How legit are Chambers rankings?

Hi Fishes anyone here working in ADDA project

Are initial law firm consultations usually free? I’m on H1B and wanted to schedule an initial consultation with an immigration lawyer to discuss some GC options (outside of employment based) and was told I’d have to pay $200 for a consultation (45 mins session).

Am I being cheap for not wanting to pay that or are there firms out there that offer free consultations?

Looking for recommendations for an on-demand t-shirt print shop. I’m interested in printing various designs and artwork :)

Can someone refer me to GlobalLogic? I have the job id with me.

My skin has always been a little dry. I’ve used plain coconut oil on my face for years (as a moisturizer) but recently stopped because my fave would just get red after application. Not itchy but I definitely felt like my skin was reacting. Any suggestions for non-acne related calming face washes or moisturizers?

Any HR people here want to share any stories about funny or interesting CRT meetings?

What does a new band 4 bonus range look like at Bank of America?

Since I am not getting calls because of notice period can Capgemini.release me in 30 days if i don't have much work in project?

I recently found out I was “promoted” or giving a higher title, same pay. I was told HR was updating employees titles based on the work they do… Is that even a thing?? My mid yr review is coming, should I just ask for more money?

Thinking of starting my own real estate company in MO. Does anyone know what the market out there is like?

Anyone ever make the jump from Audit to M&A? If so, how’d it go?

Do you think diversity training actually works? I can't tell if it's just a way to tick a liability box or if it's actually effective.

Who here has moved from Manhattan to one of the newer luxury rentals in LIC? I love the UES, but was just served a 20% rent increase for my studio in a building where our elevator is considered an amenity. Considering branching out. Do you like LIC? Find it has similar conveniences as Manhattan?

Hi Everyone!

I am looking at hiring a Sr. Salesforce (Sales and Service Cloud) and Sr. Salesforce (Marketing Cloud) Consultants. They can be based anywhere in North America. If anyone is interested or knows someone who might be. Please shoot me a message or comment below.

PS - Open to Full Time Permanent opportunities or someone looking for contract work is also okay.

Dear Men - Need your perspective.

Would you switch out of Advisory as a Senior 1 to work in corporate finance as a Supervisor for 30% more pay?

36F in Houston, Tx. New to the area and looking for friends.

I was so focused on my career pre pandemic and had a plan to really start dating the summer I turned 27 but then the pandemic happened 😅

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

Give me the strength to set a boundary today and do something fun instead of waiting by my computer for emails

Recommendations on how to simultaneously pay off student loans and invest?

Could someone explain the type of work and assignments that a first year in Capital Markets should expect?

Any news from DPW? 🤔🤔

Anyone have slow months where you burn through a lot of your allotted pro bono/professional development hours to keep hitting minimum daily hours? The past few weeks have been like this for me. Should I be concerned (I.e., will this reflect poorly on me, come review time? Will I have dug myself too much of a hole if I keep burning my non-billable hours?) I’ve been asking partners if I can assist in any projects so I can fill my plate, but I’ve only gotten small (4-6 hour) tasks handed my way.

Any Atomic Habit readers here? I’m brainstorming identity-based habits for two things I want to change:

-I want to bill more hours, so my goal is to become the type of person who bills at least 8 a day
-I want to drink less alcohol, so my goal is to become the type of person who drinks occasionally

Neither of these feel that helpful. Any one have suggestions for other identity-based goals that get at these changes I want to make?

For those of you with young children and a 2000 billable requirement, could you share what your typical daily schedule is like? Also do you have time to fit in exercise?

Serious question: what was biglaw like back in the 90s? Did ya'll have big cellphones and catered lunches? How is it different for associates back then versus now?

Do you remember when “office closed due to inclement weather” meant you had an easy day at home because remote wasn’t a thing yet? Now with a foot of snow coming, office closed means wfh with no backup childcare available….

Does anyone have any insight into Arnold & Porter’s tech transactions group? For some background, current litigation 3rd year wanting to make the switch to corporate.

Lateral that just went through first bonus season with the firm. Not in a major market but workload is comparable to major markets. Surprised at how low the bonus was. I received solid reviews and my annualized hours were well above the requirement. Should I approach anyone about this? Wondering if it is worth addressing or if it could compromise my standing. Thanks in advance!

If we all make a fuss about returning to the office do you think the standard will change?

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

When did you receive your signing bonus?

Tips on remote interviewing? Lateraling and this is my first one coming up. Kinda nervous since I haven’t done an interview in years.

Why do many associates at top tier firms stay to make Partner when they can go in-house in tech and make around the same, even long term? For example, you can make near 400-550k in-house at Google, Netflix, FB with 8-10 years of exp. More senior than that in-house, it can easily break $1M.

Anyone looking for a roommate in NYC? F. 31. Move-in date: May. Budget: flexible, but preferably around $3000 or less per person. Neighborhood: north of 14th street. Please DM me. Thanks!

Any insight into Willkie NY culture? Would be going into corporate.

Started at firm in second week of March and am at 1,700 right now, on pace for 2,000+. M&A 7th year. Who else is this busy? Keep reading M&A down across the board, but not feeling it here…

Obviously love the job security, but am at lockstep bonus firm and pretty sure at this point bonus will be on base scale last year, so kinda bummed about that.