I’m a first year. I got a random email from a high level partner asking me to basically handle an entire and very complicated matter that is not my practice area. In my 11 months since starting, my work has been limited strictly to my assigned section. I don’t think this partner (whom I’ve never met) even knows I’m a first year. What should I do? Continued:

Goodness. Why are sofas so expensive? I’m saving for one but looks like every company outdid each other on pricing not in a good way

Hello, I’m 24 years old and Have a really great idea for a company I want to start up. Would anyone be interested in possible creating a company with me? I need capital but I definitely think it could be hugely successful and it’s in a very competitive market that not many people think of. I would love to be creating my own businesses and not having to work for someone else.

There’s been lots of debate. Are you banking on the 4% rule? Why or why not?

Does anybody work a part-time job for spending money? I’m considering working one retail shift a week purely so I can have some frivolous spending money that doesn’t impact the budget. Is it crazy to kill 6 hours a week for less than $250 a month?

Sending a hug to everyone. Please stay safe. Hope everyone has a great week. ❤️

Guys anyone ever been to Axtria's Noida office ?? how to reach their by metro ??

Anyone have any experience moving from a retail broker to a wholesale brokerage? No offers, have not started looking but considering the change.

Would anyone be willing to provide a referral link for Optum? I am open to discussing the role I would like to apply for and my background. I know it’s difficult to maneuver into companies this large without a referral. Many thanks in advance!

Need 11 likes to open DM. Kindly help.

How difficult is it to get a vet assistant job right out of high school?

What is TM position in Bosch Global.?

I have below offers

Qualcomm: 30 base + 8L Joining bonus + 30k$ stocks vested for 3 years + annual bonus(5-20%)
=~49lpa
Mathworks: 30 base + 2L Joining bonus+ quarterly bonus(10-25%) =~35lpa

The only major difference between the 2 is that qualcomm is giving stocks. I have already accepted offer from Mathworks and yet to reply to Qcomm
Considering a lot of negative reviews about Qcomm wlb, i was thinking is the hike even worth it ?
What are your thoughts?
Mathworks Qualcomm

Hi All,

Is there nagarro provide any Joining Bonuses or retension bonues. while join to the Nagarro.

26 F NYC looking for an exclusive buddy 👀

For those with more experience in the industry: How secure are agency jobs in a bear market or recession? Do layoffs tend to happen? I lived through COVID but my agency didn’t have tons of layoffs. Just a few here and there.

How much were you making when you justified your first luxury watch and what watch did you buy? What were you celebrating (if anything)?

I can't tolerate disrespect for law enforcement. Some cops are bad, most aren't. So whether it is a friend, a relative, or even my boss, I won't just sit by if they try to convince others that police departments should be dismantled. It's unthinkable

For recent-ish grads with a graduating debt of $180k+, what is your student loan repayment timeline & budget? I bounce between wanting to be miserly and pay off everything in the shortest possible time, and wanting to indulge here and there and accepting I might be indebted longer than the minimum amount of time.

Dumb question: when filling out the conflicts disclosure when moving to a new firm, do you list *every* client entity? Or is it ok to say [client] and affiliates? For some of my clients, there were literally hundreds of entities…

If we survive this thing with our jobs, does it mean we will be expected to not take vacation for the rest of the year?

My firm has been pushing us to go back to the office since June, and every single day now they are sending pro-office propaganda. You can convince me there are benefits to being in the office, but good grief, let us work from home once or twice a week! Otherwise I’m out.

My wife is taking forever to get ready for an event despite us agreeing that we would leave 30 minutes ago. Is punctuality dead?

Experienced attorney admitted in NY about to register for the CA Feb 2023 bar exam. Have not studied for an exam in about 6 years. Please send along any tips, study guides, advice! Also, should I just take the one day version? How much leave should I ask for?

I'm a stub year. Started a couple of months ago. Partners and associates I've been working with told me unprompted that I have been doing excellent work and building great reputation. Yet I have less work than my counterparts. They are on substantial matters, multiple such matters, when I havent had any opportunity (They are in different, bigger offices but we are supposed to work cross-office). What am I supposed to do? I do regularly reach out for work. I just dont want to be a low performer.

do you bill for panic attacks

Any project finance groups, specifically in renewable energy, looking to hire in SoCal/Los Angeles? Junior to mid level?

Any tips for coming back from maternity leave? Getting thrown into 12 hour billable days starting day 1 and I feel like my brain is melting.

Did an unsolicited submission to a firm 3 months ago, as their website indicated no recruiter submissions for unsolicited positions. Didn’t hear back, & a third-party recruiter reached out regarding an actual opening. Since I’d already submitted my materials, I can’t work with said recruiter. Would it be ok to reply to my previous email/submission to the firm explaining the situation— I.e, recruiter reached out regarding opening, can’t work w. her, resubmitting in consideration for x position?

How long does it take to draft a complaint

Are there ANY Am Law 20 firms (even 50 and up), where billing 200 monthly is acceptable? Like any? Do tell.

Note: Some am law firms say no billable hour requirement, but that’s only because you bill 3x over.

Once I get my bonus (tomorrow) what are the drawbacks of telling my biglaw firm I interviewed with another firm and am strongly considering accepting their soon-to-be offer (at a higher salary)?

For context: the relevant partners at the new firm already told me there will be an offer, it just needs to be written up, and they want me as soon as possible.

The obvious biggest risk is my firm fires me and the new firm, for whatever reason, pulls the offer. Anything else I’m not considering?

What were signs of layoffs in 2008?

Accepted a job offer and on the same day conflicts cleared I was pregnant. Anyone have any advice. Should I talk to my recruiter? Feeling nervous about starting at a new firm while pregnant and having to take maternity leave.

Are you allowed a break between deals if the prior deal involved multiple weekends of full day work and several nights ending at 3/4 am

Has anyone been prevented from lateraling due to an issue with conflicts?

I’ve worked until 4am the past two nights and gotten up at 8am. I can tell the partner is gearing up to have me pull another late night tonight. Any advice on how to decline and get some sleep tonight? I’m making so many careless errors and feel like 💩

Do you talk about your bonus size with colleagues at large firms where bonuses vary?