How often does Gibson Dunn hold people back if they hit hours in lit? Considering a lateral but their review and progression system gives me pause

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to maxing out 401k in a single contribution instead of a taking some out of every paycheck

Next Friday? What time works for people

Is there any way to travel or live internationally while working for the US government? I’m working in finance and accounting. Would love to know how and where.

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Why is a lot of people going to Cognizant lately? 🤔

Currently a senior in financial services audit for wealth and asset management. All I hear from higher ups is to not leave before manager because I’ll end up making less or I’ll be behind in my career, etc. Am I being served some strong kool aid? Hoping someone has been in a similar situation and successfully left.

London crowd: know if the US version of Netflix is that much superior? Thinking about buying a VPN, but what not make sure that it’s worth it.

Clues that you didn’t get the job?

Hi everyone I have heard recent reviews about job security and hire and fire policy.Honest answers please ,need to decide wether to go ahead with brillio or not.

How do you let a HH know you don’t want to continue in a process?

Good morning everyone and happy new year, any advice on how to pivot from a career in Accoutning to Tech Project Management (software)? Here's some background, 12YOE in public accounting, recent finished a tech project management bootcamp certification course and will sit for the PSM exam soon. Looking for roles in Associate/Jr PM, Implementation Consultant or BA. Any advice will be appreciated.

Hi Girls,

Anyone staying at Amanora in Pune, let me know if anyone can join me for an evening walk

Hello bros,
Need one suggestion. My close friend is gng to marry soon. So I need some suggestions to what I should give as a gift. Until now I gave gift with group. This time I'm giving by myself.
I can't afford expensive things.
Thanks in advance!!

How do you get good at thinking on your feet? I find I always need time to think and analyse before being able to answer client queries (even those that are considered simple by others). I don't want to rush and get it wrong. I avoid phone calls for this reason which isn't great when you're in the service industry so it's starting to impact my career.

Why do firms fire people with low but still profitable hours? I am in my first full year on track for pretty low hours (~1500) but the actual realized fees (after writedowns) are still double my yearly salary. Is it because firms know they could replace someone like me with an equivalent attorney who would bill more?

How did you give notice you were lateraling to people you like? Particularly if you haven't been there that long?

I'm lateraling to another firm because frankly I think the management of this one is terrible, but the people (and individual partners) I actually work with are awesome. I've only been here for about 18 months, so I imagine that short time frame will make it extra awkward 😬

Leaving after one year to another biglaw firm?

How are transactional attorneys doing lately? Still drowning or are things getting better?

What should your realization rate be as a first year? I have not gotten any negative feedback but my realization rate seems...bad

6th year PE associate with offers from DPW and Weil. Anyone have any insight on either? Culture, partners, etc. Stay away from either?

Opinion on Quinn? (Would prefer an opinion from people who actually work there and aren’t just bitter from opposing them)

1st year business law (solicitor) wanting to transition to comm lit. Tips?

What does it mean when a partner gives associates, especially junior associates, origination credit? Practically, I don't think it makes a difference except maybe for bonuses, but I'm wondering if there's any deeper meaning than extending gratitude?

Been at my firm for less than a year. Giving notice next week and feeling very guilty. I know they’ll be cordial, but it’s causing me a lot of anxiety. Anyone else go through this recently? How did you deal with it?

Anyone at Fried Frank know what day bonuses are usually paid on?

I cried at my desk for the first time today. Year 3. I’m tired.

Can you name a firm (preferably NY office) that lets its associates work from a different country with no issues? The mid-size firm I’m currently at has been very flexible during covid but I’m looking to change firm (biglaw). Since my family is abroad I find it extremely valuable to be able to do this (I did this even before covid for a couple of weeks, twice a year). I’ve heard firms like Latham and Paul Weiss don’t allow it for tax reasons.

it feels like every survey about working from home is (poorly) designed to answer the useless question "would you rather work from home or from the office." I submit that the set of people who prefers to have only one of those two options, always and forever, is the null set. which means it DOES NOT MATTER because the correct answer is always going to be "make both possible." you're welcome, HR departments everywhere.

How do people focus in the office? I'm a first year and I've been mostly wfh since I started and I'm super productive at home - my setup is comfortable, I rarely get interrupted, and I feel like I can stay really focused in my home office.

Our SAs started today, so the firm is making us come in more often. My office set up is so awkward, screens are too small, and I'm constantly getting interrupted. Not to mention the extra time it took to get ready and commute. How do people do this?

Someone tell me why a partner just took me to lunch as a "Thanksgiving treat" and he took me to Taco Bell

What percent do you think big law firms collect on large class action lawsuits? On average, assuming it is all on a contingency basis.

Any advice for 3L job hunt? 😬

My entire worldview/outlook on my career and what I want has changed since covid happened. Can someone explain what being “of counsel” is like at larger law firms - are they independent contractors? Make their own hours? How do you get a gig like that? I don’t think I want to be a partner anymore.