I have seen quite a few questions on hours (I posted one a while back but not all of them, I swear!) I've started an anonymous spreadsheet - most interested in getting info for firms that lower their hrs req for pros. If you're not comfortable filling it out please dm me with any info. Thanks. Hoping this helps people better assess market.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s8ugLqRF1q6riQ1rNa1oI7vZ-Jk8yZyb5WChsp6YtkE/edit?usp=sharing

For those at small/medium patent pros boutiques, what is your compensation structure, billing requirements, and salary like?

Any assurance AM's here ? What is the salary range ? Qualified CA

Hi guys
I am a front end developer with 5.7 years of experience. I have two offers in hand
1) cropin technologies prod based company in Bangalore offering 27lpa all fixed
2) ciklum service based but client I will work on is VMware and offering 30 lpa all fixed with joining bonus of 1 lpa
Kindly suggest which should I choose?

What’s the salaries for network architect these days ?

What should be the good salary for 14 years of experience for Senior Consultant 3 in EY GDS?

Tomorrow is a big day for me!
Made a written offer on an apartment on Sunday. Owner‘s starting price was 500k. My offer is 450k. He thanked me and we are meeting this weekend to „negotiate“. Tips?

What do other meteorologists in the private sector get paid? And what kind of work, generally, do you do?

Living in a HCOL area, with 10 yrs Meteorology experience and another 10 years scientific experience.

I have 5 years of experience in my industry in Chicago. (Engineering Firms working with Electrical Utilities on Substations)
I started as a CAD Drafter and worked my way up to a P&C Designer.
Is 63200 a good salary for someone with my experience?

I want to also say I’m back in school going after my EE.

Quality engineering VS software engineering. I am currently a quality engineer in medical device. I have 4.5 years of experience. I’m stuck between getting a degree and continuing in quality / manufacturing or switching to software where I know money is great. Thoughts?

Hi everyone

Is it okay to try for more offers in the notice period? I am feeling like why I am doing this but at the same time want to best offers.

And also thinking how should I convey if I didn't join the company even after negotiating and asking for a counter offer based on another offer.

Please advise and suggest.

Thanks

Hi,

I’m approaching YE compensation discussions and was curious to see what folks/the industry are paying for institutional middle-market sales/distribution/business-development roles. I have 3yrs of experience with the same firm and am currently working as a sales analyst for the institutional sales team in NA. I have experience with traditional long only solutions, real estate (primarily value add funds), and a sector specific hedge fund. Any and all feedback is welcome!

Tax Senior here. I’m well liked around the office, I put in the hours and work hard, I haven’t had any dumpster fire projects, but I am a mediocre performer compared to my peers (not as strong project management, communication, not as confident). I just got told they’re firing me. Should I expect severance? Have other people been fired for similar? What did you do with your career?

How is the work culture in Microsoft database teams?
And what is the expected TC for 8yoe?

Hi fishes, Had discussion with TCS HR and he told he need to take approval for 21.5LPA as my current CTC is already on an higher level, My YOE is 7+ now , Will they offer me 21.5 lpa? Does the approval take place in TCS or just HR is ghosting me ?

After trying to make the shift from agency to in house for years, I just got offered a full-time digital marketing manager role at a tech company in the Bay Area! In researching salaries, the range seems huge in the Bay. Any advice on how to determine a reasonable number to bring to the table?

Looking to get into implementation at paycore. Anyone have any salary or info on it? Would anyone recommend them as a good company to get started in implementation?

Anyone at Protiviti in their Cybersecurity consulting practice willing to chat? Looking to inquire about pay, culture, etc. Thanks!

Program Manager L3 salary in HCOL?

I currently work at a small PI firm in Atlanta were EVERYTHING is settled presuit. If we’re unable to settle, then it’s referred to another firm for litigation. This whole process seems very atypical to me and the attorneys rarely touch a file until the first liability offer is received. The paralegals handle everything from intake to drafting the demands. The attorney briefly skims (does NOT read) the demand packages and signs. Is this ethical?? Anyone else work at a firm that is run this way??

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

If anyone is looking for referrals at Servicetitan, hit me up.

Keto diet for vegetarians? What are option for breakfast/lunch/dinner ?

Looking for recommendations of at home workout videos for first trimester pregnancy. Please share any that work well for you.

Hi All.
Hope you all are doing amazing in your spheres of life!!!
Looking forward to have amazing responses on this as this is my first post.
What are the ideal salaries for system administrators in big MNCs with approximately 4 years of experience?
Trying to get a better insight as per the industry standards.
Thanks in advance!!!

Hi everyone. Need 11 likes to pong others. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Trying to get ahead of my caseload feels like trying to climb a hill made of loosely-packed pebbles. No matter how much I scrabble, I’m sliding closer and closer to the bottom.

How do you get caught up (or even ahead) when you’re always behind? Assume that all things that can be offloaded have been offloaded. I cannot take one more all nighter trying to get a motion drafted two days before the deadline because I couldn’t get to it earlier.

Has anyone recently joined pepsico hyderabad? Do they have to and fro cab facility at different flexible times or at fixed times in the morning and evening?

How much does a “ Principal Business Operations and Strategy” role at Google SF pay ? (Recognize that exact numbers are not possible but sharing any range would be appreciated)

Creative Director and Adobe expert here, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro… I’m looking to teach, tutor, train interns or pros how to create. Creative training since 2013, I teach remote 90% of the time - looking for a new opportunity to teach, train and learn something new!

All I am lookign forward to is the holiday list?

Tiger Analytics has started firing their new joineers(freshers) as they don't have adequate projects. I don't know where the freshers will go as they haven't done any project as such.

This is just pathetic from organization. They are just firing people owing to failing a test of certification, for which other company gives 3 trials but they are giving only one try with negative markings

How do firms handle export control rules compliance for inbound disclosures for new filings?
Do you make the determination of export control classification number (ECCN) yourself based on each inbound disclosure? Do you ask the client to provide the ECCN, if they know it? Do you play ostrich? Or something else?

In what order do you draft a patent application? I know the official answer is “it depends.” But what do you find yourself do most often? For me, it’s claims —> drawings —> spec.

Has anyone on here ever requested redaction of a filed application? I'm looking to redact a few paragraphs of a provisional application.

What are the pros and cons of the following IP boutique firms: Finnegan, Fish, Banner Witcoff, Oblon, Knobbe?

Any recommendations for a document management system that automatically saves emails into the proper folders?

Any good recommendations for patent industry magazines with regular print editions? too much of my keeping up to date is by blogs.

Taking the patent bar in a week and it’s been so tough studying while working. I’m so behind in my hours this month, and my firm (midlaw, IP only) was pretty clear that they expect my hours to stay on track this month regardless of the exam. I don’t know how I’m going to get through this week and then make it through 6 hours of testing. Please tell me the afternoon session is easier than the morning session, like some others have said 🙏🏽

Does anyone find an attack on the Examiner’s prima facia showing of obviousness a lot more effective than distinguishing each and every prior art reference.

I recently underwrote a reply to final. Didn’t even bother with the references since I just got the case. Overcame the rejections.

Can anyone comment on how effective this is?

I do prosecution and am looking to lateral. Does anyone have recommendations on firms to consider, or ones to avoid? I’m flexible on location.

Any tips on starting a solo patent law firm from working in Biglaw? Worth it?

Just curious: how much time would you bill for on prepping instructions to a FA for a response? Feel free to break down by how long you’ve been practicing, complexity, or any other factor you think is relevant.

How long does it take you to draft a patent application on average?

Bit of a niche topic: I’ve been in TS/SCI processing for a Science/Tech/Weapons analyst position with the CIA for 3 yrs since I finished grad school in chemistry, but CIA positions are sort of set it and forget it since they can take so long. I’ve since been focused on a Patent Attorney track and am with a firm that will support me taking the patent bar/law school. If I get through processing and go to the CIA for some time, do you think would I be accepted back into patent law later on?

Raise your hand if you received the “paul budnek” email today

A frustrated colleague asked for help with a difficult prosecution. I agreed to help. I just reviewed up the case and the examiner is combining NINE references. I think that’s a record for me. What’s your record for most number of references combined?

What do y’all use to draw informal figures? I currently use powerpoint but am curious if there are more efficient ways. What have you found most efficient/convenient?

Is it reasonably possible to jump from patent prosecution to trademark prosecution?

What do hiring partners (or HR in in-house) generally think about a lateral that are in the middle of a part-time MS degree program (STEM MS program)?

I’m looking for a tool that allows me to search for text in Office Actions and responses. For example, is there a way to search for ‘written description’ or ‘improper Markush’ issued by Examiner John Smith? Does something like this exist?

Having some severe Executive Dysfunction atm. I can't imagine that the patent attorney bowl here is short on the neurodivergent. Suggestions/tips/tricks/advice are all appreciated. I recently moved, bought my first home, got vaccinated, etc. - basically just a huge load of stressful events that are probably doing a number on my brain, but I also just can't seem to get on top of.

Please, if you're neurotypical, think thrice before posting - I'm not normal, and want help, not stress or dismiss