I moved to the US from another market and I want to know if I am really working what is expected for a big las associate. My regular work week is two days from 8:30 to 7:30-8, one day late until 11 or so, one day early 8:30 to 6:30. Fridays I try to be done by 5:30 and I usually work either one week or afternoon over the weekend. That's most weeks of the month. usually there is one week a month that is busier. Besides that I am always checking emails, sending quick replies until 10-10:30 PM.

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Without knowing how much you're billing, this sounds like the higher than average end but not uncommon by any means.

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Like that description thanks!

Welcome to the suck

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