I’ve been an attorney for 2 years. I was recently laid off at my in-house position due to company constraints. I’ve been on the job hunt for nearly a month and a half now. The economy isn’t providing many in-house opportunities for younger lawyers without at least 10 years working experience. Recruiters for firms scoff at the fact I was in-house and didn’t go the firm route out of school. At this point it’s been so discouraging to the point I’m considering leaving law practice in general. Help.

I don’t drink any alcohol. How does this impact camaraderie within the firm and ultimately with clients?

Fish w family- I have three kids, ages 4-12. Family vaca - House on the beach (Destin) or Bahamas? Same price sans transportation. Will we be overwhelmed w kids at Atlantis if Bahamas?

There’s this guy at work I really like. We’re really really good friends but I’ve caught feels since the day I met him and I just want to tell him how I feel but I don’t want to ruin our great friendship. He’s the closest friend I have.

I grew up in a small Texas town. The dudes from school are mostly married. I moved back here til the Rona settled down. But the remaining unmarried feel that since I am also unmarried (F) - we must surely be destiny. Omg save me! I can’t...

So… 3.5 year relationship came crashing in Jan due to covid depression, work burn out, lockdown etc. We have stayed in contact and recently he has come around to apologizing and considering getting back together. However he also revealed he started seeing someone casually 4 weeks ago and technically is cheating on her by meeting me for coffee and to discuss this. I’m upset that he’s dating others but shouldn’t be right? I mean, I did the same. Still hurts though. And I told him to sort that out

Has anyone started a new job while expecting a child? I'm thinking about it but could use some input from people with experience.

What’s your *wish-fulfillment fantasy* life like? Hot model wife, kids, a house in the suburbs and success in your career?

Are you eligible to apply for Canadian mobility program work permit from the US while on OPT grace period of 60 days post opt expiration? It is still considered legal status in the US

I’ve had to move abroad for awhile but don’t want to get set up here with a new job just yet. Any ideas for how a vet can make money online?

Anyone faced this? Otherwise i needto travel to office currently i am in my hometown.

I joined cg 2 week back, laptop delivered last week and working fine. today morning showing incorrect pin when tried login in bitlocker, i casually long press the Powerbutton after that any screen not coming up only keyboard and power led blinking

Please suggest anything, i want to avoid going to office

How much did you spend on client lunches/dinners last year? I’m at $3,600.

Vaccine passports are racist against the same minorities who ostensibly can’t obtain ID.

Anyone with Dynamic 365 experience? There is opportunity in Dubai! Please ping me seperately.

Anyone here in the business design team? Had a quick question if you have a chance. Thanks !

Hello Fellow Fishes

Can someone suggest a good website to create resume/cv Or share a blank template that you know worked well for you during job search?

Would highly appreciate your help. 😊

How do you frame your specialty as a designer?

Trying to emphasize a level of specialization without shutting out too many opportunities.

Curious how far others niche down how they present themselves.

As far as i’m familiar with, you need to be an accredited investor to get into the primary market and get shares at ipo price. Anyone have insights to clickipo or webull (ipo function)? How does it work?

All my gainzzzzzzzzz going down down down

SO is getting back soon ish from an shitty emergency trip. I want to surprise him with homemade hash browns, anyone have tips for me?

What to do when parents dig their toes into your relationship? They don't approve of who I'm with and very vocal about it.

In 10 years, this may be in the rear view or they may not let up. Anyone with experience in this?

Anyone suiting up for the office?

I’m in Chicago, and I feel like I’ve been seeing a lot more suits in the loop.

Hi new here. Idk what my value is and if I’m getting paid an amount that reflects my hard work. I am a paralegal for a small law firm (family and immigration) w only 1 attorney. I have about 20 files or more in my rotation at a time. I work on various types of cases at once. Some are simple, others are extensive. I feel like it’s very unstructured and one of the managers micromanages. It’s like every man for himself. Take home pay is $50k. I am working on my bachelors deg. Do I get paid enough?

Did anyone not meet their billable hours requirement during their first year of employment? If so, how did your firm react? 😬

How are 1st year litigation associates dealing with WFH? I’ve been having terrible anxiety/panic attacks, and pretty sure my billables wont exceed 110 for April. I’ve been super stressed about it and don’t know how to move on to May with the proper mindset to make up for as much time missed as possible. CA courts are still closed, and I’m worried I won’t be able to exceed (or even meet) my May goal after April.

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

Probably a foolish question: are bonuses based off of raw billable hours or billable hours modified by the partners?

Mid-level associate at a mid-size regional insurance defense firm practicing coverage litigation. Salary is capped b/c my firm only does I.D./coverage and has no direct-hire comm clients. Second round of interviews with a comm lit boutique where I would be the only associate with 5 partners. Other than partner track, salary/benefits, and switching from coverage to general comm lit, what qualities of the move should I be thinking about as I weigh my options? I've never worked at another firm.

How do you recommend dealing with a partner senior to you trying to do anything possible to push you out, force you to quit, or get you fired for years? Owner knows my abilities and likes me (contd)

Well I learned my lesson. Never work with Wells Fargo. Any good banks I should switch to?

I have a partner that calls me multiple times a day to talk about updates on our cases. Sometimes just to ask “anything to update me on?” He’s known across all of the associates for doing this. Most of the calls repeat information I’ve already provided in emails to him or the client. I normally bill this time as “strategize on” or “consider XYZ in further of” and it keeps getting appealed. Any advice?

Mid-senior level transactional folks: how do you originate deals? The only deals I originate come from when one of my corporate clients randomly decides to sell a business. There has to be another way to land more deals, right?

I am a new (lateral) associate at a small firm where everyone currently works from the office. When I started, I wasn’t told specific firm hours. I’ve tried to figure out when to come and go based upon when the partners arrive and leave, but their schedules are very inconsistent. The other associates don’t have helpful guidance for me. Assuming that if I ask the partners they’ll say to use my discretion, what are reasonable hours to keep?

Shout out to @nonequitypartner. We see you. Keep up the good work, and pls fix, thx.

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

Does anyone know sports arbitration or general arbitration well? Have been a figure skating fan my entire life and am curious whether the judgement of recent Valieva case makes sense to you.

I need an assistant/paralegal. Probably part time at first. I live/work in a small city in Oklahoma, solo practice. I would like approx 10 billable hours/week (if part time) from them. What do i look for in one? Pay amount? (Most here make around $12/hour). Incentives for bonus money?

What kind of professional development/marketing-focused seminars/webinars/etc. has your firm offered that you found helpful?

I'm a long time prosecutor getting into the ID game and billable hours. Are there any resources out there that can help me get more effective/efficient without spending months/years learning the hard way? Some days I'm at the office 10 hours, took virtually no breaks and yet only bill 7. 🤬

Is it okay to ask the recruiter if the salary quoted for the position offered to me is the cap or if there is room to negotiate? Not wanting to risk the offer going away so maybe best to not ask/negotiate?