How do you guys schedule your hours?
Say I need to hit 200 hours per month. Currently I take the amount of working days in a month (M-F) and divide it by 200 to get how many hours I need to bill per day. For example, May has 20 working days, so I need to bill 10hrs./day M-F.

I’ve done exactly that thus far and have been able to stick to a pretty consistent schedule. But I know a lot work on weekends. For instance, if I worked Saturdays too there are 25 billable days which means 8hrs/day.

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

Hey can anyone please give some honest insights on WLB and work timings at TIAA? I am looking for growth in terms of technology and learning but not by slogging for 12-14 hrs everyday...

Working from home since march 2020, got promoted December, department had a major reorg couple of months back, responsibilities increased, work increased, hours increased. I just don't feel sleepy anymore, brain is always fired up with work, writing emails in my head in the bedroom post lights out. Anyone else with me?

Hi fishes,

Got an offer from Netcracker Technology Corp. Bangalore location.
How about WLB and job security..?
Can I prefer this offer..?

Hey everyone, I am a 6+ years experienced Salesforce developer and I am currently looking for a job change but only remote/WFH options.
Can anyone please suggest me some good companies in India that provide competitive salary and work life balance?
Thanks!

Hi Guys,

I got the offer from JP Morgan in FRDC LOB.

please provide how will be the work life balance & professional growth.
YOE: 6
Tech stack: Java developer
Offered : 23 fixed
CCTC : 13.5

Please provide your valuable suggestions

Have any of you taken "low bono" clients while working at a firm? I want to take on a low bono client or two but not sure who would get the money. This is a contract opportunity through a non profit so I'm assuming a 1099 will be issued. The per hour rate is significantly less than my billable rate. I would (obviously) like the money but my real objective is just getting experience/networking since I recently moved to a new state and don't have clients of my own.

How's technical work in cws engineering team in Goldman Sachs for java developer? And how's work life balance in that team?

The purpose of this bowl is to Share stories, ideas, and approaches to achieve work life balance

Getting over heartbreak and having a full time job is torture lol. My boyfriend and I just broke up after almost a year of being together. It was such a beautiful relationship but ultimately he just didn’t love me. I love him so much. My mind knows that I deserve reciprocal love and I’m worthy, but I feel physically ill. My body hurts, my stomach is in knots, my head hurts. How is it that I have to mend a broken heart but also meet my billable hours lmao

For a Product designer, out of Thoughtworks and McKinsey which has a better work-life balance and learning opportunities?


Thoughtworks
McKinsey & Company

Let's talk money 💰

Why are there glass ceilings on salaries in NL?

Considering that cost of living has gone up significantly here, doesn't the market need some adjustment?

Is salary just a function of years of seniority?

I do understand the case of better WLB and social benefits than the US. Hence not a direct comparison.

Anyone who understands the market willing to share their take?

Thanks!

Is booking 40hrs a week freelancing for one company a good idea? Or does that seem like you don’t have anything else going on? I would like a good work life balance with the ability to take off weeks at a time in the middle of all this.

I’m wondering what the work culture is like at Deloitte? I have an offer for them as a technical consultant in SAP Basis administration and it sounds good. However, I’m also happy where I am and the work/life balance is good now. What do people who work there think?

Is CitiusTech a worth joining? I have heard they have long and late night working hours? I am looking for a wlb and better learning prospects.
Please suggest.

How is BUSINESS ANALYST -APPLICATION OWNER -DEPUTY MANAGER BAND II in ICICI Bank?
Also growth and WLB in technology division and anyone had similar offer with ICICI Bank.

Does anyone have experience with the AWS Fraud Prevention team? If so, can you speak to the day-to-day, WLB, and pay? TIA!

Hi Guys,

I need some advice. I am currently working as Manager in PWC with 14+ years of experience. I recently received an offer from CGI which states 36 lakhs as Fixed and overall 40 lakhs CTC including Share purchase and Bonus.

Skills - Agile Leader.

Role offered in CGI - Manager Consulting Expert

Location - Bangalore

BU which I am getting hired is Energy and Utilities.

How's the work culture, job security and work life balance

Please advice

My utilization went to 50 in IBM, I think I have taken paternal leave since it went down. My manager put my as PIP improvement goal in checkpoint.
Need to know how to bring this up and is that my job is under risk? Band 7b

Is Hollywood out of creativity nowadays? Every film seems to be similar to a pre-existing one and don't even get me started on all the remakes.

My mom and dad are separating (bad terms) and not speaking, but my mom asks me about him everyday. She knows I don’t want to talk to him or about him, but continues to bring it up everyday.. I’ve resorted to silence or not responding because I always end up being the bad guy when I get annoyed or don’t want to discuss it. Am I wrong here?

Hi, I need some guidance please help

I am a developer with 6+ yrs of experience in dynamics CRM. Is it a good decision to learn data engineering and switch the domain.?
I mostly have experience in building ssrs reports n customisation in dynamics CRM.
Or learning power bi and switching into data analytics is a good way to start.
I have interest in database so considering data engineer.
Please give your suggestions

Thanks

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

Hi Fishers,

I have appeared for the HCL Devops position and after clearing the 1st round they have sent the mail for the Client Interview.
Can anyone please suggest how it would be !!

What are your thoughts on pay discrepancies based on family structure? Ex. Two people do the same job but one is paid more or given a larger bonus “because they have kids and you live alone” or “because their family is struggling”. Is that an ethical factor if both employees do the same job at the same pace, quality, etc?

Best self-help books on the market? I've been consistently unhappy lately. Something needs to change.

Do you guys think that our country is being heavily militarized?

I rearrange my home office several times a year. Idk why but every 4 months I need to change it up. Anyone else do this?

Any insights on Disney Streaming Service as a company? Culture, pay etc ?
Also why are they requiring people to be onsite ?

Hi everyone, I am looking for a nanny in the Chicago downtown area. Does anyone here have any leads? Thank you!

Hello all, My husband is looking for Inside Sales reference.. He has 4.8yrs exp total in Sales and also has US market exposure.. Kindly DM for reference
.
Need job on urgent basis..

What technical skills are a necessity for product managers?

Guys did you hear the big news???

I was fired after I reported a partner for a serious (criminal) ethics violation. The firm covered it up. Are all companies like this in the end? I’ve lost my trust and don’t know how to start over.

To those attorneys who went from defense (not just ID) to do plaintiffs work - have you been doing better financially? I am so sick of the billable hour model and client reporting guidelines. I’m located in the Midwest/St. Louis - decent market.

How to follow up without sounding desperate? I already let them know I have competing offer expiring. They promised to get back to me multiple times but still don’t have final decision from them despite positive feedback.

Planning on taking another bar exam and moving. When should I start applying for jobs? Coming out of law school I applied all of the year before, but not sure if it’s the same since now I’m practicing?

How many billable hours per week is considered at capacity? I’m getting pushback on boundaries I’m setting about additional matters and marketing work from my firm when I’ve been billing 60-75 hours per week for the last 6 weeks, and I’m still behind on my work. I feel like it’s reasonable to not kill myself further to fit in more/turn things around faster at this point, but am I being unreasonable? I expect my workload to remain at this level through the end of the year at least.

Any advise for wrist pinch pain? (Not looking for the surgery route). I also have an ergonomic keyboard.

Just looked up a firm a recruiter told me about. I would be the only Latino on the roster and among the few that didn’t go to an Ivy League or top 20 law school. I don’t even know if I should bother applying...

It’s Wednesday at midnight and I’ve billed 55 hours this week so far (including Sunday). SOS SEND HELP!

I have an interview for an in house position (only attorney) at a small non-profit focused on conservation easements. I am a transactional associate at a mid sized law firm. The prospect of freedom from the billable hour and contributing to meaningful work are the draws. The cons are that while the salary at the non-profit would only be slightly less than what I am making now, pay increases and opportunities for advancement will be much less than where I am now. Thoughts on making the shift?

Gripe in here about Legal Assistants (more in comments)

I’m not a biglaw attorney but have been working on a few matters with Wilson Sonsoni for some time. We have a good working relationship. Didn’t go to a T14, had middle of the pack grades. What’re the odds they’d consider me as a lateral in the Washington DC office? Is it even worth applying? Is a STEM background absolutely mandatory? Any other insights on culture and expectations at WS’s DC office would be appreciated. Thank you 🙏

What’s the fastest/youngest you’ve ever seen someone make partner?

There is no need to post the same post in both the BigLaw and Law bowls (and not limited to union poster). Pretty much everyone subscribes to both. Stop it.

Anybody know the starting salary for a second year associate at Gray Robinson in Florida (not Miami if that makes a difference)? Thinking of a lateral in and want to know what I’d be working with. Bonus structure? Minimum billable req.? Bueller?

If I didn’t have to take the MPRE previously but looking to waive into DC, when do I need to take the MPRE? Prior to applying or can I apply and submit my score following submission of my application to get the background investigation going?

I’m at a mid size transactional firm. I’m a total night owl and my partners have OK’d me starting the workday at around 11am because I regularly work until midnight or later. I get so much more done after dark! I still get some side eye from other associates, but 🤷🏽‍♀️

Does anyone else here have an unusual work schedule? Curious what adjustments you’ve made to make it work.

Why do we put up with the dysfunctional BS from our peers and superiors? Are we well-compensated chumps?

Considering accepting a fully remote role and living in different cities for 6+ months at a time. Anyone else do this and have experiences to share?

Is 150 billable hours per month little/average/a lot?

Does anyone have insight on the salary/benefits for Division Counsel at Stryker?

I have a promising interview at a relatively large law firm in my area (+100 attorneys) next week. The position is for a transactional role in their real estate practice group, and they are seeking someone with at least 2 YOE. I have a bit over 7 YOE with a strong real estate/commercial lit. background. Over the past two years in my current position, I've been doing a lot more transactional work. The split is around 50% transactional and 50% lit.

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