How are everyone's hours for February? Only 28 days in the month such a gut punch.

Is it possible to have a personal computer made to be EY-Compliant?

My personal computer is much faster than the one issued by the firm. I’d be fine with resetting or formatting the device.

Every time I start a new project, I just look forward to the roll off date. It’s just so sad how I never find any of my projects exciting or fulfilling. I’ve been looking for a new job outside of consulting for years but haven’t landed anything. I just feel mediocre at best not knowing how to even do my own job since the requirement changes all the time.

Thanks Admin for listening to us and glad that you took up this initiative!! Hoping you don't prey on our hard earns (partner)!! 😂

Any recommendations things to do where to eat in Honolulu :)

I work in tech but am avidly watching Industry season 2. Curious for takes from people who live this. Does the show resonate? Is it talked about the way Silicon Valley was endlessly at tech companies during its run?

My company filed an AOS to extend my visa and change it from L1B to L1A. I have all the prereqs being a manager both in my country before entering the US and after. Last Friday I received a message saying USCIS is sending me an RFE. Can anyone tell me based on experience what type of evidence they could be requesting?

Deloitte Senior Consultant position. GPS. Human Capital. 5+ years of consulting and freshly minted MBA. What’s the salary expectation?

Partners- joining a new firm next week at the manger level. Small group (~80 across US), what are some important things you think I should do to set myself up for success? I.e. what would impress you

Is Tesla still worth it?

Backdoor IRA. How does it work? Are there any limits? What steps do I need to follow? Etc...

I’m looking at a master bath renovation this year. Not moving any fixtures but more of a facelift. What are your best tips to save money?

What agency is doing the new Mayham spots for Allstate?

When’s the best time to go client side? Wait till I get a promotion or try to switch sooner rather than later?

What are some standard NPP digital tactics ?

Hi Account friends! It’s the start of a new year and I was hoping you all could share any book / newsletter / blog / course recommendations that help keep you up to snuff. Feeling a bit stale and like the last year has been a tactical grind. I want to brush up on modern thinking for our industry - the latest and greatest marketing books, strategy perspectives, creative self help, etc. to feel more alive as we start 2022.

Comment your favs and THANK YOU in advance!

About to join McKinsey as a post-MBA associate. Any seasoned consultants willing to provide advice for how to ensure a successful start?

has anybody given short notice when leaving a job? one week instead of two? how did you approach it? i don’t know why i feel so nervous.

Not sure what to think about the political Super Bowl ads (Bloomberg, Trump). Don’t think either one is going to persuade the undecided. What’s the purpose- to reach the widest audience possible?

Is there recent data on average billable hour requirements by firm size and salary? It looks like NALP and what pops up online are outdated.

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

tfw you realize you could have earned just as much money as a high-end lsat tutor

Shout out to @nonequitypartner. We see you. Keep up the good work, and pls fix, thx.

I went on mutiple round interviews with a firm. HR basically said they wanted a firm commitment after the 3rd round. I told them I was extremely interested and looking forward to seeing what the offer was but I couldn't speak in absolutes.

Then ghosted.

Does anyone’s practice seem to ebb and flow based on seasons or time of year? If so, what practice area and when are you busiest/slowest?

If my goal is to last a few years in big law and go in house at a large tech company, what should be my focus (firm reputation in the tech industry, practice group, years of experience)? Also, what are the exit opportunities like for capital markets?

Recently hired Patent Agent and wanted to know if I am being fairly compensated and utilized. Training lasted a couple days where I immediately got assigned to draft +2 patent applications and +1 office action responses each week. Have no experience with 3D modeling programs so drawing diagrams and figures take a long time too. TOC < 80k and no annual bonus.

For those who have opened their own practice, what type of law do you do? What market are you in and how much do you profit? Have you hired other attorneys (if so, how many)? How much experience did you have when you decided to go out on your own? And is your schedule more or less flexible than when you worked elsewhere?

Any insight on Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein or Cobb Martinez Woodward in Dallas?

What do partners generally expect from third-year litigation associates (smaller firm) as far as legal, professional, and/or case management skills go?
I still feel like I can’t (or don’t know how to) manage or push cases forward and like I’m constantly behind on everything—is this normal?

My firm allows us to go into the negative with pto. I’ve gone into the negatives but now I’m leaving the firm before I can bring it back to zero/above zero. What happens?

Constantly worried I’m going to get fired because I don’t know where I stand at my mid sized law firm (second year associate).

Didn't realize until I got home for the holidays, but apparently the "war on christmas" is still a thing

Anyone know of a resource to locate the history of comments to a section of the restatement, something akin to legislative history for a statute?

Advice on managing up / enduring toxic deal teams? I’m at the point where my stomach drops any time I see something come in from certain people. Everything is behind, client is unhappy, I’m exhausted and simultaneously being micromanaged without guidance on big-picture/substantive issues. I keep trying to tell myself at least this is consulting and the project will be over... eventually...

First year associates: what training do you wish your firm would give you right now that you aren’t getting?