I am now thinking leaving a stable role, taking a pay cut and joining a start up as first counsel. I don’t know if this is the right move or not but I just feel like I need to do it. Many of us have made career decisions that seemed risky or unconventional at the time. Looking back, what was the best career move you made? And how did it work out in the end?

I guess sometimes the most valuable career lessons come from decisions that weren’t obvious.

Any stylish backpack recommendations? Looking for something small (~15L) and it must have a carryon handle strap on the back

Looking for a quality mid weight jacket; tailored fit; blazer-esque cut maybe shorter; smart casual; maybe wool; for semi daily wear

Any help?

My company is looking for a new CFO (my would be boss) and I may have an opportunity to interview him/her. What questions should I ask ?

Just realized I hadn’t had an in-person interview since 2019. I’ve done multiple zoom interviews and was onboarded remote in 2020. About to see a real person today! Wish me luck.

Hello Colleagues - I am a Tax Senior (M) applied for a transfer to Pune office and will be moving around Nov/Dec - no rush as such as we need to report to office by Jan.

Looking for a chilled out flatmate who is also looking for something similar. Lil about me if it matters;
Super organized, non-smoker, Beer connoisseur, console gamer-Xbox series S (Almost unbeatable Div1 in FIFA 22), a backpacker

Will find a 2 BHK fully furnished in a gated society around Kharadi-EonIT park Please drop a DM!

Higher base salary or sign on bonus? Which would you prefer and why?

Any recommendation for a extra firm good quality mattress under $1k?

Anyone else getting pay cut during these times?? Our institution just announced that we are getting pay cuts starting tomorrow if we don’t see 3 Telehealth patients an hour .

How much should a data engineer make at 2 YOE in a tier 1 city?

Do most companies adjust remote salaries for the employee’s location, or do companies generally pay the same amount for the same job, regardless of where the employee lives?

469k new construction
No washer dryer or refrigerator included
Added these at cost, downgraded to basic grey paint throughout, removed blinds and builder accepted 460. Feeling cheated :/

What would have been a better offer?

Previous GSAPers how were you notified? Phone?

Hi guys,

Western Union or Oracle India ?
Western Union 25 lpa
Oracle 26 lpa
YoE 7.5 years
I would prefer wlb and tech stack

How long does it take to get a job , when you actively apply every day for weeks. Or better still how do I do it right?

I’m thinking about transitioning to In-House from a big law firm where I practice Employee Benefits. Will employers consider me without the typical “corporate” or “litigation” experience?

I have an offer for $130k for a senior attorney position in a boutique L&E firm. Also have a recruiter who thinks she can get me into another for $150-170k. Both are more than I’ve ever made (Denver, 17 yrs of experience but completely different practice areas). Any tips for countering the $130k offer for more using the other potential offer while not risking a complete withdrawal of the current offer? I’ve never been in a position to bargain my starting salary so this is all very new to me.

Entering my 2nd year as a medical malpractice (insurance) defense litigator. My billables are 2200 per year, even during WFH and COVID while the courts are moving very slowly. Any advice as to what I should look into for an exit? I can’t hit those billables while maintaining my sanity.

I am looking for a new job at the end of a long career. I have excellent experience in IP and Supply Chain Management. I've been fortunate to be in a high-paying position in the Los Angeles area and I rarely see comparable positions posted. The comparable positions at my company are filled by one of the big executive search firms. Any recommendations for finding the rare executive-level legal positions or for landing on the radar of the big executive search firms would be much appreciated!

Looking to get into privacy law at a Fortune 100. Have a JD/MBA and working in the healthcare area for the past 10 years. Any tips on how to break in.

Recruiters, my position as senior in-house counsel at a privately held electronics manufacturing company was eliminated recently due to COVID. Looking for opportunities in the Mpls/Chicago areas. Open to networking or discussing any open opportunities. Experience includes development and purchasing contracts, distribution agreements, patents, trademarks, licensing, data privacy for an international organization with a legal department of one.

Anyone hear of a patent attorney going to an investment bank, hedge fund, or venture capital firm?? Considering a change. Thought I could use my skills to help investors analyze and valuate companies.

How do find a recruiter in the legal field? Have been looking for a job for a year now and trying to transition into another practice area. Applied to more than 20 jobs and still no offers. I feel like I might need some help.
Also, I have no idea how these arrangements work. Do you pay the recruiter to look for the jobs or do you pay them when you get the job? Or does the employer pay them?

This strike at Facebook is messing up my numbers. Has anyone else been in a situation like this? They were a major source of work for me. What can I do? I really need advice.

Any tips on a step by step game plan for finding a new job as an associate ASAPPP?

Hi, been stuck in the contract analysis/review cycle. I have asked a few recruiters how to make a lateral move into in-house. They told me to focus on contract management, which I have been doing for the past year. Now that I have, are there any sites besides “jobscan” that I can use to make sure my resume fits the job descriptions? Does anybody know any recruiters that could help me, as well?

How long from submitting applications are candidates hearing back from firms in this market?

In my third year of real estate practice. Run the gamut between leasing, acquisitions and sales, financing and everything in between. Enjoy where I'm working but (continued in replies...

How do you recommend finding recruiters who specialize in a particular geographic area? (Tampa Bay specifically)

Anyone know anything about trying to work in house in certain industries? I’d like to move into media (publishing, entertainment, etc.) because I don’t want to stay in law forever but am having a hard time connecting to the right people

I have been practicing in creditors rights/foreclosure in PA & NJ for around 4.5 years. Due to the foreclosure/eviction moratoriums there is no work to do and I was furloughed. I am looking to change directions- what is the most logical next move?

I interviewed at a law firm and had my final round last Friday. The Tuesday afterward, I got a call from the recruiter saying the firm won’t have a decision for another week. I believe they’re interviewing other candidates. Does that make me second or third choice? And does the fact that I’m working with a recruiter hurt my chances of being selected due to the commission? Should I hold out for the offer or is 1+ week a sign that I won’t be selected?

When do firms start sponsoring green cards? What’s the earliest year you have seen and can I negotiate this as part of lateral package?

Assuming that I'm okay with a salary of 70K and more, and that I really don't want to work at a law firm. Is it going to be difficult for me to return to law with two years of experience and one year working in a legal adjacent role.

Curious if anyone else is or has been in the same boat. I started as an assistant at an entertainment law firm prior to passing the bar. Upon passing, the partner told me they would hire an assistant for me since I now became an associate. That was 1.5 years ago and I am still in the limbo of juggling my own workload + doing assistant roles for my supervisors. I have also had no increase in pay, which is a huge deal for me. Is this normal in the entertainment world? Any suggestions?