Hope you all are having a great weekend. Just wanted to share a tip for all of those who are looking to connect with former employees - there is a filter function at Linkedin which allows you to do so (and you can combine that with the filter on location - then you can almost always find at least 2-3 people you can reach out to and ask about the firm and practice group you are thinking of lateralling).

Feel free to share any other tip with the fellow fishes!

How do referrals work?
If I get a referral from someone and I apply, then can I still reach out to a recruiter on LinkedIn expressing interest in the role? And do I let them know that I already applied? I’m sure they get tons of messages so what should I say so that it won’t be overlooked?Im currently unemployed and very eager to get an entry level position in either HR, Marketing, or Project/Program Coordinator in the tech field, so any advice is greatly appreciated.

Hi Everyone, has anyone worked in the field of HR Analytics?

Hi all! As part of joining formalities, Barclays requires the document showing epfo linked with Aadhar. I have not linked aadhar with epfo. Only pan linked. Is there any alternatives available?
Also I tried aadhar seeding in Umang app, that too didnt work.

Can someone tell me at what T<level>.L<level> are scholars incorporated as full time employee and what is the TTC per annum they get as compensation in SAP Labs India?

Not surprising given the lack of representation but I’ve found it really hard to find other professional queer women, even in a major city - any recs for where to look?

Why do I keep falling for women who live hundreds of miles away from me😓😓😓

For the trans and non-binary pals in this bowl - happy trans awareness week 💖💙 to celebrate I hope you are all staying aware of your beautiful selves!

I completed my HR discussion in capgemini one week back. My HR told she will send mail with a amcat test link. But till now i didn't receive any such mail(6 days passed). Am i rejected or will it take some time to send mail?

Any suggestions on what to ask during an introduction interview? First time in a corporate setting, going for an experienced associate role!

Would you rather work 4 10s or 6 7s?

Hi all,
I have an urgent question regarding the flight and weight allowance that TCS arranges for Australia.
Kindly advise!!! Urgently needed!!

Salary range for lead analyst (band 28) non tech?

Interesting debate with a colleague: which is more personal/intimate: oral sex or intercourse?

My H1B petition is approved( visa processing is left). What are the next steps and timeline? Should I retrieve my resignation in hope of this?

Switching from mechanical to IT... Having same cost offer from Accenture and Genpact which is better??

In terms of work culture and facilities... In business analyst field.

London crowd: know if the US version of Netflix is that much superior? Thinking about buying a VPN, but what not make sure that it’s worth it.

male fishies: where do you guys buy your ties?

Has anyone accepted a job/turned down another offer and instantly feel regret? What did you do?

Winston & Strawn - Private Equity - NY - 3rd year coming from v10

WLB, Culture, Training — thank you!

Can you tell me anything about Katten’s white collar group?

A firm approached me with an offer because I had worked with some partners who recently joined. They said it’s not really a “practice” of the firm to guarantee the bonus and that they want to properly incentivize people to hit hours… but I now have data from current associates and ones who had offers (including recently this past month) who received guarantees — nothing exceptional about their circumstances either.

How do I respectfully present that data in a counteroffer?

Any thoughts on how quick turnaround should be after first round interview? When’s a decent time to follow up?

I have an offer from Mayer Brown as a senior associate and they have told me that a guaranteed full EOY bonus is not standard or a market ask. My offer is in a non-NY office and the posting for this position has been up for six months.

Any recent laterals out there who moved in the last few months who received a guaranteed full EOY bonus and/or signing bonus for a corporate senior associate role?

Does anyone have any insights into culture/hours/volume in Wilkie's Corporate & Financial Services group?

Fox Rothschild, litigation, Delaware, mid level

Considering a move from a larger BigLaw firm to Fox Rothschild, primarily to work on matters I’m more interested in, but hopefully to also have a slightly better work life balance. I know it would be a pay cut though, and their various covid cuts have me concerned as well.

Any insight from current or former associates? What is firm culture like? Is work life balance decent enough to justify a lower salary?

Hi All - to make it as efficient as possible - please use the following format when asking question(s) - this should help reach the right person for you asap.

[Firm you are interested in] - [Department] - [Office location] - [Seniority]
[Set out your specific question(s)]

For example:

DPW - Corporate (DCM) - NY - Class of 2016
1. What is the upper end of the salary for my Class?
2. What are the hours like?
3. Would you recommend taking up the offer and why?

Foley & Lardner - Milwaukee - Fund Formation/Investment Management - 3rd Year.

Questions:

(1) I’m at a midsize firm with great team members/mentor in this practice area, what is the Milwaukee office’s culture like as far as mentorship and collegiality?

(2) Is 1900 hours a reasonable estimate of how many hours I would actually work as an associate/what are normal hours for an associate?

(3) What are your biggest concerns/frustrations with Foley and/or the Milwaukee office?

Norton Rose (DC)- mid-year - Projects. 1. Any general input, 2. Work/life balance (weekend work, typical hours, etc.) 3. WFH ability, 4. Tech, 5. Benefits

Any thoughts on funds group of Latham NY, in terms of culture, people and quality of work / client?

Ogletree Deakins - Knowledge Management Counsel position in Chicago - I’m in between 4 and 5 years experience - any ideas what pay and the workload is like?

How is Quinn Emmanuel’s culture? I’m interested in their virtual office.

Does anyone have any insights on the culture/ workload at Milbank’s project finance team?

I want to switch markets transfer to my current firm’s office in that city. But lateral market is hot and bonuses are generous. Anybody heard of your current firm matching competing lateral bonuses so that they can keep you as an internal lateral? Or will firms match lateral bonus offers even if you aren’t moving cities in an attempt to keep you at the firm?

Akin Gump - Dallas
Real Estate - 3rd year
Looking for any general input about the firm/group. Also work culture and typical hours.