I have practiced law for several years and still struggle with the feast-or-famine nature of my practice. (Sudden rush of client outreach, many emergencies, then … nothing). A famine week might be 3-4 billable hours/day. My practice area does not have a predictable annual cycle, like “year end” or “tax day.” Any tips from other attorneys for how to recognize, predict, and/or even out these periods?

Do you count Sundays as a weekday? Somehow I always end up with an ASAP billable work. Not complaining, just making observations.

Any good company for software project manager role in embedded system or automotive domain in Delhi NCR?

I have got an offer and accepted it for software engineer (Java dev - Ascend program) and they offered 6.3 LPA , I have 1.3 yoe. Should I try to negotiate for more?

Also,
In jd it was mentioned that after 3 months training, there will be a salary hike and post 4 and 16 months of project deployment, there are chances of salary increment. Does anyone know what are the increment post training and other chances that are provided after 4 & 16 months

Hi All..Once project completed if no projects will HCL ask to relocate???

Apps for keeping track of billable hours?

Is anyone experiencing a reduction of billable hours due to less assignments?

How is IBM gurgaon for java developer(i have 4 year exp). is IBM gurgaon having good java development project?

I am a Medical Technologist with a degree in BS Medical Technology. I want to change my career to Business Analyst or Project Manager. I do not want to get another degree. Will coursera courses suffice? Any other tips?

I have been released from my unit today and transferred to STGPW unit for power programmer training and my project code is also changed to training project code..Will I be eligible for July hike? I have 1.8 years of experience

Saw a post on Instagram where pwc Mel asked employees to wfh as someone was exposed to the virus. Isn’t everyone working remote already? Which firm is still requiring you to work from office/ client?

Hi ladies, its my first time posting here but thought I'd ask for some advice on this. am a beginner UXer with a design education background. I just got a job as UI Designer. I am super anxious. I am good at research to wireframing. But UI, never done it before... high fid, design systems etc are all so new to me. This is making me so insecure getting into the new job what if I make a fool of myself? What if I ruin projects and real client work? Should be excited but can't stop overthinking.

Senior: “how does Chipotle sound for lunch?”
Associate: “sounds good to me”
Senior: “ok great, would you want to drive over and pick it up?”
Associate: “no”
Senior: “well when I was a first year, I’d always pick up food!”
Associate: “damn that’s crazy”

Honestly so proud to see first years with backbones 🥰

Hi buddies,
I joined Cognizant couple of weeks back & mapped to a project. what happens if you don’t clear the client interview? Will they fire or you go to central pool for other projects ?

I have a handsome client and can’t concentrate when I’m around him. He doesn’t exactly flirt but I feel paralyzed when he looks at/talks to me. This is day 6 of a 3 mth project...what do I do?

Guys ,
I’m a dilemma , I joined DUSI in May and it’s been just 3 months . The project I work in has no process at all and it’s all haywire here . No KT , no documentation , I’m asked to built a website only by referring to an existing angular production website . I’m the only offshore resource and the work load is tremendous . Bank of America is offering me Manager position with 30% hike . Would it be a good idea to leave Deloitte ? My YOE is 8 years

Who else thinks that weddings are cheesy?

Frank Collective? (NYC/LA)

I'm insecure about my teeth and want to fix them. Those of you who've had Invisalign, what has been your experience, length of treatment, city, and cost?

Anyone have guidelines/checklist/steps that need to be followed for most productions they can share? Im still pretty new to production and would love some sort of PDF or document to follow. Thank ya!

Hey Fishes,
Any idea when offices of salesforce in india will open. Specifically Bangalore EGL office and will we get any extension to relocate to work place???

When is JPMC planning to modernize its applications/projects. Have heard they are planning to move to AWS but how much time will it take? My team is still using some old tech although they plan to move to microservices

Any thoughts on Phillips Lytle? If you could please provide insight on culture/billable requirements? Thank you.

AOA everyone! I am a Pakistani currently living in Germany. I am in the final stages of getting a transfer to Canada but can’t decide between Toronto or Vancouver. Both have high COL so I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons. I know Vancouver’s weather is a lot better than Toronto, but any recommendations from Canadians on the bowl?

Does anyone know Alvarez and Marsal M&A tax salaries?

From B4 to strategy/management consulting, on what course should one focus (can you provide example by name)?
Is there any framework that is worth study?

Town Hall thread!

Hi,

Can we move in different departments at mastercard? Is there a certain period which needs to be served for getting eligible for mobility?

Thanks!

Anyone here at BCG’s DC office? Wanna chat with someone at that office over DM.

Anyone know of any remote HRBP opportunities? Or within the far (very far lol) north Dallas area? I've been searching but a lot of reqs aren't including remote status anymore.

Born poor, made partner at 35, bought parents a home. Idk if this is success but I feel really good

Which books would you recommend to a product counel for tech startup about strategy, management, and leadership?

What is a good way to ask about bonus structure before accepting an offer? Is asking before accepting an offer appropriate?

Question for Junior Associates, particularly from smaller firms (2-10 lawyers), Outer Suburbia office-Initial Compensation for a 2nd year associate in Family Law/ID - $80,000 salary, retirement benefit of 10% gross income paid by Firm, 75% of health (dental & vision too) insurance premium covered, bar dues, CLEs and Malpractice Insurance covered. Additional bonuses discretionary, 1250 billable hours expected - Fair or not? If not (again a firm 2-10 lawyers), why not? (DC/Baltimore Suburbs)

Any tips on how to keep my plate full with work? I just moved from civil legal services to Biglaw as a staff attorney (9 YOE), and I’m looking for strategies on how to get work from partners. They know I’m new and I have gotten some matters to work on, but I find myself out of billable work by the afternoon (and today, by 10am). I check in with different people each day to ask if there are things I can work on, but what else can I be doing (that isn’t going to annoy the shit out of ppl)? TIA!

Received a job offer today. Current job I have arbitration hearing end of Jan. I need to do the hearing (it's my client), but I want new job. Can I ask to start new job end of January? 2 months away?

Could anyone shed some light on the working environment at Arnold & Porter? I've been offered a role as a trainee lawyer but wanted to know if its a safe environment in the sense that I could ask for support if I ever needed it.

Many thanks in advance!

Is asking first year associates to hit 215 billable hours normal?!

What additional documents do I need to send our bankruptcy specialist who reviews non-con opinions? He scares me and I don’t wanna get scolded for not including something.

That moment when your "smart" plan to boost your hours this month by working the Labor Day weekend (thus turning down all the fun plans your friends made) becomes sitting on your hands & feeling dumb because all the partners are too busy to delegate anything. The worst kind of "off" day is one you planned to /wanted to work, but there's no billable work...

Anyone have a good response to RFP template/sample? Jury rigging something right now but, man, there has gotta be a better way.

If you come across a document that is privileged and inadvertently produced by OC do you read it or immediately stop when you realize it’s privileged?

How do my fellow litigators deal with hearings that don’t go so well? Whether you fumble over your words, don’t make all the points you wanted to make, or the judge is annoyed and/or gives a bad ruling, etc. I just had a hearing this morning where the judge granted my motion but only after acting annoyed and coming very close to denying it. Now I am replaying in my head what I could’ve done differently and kind of beating myself up. Does this happen to any anyone else?

What do you do when you follow a partner’s instructions to the T, but they end up criticizing your work product and by extension your competency? Do you politely push back or just take it?

Plaintiff PI attorneys - what is your base salary and bonus/commission setup? Thinking of making a switch to plaintiff side and curious how different firms pay

I am a post bar graduate and currently seeking employment. I did not graduate from a top tier school, but I did graduate in the top third of my class as a dual-degree graduate. About a week ago, a partner at a big law firm connected with me on LinkedIn. He asked if I had a job lined up. I told him no and he responded that I should let him know if there is anything his firm or he can do to help me. We have a meeting with each other in two weeks. Is this a big law opportunity?

Best financial advice for an associate?

What did you wish you would have known when you started getting paid a higher salary?

My dream is to do pornography law, specifically in the burgeoning foot fungal fetish space. Does anyone have any tips? Currently in a practice serving high net worth individuals.

Do you listen to music when you work? What's your go-to when you want something on but also need to focus? Looking for a new playlist.