How is everyone coping with the current political and social climate? Has the environment at work changed at all? How are you feeling about your career path?

I’m feeling self-conscious. I’m even harder on myself for my mistakes than I was before, and I was already a perfectionist. My work product is taking longer to turnaround because I’m so paranoid. My mental health is plummeting.

My SSBI experience expires next year May, and my investigation is is in adjudication process. What happened my result don’t come back before my investigation expires?

So my school opens a brand new STEM Building in January. What are some programs you recommend that are on cutting edge of STEM?

I had a great review and a 5.5% raise and a great bonus at my company. But I also got a new Director and a peer manager of mine left the company, so I will be absorbing her team. In addition, my director said I will be receiving 'deep delegation' from them. I don't mind more work, but deep delegation is a new term I've never heard. What does that mean lol?

I was expecting an in-band promotion this year but I didn't get it. How can I raise this to the leaders?

Any thoughts on Peter Millar suits? Quality, look, wear over time, etc..thinking of buying a couple while on sale at Nordstroms

Plan on visiting SFO this August and wanted to check if any F is up for drinks or dinner spend some quality time. Male 34 , tall 5 11, brown and happy to message and set up some time if we find each other interesting.

Come on Bears we need a win!

Does anyone have any insight regarding compensation for the “of counsel” position? I’m specifically looking for insight from those in California. Thank you!

Hi,
What is the fixed pay range for Grade 27 in Optum?

Can we open New Salary bank account in Optum for lateral? Or its mandatory to provide last company's salary account details and continue with same bank?

Staying at a Hilton currently and have had tons of minor issues in the 3 days We’ve been here. Room wasn’t ready for 45min after check in time, AC did not work, maids did not clean room...continued

Hello all.. if we travel abroad for short time - 1 month, is there any Bond in Socgen? Please advise.

Between Cognizant/Xoriant/TSYS/Odessa which one is better? I have joining next month. Odessa offering highest then TSYS. Confused between these two..

Anyone who recently took the CIPP/E exam? Any tips for what materials to use to prepare for it and the most effective study strategy (assuming I have very limited GDPR exposure)? Thanks!

How is warner bros discovery client in globallogic considering work life balance.

If you saw a job applicant left last job a little less than 2 years being there (20 months at job) would that raise a red flag? Fairly early years of career

Hello Fishes, what does grade 28 signifies in Optum. Wht is the salary range in this grade?

26th Sept - Advisory Odyssey
Question to Leadership of PwC India - Do you think people would visit a hotel(4-6 PM) just for high tea?
No Lunch, No Gifts?
Why have you even wasted money in booking the hotel, just for high tea? Do you think, people would care about the townhall & go?, if you just give high tea?
Seriously man! I don't even know, why PwC is even coming under Big4! Shame!!

As black attorneys, what traumas do you think are unique to us?

I am an unmarried working man in his 30s with a southern mother. In other words I'm flying home for Christmas and my mother just called to tell me that she just happened to accidentally run into the sweetest girl from her church that she just knows I'll get along with and accidentally invited her to our house for dinner the night that I get home. Deadass the woman will not rest until I am tied down. Pray for me!

Do you ever feel like there are rooms you’re locked out of? I’m a black woman, i lateraled to my group a few months ago with minimal onboarding and welcome. A white woman joined recently and everyone has bent over backwards to make her feel welcome and get her integrated into the group. People have invested less in me and it’s going to show in a few years when she’s up for partner and I’m still catching up.

How close do you live to the office? What are the pros and cons that you have experienced living far/close?

What are the benefits of being licensed in multiple states? Do you use all of your different law licenses at least once a month?

I’m looking for a paralegal opportunity in the DMV/NYC/NJ area, preferably remote but I’m open to a hybrid schedule. I’ve an LL.B. (2014), and currently working as an appellate paralegal with experience in bankruptcy, civil rights litigation, and family law. I’m open to all areas of the law. Please comment if you are or know someone/law firm/in-house who’s looking for a paralegal.

My office is having a barbecue at one of the supervisors houses. It starts at 4 pm. what time should I show up? Social norms say arrive 30 minutes to an hour after a party start time but it’s since it’s a work party, what is the social norm for social work events?

Any connects for black design professionals?

Anyone else in review season? Tips for making your review awesome?

Any thoughts on how the litigation going on between Twitter and Elon Musk is going pan out?

Any nonprofit/EO lawyers looking for a change of scenery and a better fit?
A firm with the best of everything is hiring. Seriously a hidden gem.

DM if interested. California bar required.

Open to given a referral if you’re a bad ass radical lawyer, just don’t make me look bad. 😊

How do you balance your social life with work? I feel like all my non-law friends are out doing shit every night and living it up on the weekends and I just can't. I'm either working or I'm tired from working. How can I set better boundaries about working outside of work, and where do y'all get the motivation to be outside after work 😭

Just started a new role 3 months ago and both my boss and co-worker have resigned within the first month. Is this a sign? Should I start looking elsewhere?

So, the CDC removed the Covid guidelines. I’ve never had Covid. I’m afraid people will come into work not wearing a mask and be inconsiderate… ughhh so distracting and disgusting. I’m also at risk to develop complications. Not sure if I should talk to HR. Not even sure if I should ask for accommodations to continue being able to wfh at least most days of the week to reduce risk. Idkkkk 😩This is so unprecedented. I always wear my mask at work. I’m getting pressured to attend firm events as well

Two more weeks until the new year. Is anyone else struggling to finish the year off strong?

A guy who is claiming to be in love with me (a black woman and immigrant), is a conservative (pro-trump, anti-gun laws, denies that there is racism etc). Are those red flags to make me cut him off?

Could you seriously date someone who isn't on the same financial level as you?