If I was let go from a v5 big law firm as a paralegal, and I believe I was wrongfully terminated, is it wiser to pursue litigation or take the loss and focus on getting into a good law school? Do I still have a chance of getting back into big law as an attorney? How far into my career will this follow me? And should I be worried about my ethics being questioned before the bar?

Any and all insight is very appreciated!

I’ve been thinking about getting into real estate investing. Not right now but later down the road. I’ve been trying to save up for a down payment. What are some good resources for a beginner? Blogs, YouTube, books etc I’m not looking for paid courses because I will be learning at a slow pace. Any help will be appreciated.

How much should be the salary for an events manager in FL? I handle global events

Hi Guys,

Is it a good decision to switch from PwC to Mindtree as Guidewire Business Analyst? They are offering 13 lpa for 2 YOE.

And how is the work culture?

Lets us discuss why Indian companies expects/forces/ us to work more than 9 hours but in timesheet we have to fill 8.
Managers schedule meeting after office hours and expects us to be available always.

Sorry to say this but I have seen only Indians who work extra hours. What's even funny is that the upper management laugh at foreigners who work exactly 8hours.

Should we not change our mentality?
What should we do to not follow this anymore?

Bhagwan ka dia hua kafi kuch hai, 5.5 saal ka experience hai, 18 LPA ka package hai, 3 saal ka Selenium, TestNG, BDD, Java mei experience hai. Bass kami hai toh ek lambe 35-40-50 LPA ke package ki.

Hence I need help, I will be looking for a switch in the next 2-3 months, but this time I want to make it big. I am ready to work hard, just need guidance from you, as to how to improve myself and gain a good package along with great work culture. Madad kro yar, gareeb ki dua milegi😁 TIA 🙂✌️

Hi ZS folks, I have an offer for a Business Technology Solutions Associate role at ZS. I wanted to know if there's room for negotiation, considering I have another offer and also considering the cost of living and student loans. Can anyone share some insights about BTSA comp and negotiation? The principal did mention that I did well in the interview when they called me. My profile: BS in CS, MS in Business Analytics, Location: Princeton. Comp: Base: 85k, Sign on: 7k Relocation: 4k. Please help.

Hi how is smartims company for experienced?

Hello, have the case study coming up soon. Any guidance/clues the group can provide?

Hi Fishes, its urgent

Anyone got onboarding email for joining on 10th Oct? The email stated that joining will be conducted from base location which is bangalore. Can anyone confirm if we can attend initial joining virtually as currently i am in Kolkata and also my recruiter is on Leave till Thursday.. Thanks

Anyone have a ticket for Meduza at district this Saturday and not going anymore? It’s $57 now with fees and that’s too much. Might as well buy the VIP which is $80 w fees but that is probably a huge scam so guess I’m not going

PI Attorneys: What are some of your best talking points in negotiations with adjusters?

LinkedIn always tells me to message the recruiter when I apply for a job. Is this ok/normal to do?

I’ve been working in finance strategy / transformation consulting for the last two years and would like to pivot into construction project management. Looking to get some insights of if something like this is even feasible or if anyone else has done something similar.

I am a Chartered accountant and truth be told given the current times CA is a really low incentive education any potent person can get. Today I see engineers barely with a few years of experience earning lakhs per month. Whereas me despite being in the right place at the right time is working hard 10-11 hours each day even today. We as a forebearers of this profession must really rise together

Let's say you work remotely full time in private/group practice. Mental health or Wellness.
What's your maximum client load for a week? 20? 30? ... 10?

Hi, Can someone pls share my referral in wipro, capgemini, hcl or other mnc company for pune or mumbai location . Skill set: Microsoft exchange, O365, Azure AD. Yoe: 3.8yrs. current company infosys and Serving notice period with last date 14march2022.
Holding highest offer of 12 lakhs from cognizant for pune location.
WiproCapgeminiHCL Technologies Accenture

TIA

Anyone taken a 3week vacation before?

Any boutique firms that do IP and don’t have billable hours? (I already know of BB)

Anyone else super unimpressed with administrative support with a new firm after lateraling? I told a partner I’d just take care of a routine task myself. He told me my rate is too high and to use a “project manager” (basically an intern they can pay less than a paralegal). We have a 40 person group and 3 project managers making starvation wages. Big firm. You’d know the name.

Whats up with these rumors of six-figure associate bonuses at Skadden?

Anybody have info on Manatt?? Rep, hours, comp, quality of work etc

How do you deal with stub years who are exceptionally bad? I’m not talking about general cluelessness which is completely expected and understandable, but turning in work product riddled with incomprehensible, grammatically incorrect sentences that would fail middle school English. This is honestly the worst I’ve ever seen. Would you just avoid in the future or raise this with a partner? I don’t even know how to talk to this person about this…

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?

What are some company perks that king & spalding give their associates? (I.e. free food, work phone, comped lunches, etc.)

Does anyone else not relate to the “chill paralegal” memes on litigation god?

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.

How do I make my windowless office more lively. It’s driving me crazy

For those of you with young children and a 2000 billable requirement, could you share what your typical daily schedule is like? Also do you have time to fit in exercise?

Restructuring/Bankruptcy associates, how slow have you been this year so far? Seems like industry wide it’s been a very quiet year.

Building Wealth: has anyone ever bought property in Mexico, specifically Tulum area? If so, would you be willing to chat about it? I’m eyeing an investment property, but would like to know more about what, exactly, I’m getting myself into. Thanks.

I’ve been at a job for a few months and hate it - partners set unrealistic deadlines, micromanage, and create work that truly is not necessary/push urgency when there is no real urgency. I had other offers prior to accepting this job that may still be options, and going back to my old job (for a pay cut) might also be an option. I can’t tell if this is just burnout, growing pains, or just an untenable work environment. Would you ride it out for a year at new job or pursue other options? HELP!

Anyone with insight into the real estate group in Orrick’s LA office?

To the lender counsel that forgot to mention they needed original signature pages for a deal that closed early this year and decided to chase and harass me a day before thanksgiving and a day after thanksgiving multiple times. F*ck you. I don’t know what is driving your lack of courtesy but I have represented the same bank before and know their usual original signature requirement.

Should I disclose or hide the fact that I am on maternity leave? I have an interview with a big law firm in NY. I’m currently working for a law firm in Atlanta. I imagine I will be asked whether I have returned to the office or working remotely from NY. My husband and I have been living in New York since the pandemic to be near family. My current firm asked everyone to go back last week but since I am on leave I didn’t have to. I want to avoid lying without jeopardizing my chances.

I’m have a new theory about why juniors always feel like idiots and wanted to see if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I’m a third year, and am the most junior person all of my teams (generally me, a senior or two, and a partner or two), and I always feel like I’m messing something up. Is this just because I never get to work with other juniors and don’t see the mistakes they make, and that it’s relatively normal? And FWIW I went to HYS and I’ve had a clerkship so it’s not like I’m not smart

Investment advice for a junior associate (with minimal research or effort). Young with minimal expenses, so open to any and all suggestions.