Is anyone interested in starting an AI-focused law firm that's more of a service than a software approach? Happy to just connect!

What are your expenses/time horror stories? Has anyone gotten fired in relation to expenses? Compensation withheld?

I only focus (obsess) on the bad parts of my review, even though the rest was glowing. Why?!

Freelance creatives, how do you get medical/dental/vision coverage (assuming you don't rely on a partner for coverage)? Or do you pay for everything out of pocket? Clearly I am new to this. Help!

Anyone know the agency who did the Ontario workplace safety spots? Thought those were funny.

Hey guys, I’m a freelance broadcast producer and I’ve spent most of my career working for larger agencies. I’m doing something for a smaller agency and they want the production company to hide costs in their bid and then have production bill the client the inflated amount directly and pay the hidden costs to the agency. The agency is calling it a “consultation fee” but client just thinks production costs more. Is that common and I just haven’t experienced it before? Or is this a big red flag?

Is our industry as competitive as some say? I see a lot of people saying this and I work with a bunch of hacks (myself included). It felt like a little while ago agencies were begging to hire new talent, and most couldn’t find new people. Is it really that hard to get a job at an agency? Maybe I’m just out of touch being in this career for so long.

Hello all, what wud you prefer LA or New York keeping in mind next 5 years as peak career phase?

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Male, 24

It is that time in life for me to buy new socks - not work socks, just every day socks. I prefer low / no show. Don't want to break my bank but also want socks that'll last.

Recommendations appreciated! Thanks in advance!!

What would you say is the minimum amount of money that your household would have to make before considering to have two babies?

Hi Guys,

Do Amex provide relocation expenses ?

We are all sleep walkers (specifically in Europe) walking towards the second wave of corona virus cases and potential lock-downs even though we should all know better.
Change my mind!

Any vaccancies in supply chain management / procurement ?

Experience 4.5 years
E2E vendor Management

***Is there any organization who trains candidates to become a GCP data engineers ***

I’m a newly graduate from a community college. My program of study was Health Information Technician. I passed my RHIT exam a month ago, and I’ve been applying to jobs in state, out of state, and remotely to only receive “sorry you were not selected email.”I don’t have experience and I know that’s the reason I’m not getting selected. I’ve applied for receptionist, medical biller/coordinator, and medical clerk. Even with inflation willing to work for minimum wage or less just to gain experience.

What will be provided in Accenture new joiners kit

Anyone ever work on A&M HIG transactions projects? Thoughts on your experiences/the group?

Is anyone going to Jax river jams?

How long does it usually take to clear conflicts? Mid level. Around 50 client matters.

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

What should your realization rate be as a first year? I have not gotten any negative feedback but my realization rate seems...bad

What firms are pushing/expected to require/have formally required return to office after Labor Day?

Explain to me like I’m 5. Why does the monthly billable hours goal on things like Intellistat change month to month. I’m not hitting hours this year. Last month goal was 158. This months goal is 180.

Any thoughts on the hours in the tax-exempt org group? How is the work?

Is it true that there’s a lot of 2-4 year lateraling in January?

Lateraling to a new firm shortly (haven't given notice yet). Do I need to file a motion to withdraw for cases where my name is on the filings, but just the firm is formally named on the Entry of Appearance (and will continue to represent the client)?

Great Idea: Let's mandate RTO industry-wide to kick off flu season.

Should I take more initiative? It’s my stub year and I’m getting worried. My hours have been super low the past two months, I’m talking like maybe billing 3-4 hours a day and billing no hours on multiple days. I ask for work but the tasks I get don’t require a lot of time. Should I be reaching out more?

How long does it take to loop in first-year associates on deal work? Just graduated and barred, and been working for a few weeks with a big NY firm. But, no substantive work yet assigned. Is this normal? I was expecting billing 40-50 hrs/wk. I'm barely billing 10 a week atm.

Is it common for a midlevel to gossip with a first year about another first year’s work? Is it common for midlevels to trash juniors amongst themselves? I think my office is hella toxic

Any associates here who have spent long periods of time away from the office, like spending the summer in the Hamptons? I work with so many partners who do this, but no associates. I’m thinking about spending next summer in Maine.

Relatively “chill” practice group/firm in Chicago?

How many of you biglaw associates are on your grind trying to recruit people to earn a big referral bonus? I’m treating it like a side gig. Ironic that my firm does not give associates any kind of origination credit. If they took the same philosophy with business development, I would direct my efforts there too.!

Anyone have any insight into the financial services practice group at Troutman Pepper?

Which practice group (m&a, capital markets, or funds) would be best for someone who genuinely doesn’t care about this job/law but wants to stay in biglaw (NYC) as long as possible? Some folks say m&a is more “intellectually stimulating” and I wonder, for that reason, perhaps capital markets might suit me? (I’d rather take mind numbing repetitive tasks over more “challenging” deals)

Anyone else just sitting around waiting for the ax to drop? I'm a soon to be 2nd year corporate associate who has seen work completely dry up. My utilization held pretty steady around 50% immediately after shutdown, but August was below 15 billables with no appreciable work in the pipeline. Aside from letting people know I'm available and doing pro-bono/CLE, it's starting to feel like a serious "covidcation" leading to termination.

First couple times drafting ancillary docs—is it normal to not get everything/feel like I have no idea if I got stuff right. Or is the expectation that the docs be drafted 100% in executable form.

Any news from DPW? 🤔🤔