Hi friends! Is this bowl still alive?

Feeling so overwhelmed. Trying to find the balance between an ambitious career and raising a toddler. Feel like I am failing on both fronts. Just can't seem to wrap my head around... (Cont)

I’ve been looking into working at a European-based startup hiring in the US. Does anyone know any good European-based companies? Preferably Saas.

Anyone use edgenuity? I'm starting Monday with students, never been trained, no guidance. Don't know how to set expectations if I don't know. ice breaker ideas? I'm not in my classroom.. media center.

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

I've been presented with an offer at Google for a "Google Cloud Data Analytics Sales Specialist" Role. Being that I have prior experience and this role will be based in San Francisco. I wanted to ask my community would be an ideal base salary for this role. So that I may negotiate effectively.

I’ve been a Pharmacy Tech for a few years and I wanted to see what other careers would be possible using a similar skill set.

I am invited to interview at AWS for the Senior Partner Solutions Architect role in the Analytics segment. What level and comp should I target? I will bring 7+ years of experience in Data Architecture and Data Engineering on cloud.

Anyone working remote in a foreign country?

I have been trying to get an internship for Summer 2023 and as a junior in college I’m starting to get discouraged. Any companies you guys recommend me checking out?

I’m a Management Information Systems major & not AS skilled in technology however I do want to be in a role that is related to my major. Any advice is helpful. Please share any contact details if you are willing.

Thank you in advance if you help out! Unfortunately I won’t be able to reply due to restrictions. Based in NJ/NY

In how many days, BDO rise give reply to your interview 2nd round? Anyone here from BDO rise here?

Wanted to share a recent win in case this would work for anyone else in the bowl -- We started a “share some music” channel in the community and it’s amazing how a non-related topic can encourage participation.

I got offer from TCS in February and accepted the offer letter.
My BGC is done.

But my current company (Capgemini) is retaining me with the same package tcs offered. I also got one more offer from cognizant also , which is little bit higher than tcs ans Capgemini.

Can someone please let me know now if i am not joining TCS are they going to blacklist my candidature. Or can i apply in TCS again.

Also please suggest should i get retained or join new company ( TCS / CTS).

Location : kolkata

I was admitted to 2 MBA programs. Accepted A and declined B. Admissions from B called today and said they thought I was such a good fit they wanted to set up a 1:1 call with the Dean next week. Is this common?

F/25
I think it's funny that I was told when I got my first big girl job, I'll be a catch and that there so many single men in cooperate. I've been working for a while now and everyone I meet is married. Is there I memo I missed?

Staring the interview process for an senior associate advisory role soon. Can anyone tell me what I can expect or any tips? Do most people end up getting rejected?

Well didn’t get an internal job I applied to after two interviews and waiting over a month with anticipation. Where’s the bourbon??

MBA class of 2017 comp

Two years out, what are you making?

I’m at 280k TC, sales strategy for Bay Area tech

What did y’all actually want to be when you grew up?

Choose to be happy today

Does anyone have any experience working with a Life Coach/Therapist to help in this industry and just overall? I realize I get in my own way by overthinking and I have trouble executing. Also realizing I doubt myself/ability, so it subconsciously holds me back from implementing things I want to do/achieve. Any recommendation(s) is greatly appreciated!

Most/Least stressful areas of practice (in either transition or litigation)

3rd yr here in a mid size firm. I’ve been struggling in the mental health dept. I was on leave for 3 wks and have returned to work in June. However, i still feel like a corpse everyday and have zero motivation to do anything. I have noticed my work product declining and I feel extremely burnt out with no hope for the future. I have been trying to get appointment with a psychiatrist but they are either not working or booked up. I want to get better but don’t know where/who to turn to. Advice?

Gripe- there is no room for a sick day in this profession. Big closing coming up. Have a bad cold. Have billed 40+ hours in the last 3 days.

Why do lawyers celebrate a culture of poor health?

Wish apps like BetterHelp were free. I can’t afford healthcare or therapy (I’m unemployed, and yes, I’ve tried seeking pro bono therapy options — no place anywhere nearby offers it.) I really need a therapist I can talk to on at least a weekly basis to just unpack so much that’s bogging me down to the point of being unable to function some days, but it’s just so cost prohibitive! What sucks is everyone assumes this career hands you median wages on a platter but I’m worse off than I’ve ever been.

Anyone here willing to share their firsthand experience of searching for and selecting a therapist? My wife was kind enough to vet a few through our church and her friends, but wondering if I might find a better fit with a therapist who specializes in working with lawyers or small business owners.

Burnout: cyclical and becomes so debilitating that I find myself unable to do simple every day tasks. How often do you burnout? What does it entail for you?

When I was going into courtrooms, a bad night of sleep didn’t matter-I’d snap to attention as soon as I got into court. I’m doing phone hearings now and the focus isn’t there as much. Any ideas?

People with depression in big law- how do you manage? How do you meet your hours? The lack of support/training and being remote has been very hard on me.

Does anyone have any advise when it comes to navigating getting help and your firm. I had a tough month mentally. But I reached out to my local bar’s LAP. I’m starting the process of seeing a therapist. But my dreads still here. I’m panicking about being short on hours, falling behind on my cases and explaining to my boss I know I’m behind at work but I am working on it. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

Any 🐠 here with fibromyalgia that have managed to deal with sudden flare ups impacting timeline of return of deliverables? Yesterday and today have been complete washes due to first, all over body pain and today, added brain fog and extreme fatigue. I can’t think, can barely lift a pinky. I have items that I expected to get out but are now taking longer and not getting the focus I’d usually bring. Has FM interrupted your schedule before and how did you deal with it?

If you’re reading this, go drink some water!

question of the day: why did you join this bowl? Since I asked, I will start: I’ve been on a journey of recovery from legal-overachiever-workaholism. Changed jobs, city and environment and still working hard to recover from burnout that is, unfortunately, part and parcel of the legal profession.

Is it me or does depression in big law mostly affect single overworked women around age 30?

Has anyone had good experiences taking ashwagandha for daily stress?

Guilt and shame about working in a legal position for years where, instead of using my law degree (was supposed to do legal work per the job posting), I served as a personal assistant to my boss/did nothing for maybe half the time. I feel like I was paid for work I didn't do. I've since left that job but the guilt and shame remains. I feel that I lack the character of a lawyer and that I am unworthy of the profession. I don't know how to make up for the lost years or how to forgive myself.

Is anyone else experiencing a new wave of covid anxiety due to the stress of figuring out the holidays? Got in an argument with a family member about safety guidelines and testing needing to happen and I’ve been feeling paralyzed by anxiety all day.

Anyone participating in dry January or done similar things in the past? Did you notice an effect on mental health or other benefits?