Hi folks, am helping a start-up before jumping ship from big law to join them full time. They are getting some technical designs for a piece of kit (related to enhancing solar energy efficiency) from abroad (we're based in the UK). Is there any way to ensure the designs we are getting do not breach patents? We don't want to pay for something that is reverse engineered and will get us in trouble. Any advice appreciated and happy holidays! :D

Why don’t more of the traditional NYC law firms have offices in Chicago, but they do in Texas, California, DC, etc.? What makes it less attractive than the other non-NYC major markets?

Skadden and (very recently) Willkie are the only two traditional “elite” NYC firms in Chicago by my count. Davis Polk, STB, S&C, etc. have offices in various other major markets, but not Chicago, and I don’t think they ever will. But why?

What's the best way to tell a firm you're leaving before busy season, without burning any bridges? I really like the people at my firm, but I'm switching to a job with better work life balance, and don't want to suffer through another busy season if I am leaving anyways.

EY MD 🐠 , I’m a newly promoted MD and have a few questions on comp timelines I’m hoping you can help answer since there have been 0 comms to MDs on this 😔:
1. I’ve heard we don’t find out new salaries until mid-Aug with others below PP. Given others new comp doesn’t start until Oct, do you know if that’s when our new comp starts too even though our new titles are already effective?
2. Does the MD rating/comp timeline continue to follow the timeline for others going forward after the first yr?

For part time MBA programs: is University of Washington (Foster) very reputable? I mean it’s top 20. I live in Seattle And don’t really want to move. Or I can do the ones in SF or NYC.

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Looking for some perspective: we just got a brand new $2,000 glass top 78" dining table. I asked my husband to please use a table cloth when he uses that table for d&d with his friends to avoid scratches and the loud dice on the table. He got upset that I "don't let him enjoy our stuff," that I "hate the sound of him having fun," and he says I am being unreasonable. From my perspective, I just want to preserve this expensive piece of furniture that we both love. Am I being unreasonable?

Is becoming a member of “The League” worth it in Chicago?

What’s the industry sal range for digital people coding and architecting on new technologies like real-time analytics? New to those kind of tech

I would love to start teaching and learning outside the classroom walls. I would like to start working with middle school U.S. SS classes in other parts of the US. I'm in NJ, let me know if interested

Trying to create a consulting bingo card that isn’t “consulting phrases” but more shared experiences that people in consulting can relate to. Any ideas? An example would be “Monday AM flight delayed”

Can someone please refer to me for the java springboot microservices role? Please do not ignore!! Please comment and I'll be sharing my resume. Thanks in advance

How is job Security in JPMC CCB ?

Looking for recommendations for an all inclusive in Cancun! Never been but am interested. Our group is a bit on a budget but also like to eat. Thanks!

Spokane, WA new hire comp: They pass test (I reimburse) then pay starts. Year 1: $40K & 10% comm. Year 2: $30K & 20% comm. Year 3: $20K & 30% comm. Year 4: $10K & 40% comm. Year 5: 50% comm. Thoughts?

Anyone joining PwC AC Banglore on 6th September?
Have you got any mail for a laptop or any onboarding details?

Is it worth joining ValueLabs on 6 months direct contract?

Hi All, I’m thinking about getting certified in change management but not sure if I should go the Prosci route or CCMP route. CCMP is a lot cheaper compared to Prosci but would it measure up just the same?

I guess it would be similar to the discussion of the SHRM-SCP vs SPHR.

Travel to Bahamas on H1b. We have H1b stamps to come back to the US. Indian nationals

Do we need a Bahamas vida to enter? Most blogs say we can go for upto 30 days. Can someone please confirm? Thanks fellow fish

I’m about to sign my offer letter with a startup. Does anyone know any startup layers that can do a Pro Bono and look over my offer letter. I’m illiterate when it comes down to legal term sheets/offer letters. Really appreciate it!!

My boss just gave their notice (3rd boss in 2 months) and told me to get a new job based on “mud within the executive level” of the organization (~5 years, 2 rebrands, etc). I’ve been there for 18 months. Looking at the recession expected to hit Canada in early 2023, I feel stuck; hiring is slow everywhere but jumping ship now means I’ll be the “last in the door” at most places. How would you navigate this? The decision will be made either way, but ideally I could move into something better.

I provide start up capital even if you’re rejected and declined by the banks.

How do you weigh equity for a startup vs cash comp when negotiating comp? Ex of what I’m hoping to figure out: 100k in equity vested over 4 years is roughly equal to 10k in annual comp
For context, series A, <30 employees

My company is granting common stock options using the preferred stock FMV but not disclosing this to employees. Is this common practice or should I start looking for a new job due to deceptive leadership?

With a background in biopharmaceutical (masters - no phd) with some industry experience, how easy is it to get a position at a VC firm?

When in a high growth amazing startup, and surmounting stress right along with it, how long did you decide to stick it out? When does stress out weigh the opportunity?

Considering an exit to a startup that just completed a solid series B. They’re willing to provide competitive comp package and surprised how large the base is for a startup. Has me concerned about being on the high end and being the first person that comes to mind when it’s time to pinch a few pennies or clean up the books ahead of future rounds/IPO. Valid concern or am I overthinking it?

Anyone run a marketplace-like model or one where you are the middle man and don’t actually own the products or employees of the main service you are offering?

What insurance do you use or recommend? Can’t find anything that covers this kind of business model?!

Thoughts on hiring marketing and BD services to drum up consulting business? I have avoided it for six years and have been totally unimpressed with the cold-call mills that have approached me - feel like they would not do anything but destroy my reputation with the senior company people I need to connect with. I'm also not interested in paying a salesman to learn my business and, maybe, sell something (maybe). Any success stories with marketing and BD firms?

I recently left public accounting to join a start up. I don’t have too many connections in this world yet, does anyone have recommendations for either articles, books or other sources of information I could use to get an understanding of the startup world and how I can make the right career choices moving forward. - *I’m on the product manager side*

Thanks in advance!

Can anyone recommend good books or articles on startup org charts and hiring? Think we’ve hit early signs of product/market fit, but not sure who to hire next, in what order, and how the org should evolve over next few years.

My mother is a countryside business owner that thinks you can run a business just by working hard, and she is overworking herself.

How can I get through her the importance of decent managing? She doesn't even make her cash flow, has no idea from where money comes and where it goes.

Do any young moms work I'm startups? How is the experience?

Hi all, I am looking to get some recommendations on acquiring funding (pre-seed and seed level) We have a solid product and platform for users (ecommerce marketplace) but we now need more funding for advertising/marketing. Interested to hear how others have acquired funding in the past. Thanks!

Health Insurance? Just formed an LLC for my all remote business.

Hard requirement: Must allow using Express Scripts for mail order prescriptions.

Thinking about holding an equity crowd sourcing round in the fall to fund the next growth stage of my company - anyone have any experience with this?