If you lateral to a new firm following a parental leave, has anyone asked for/ negotiated pay based on your class year even though you took 4-8 months off for parental leave? Or is it risky to do so? I am guessing the new firm might be able to put two and two together if you say you have kids, but looking to hear your exp.

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Don’t even tell them? They’re not going to bump you down a year because you have two kids.

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I took nearly a year off as an associate and still got promoted with class. I was always considered at the top of my class year and gained a lot of experience while not on leave. If you’re good and feel like your experience level is at or above your class year, then it shouldn’t matter whether you took leave.

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Wow I didn’t even think this was possible at the same firm

I’ve had two babies and am still with my graduating class. I would say your grad year and make them negotiate you down if they want to. Don’t tell them your deemed year.

i don’t know anyone who got docked a class year for having a kid, and everyone more senior than me on my team has 1-3

This would be a discrimination case waiting to happen. Don't bother going there. You'll be fine.

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