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?

Does DM designate has a team under him like direct reports?

Startup people: any advice for a new in-house counsel on how to succeed or what to expect in this role at a late stage startup?

It doesn’t take much effort to be nice to people!

Has anyone been to a concert in Camden? Thomas Rhett Friday, looking for any guidance on the venue / parking

Hi, I’m new on here and don’t have access to certain bowls. Does anyone know how I can gain access to some of these?

Does work life balance get better in consulting after a few years or is it always insane hours?

can anyone reference ads with parody news stories?

Quest Diagnostics as an exit opp?

What’s the average sign on bonus for Director level roles at big pharma?

Should I expect biotech comp to be significantly lower than mid-big pharma? Was quoted the following for a SM position in corp dev on the west coast but it seemed low

145k base
15% bonus
7k RSU

I have an advanced degree and 3 YOE in consulting

Have an introductory recruiting call with LEK coming up. For those who have gone through their process for EM level or above, can you share what the process was like for you / what to prepare for?

Twitter, Meta, Amazon and many other tech firms recently laying off workers. What’s really going on? Is the tech boom gradually dwindling post Covid?

Recently got in a relationship with this girl for a few weeks and we’ve had our differences because we’re two very different people learning about each other / trying to find a middle ground. She broke up with me last night saying she doesn’t have the emotional energy to dedicate to the relationship and is just walking away instead of putting in the work that a relationship requires. She doesn’t seem like she knows what she wants - after the talk, she said she has strong feelings for me and wjll

Hi Sharks,

Is a bond for 2 years valid if the company has not provided any training or has spent money on training?

Any help regarding this topic will be appreciated.

Was checked into an uncleaned room at a Cat 5 Marriott last night. How many points should I consider when they offer a credit? Room was in pretty bad state

Anyone know L23 PayPal comp package?

Any attorney referrals in Brooklyn for a tenant having major issues with their landlord? (Just moved into Apt that’s pest infested, has no gas/heat, and landlord is totally unresponsive)

How crowded/reliably accessible are the lap pools at the Equinox Hudson Yards? Trying to find a place to swim laps.

Anyone here have insight on Gibson Dunn's NYC office? A recruiter approached me about a role that sounds interesting. Curious about hours expectations, bonuses, culture, etc.

Thanks!

Does anyone have any tips for figuring out which recruiters are worth working with?

Anyone have any connections to NYC firms hiring outside of insurance? I need out of my firm asap. Tripled our work, not a dollar more. I have about three years experience.

Probably a controversial topic, but where can i buy cigarettes cheaper than $15 in Manhattan? It’s crazy how taxed it is.

Any insight on what it’s like to work at Proskauer. Culture? How no billable hour requirement actually works and whether high biplanes are still expected?

After a year of working with bed head, in sweat pants, no bra, no commute, and with my dogs as office mates, I am absolutely D R E A D I N G going back into the office 😭

Anyone in this bowl work in NY but live in CT? And if so, can you explain if the difference between living and working in two different states has impacted you tax wise? Considering a move from NY to CT because of cost of rent differences. Thanks in advance!

A quick word of warning regarding a particular recruiting pitch making the rounds.

Talking with attorneys this week, I've been informed of multiple recruiting calls pitching an opportunity at a certain NY quant fund (I'd rather not mention by name as this is in no way their fault, and they don't deserve to be tarnished). In speaking with our contacts at the quant, I can say unequivocally that this position does not exist.

While the 'bait and switch" is not a new tactic, please be wary.

For those who made the jump from biglaw to midlaw, how long did the recruiting process take? I just started interviewing last week and have a ton more interviews this week, and I’m already exhausted balancing that with a current busy workload. And how many firms did folks apply to/approx how many interviews did you do in total? Trying to get a sense of how long this process is for people.

Hi! I’m a first-year associate working at a large regional firm. I attended a well-ranked, but regional law school and my grades weren’t stellar. School was never very motivating for me, and I put way more effort into internships and networking than my studies during law school. Luckily, I love to network and landed an awesome job at a big firm. Eventually, I’m hoping to work in-house. My question is this, will my grades always follow me? I’ve heard that with time and experience, not so much.

To all the corporate lawyers who lateraled to Latham, K&E, Cooley, etc., has the work caught up to you or do you have a more of life now that the ranks are swollen?

Brutal week. That is all.

Any job openings in NY for junior associate in ECVC or general corporate?

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

Any insight into what NY Biglaw counsel positions pay? I imagine it varies but I think my firm may be majorly lowballing with basically just senior associate salary. Bonuses are likely just top of associate scale too so max $100k. I hear people leaving for much higher paid counsel spots elsewhere so curious.

Any firms paying for car rides to the office in light of coronavirus?

Feeling really isolated since lateraling. I’m just asked to generate work product, I’m not getting to know my colleagues better and I don’t feel like I’m working on a team, which is one of the few things I liked about being a lawyer. Any tips?