If there were no practical obstacles whatsoever, what area(s) of law OTHER than your current practice area would you want to explore, and why?

I’ve been so specialized for so long I’m not even sure how to answer this question for myself. Once upon a time I was somewhat interested in tax but I’m worried that’s where fun goes to die. I kinda dig admin law, although that’s cheating a bit because I work with a federal agency.

Currently in Chicago, has been tough to look for roles in NYC, contemplating about quitting and just go through recruiting when I'm there... reckless approach?

Anyone have recs for best tax law training resources?

I need to switch teams or firms. Been here for a year and no development or projects with my team. Gay network help! Lol

I spent a year in tax investigations where I believe I was thriving ( I was going to be an assistant manager in July 2023), I had a lot of assistant manager jobs, I even drafted a Code 9 report to HMRC which my manager said was 80% of an actual report, he then added the 20% and submitted it.
After I realised I couldn't maintain all the unpaid overtime I was working I decided to take a turn and go to compliance, so now I work in CT compliance. I feel very surpressed.
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Hi fishes,
I need your valuable suggestions from your rich experience

I am going switch my tech into Java development. I am having around 2 yrs of experience in Database.

What are the skills you expect from 2 yoe java developer, which skills I should focus more so transition won't seem too hard.

Note: I am going to join as experienced guy only

please give me your suggestion. It will help me a lot to work and gain those skills now only before switching.

Thanks a lot.

Hey everyone I’m a new graduate with a bs in industrial and systems engineering currently looking around for full time opportunities. One role that caught my eye is sales engineering. I wanted to ask for opinions on this career path in terms of pay and career progression. Does it have good exit opportunities? What does the career growth typically look like for this role?

Late stage analyst 1 at a mid-market heavy TMT focused M&A boutique in London. Keen to increase exit opps and realise it may be worth trying to lateral to a BB / name brand. Any opinions / advice on achievability? If low, what’s the best move here.

Hello Folks,
Is it advisable for a person working in networking domain (YOE - 7.5) to move to information security?

I am looking to make a career change to HR. I currently make 75K as a sales and development coach. I had a recent offer for a state government position in a talent acquisition role but I’d be taking a $25K pay cut. I am extremely over qualified for the position but it could possibly be a stepping stone and gives me the time to acquire SHRM certifications and possibly start taking classes to get my MBA. My question is those currently in an HR role, would this move make sense to you?

I’m having the hardest time finding a new job. I have 12 years of HR experience, a masters in HR, SHRM certification, and all I keep getting are rejection emails. I’ve never experienced this difficult of a time searching for new opportunities. Is this normal once you hit a certain level in your career or is it just me?

I would like to transfer my career to Healthcare Data Analytics. I’m gaining my data analytics certification by the ending of November. I’ve also worked and still currently working for great healthcare company’s. I also have lots of great healthcare data experience. My only concern is no degree. What can I say to recruiters that will WOW them or replace the fact I have no degree because that’s what most of these company’s require.

Is TOGAF worth it? Been coding for 13 years and want to stick to coding / design work. Is it worth taking the test now?

Has anyone successfully switched from a claims management role to the risk side as a risk manager/consultant?

Anyone taken the CFF? Looking for advice on the first exam

What’s the strangest / most unexpected FDD exit you’ve heard of?

Anyone from a major holding company (wpp, omd…etc) who made the move to consulting care to answer some questions I have ? TIA!

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

I have 5 YOE and make $176k base and $215k all in. My primary background is in analytics but not machine learning. I’m in Chicago. When applying to new jobs (trying to stay in Chicago), no one is really able to offer me higher pay. Am I priced out of a higher paying job given my location, YOE, or something else? Any roles you think I should be focusing on to target an exit and 30% increase?

25 and not sure business is for me. Thinking of going into specialized medicine but don’t want to be naive, as I know it is long and hard, with no financial rewards until late 30s. Thankfully I have the intellect. Any advice?

Hey folks, does anyone know about a company called V2 Consulting? India based company, works on Salesforce projects.

Has anyone worked as a ux designer at ibm in Baton Rouge Louisiana? What’s it like? How is it? What are the pros and cons?

Thoughts on the Sheraton Kauai? I’m considering the offer they sent. Is Kauai a nice island?

Hi All, need your advice!
How often is it okay to switch organizations? I know this is entirely specific to a particular situation /circumstance but just wanted to know, how often should one change companies, without coming into scrutiny for the same?

My situation: after working with an organization for over 7 yrs, I've switched from the next one in 1.5 yrs and about to switch again after completing 1.2 yrs in my current org.

Skill: SAP functional
YoE: 10

Out of curiosity and to see how we all compare to one another, what are people seeing as raise changes from Senior 1 to Senior 2? I want to see if an 8% raise is fair or poor

Has there been any layoffs in paypal India. Does anyone have an idea about this?
Sae a few news articles online and it's worrying me.

Like to enable dm

Chicago media agency people - what’s your company’s current RTO policy?

I’ll start:

Spark - 2 days a week mandatory in office this year, 3 days mandatory in office next year.

For those that work for Amazon in there accounting and tax department, what has your experience been like and how did you land your job?

I’m joining in Aug end, can someone help me with sharing details regarding appraisal and bonus cycle. Moreover how much appraisal I can expect. For KPMG india

What's the best way to stay productive throughout the day? I often hit an afternoon slump

Is anyone aware if F1 transfer to a different school is possible after cap gap extension ends on Sep 30?

What deferred programs are you planning on applying to?

Hi Fishes,

I am an IT professional with 12+ yes of experience and actively looking for job opportunities. Technology stack would be .NET + Scrum. I have been performing multiple roles currently and ready to take up higher responsibilities along with individual development. Kindly let me know if I can contribute my efforts in growth opportunities in your organization. Please contact me asap for any open position.

Thanks.

Regards,
Farhan

Is there any information on return to office?

Does private debt tend to win over banks in rising interest rates environment? Will it compensate the overall decline in borrowing for private debt?

What’s your take on Lydecker? What is the culture? Market salary? Expectation on billable hours? Mentorship? Etc.?

Advice on managing up / enduring toxic deal teams? I’m at the point where my stomach drops any time I see something come in from certain people. Everything is behind, client is unhappy, I’m exhausted and simultaneously being micromanaged without guidance on big-picture/substantive issues. I keep trying to tell myself at least this is consulting and the project will be over... eventually...

Brand new baby lawyer dumb question - I am tasked with drafting response to request to produce. How long should this take? And follow up… how do I bill this?

Got a case where client got in a car accident and called the police the other driver gave completely fake information and the police didn't check it. What's our recourse to track them down?

Does anyone know the starting salary for Jackson Lewis in the firm's Connecticut office, as well as the billable hours requirement?

Orally accepted a job offer that I’m excited about, but have another interview this week for a different job. I didn’t realize the first offer would come so quickly! Should I cancel the interview this week or go through with it? Small legal community- people talk.

Has anyone been admitted to Massachusetts by transfer of UBE score? I submitted my application in July and took and passed the state law exam today. How long after this were you admitted? Thanks!

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

When lateraling to another defense firm, is it necessary to show billable hours at current firm?

When applying for a job, what is the strategy when a firm asks you for your compensation requirements? I don’t want to be unrealistic, but I don’t want to sell myself short either.

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

Is it a redline, or blackline? I know what Google says but my practice experience says otherwise.

How do you wind down after a rough day?

Does your firm give you credit for hours that were written off? Sometimes I feel if you don’t lose anything for hours cut from the bill, you have incentives not to be 100% honest w/ your timesheet.

For associates who have lateraled in the last 6 months or so, what made you decide to move? Has your situation improved since moving? I’m a transactional mid-level & I’ve interviewed with some great firms recently. I’m struggling to get excited though…it just seems like no matter where I go I’ll be overworked & under appreciated. Hoping there are some positive stories out there to give me hope. Haha

Advice Request: Started my career litigating. Switched to niche transactions (so about half and half at this point). Halfway through a year long sabbatical and reevaluating what I want to do (left before jumping to Senior associate). I’d like to get into litigation again in a practice group I don’t have experience in. Any suggestions on how to do this? How to approach firms and partners etc? Past 2 firms on my resume are top 30.

Today opposing counsel contacted me to request an extension of time to file a discovery motion due to current shelter in place orders. Today was the last day to file - no prior effort to m/c. Cont.

Does anyone know of recruiting firms with a focus on Anti-money laundering? I’m foreign educated and newly admitted NY attorney with CAMS certification but living in Miami lol. I’m here, because my husband practices in SoFlo. Any recommendations? I don’t have any experience but have CAMS.