It seems pretty common-place to not leverage offers from outside firms with your existing firm in this industry, and instead simply give your two weeks and move on. It is damn expensive to replace associates! Why is it the case that we don’t leverage for ourselves more often?

what’s the ratio of equity/stocks to bond/fixed income in your Merrill lynch 401k plan?Do you make any modifications or just use recommended distribution? First job with 401k and not sure what to do!

Any agencies going back into the office next week? We’re finding remote work is more productive, and safer right now.

How long did it take to bleed after a 10 cycle of provera? I just finished day 10 yesterday.

Does anyone that used MS Dynamics know how to email multiple contacts at once? Honestly not a fan of Dynamics and ready for Salesforce…

What are your goals for retirement in healthcare?

Is it possible to be in this field and be a relatively non-confrontational person? Or will you just burn out immediately? What kind of character do you think you need to have, seriously?

Anyone here in RE in Canada? I’m currently in Vancouver and I’m desperately looking to go back to Victoria. I love what I do but hate big cities… it seems almost impossible to find something locally in Victoria or fully remote… any tips?

Need to move into a new apartment in Seattle by the end of this month. Any leads? Looking for an inexpensive apartment with more natural light.

Anyone hiring a junior CW in New York?

Which emergency room should I go to in nyc ?

Do you work alone or with a team?

Guys, in your opinion, what is the best way to transition from Technology into Strategy? Motivated af consultant over here.

Hi fishes,
Anyone worked or working in Google account in Accenture? Please DM. Need one advice

I will be shifting to Bangalore from Pune for the first time. Have a family of 3 members including a toddler. Shall I get my car to Bangalore considering bad traffic. Planning to commute to office by bike or bus. Bangalore folks plz suggest.

MBB/ Big4 seem to use written case interviews lately. They give you a brief and an hour or so for preparation. You then present your case and provide recommendations. Anyone have samples for me?

RCB was playing in blue today.

Well, I believe that being an adult with ADHD and being a Tax Lawyer is not the best combination - currently, I feel exhausted

Like the post so I can DM,

Are new campus hires not allowed to relocate to Kolkata for a year even if they have very genuine reasons?

2017 grad so technically a 4th year. Lateraled to a CRE boutique in NYC that’s a major player. Learned quickly that my experience/knowledge/organization is not up to par (was a COG in the machine at prior firm). Just had EOY review and, though positive sounding, they’re dropping me to a 3rd year to ensure I’m not billing as a 4th year and able to do the work to learn/get up to par. I feel pretty okay about it (market salary deduction notwithstanding), but want to make sure I’m not being naive.

Anybody work with Wegman partners during their lateral process?

Has anybody been successful asking for a raise while being paid in a lockstep comp system? Our pay scale is below market, so I want to ask for a bump. More importantly, who should I be asking? HR? Partners?

Have any associates actually discovered something during diligence that tanked the deal?

What do you pay maid for 2 bedroom 2.5 bath in city? She’s here from 9am -1 pm.

Whats's Latham's WFH policy?

Anyone have recommendations on best way to completely newly-admitted CLE requirements? Thanks in advance.

What are your average billable hours? Month / year? What type of practice are you in? Are you on the Cravath scale? What associate year?

What is your definition of “underwater”? As in number of hours

I’m a 2nd yr. in M&A (if relevant: I’m billing on average 176 hrs, lowest month was 144, highest was 281, not getting paid market about 20-30k below). I’m considering a lateral move to Latham. Would love insight on the M&A group and the NY office as a whole, specifically culture but any insight or advice is appreciated.

Need some feedback, I am lateraling into an associate role at a top 25 law firm after several years at government and corporate jobs & have concerns about the background check.

I haven’t made much money in the past few years and have accrued significant debt from credit cards & personal loans, some of which was to help out family during COVID. My credit utilization is at 90% & I’ve been making payments on time. Credit score is at 580 after being at 780 before law school. Will this ding me?

Anyone on here practice Labor & Employment law? What’s the industry outlook? And are firms/salaries as bimodal as they seem? I feel like there are four to five heavy hitters and a ton of other firms that claim to do the work. Where should I look if I wanted to lateral? 2 YOE at a V50.

Can anyone recommend some small or mid-sized law firms in NYC that are reputable and could make for a good lateral opportunity for a second-year M&A associate who enjoys working at a law firm but wants to get away from constant 70-100 hour weeks? I’m happy to work hard, but staffing shortages at my Big Law firm have run me into the ground and I’m ready for a change.

I’ve read that firms sometimes just want you to stop working same day even if you give two weeks notice. Is this typical/do they pay you for the full weeks?

I am returning to a job that pays near market (yay!)—for class of 2018 folks, what is your take-home looking like? Thanks!

Anyone have recommendations for firms with good general corporate practices or that encourage associates to work across different corporate practice areas? I’m a second year M&A associate looking to broaden my skill set in my next role.

Just had a oci interview with the hiring partner, hiring partner says "I'm going to send your materials to the hiring committee". Thoughts?

Hi all, wanted to start a New York-specific big late bowl. Figured this is better for us since the NY market is very different from other Big Law markets in the US.

I was let go from my firm in September just after finishing my first year there and man finding a new gig with only a year under my belt has been challenging--only one interview with a boutique lined up so far.

Given how junior I am, is it possible for me to apply to entry-level positions citing a desire to switch practice groups? Or am I cursed to ever wait for those rare junior lateral posts?