I adopted a dog early in 2021 when I was a biglaw M&A associate. From the start, he was always under my desk when I was working and sat as close to me as possible. He was a little doggie doughnut sleeping on my feet. This went on every day for 11 months until I went in house. Nothing else has changed, but since going in house, my dog doesn’t sit in my office anymore. In hindsight, I understand now that he was comforting me because he knew I was so stressed. Dogs are amazing. That is all. ✌🏻🐶

What is the average salary that i could negotiate for a Business Intelligence Developer role? I feel i am being underpaid in my current company. It would be great if someone could suggest me how to improve my skill set and how to prepare for an interview on this role. TIA.

Hi fishes, as an associate staff consultant how much hike can i expect from nagarro after completion of 1 year? Also will there be any discussion with HR/ Reporting manager on the hike part before it is finalized

Hi Guys,

I'm a Technical Writer with 5 years of experience. Currently I recieve 12LPA.

Am I getting the right pay? What other companies pay well for Tech Writers? Pour in ur thoughts!

Thank You.

11/18 Thread (BC):

Hey y’all! Can we get some introductions going to kick off this bowl? How long have you been a PM? Are u certified? What field are you in (Business, Entertainment, Banking, Engineering, Tech etc)?

I’ll start off. I’ve been a PM for 4 yrs. Not PMP certified. I’m a Business PM in the Finance industry now learning the ropes on Agile process.

What abt you?

Can hair follicle miniaturization be avoided and reversed for someone with PCOD? Hace you tried minoxidil? How long did the hair grow with minoxidil?

Guys, I need your expert suggestions. All figures are in INR
I am living in Europe with my wife. We both are earning.We save around 4.5 to 5 lakhs every month based on exchange rate. We have SIPs of around 60k. Please help me to invest my savings. Apart from mutual fund SIPs I don't know much.

Looking to get an updated appraisal on my Rolex for insurance purposes. The value of the watch has gone up since purchased 4 years ago. Where would you go? Any jeweler?

How is worldline technologies private limited. In terms of work exposure, career growth?

Does anyone have two different statuses right now? I’m Platinum Premier in Marriott but only Platinum Elite in SPG.

Need advice; I’m starting a new job at a corporate WPP company. I’ve previously worked for small business. How is corporate culture/etiquette different?

Hi fishes

ZS is hiring in full swing across all roles and locations. Please go through the job openings and let me know(DM) if you need any referral.

Looking to take a few dance lessons before our wedding- any recommendations? Not looking for anything super choreographer or over the top (and expensive), but also don’t want to put people to sleep just swaying during our first dance so hoping a little pro guidance can help!

I am transitioning from a production company HoP/EP role to an EP role on the agency side. I'd welcome any suggestions that would help me prep for the next chapter. Appreciate it folks!

I anyone from KPMG's people willing to let me DM you and ask a few questions? Have an interview coming up.

My boyfriends brother just found out his wife of 12 years is cheating on him. Now he’s moving in with us in the basement. I feel so sad

Ladies, did you change your last name after getting married? I’m worried about the impact it will have on my publications.

Hello I currently work in a parts department of a dealership, with no room for advancements. Is there anyone with any advice or expertise, that could help me advance or advice to help choice a career within the same realm with the option of advancement?

How do you get better at Project Management?

Why does this one partner check the time stamp for when I’ve edited a document and run his own redline before I’ve finished? Halfway through marking up a purchase agreement and had to switch gears and half hour later he’s asking why I didn’t address post closing covenants?

Anyone seeing a slow down yet? I swear I’m getting busier. Haven’t not billed 50+ hours in 6 weeks. Litigation/regulatory work but nothing easy like doc review 😫

I’m a bit afraid of jumping on the “hot market” lateral gravy train and be the first one to be let go when things cool down. Am I overthinking this?

Is there anyone here on a TN visa or who was at some point on one in big law? Would love to hear others experiences

Is it a red flag if during an interview the partner asks how your billable hours were last year? Could be just a standard question but I wasn’t sure.. I’ve never been asked that before in interviews.

[London] Any thoughts from the bowl on Goodwin vs Covington for a Training Contract? Interested in Life Sciences, albeit undecided on transactional vs regulatory work. Both firms seem very friendly with a collaborative culture.

What’s the 411 on Winston and Strawn Dallas or Houston? Real estate groups. TIA!

How do you deal with a partner who critiques every little thing and is just a rude person. I am looking for suggestions beyond leaving the firm as I just lateraled, so that is not an option for me. Today, he messaged me on Jabber and said “next time, don’t tell the client we are scheduling a ‘call.’ Say ‘telephone call.’ It is important to be precise.” Besides stupid critiques, he is demeaning and demands I prioritize his work. (See below)

Anyone have insight on Hopkins & Carley in Silicon Valley?

Law schools in Toronto - I am currently working as a Senior Auditor at EY & finished my CPA modules in less than 12 months & successfully passed CFE, September 2021 (Fasttrack) while working full time. I am really interested in getting into a top law school here in Toronto but unfortunately I had a low CGPA (3.15) from undergrad due to some unfortunate incident, mostly impacted my grades. I strongly feel i can score 170+ on LSAT; question DO I EVEN STAND A CHANCE TO GET INTO ANY LAW SCHOOL

Has anyone had the experience where they travelled home for the weeks around Christmas but wound up having tension with family because you had to stay logged on all the time and couldn’t spend much time with them?

What are reasons you would stop giving work to a newly minted second year associate? Stuck because people have never given me bad feedback but also don’t give me work. Transactional.

I need 80 hours by the end of the month. I’m praying at the alter of the named partners.

Any insights into compensation at large labor and employment firms (e.g., Littler, Fisher, etc.) in major markets like NYC, SF, or LA?

Cross-posting here, but I’m looking for an entry-level associate position. Just graduated from a T20 with a somewhat low GPA, and I’m interested in transactional and tech/privacy work. Which firms care less about GPA?

One partner is driving me insane. I CANNOT work with him. We are far enough in the case that it would take a lot of time for someone to take over for me but still early enough that the case will be going for another 2 years. Has anyone ever asked to be pulled from a case and is there a way to distance myself from this partner without hurting my reputation? 2nd year lit associate, partner is a jr partner in a different office but we cross staff a lot. TIA!

Is anybody else burned out by just meeting your sub 2000 billing req? I’m not cut out for this.

A junior asked me if I want to do her work because she has already hit the target… it’s probably because of my babyface…

Thoughts on Bryan Cave vs. Lathrop vs. Thompson Coburn vs. Lewis Rice in St. Louis, MO? Mid-level RE associate.

Anyone have any insight about partner salaries at Snell & Wilmer? They take pride in their black box compensation but I have to wonder because right now they’re not matching market and instead trying to sell current associates on staying with a “clear path to partner.
I like the market I’m in, the work I do, and being busy but not overwhelmed - but it’d be nice to know what I have to look forward to a few years down the road and if I’m leaving too much on the table by sticking around.