Has anyone taken a stealth vacation (i.e. went on a trip but didn’t officially take time off)? Did it work out?

Planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast. Any recommendations on things to do and places to stay? TIA!

My friend and I were hoping to do a quick getaway to warmer weather this weekend (we live in Maine, so we're already freezing)! Our usual getaway is a quick trip to Florida but that's obviously not happening this week. Any suggestions for an awesome warmer place on a budget?

What is the attraction for AmEx Platinum over CSR? AmEx gives 5x points for flights, but no travel delay insurance (which is big when stranded), or food/other travel points. CSR gives 3x on so much...

Anyone aware of international airlines refunding Indian travellers to the US because of COVID? Wondering what their positions are this month especially with the rise in confirmed cases in the US.

Question for folks in here who work at a company with unlimited PTO/vacation - how do you manage this from being abused by employees?

First study that requires flying starting next week. Any recs on best airline or alliance to build status in? New to this and want to learn from the pros.

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Am I the only one feeling glad we didn’t get selected for a particular airline pitch?

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Best alternative to Hilton loyalty? And will they match my status? Getting fed up with Hilton's poor customer service.

Holiday gifts for your study group? Yay or nay? In an Exec program if that helps.

Anyone commuting from Midtown Toronto to Mississauga for work and willing to carpool??

Hi everyone, I’m interested in joining Slalom as I’m doing interviews I was wondering what are the benefits, PTO, normal hours, dress code over there?
Thanks

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

I am short 1140 PQP short to maintain my United status. I have a Turkish airline flight booked, would this be enough to gain the needed PQP? Not sure how to check / calculate. Thanks!

Question about PTO - my contract says 25 days but is this inclusive of any office shutdown over Christmas/New years (if there is one?). In Sydney office if that provides some context. Thanks!

Anyone who commutes in from Jersey City - do you take the PATH or NJ transit? Which is better/worse?

Is it worth it to spend 12 hours in Tokyo for a layover? Would need to change airports and would want to see something in the city. Otherwise I can book a different flight

Received an offer from JPM for a branch manager position, but afraid of getting the offer rescinded due to going through bankruptcy almost 3 years ago . I’m freaking out hoping this won’t be an automatic disqualification, has anyone been through this same experience and gotten hired in?

Will joining NTT Data with client SAP LABS will be good for Automatuon Position Pls suggest

My Current CTC is 18.5 LPA. YoE 12yrs.
How much CTC can I ask during an HR interview for a BIGDATA engineer in UST global. What should be the expected CTC per current standard. Can you please let me know based on your experience in negotiating.

How to tackle gap periods in IT interviews?

Citius Tech. I asked for 30LPA. HR said it's not at all a problem.
Manager was fine with my profile in 2nd round and he said he will move to next client round. HR mailed me next day like like the client band is less and working on it.

Yesterday the HR replied that they can't match my expectation and thanks for applying.

Hare yaar. It's you who called me. I purposely said if you have budget proceed. Without even knowing that these HR's are working. Time waste for their employees too.

I’m a second year M&A associate and I have a second round with Gibson Dunn in their NY office. Any insight on the office, practice, environment and etc. Would be greatly appreciated.

Just interviewed somewhere that’s considered a great agency and who’s work I LOVE, but it didn’t feel right... it went really well, but something doesn’t feel right. Advice???

My mother is considering moving back to Korea...

Has anyone been Veeva certified? If so, what did you think? Have you seen any ROI yet?

What should be the salary expectations for mechanical engineering graduate with 5 years of experience in inventory, purchasing and as well as product costing?
Preferred city is Bangalore

Hey UK agency folks, Is it normal to expect a very experienced, award-winning illustrator with an extensive online portfolio to make pieces "on spec" to win a paying job?

How much bonus did coforge pay in year 2022? 100%?

Backpack recommendation? Got a free one when I joined but it’s kind of clunky/bulky. Anyone buy an Incase backpack?

Nagarro car rental
Hi Nagarrians, Can I give an account number of a different person and the bill/ RC of other?
I don't want to give the account number of same person of whose RC I have given..

Please help out a newbie here.
TIA

Which is best company to join among volkswagen it, mphasis , lemongrass assuming salary is somehow in same range.

How is the company EY india or Ey LLP for Salesforce developers.
Yoe 4

I want to understand about working hours and work pressure.

I have heard few members saying that EY India gives a lot of work pressure and no work life balance,is that true??

When compared to Capgemini, Cognizant,Wipro and TCS ,is it worth joining EY INDIA in terms of wlb

Big law literally saved my life. I was working for the government and being sued by creditors and in a deep, dark place. I wasn't even able to afford my Ube transfer application on my own. I've been at my firm for 3 years now and my life has completely changed. I was so close to declaring bankruptcy it's not even funny. I understand why people rag on it but some of us would be in a really bad place if we weren't here

What are some company perks that king & spalding give their associates? (I.e. free food, work phone, comped lunches, etc.)

Best backup plans if you get fired from a Big Law firm within a year or two after graduating? Go to a non-BL firm and then try to lateral back into BL?

I wish I had even a tiny fraction of the energy I had when I first started this job

General corporate in NY looking to lateral into tech transactions at one of the EC/VC firms. I’ve heard that I may get a class cut if I make the move but I’m ok with that. My worry is that EC/VC firms are crazy busy work differently from general corp, I also won’t have control over my hours, and potentially worse based on how billing differs (block billing on a few clients vs having to work with 15 or more startups). Is the same true for tech trans or IP group?

I’m a second year associate and last night I was online until 2:30 AM waiting for one specialists comment to a purchase agreement. I had added all comments during the day from everyone else, and the midlevel and senior were online as well, but it seemed very strange to ask me to stay up just to add three sentences to a purchase agreement. Is this normal?

Very Noob question: First year here that has done DD for a couple of deals representing the seller now. Essentially all I did was note whether certain agreements have change of control provisions, and if so, what the specific language is. I understand what the CoC do, but why am I doing this? Specifically, what does the buyer do with this? It seems like these provisions should trigger but nothing then happens...

Any advice on salary ranges for a person with 3 years of big law (V5) privacy experience? Trying to understand how far off from the Cravath-scale I will need to be willing to go.

Looking at in-house roles in DC, Chicago, and California.

For those of you with young children and a 2000 billable requirement, could you share what your typical daily schedule is like? Also do you have time to fit in exercise?

How do I quit my firm? I’ve accepted a position with a previous employer (non-legal), and they’d like me to start in 2 weeks. Paralegals have an informal agreement to stay with the firm for 2 years and I’m a few months shy of that, so I’m afraid they will be difficult in paying out my bonus from last year and my unused PTO. I’ve heard some shady things regarding leaving before the 2 year mark. Thanks!

Mid-level when she's leading the call: please make sure you take notes. It's expected of the person not leading a call (note I always take notes)

Me(jr): asked to lead a call for a different deal as training. Mid-level doesn't take notes (also on call) and tells me it's the job if the junior to take notes.

Any news on vedder price? I’ve heard they didn’t fire anyone during COVID but have also heard it’s a sweatshop. Any insight to their litigation team would be helpful, thanks!

Corporate ➡️ tech transactions/commercial. Anyone done the transition? Any advice for how to best position yourself to make the jump, either by laterling to a new firm or jumping practice groups within the same firm?

Blast to the past - Anyone going to closing dinners and/or getting deal toys?

PSA - We are headed into a self-imposed economic slow down. Now is not the time to lateral but if you do, I would make sure you are at a recession-proof practice or firm. The top law firms will be okay (they always are) but if you are part of a larger group of associates with no work, you are likely to be axed. Latham did it in the 2008 and 2011 and it will happen again. If you are an associate or really anyone but a rainmaker, you are expendable.

Worst luck ever. My group was very slow from Jan through may, so I won’t hit my hours, but am now (and will continue to be) very busy…. About to do 1990 hrs the most painful way possible. Fml.

What do you think is the acceptable cutoff time for when it’s no longer reasonable to expect an immediate response to email? I’ve been getting only a few hours of sleep for the past few days. Finally had a night where things seemed quiet and I fell asleep at like 8:45 pm! I woke up at around 6 am to a full inbox and I felt kind of stupid for missing 9 pm emails because that is a really early bedtime (but boy do I feel better this morning!).

Are L&E firms raising salaries (Littler, Fisher, Ogletree, etc.)? What is starting compensation?

Beginning to consider going in house (4th, corp) - I really haven’t thought about what I want, partly because I’m not sure what’s out there/attainable. Is it a bad idea to start by applying to a couple positions that interest me and seeing where that gets me? I’ll of course prep for the interviews but am afraid to burn potential bridges if I ultimately decline because I’m still figuring things out.