How do you set expectations about W/L balance when starting a new project?

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Tbh, I’m leaving my firm due to bait and switch on project expectations.

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One of the reasons I left D for a smaller firm where I was interviewing for the project more than the firm was because I wanted to have very specific conversations about that having to do with my needs as the parent of young kids. Being at a big firm, I didn't feel like I could set expectations. The attitude was, needs of the firm and needs of the project. Interviewing for new jobs, I could make clear what my needs were and if it wasn't going to work, not take the job.

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I’m leaving my team due to bs working hours.

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Ask about it before you roll onto the project

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