does in the US, why is that? 👀

Does your company have a Asian professional group? Since we are still in covid mode. What are you doing for the professional development classes / events. So we have done, Ask the recruiter, fireside chats w executive mgmt, events w Naaap and ascend. With everyone still working from home ppl are not engaged and it is harder for networking.
Let me know what other thing ppl are doing to drive engagement ?

Hello Abapers,

Can we post our current YOE and CTC so that we get the idea of current market.I ll start with myself:

YOE 12.5
CTC 26 LPA

Will Infosys revise my offer letter if I will show them other company offer which is paying me more.
Infosys offering : yoe6+ SR. Consultant (5A)18lap with 15% variable

Where in Atlanta do you live and how much is your home? I thought Atlanta was supposed to be an affordable city? In the market for a town home and it’s only getting more expensive .... single income.

I live in metro Atlanta. I’m looking to move to a space that has a more suburban feel, but is still close enough to the city to not hamper my social life. I like going to the party - not constantly living in it. Any suggestions? Currently renting, but open to buying in the next three years.

I don't know if anyone can answer this. But how much do most civil engineers make? There are so many conflicting reports about "overpaid consultants" and it's almost impossible to get an actual answer

Best ways of finding good swipe:

Turned down a job offer with a basic explanation of it wasn’t the best fit for my career at this time and they want more details. Had a generally bad experience and the offer was weak. How to close this process and move on?

Hello Fishes, Just curious to know anyone working with any gaming companies (EA Games,Activision, ubisoft, Sega,etc)
Like how do they hire?
Which tech stack they would be looking for?

Is Trump saying that he’s innocent and therefore so is Brett Kavanaugh really a good strategy?

How to get into IBM ISL from GBS