I'm a female corporate associate who is very single. Any tips for "business development" when it comes to mostly straight male clients? I really like some of them and want to develop non-romantic relationships without being awkward.

What are some unwritten rules between juniors/mids on either side of a corporate deal that make everyone’s life easier until closing?

I’m current a second year associate at big 4 and so is my girlfriend (but diff firm). If she were to leave and accept a job at my client in an internal controls position, would I need to disclose this to my team? It sounds like ethically yes but on paper in the guidelines, it says as long as we’re not married we aren’t obligated to. Don’t live with her or have kids or anything. Just a long time girlfriend, and we’re both at the staff level

Have you ever worked with a nightmare peer and how did you deal with it? There is an admin that I work with that is just a nightmare to deal with. Her boss knows and doesn’t care. He expects everyone to deal with it since she keeps him happy. This woman has made people quit, numerous people cry, has no respect for anyone not working in the c suite, is chummy with the Executives and inserts her opinion in everything.

My manager got looted one day while returning home and was beaten also. Now everyday he doubts that it was me who did that and gives me more work and taunts me.

Do you tell your boss you’re going through a breakup? I’m phoning it in and obviously going to be camera off for awhile.

Why firm is “begging” for employees? I mean firm is now paying more and adding more benefits to show what can employee get and try to keep or attract them. Aren't they know that in a romantic relationship, the more you say “please don't leave me, I will do anything for you ”, the easier the other party to control you? and you will not get respect? I'm an employee wants more, just a question to discuss about the firm's strategy.

Could I pull off asking my manager from J1 for approval of freelancing on the side? It’s quite common anyway for designers I think. And then my j2 can be “freelance” even though it’s full time?

I hate my job. Absolutely despise it. Wake up/go to sleep every day with a heavy dread for the future. Grind my teeth in my sleep. Gaining weight. Blood pressure spikes whenever my phone goes off. Becoming unable to hide my disdain for coworkers and clients on calls, emails, etc. Have a loving and supportive partner but feel like I can't relate to her at all because she enjoys her work. I don't want to go back to my post-graduation poverty but damn, at least I felt like I was a real person.

Paralegal, being harassed by a senior associate. Thoughts on how to handle while being discreet?

Stuck on a shitty case with shitty, disrespectful partners who are heavy with the micro aggressions and keep me at arms length but love to reel me in when things get difficult. How do I get myself thrown off without hurting my rep at the firm? The partners are notoriously terrible but are rainmakers so they have high positions at the firm. Any thoughts?

Yesterday at a meeting with a big partner every time I spoke he responded to someone else (I was the only black person there). Have you ever been at a meeting and you’re talking yet they won’t respond directly to you. They respond to someone else? Am I over thinking or was that odd

Best practice to send networking (future exit ops) emails from company email or from personal?

I’m starting a new position as an internal IT Prod Manager moving from a BA role. I’m finding I need to also play BA, Scrummaster, and now Technical Project Manager. I assume it’s normal for a PM to wear these many hats?

I welcome any advice on how to successfully perform in this new role…

Hi all,

My boss makes jokes about me being from a different country whenever there is a work meeting or a gathering with coworkers, even though he knows where I am from. This usually occurs when I meet new work-related people or for example if I am in a situation that involves ethnic related subjects.

What is this? This is normal?

Stereotyping?
Racism?

The first time I ignored that, but now it has become a pattern and is bothering me now. I am south-American working in the UK.

okay so do you really tip the doormen who suck the same amount as the doormen who don’t? my weekday daytime doorman is really friendly and accommodating but the evening one is terrible, rude, and never goes out of their way to help with anything

What is the advice on what feedback to leave for a peer who really sucks at everything y'all have worked together on? It's about the time where everyone on my team requests feedback from each other and I'm nervous for it coming up. My manager knows that everything I've worked w her on I end up doing 90% of the work when it's meant to be split so it is a known issue. We're both at level 3 so are genuinely peers. She seems like a nice person but i have 0 positive work feedback tbh

How do you treat opposing counsel who isn’t JUST a jackass, but might also be insane? E.g. accuses you of exposing him to the coronavirus by refusing to cancel a TELECONFERENCE

Good chinos + polo (colour combinations) for office?

My manager is so easy-going, knows his stuff, and just made Senior Manager at a relatively young age! The only way you would distinguish between him and the C/SCs is how knowledgeable he is. Continued

Question! I just moved(transferred) to another team of my company and received new title, graphic & creative services. I was a senior graphic designer at the previous team. What do you think about my new title? I know that title is not a big thing but why I feel like my title is downgraded here… Good thing is my jobs here at my current team are what I really wanted to do. This is amazing. I love my new team and people here! Super healthy working environment! But just curious about the title.

What is the work from home scenario for PWC India? Their career website talks about virtual working and all that, not sure if its a long term plan. Anyone throw some light pls

Took my first practice test for the EA.

145
IR: 7
VR: 10
QUANT: 8

I'm quite happy with the progress! Time to lean in more!

I am having 6+ years for experience on Android and flutter. Current CTC 15 LPA, Holding offer 20 LPA. What should be may package as per the market standards for Pune location? Tata Consultancy Infosys Accenture IBM Cognizant @cerence @mindtree @barclays

TCS is good for WLB, Career growth and to explore new technologies?

Do you think it would be better to add a female associate to my practice or a male or do you think it wouldn't matter as long as they're qualified. I know sounds like I'm stepping into a mine field but I'll concede a woman adds different intrinsic attributes to a team- on the other hand, I've already got a wife maybe I should steer clear??

How do you professionally address a noticeable lack of diversity on your team? More than 85% of my team is white or white passing, and of the remaining individuals none are Black, Indigenous, or AAPI.

Hi All,

I have 2.3 years of exp.

Can you pls refer me if any opening in walmart

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

If you are asked to help out on another account in the short term, are you often not given the full picture? I feel like I am running totally blind but am expected to manage a small piece of the acct.

Hey guys, I currently work at the big 4 and I am just not happy... I am not really a numbers person and don’t consider myself good at the job and I know I will be coached out in the next year... trying to schedule my next plan but not sure what to do... I studied finance in college but never really took classes in other areas. Right now I am between law school, MBA for a potential career in HR or Project Management.. and even considering optometry. Has anyone been in this position before?

Any CPO’s out here that can confess reasonable package structures/ranges at a mid to large sized private companies in the US?

Where can I check my candidature status for IBM recruitment process?
Is there any portal ?

Drucker is the OG! The Effective Executive 🔥🔥🔥

So many recent other recent business books are highly derivative

What are the other classics?

Any book recommendations on how to tame/work with being an overachievers? I'm assuming a lot of us have a hard time switching off the problem-solving voice in our head (I know I do!) and wonder if there anything good to read about this.

Putting together a reading list for 2023, and reading more business and personal development materials is going to be one of my resolutions. Can anyone recommend books that should be on this list?

Anyone have a fi collar for their dogs? I used to put a tile tracker on mine just for peace of mind (he has pretty consistent recall and doesn’t stray far). Any other benefits/cons to consider for this? Or other types of tracker?

Can anyone give me some feedback on my portfolio/website? I’m in the process of looking for another job and would like to hear what other professionals have to say.

I was let go from a boutique, got a job at another boutique after a couple months of unemployment. I’ve been here for a few weeks now, but a biglaw firm I’d initially applied to reached out for a screener. I’ve previously worked in biglaw & would be fine to go back, not sure whether to take the interview if I just started a new position?

Has anyone heard talks about layoffs in litigation? Seems like litigation is too busy, but have heard rumors about litigation layoffs for associates.

What are some unwritten rules between juniors/mids on either side of a corporate deal that make everyone’s life easier until closing?

To lateral or not to lateral?

Second year junior associate.

Current: AmLaw Top 100
vs.
Lateral to: AmLaw Top 30.

New firm pays slightly higher salary but still below market.

Current: 1,900 billable
vs.
Lateral to: 1,800.

I’m very comfortable where I’m at. Firm culture and people are great with a solid work/life balance.

The potential new firm *seems* just as great, if not better. But, obvious emphasis on SEEMS.

What has helped y’all make a similar decision?

Any thoughts on Lowenstein Sandler’s M&A / Finance practices?

What are signing bonuses at Willkie for a litigation mid-level like rn?

Been out of biglaw for a while and looking at going back with a class cut (but a significant raise compared to my current job). Am I crazy to think I can be more efficient and feel more competent the second time around? Has anyone had this experience?

What does partner track vs counsel actually look like? The senior counsel I work with seem to work just as much if not more than the partners I work with. Why not gun for partner if that’s going to be your life anyway with lower comp?

Anybody familiar with the DWTSurge Program?

Lawyer erroneously sends email to mailbox that goes to all firm lawyers. Follows up apologizing that it was a mistake. Do you:

A) Ignore the email; or

B) Reply with some variation on “I received this email in error,” thereby spamming all firm lawyers?

That’s right, B (at least based on the 13 emails I just received).

Law schools in Toronto - I am currently working as a Senior Auditor at EY & finished my CPA modules in less than 12 months & successfully passed CFE, September 2021 (Fasttrack) while working full time. I am really interested in getting into a top law school here in Toronto but unfortunately I had a low CGPA (3.15) from undergrad due to some unfortunate incident, mostly impacted my grades. I strongly feel i can score 170+ on LSAT; question DO I EVEN STAND A CHANCE TO GET INTO ANY LAW SCHOOL

Question: any BigLaw Los Angeles offices to avoid, or any you’ve had a good experience at? Trying to figure out where to apply post-clerkship.

At what hours does an associate typically get a discretionary bonus? Asking for a friend 🤡

I have been with big law for 6 years and I really don’t want to be a lawyer anymore (I hate the idea that my day is sitting in front of a computer and make sure everything is 100% perfect).

What would be my exit options?

Has anyone not made hours before? What year were you in, and what happened?