Help me decide an offer to move from big law to a specialized boutique paying above market. I don’t hate my current job and have been getting more interesting cases recently, but I initially explored lateraling because staffing was inconsistent at current big law, and there were several months last year I billed 20 hours or so to the point that I worry about development. The offer came recently when work also picked up for me. Now I’m not sure if I should move.

Dear Connections,

I am Milind Shirke from TCS- Mumbai, holding 12+ years of experience in accounts payable, Green Belt certified, knowledge transfer lead, having end to end PTP cycle hands on experience, automation lead, support role in business transformation, business consultant.

Thank you for looking out for opportunity for me in AP domain.

Regards,
Milind Shirke
Mumbai, MH - India

Just starting in cloud work, what certs would you recommend to start the learning process? AWS, Microsoft, Comptia etc…TIA!

TCS rehiring started?
TCS HR called me and scheduled an interview even though I said I'm exTcser

Hi, what's the status of WFH policy in TCS, Bangalore? Joining it soon. Any info will help 🙂

Hi sharks
Any updates on internet reimbursement process?

Reading this book called The Undying about cancer, chemo, the politics of the pink ribbon, etc. Written by a poet and nicely done

Is there any active and responsive group for SAP, can someone share the link?

Working on a regular desk and my laptop has been killing my back and neck for last few years. Finally spent a couple hundred dollars on a standing desk, wireless keyboard, and back/neck heating pad to alleviate the pain. Very hopeful working will be much better now.

Accenture folks...What is the biggest advantage to delivering a PROSCI change management approach vs what we currently do with FORM?

Anyone in dc? Let’s get fucked up

Does PwC SDC (AC Bangalore) reimburse phones for employees? Heard that Deloitte reimburses upto 30k.

Can anyone please tell me what is sapience buddy app? I observed it got installed automatically on my machine.

Which bank account is better for salary account?

HDFC
Axis

Good evening Everyone, I have been a PSR for 10 years with the same company, but worked for 5 different practices. Was looking to move up in our company but from what I’m understanding, we have to have a degree in management. How would I go about trying to move up in and out of my position without a degree?

Thoughts on today's email from Bill and "S&O" newsletter?
I thought it was a bit anticlimactic, then again I wasn't expecting much.

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

Whats a bougie/hip gift from a friend you would appreciate?

What is the role of an Of Counsel? Can someone please enlighten me?

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.

Are we allowed to dish on how ineffective recruiters are? I’d really like to Yelp bomb a specific recruiter for being so ineffectual, unresponsive, negligent, and ghosting

“Keep costs down”???? I am happy to keep costs down by not working on this ducking matter anymore. Maybe stop saying yes to matters that are too small to justify our rates and staffing an expensive senior person on them when you’re already dying trying to get anything staffed. You didn’t have to do shit on this matter, didn’t hear you complaining about my taking the lead and managing everything for you when that was happening. >.>

How often does your firm give out branded swag? Anything good lately?

Do you think sticking it out in BL for 8 years pays off as far as in house prospects/salary go? Or is it all kind of the same after a certain time period. I’m in privacy if that helps (all aspects-trans, regulatory, lit).

When Adam dwelt in God's safe harbour,
Who was then an equity partner?

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

Dudes who initial your shirt cuffs: why? I’m new to the fancy world of big law and I’m genuinely curious. Is there some subculture of people that are impressed by this? Do you have trouble remembering your initials?

Is the lateral market still hot? Any of you interviewing/ lateralling soon?

I’m have a new theory about why juniors always feel like idiots and wanted to see if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I’m a third year, and am the most junior person all of my teams (generally me, a senior or two, and a partner or two), and I always feel like I’m messing something up. Is this just because I never get to work with other juniors and don’t see the mistakes they make, and that it’s relatively normal? And FWIW I went to HYS and I’ve had a clerkship so it’s not like I’m not smart

Kleinberg Kaplan thoughts anyone?

Anyone try Celsius, the Gatorade drink? I think I heard about it on this app, but wasn’t sure if people prefer it to coffee?

When did you receive your signing bonus?

Y’all. NO ONE KNOWS HOW MANY PEOPLE, AND WHO, WILL BE LAID OFF. The economy may bounce back next month or next year. It may get much worse or maybe we just sit stagnant before things improve. Firms may lay off a lot or maybe just super low performers. No one knows. Stop reading tea leaves and just work hard and try to save a bit more than usual. There’s nothing else you can do.

When should a stub start getting worried about not having much work and low billable hours?
I’ve asked for work but no luck. I know they say this is normal for a stub but when should I start getting worried and consider looking for exit options? Fyi, I like my practice group, so I don’t want to change to a different group within my firm, hence would have to lateral, if I have to. Also, other co-1st years are churning in high hours.

Any corp associates looking to move from biglaw to a boutique? My firm remains busy and is looking to bring on a couple associates. We’re all either hybrid or fully remote, and that’s here to stay. 1500 billables and we’re serious about it. Work is primarily ECVC, Outside GC, M&A. Pay is roughly 30% biglaw haircut, with incentive bonuses for hours and originations.