How much money / what GS level would you accept to go to a federal role? The salary cut is steep but a better quality of life is tempting.

Not USAO or anything political. This would be an advisory role at somewhere non-controversial, so I'm not worried about the Trump effect.

Left the Lost Dog Tavern in Buckhead with a college buddy, and less than five minutes later saw APD respond for a shooting right where we had just been.

He immediately texted his girlfriend that Atlanta residencies were out 😬

What is loan staffing project and non loan staffe project? Pros n cons for both?

My friend bought a nice condominium and his agent assured him that it had a garage. AFTER he signed the papers and moved in, the neighbors told him that the unit does not come with a garage. Can he sue the agent? He feels ripped off.

sigh* last week Saturday my s/o & I broke up after our 3 year relationship. & it really been affecting me negatively — not eating, autopilot mode, self isolation & diving deep into work. Today I decided to go outside, where I picked up some food to go and went to an outdoor movie by myself; where I had the realization I just really enjoy being by myself. Idk, maybe I’m just better off single after so many failed relationships/am I being dramatic? but anyone else has given up on love?

I’m severely depressed, I’m genuinely struggling with a lot. I have suicidal thoughts everyday and am isolated. I have no friends too, is there anyone here who is down to chat for sometime ?

Does anyone know what the referral bonuses are at Forvis?

Hi Friends, any news for ITA (C2) promotion?

Hi Fishes, Anyone please confirm if HSBC shares first conditional offer letter and after completion of back ground verification do they share final offer letter again ??

All the reimbursement and other stuff which goes to partner for approval , does partner actually sits and review all those and approves it or does he have any secretary or assistant to approve all that.

Currently 4 expenses(1 internet, 2 Cab, 1 Flight) which are awaiting partners approval and I am really concerned if he's gonna come shouting at me 😂

How do you handle rude clinicians in the workplace? I always have an attending talking down to me.

Hello Fishes ,

Need an Industry average salary for Credit Analyst in Mumbai in Rating agencies

Any recommendations for a coach (or even therapist) to help work through some career issues?

When you have a really good interview on Friday and they say “look out for an update pretty soon”

*Refresh* *Refresh* *Refresh*

Already mid Monday and second guessing myself.

How can I wear a backpack without wrinkling the shoulders of my dress shirt? Iron every night and they get wrinkled as soon as I put my backpack on.

Art Director.
Sr. Art Director.
Art Supervisor.
Group Art Supervisor.
VP, Group Art Supervisor.
VP, Associate Creative Director.
VP, Creative Director.
SVP, Creative Director.
SVP, Group Creative Director.
EVP, Group Creative Director.
EVP, Executive Creative Director.

Seriously: why so many levels? Sounds like a lot of BS… basically should be: Art Director, Creative Director, CCO. Agree?

Chances at SOM, Tuck, Fuqua, Darden? 3.7 from T100, 324 GRE (162/162), white lgbt male, 4 YOE with two promotions, on “young executive board” and 6 years of committed extracurricular

When interviewing with a current student, is it better if you have a mutual contact or does it not matter?

What’s common PTO wise in big law?

Corporate associates — do you feel it’s harder to meet hours vs your litigation counterparts? Billing in increments of 0.10 vs driving to the courthouse that can be billed in large chunks, as an example (pre-covid obvi)

Looking for some encouragement. Has anyone here received an overall negative performance review or has been put on a development/performance plan and was able to turn things around for the better?

Does anyone know what Kirkland’s billing year is? Aka when do hours start again?

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

Supreme Court Decision Regarding Notices to Appear (NTA) for Immigration Court by David H. Nachman, Esq., Ludka Zimovcak, Esq., Snehal Batra, Esq. and Samantha Chasworth, Esq. <https://discuss.ilw.com/articles/articles/400340-article-supreme-court-decisionr-egarding-notices-to-appear-nta-for-immigration-court>

Paralegals: what’s your least favorite thing about working with attorneys?

Have any laterals failed the bar? Ca results come out Thai week and I’m nervous I’ll be let go if I’ve failed. I’m already barred in NY and a rising 3rd year in corporate.

Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

Anyone have insight into Goodwin’s remote positions? They aren’t listed on their careers page.

I'm up for election next year. Kind of feel like I'm in Squid Game right now.

I've signed on to this, I'm really close to the end, but at a certain point I feel like I just want to check out of the game (and go in-house or something).

Just joined a firm where they had appeared to be expanding their corporate group and kept seniors fairly happy. I come on my first day and find out those seniors have left for v10 firms, leaving me much closer to the fire than I expected. I can’t seem to shake this really uneasy feeling that I’m about to be demolished.. Should I trek along as normal or keep my ear to the ground for another move...

Could we throw some names of “lifestyle firms”/ firms where you can have a life apart from work?

I’m in this business to cure my inferiority complex. Making lots of money, working with fortune 500 clients and walking the streets of NYC with a suit, tie and briefcase makes me feel important and worthy.

I often wish I could be like my law school friends who either moved to small towns or have public sector or non profit jobs, wear sweaters and jeans to work and make far less than me, but are happy with their lives, feel a sense of meaning with their work and don’t need external validation.

Hot take: if it’s actually a stealth layoff then everyone else got the same speech as you and outing the firm won’t identify you.

What do you hate about BigLaw?
I actually love it. I was a paralegal in BL during law school. Maybe I am use to the environment? What am I missing? Help me remove the rose colored glasses. The cases are interesting, pay is fantastic, offices are beautiful, and the research resources are a big reason why I never want to leave. Sure there are partners/senior associates that don’t respect you or your time. That happens everywhere and would mean you need to move firms or sections. What am I missing?

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

Should I disclose or hide the fact that I am on maternity leave? I have an interview with a big law firm in NY. I’m currently working for a law firm in Atlanta. I imagine I will be asked whether I have returned to the office or working remotely from NY. My husband and I have been living in New York since the pandemic to be near family. My current firm asked everyone to go back last week but since I am on leave I didn’t have to. I want to avoid lying without jeopardizing my chances.

I’ve been at a job for a few months and hate it - partners set unrealistic deadlines, micromanage, and create work that truly is not necessary/push urgency when there is no real urgency. I had other offers prior to accepting this job that may still be options, and going back to my old job (for a pay cut) might also be an option. I can’t tell if this is just burnout, growing pains, or just an untenable work environment. Would you ride it out for a year at new job or pursue other options? HELP!