I had a dream that Wachtell, Cravath and Kirkland all merged. Can you imagine…

Can someone give an idea of the CTC structure of Morgan Stanley? Whether PF is part of CTC or is it excluded? Also are there any joining and/or relocation bonus?

What is the culture at KPMG London, especially for strategy roles and sustainability?

Does anyone know the average TC for an M at Deloitte in London?

Do you normally go out with your bosses and discuss personal lives (family/spouse/new baby)? I’m joining a small team and they invited me out to dinner and discussed these, but I’ve never connected with any previous boss/colleague to this extent 🤨

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I am staying in rent in bengalore and my house owner has hiked the rent by 70%. Question to People staying on rent, is everyone facing issues like this? What is the ideal rent for a 2bhk in your locality/society?

What's up folks. I'm going to be shopping in the Memphis and the surrounding areas of Mississippi. Are there any spots that I must stop?? I'm trying to grab a few treats before going back home to the North East. Thanks in advance for your help

Does SAP SDC provide any mobile phone device?

Does EY UK pay sign on bonuses? Has it changed since the pandemic/“great resignation”?

Joined last October in level 10 and elisible for hike this year. But want to know how much hike and variable pay we can expect in 1st year. Vp in first cycle is very less and it is around 8%, how much we can expect this cycle?

How does project allocation happens for lateral joiners? Is it forced upon or do we get a choice to choose or apply for a project? Accenture

What are M7 MBB recruiting timelines ? Considering applying right now to MBB, but if I get rejected I’m going to do an MBA, will I be blacklisted from applying for summer internships if I get rejected this fall ?

Hello friends, Any updates on mid-year promotion for EY GDS? EY INDIA members have received mails already.

Can someome share the pay range for:

Manager 1
Manager 2
Manager 3

I recently got a call from EY and they said based on interview either one of the three will be given. Is it possible to get min 32lpa?

LoS is SaT

What’s everyone doing for St Patty’s ?

Incoming staff in FIDS (Cyber). What kind of work should I be expecting? Also, is travel a lot?

Taking the NY bar for the first time. Is it fine to take it from the work laptop because personal laptop seems to be giving up in life! Please guide any pros or cons. Thanks !

First year trainee here. Having the standard wobbles but generally surviving.

My question is - how can I tell if I'm doing well? More specifically, what common and avoidable mistakes (specific or general) do trainees make, and what attitude or actions impress you?

Recently overheard some associates complaining about another trainee and now I have the fear... I want to get this right. Thanks in advance.

Thoughts on Quinn Emmanuel? How grade conscious are they?

Put in notice and one of the partners wants to know what they could do to have me stay. I doubt I will but curious if anyone has chosen to stay and why in this situation other than money. Any regrets?

How viable/easy is it to move from patent prosecution? I’m assuming patent lit is an obvious option, but what about tech trans? Other general practice areas? Bird law?

Someone needs to explain to me why I need to urgently (like yesterday) explain a matter to the people running the specific part of the deal (noting to them that OC’s request is nonsense because Y) only to be copied two days later - “my colleague X will provide”.

I don’t drink any alcohol. How does this impact camaraderie within the firm and ultimately with clients?

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!

Was interviewing with a firm and soon after receiving an offer, learned of bad culture/toxic partners in the practice group from a couple of associates who recently lateraled from the firm. I turned the offer down. A partner that I clicked with while interviewing reached out asking me why I turned down the offer. Should I be honest and relay what I heard?

After leaving BL, what salary do most people settle at or is that way to general of a question?

Has anybody on the more junior side asked a new firm to move out of state (where the firm has another office with the same comp) for tax purposes? Still working with the same team in the same office in state one, and okay to fly back once a week even if the “two days in office” become a thing…

When, if ever, do you add “Esq.” to your name outside of work?

I’m currently in a minor dispute with a company over a credit card overcharge and am wondering if I should have added “Esq.” to my signature in my complaint email lol.

How long do firms take to get back to you (first round laterals)?

On the transactional side of things, what is the expectation of Associates to start bringing in their own work, or start developing their own book of clients?
When they are mid or senior level?

How would an attorney working in big law position themselves to become a “super angel” investor?

(I’m not really sure since I’m a first generation lawyer) I know clerking is generally considered a great opportunity and learning experience and prestigious (?) Is it also the case working for a Senator?

What item has been your favorite purchase for your home/apt?

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?

New to due diligence and not sure the timeline of projects. Tips to stay organized of the project and timeline, and how to update those leading the deal? Just keep track of new info and provide as necessary?

Name and shame the firms doing stealth lay-offs.

Am I shooting myself in the foot by not including a cover letter in my in-house applications?