I have a theory that, all else equal, a hot girl from a lower T-14, and to a lesser extent a hot guy, with a median GPA has a better shot at biglaw than a slightly above median candidate from that same T-14 that’s average looking. Thoughts?

Spending 48 hours in Belgium this summer. Do you recommend Brussels or Antwerp?

Cts vs LTI vs Tech Mahindra, which one to choose interms of job security for 8 yrs exp

Hello!! What is salary structure of catagory head profile in lenskart?

There's no interesting bowl for women to discuss things they want

Are people looking to leave when for their LinkedIn title - job title, no company listed in the header or am I over analyzing lol

Currently in NYC. I have a good book, but no partner. I was told I won't be able to find a decent job without a partner. True?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Currently 601 in CCB with 19LPA TC, expecting promotion this year. What amount of total compensation I can expect for 602 level?

If planning to buy my first home in next 1-2 years, what should I be doing now leading up to the purchase e.g. things to boost credit score?

What does the recruitment process look like for PhD candidates for the Big 4 and tier 2 firms? I know MBB recruits PhDs, but am unclear about the rest.

TCS rehiring started?
TCS HR called me and scheduled an interview even though I said I'm exTcser

Has anyone been fired? How’d you bounce back? How did you approach it when applying for new jobs? I’m legitimately worried I’ll be fired and could use some advice.

Does anyone have experience with a CMS migration? I inherited a migration plan with very little context. Any recommendations or best practices on how to move forward? Who should be included as stakeholders?

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

For those with pets, how much do you spend on training/activity (not food or toys) a year? And what kind of pet? Trying to figure out budget

Just watched office space again and realized it’s actually about the FIRE movement (without explicitly saying it)

What should be the salary for a HR manager with 8 years of experience in Singapore?

Lol a client just emailed saying they want to sign a $1.5bn deal (we are sell side) not at some point before or by, but rather ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

What the hell is wrong with people?

Partners - what was the most stressful year of your career? The year before you made partner? Your first year of partnership? The year(s) you or your partner gave birth?

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

Biglaw capital markets mid levels, how many hours does it look like you will finish the year at?

Great Idea: Let's mandate RTO industry-wide to kick off flu season.

Curious - would you consider a lateral move to a lower ranked firm if the practice group is higher ranked than at your current firm? In other words what’s more important - firm or practice group ranking?

Hey everyone, etc. is short for etcetera and not ecksetra, ecsetera or exetra. It’s
etCETera. You’ve been alive for at least 2.5 decades. Why is it still confusing? Thx bye.

What states have a big law market where I can get the most out of my dollar? Also currently work for CA firm, if I move to another state does the state tax rate switch to where I live?

Did your firm’s leadership send a message re the horrific shooting? Before I lateraled we always got emails from leadership, which IMO were very humanizing and appreciated. New firm leadership seems to just avoid — probably to not appear politically involved. Your thoughts on these types of current events and firm acknowledgment?

It’s looking bleak, but are any south florida firms hiring juniors for com lit positions?

Dreading my first year review. I don’t think I’ve done anything to make myself fireable but who knows! I think I have a lot to improve on though. What’s the mindset you take with you into reviews?

Should I or should I not send a quick email re good news of passing the bar to my small (<10p) practice group team?

How hard/easy would it be to find a decent big law position after 3 years of SEC experience? Total 5 years atty experience. What will be the salary like?

Ah, Fridays. The day partners decide they don't want to work all weekend and dump everything on you.

Has anyone used or heard about Flagstar Bank for mortgage? Seem to have a great program for JDs, wondering if anyone has any bad experiences or good experiences with them

Would it be a bad idea to request another deferral from my firm to clerk for another year for the same judge given the rumors of layoffs?

Is it better to quit or get laid off? I know what to look for when being pushed out and with a combination of the work I don’t have and the work the firm seemingly doesn’t have, it just feels like a mess. I’ll note I have other job offers lined up because I felt uneasy here for a bit.

Other than Gibson Dunn, which V20ish firms have strong employment practices?