I always get told to network and make those connections. But if you're naturally a more quiet person how do you do this? Message managers or directors on LinkedIn? shoot them a email?

Need suggestions: So I joined this bank and I was loaned to a different director in my team due to some long term leave for one of his SMs and audit with my director was deferred. The idea was that I would be involved in Fieldwork and take over reporting part. Issue is that I just despise the way this other Director is working. He would assign a task, and then start following up the very next day. And then after I send the document, he won’t even read that for a day!! Contd in comments

Dear Nappily Ever After,
No one has an office, much less an assistant. Creative and account are different jobs with their own dress codes. But dumb, off brief ideas by white creatives do win.

Do you give the office manager (who does assist you with admin tasks from time to time) a christmas present (aka cash)? I have an admin assistant so that's an obvious yes but I don't know how to handle the office manager or receptionist!

Do you have Asians that are in the MD-level on your team? How would you describe them? I find that it’s difficult for Asians to climb high up in the corporate ladder (also read the book bamboo ceiling

Had an associate of mine recently confront me and say he has a crush on me. Told him nope and that would be very unprofessional. He has reassured me that this won’t impact our working dynamic but lately there’s been a lot of pushback on any direction given to him or the team. I’m growing concerned he is holding something against me.

How should I approach this?

How do you deal with clients who act like they know more than you even though they don't?

Anyone else get frustrated when the partner brags about their billable hour amount for the month? Like congrats, you get to bill .2 for each piece of mail. You also get .2 for every letter your secretary types up as a "form letter" you never even look at. As an Associate, I don't get those easy/automatic hours.

Got an offer and I’m expecting to sign on Monday. Shall I give a notice to my boss today (Friday) or wait until our next call on Tuesday?

Networking question here. A retired partner at the firm I used to work out reached out to me recently about attending an afternoon during the week (b4 4/30) with one of his long time clients. The partner and I have kept in touch since I joined my new firm and I feel like his invitation is a great networking opportunity since the client (who I have worked with before) is on a number of boards. Torn as how to request off as an S3. Could materialize to nothing but could be good for reconnecting.

If an employee mentions something disparaging or accusatory about their manager during an exit interview, how would you handle? What happens if what the employee said is slanderous and a “he said/she said” situation? I.e. employee claimed the manager made a disparaging remark about an item of clothing being worn by someone in accordance with their beliefs. If you opt to share the feedback with the manager, would the manager have a legal case against the company or former employee?

Anyone witness slackers who got into companies you have no idea how? Had a coworker who does jack chit at work besides chatting on Facebook yet lands at a faang company? I guess if he brings the same work ethic he will be spit out for sure. Or maybe he just had no interest in doing project work.

My client - doesn't it feel like slap in the face when you get review notes from the partner ? I'm like - what about when I send your schedules back that don't tie, how do you feel, bitch?

Any entertaining stories about opposing counsel just losing their mind on you in court or over the phone? How do you respond to opposing counsel who is being rude, unreasonable, or verbally abusive?

How do you deal with a senior member of the team that doesn’t value your input? I’d love to be more involved but I feel like I’m not given a chance to

Have you ever snoop through your partner’s phone without them knowing? If so, did you find anything shocking?!

Working with a Junior AD who’s too opinionated & doesn’t respond to my feedback well. He’ll just show ideas that I’ve already debunked/scripts that aren’t very good, which makes me look bad. Advice?

Do you wear a suit to work every day? How formal is your office?

Entering 3rd year at mid size firm in SE doing ID. I like my firm but really dont like the partner i exclusively work with and am going to put in notice. Do i tell the partner i work with first or the managing partner?

Been asked to present my current client’s plan and PCA in second interview for a role. Am I being over cautious by not feeling comfortable with this?

I got promoted a while ago and still feel like I’m not qualified. Have you ever experienced this? Is it bad to tell your boss you don’t think you should have been promoted?

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Any news on vedder price? I’ve heard they didn’t fire anyone during COVID but have also heard it’s a sweatshop. Any insight to their litigation team would be helpful, thanks!

People from K&E keep liking my posts, and I don’t know if that means there’s something wrong with me or if there are really just that many K&E lawyers.

Looking for experienced Data Scientists and ML Engineers to grow my team. I’m head of Machine Learning and Data Science at one of the largest Fintechs. Shoot me a message if you’re interested. (ex consulting manager) Thanks!

Anyones firm still hiring entry level, under 1 YOE. In Chicago?

What are everyone’s thoughts on Chegg (no options play)? Seems to me it will run up before the start of school and gain traction all throughout the semester with a lot of schools going online.

What is notice period in Capgemini during probation ?

Hi ,

I have a offer with TCS 18 LPA and capgemini with 16.5 LPA. I am working in SAP ABAP. Is capgemini will consider renegotiation as well as how is CG interms of Work life balance, job security and WFH policies .

Hi fishes,
@EXL
What is meant by Advanced automation and robotics in EXL, Is that good for somebody working in conversation AI development?

Any one here from HCL Bangalore working DBS project as a L2 Enginner?

How is the cigna company guys in terms of work life balance?

Just wanted to confirm if we have an option for buyouts during the NP,is it normally negotiable to 30 days,how does it work?

Can we consider cars from the 90s to be classics?

Sub question: what's your favorite 90s-era car? Extra points for pics.

Hi all ,
I have cleared my 2 technical rounds for quantiphi and last Monday had discussion with HR. She told that she will get back in 2 day which she didn't. I called her she said she will update me later which she didn't. I called her today where she said it will take time . Please tell me whether is it fine ?

Roommate and I were debating this: How many people here eat a square breakfast regularly?

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

Where do we draw the line of being an alcoholic? (Asking for a friend)

How much discretionary cash do you keep around?

Trap, trap money Jamie
JP got me in my feelings
Gotta close deals wit it

Do you have Asians that are in the MD-level on your team? How would you describe them? I find that it’s difficult for Asians to climb high up in the corporate ladder (also read the book bamboo ceiling

Private equity guys, give us the lowdown on the good, the bad and the ugly of your day-to-day hustle.

How many of you already have life insurance and long term disability with a trusted provider? Is it worth getting?

What do you put in a thank you email after an internal mobility interview?

Does anyone have any insights on the Certificate Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)?

What's the last lie you told?

Are there any expats here?

Happy 2017 everyone!! How's everyone feeling?

Do you wear a suit to work every day? How formal is your office?

having one too many career moves on your resume is a devastating obstacle to overcome. so be thoughtful about your choices so you don’t end up like me :(

What's a controversial opinion you have?
Just state it as you think and don't insult anyone.

Is this a good point?
When evaluating the IRR of a new project, the corporate tax rate falling from 35% to 20% really only helps by 1.5-2.5% points. Therefore, it won’t change inv decisions that much

Think a bear market's on the horizon?

When people at a bar ask me what I do, I tell them I'm a special agent. It's easier than describing this job