how many administrative/non billable hours do you have per week? only working 6 billable hours per day right now (tech consulting)

What’s big law like in San Francisco? Anyone have any insights to firm cultures or billable targets?

I’ve been a freelance print production designer for many years, and usually on-site in the before times. Now I work remote, and am finding it uneasy dealing with billing. Before I always billed hourly, which made sense, but it’s becoming an issue now. Some companies don’t have a full days’ work, so it seems wrong to bill full days, and it allows me to juggle projects for different companies, but my billable hours are down. I know I should bill a daily rate, but not sure that will fly. Thoughts?

Recently lateraled as a public defender in HCOL area to ID in LCOL area for $$$. I’ve been at the job a little over a month. My concerns are that I’m getting very little guidance or mentorship, and I’m worried about not hitting billable hours (2000 requirement but I am just over 80 for the first month). I am only in charge of a ~5 cases atm and struggle with figuring out the next steps, etc. I’ve met all my deadlines that have come up. Thoughts or advice?

Did the billable hours bonus not get paid out today? Or is it to be paid in the next check?

Recent lateral junior associate in brand new practice where I'm the only associate. I'm probably going to bill 1,500 hours max this year due to being very slow and taking time off for a delayed honeymoon which I disclosed during my interview process. I have been told my work product is good, I don't turn anything down, I participate in non-billable work, I'm responsive and I always let people know I'm available to help. Do I need to be worried about getting fired for low hours?

How do firms give bonuses to associate attorneys? Quarterly, monthly, annually? What is a bonus based on? Money recieved, billable hours, etc?

I'm looking to set up a bonus structure for a new associate.

Any insight into Jackson Lewis NYC office? Compensation, billable hours, WLB? I would be a 2-3 year

I’m a 9th year in a mostly litigation-based practice group at a one-tier partnership firm. My group’s billable hours have been low the last few years, so making partner will be nearly impossible, and a counsel position is not viable long-term in my group. What’s the best option here if partnership is the ultimate goal? Try to get a NEP/counsel position at another firm, which is likely difficult in my market, or offer to take a class cut by a few years?

How many billable hours do people in prosecution tend to average each month? I’ve gone through waves of feeling like my billable hours requirement is reasonable to feeling like I’m drowning and can’t possibly do it for that long.

Any thoughts on Phillips Lytle? If you could please provide insight on culture/billable requirements? Thank you.

Does anyone have experience working for a ALSP? How does compensation work (pay and benefits)? Are you an employee or technically an IC? Do you have billable requirements like at a firm? How do you think it prepared you to potentially move in house? I'm currently at a firm but thinking of taking a position with an ALSP but my goal is to go in house.

Is it just me or the average billable work in infrastructure transactions has blown off steam in the last couple of weeks?

What’s the best way to turn down a 2nd interview? During the 1st interview, I learned that the compensation for the role is not within the range that I am looking for and requires 400 more billable hours a year than what I bill now. I’d basically be laterally for my current salary just to bill 400 more hours. I also wasn’t aware that the local office was strictly ID. Firm website advertises lots of practice areas. Any advice? TIA!

Does anyone have experience working for a ALSP? How does compensation work (pay and benefits)? Are you an employee or technically an IC? Do you have billable requirements like at a firm? How do you think it prepared you to potentially move in house? I'm currently at a firm but thinking of taking a position with an ALSP but my goal is to go in house.

I wonder if we’ll still have minimum billable hours if WWIII breaks out

Obligatory financial info post. 1) size of firm, 2) billable requirements, 3) salary, 4) bonus, 5) quality of life, 6) debt, and and 7) family/married/single. Go!

What is a material billable hours difference from your peers at the same group? If I bill 150 less a year than another associate should I be worried?

Does anyone run a business in addition to their firm? I’m a solo and I’m doing pretty well with about 60-70 billable hours a month. Though that leaves a lot of downtime. Curious if anyone has any second businesses that require about 20 hours a week. Not looking for passive income or franchise ideas though.

Looking to leave a govt job for a junior attorney role in a small workers comp defense firm. I have no experience in workers comp. How easy is it to learn the work and make 1850 billable hours? What future opportunities does this experience give?

BONUS. What’s amount bonus do you get, and how often? Including bonus structure (ex for meeting billable hours), firm/boss randomly bonuses you, Christmas bonus, etc)

Have a final round interview with ZS coming up. Does anyone know of any resources to prep for the Project Demo? Have a high level understanding of what it will entail but would love to have project examples to know what to expect.

Help! I honestly don’t know how to get my annual expenses down from 100k

Family of three, biggest expense is mortgage. We eat out 3-5x a month, don’t have entertainment spend, don’t online shop, don’t vacation, one car....

Sourcing creative cost savers!

Hi fishes, anyone working at Deloitte UK currently? I'll be joining them in a couple of months and had some questions about the benefits they offer. Please DM, thanks!

Question to all the SDET people here.

I have good experience with Selenium. Now I am planning to learn either Appium or Tosca. Which one do you think will be beneficial while searching for jobs.

Does anyone else constantly get mistaken for a nurse? I get it, I'm 5'4 and Black and work in pediatrics, but the assumption and casual racism is kind of ridiculous when the actual nurse has just told you that the doctor's coming and then I walk in the door. Doesn't really help when I'm one of the only Black on-call physicians. Annoying.

Decided that I’m leaving audit today. Trying to understand the full range of opportunities in forensics. Will have my CPA and CFE. So far, I understand that there are client-serving firms like FTI and then the B4 will have forensics arms as well. What are some other forensic accounting roles? Pros and cons? Better than audit? Honestly just looking to learn anything.

For those who have obtained the CFF certification:
I was asked to put together a working plan to obtain my CFF credential. I’m aware of the 2 certificate program (Core and Specialized) through the AICPA that will lead to the CFF. Does anyone have experience in how long it would take to complete the certificates and if there are other necessary or helpful study materials that would be useful? For background, I’m 6 months into working at this firm and have touched a variety of cases.

Okay finance lawyers. I don't understand this issue. Client says books show we're highly profitable but we have no way to pay our tax liability.... Well where the hell did tbe money go ? Client also claims that they are only taking a small portion of the revenue as profit. I don't understand how your books can be different than reality.

I have had salary discussion and the Hr provided me the salary breakup on 5th August, I have accepted the the offered salary, how long will it take to receive the offer letter for TCS.

EYP M&A and PWC deals team, which is a better option?

Bacon is overrated.

Hi Fishes,

I have YOE : 9 yrs in Dynamics 365 and my current CTC is 28LPA.

I wish to get insight from the community whether the package is good or I lagging behind?

Do we have managerial round in LTI or only L1 and L2

Anyone ever work on an account that your agency resigned? Did it turn out well?

Any Amazon counsel or other FAANG attorneys willing to share how their comp review has worked? I’m really happy with my offer(lower base, really high signing bonus and decent RSUs) and was told their would be yearly comp reviews but wondering how that plays out the first few years...

EY interview tips needed.please help.

How’s associate interview process at EBs these days? Getting a lot of heat right now and thinking of exploring a few opportunities

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Do people really like IPAs?

Can anybody suggest a website / book / pdf to prepare for Behavioral interview questions.
have an interview next week for corporate strategy manager role at financial services firm.

What's a good salary in CH for a Big4 for a Manager position? What benefits can be included?

Fellow Asian 🐠, are y'all thinking of taking self defense classes? Genuine change will take time and I'm honestly kinda shaken after seeing the video of the man on the NYC subway. Any recommendations here?

Heard frm a friend at pwc that in consulting they have per diems. Is it for all practitioners and practice? Seems tight on budget.

I received two offers. One from BAH and another from Leidos. Same pay for both. Any pros/cons on either of these companies. If you had to choose which one would you pick? Has anyone worked for both of these companies?

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

Thoughts on best home squat rack? Looking at Rogue Monster lite vs Rep Fitness PR-4000 - Can’t decide which one!

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Just got offered software engineer role with Uber. Anyone on the bowl join Uber recently that can help me with negotiations?
Thinking of $20k sign on, $120k base and $40k RSU. Have 4 YOE.
Any input appreciated! Thanks in advance :)

When you find out your peers are compensated more even though your rating and utilization is higher :(

Q for partners at any of the big 4 - was the rate of attrition you saw this year planned for or greater than what the partners expected?

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Will consultants be getting a pay bump soon? Hearing a lot of buzz about getting new figures on the 27th

Centurion SeaTac or The Club? Never been to either have time to kill when I land

What should you eat to get a lean stomach and belly?

I have 3 FAANG final interviews in the next 2 weeks on 4 different days and busy client schedules. What can I do or drink to stay focused? Coffee, redbud? Got kids too lol