I've spent more time today developing trackers and lists of tasks that need to be done than actually doing the things that need to be done. I was praised for this work.

Billing by the hour feels like a scam.

how in the world are people passing REG?? i just got to R4 and i feel like i legitimately know nothing like I’m doing quite horribly on all MCQs so far

Any good resume writers/designers. Bought a service through LinkedIn once and it ended up horribly

Anybody looking for a senior analyst?

Has anybody had any luck with Mondo? I feel like they’re good at sending out emails but have never been contacted by anyone even for a screener. Are they just taking our data?

I need USB referrals

Currently I make a base of $63k/yr and $1k/mo in bonuses pre-tax. I manage a performance for a team of licensed insurance agents (service-based role in a direct business environment), maintain our business relationships, and support adhoc training needs. Is there anyone else in this type of role who is able to share how this compares to similar positions and your general location?

Hi guys, an extension on my previous post. Which company should I prefer:

CitiusTech - 25 LPA- 2 days WFO in my hometown

R Systems - 28 LPA - Remote

YOE - 6.5 years

Looking for stability, decent WLB and good growth opportunity. Difference of 1-2 lacs doesn't matter too much.

These are the final options I have. No more interviews/offers lines up.

Any help or suggestions will be highly appreciated.

What is your favorite VICE documentary?

Insight on Venable?

Hi, c aa n we move one TATA company group to other TATA company group..?

Friends after working for around 3.5 Years I have managed to save around 10Lakhs. Is this good?

I started with 3.3 LPA, salary. around 21431 rupees salary.

I don't want to invest on stocks, shares, crypto, mutual fund, sip etc.

Hello fishes small suggestion from my end for who are trying to switch

Don’t wait/waste your time for positive replies from employers continue your hunting in market.

I had a bad experience with CTS even my interview gone well I got negative feedback. May be they have budget/notice period constraints, if that is the case why would they conducted interviews with out basic checks

Exp - 7+
Tech stack - Java fullstack Developer

Hello everyone,

I wanted to know how long does Course5i take to release an offer, I cleared all rounds last friday and was going to get an offer from HR early this week (by Monday evening or Tuesday) but didn’t get any offer till now.

I loved the role and I am still excited to join the organisation so mailed a follow up to the HR yesterday but did not get any response till now. I do not want to follow up for the next 1-2 days since I feel it would be too pushy from my end.

I’m a second year associate at a small, but reputable firm. My caseload is almost entirely made up of clients who were referred to one of the partners but the partners are too busy so I end up taking the case. The clients are told up front that an associate, rather than a partner will be taking his/her case. I’ve run into an issue a couple of times where the client doubts my advice because I am only 2 years in. Has anyone else experienced this? How do I address the fact that I’m only 2 years in?

Hi fishes , I am looking for a freelance or part time content writer job for my friend . Any leads ?

Thanks in advance .

Hello All

I am looking forward for help in obtaining the releiving letter from HSBC. Wrote multiple mails to exit support help desk but no response. Not sure if the email address given to me is still valid. Appreciate if anyone could help with a contact number or email please.

Can anyone here tell what all do we receive from CitiusTech in joining and welcome kit?
I have received laptop and a tshirt.
Is there anything else that we receive?

How is tiger analytics in terms of work culture and employee benefits ?What is the annual hike percentage that tiger provides ?please pour your thoughts.

Wedding and honeymoon to europe are coming up very soon.

I was not planning on taking my laptop or even checking emails. 1) this OK, and 2) if it is OK, how explicit should i make my internal OOO (for example, do i literally say i am away and will have no access to email)?

Taking 3 weeks off, FWIW

Hi, I'm a third year. The only associate with a salary that's not an even thousand.

I'm sure they're right: $307,000 is simply not enough. But $308,000 is obviously too much. I'm glad they found the perfect middle ground for third years

Random partner asked a litigation-related question to a partner I frequently work with (i’m a transactional associate). My partner cc’d me and said for me to briefly look. Asked the library. They got me a great case. Sent it back. Now the random partner is asking for more cases in another circuit.

I haven’t done caselaw research since 1L and this isn’t even my practice… wtf do I do (I am fully utilized in my normal work and have a few deals closing soon…)

Did any associates take paternity leave last year? How did it effect your bonus if you beat your "reduced" goal but didn't meet the original goal?

Investment advice for a junior associate (with minimal research or effort). Young with minimal expenses, so open to any and all suggestions.

I’ve seen this rant a lot so I know we all have that one partner—but for the love of god can you just forward me the emails when you get it?? I see you got this urgent request over 10 days ago 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

I’m debating to join Locke Lord Dallas in transactional. I’m looking to stay at the firm long term and would appreciate any information y’all have. Please be as candid as possible.

What responsibilities should a litigation associate have by their second year?

Anyone work in tech and blockchain? What exactly do you do?

What can a junior associate do about a mid-level that constantly asks questions about things they were cc’d on, sends dozens of piecemeal emails and is generally just super high strung and needs everything right away?? No other mid-levels I’ve worked with act this way and this individual I’m working with is driving me insane and I’ve spent countless hours attaching emails and saying “as explained in the attached email…”

For those of you with young children and a 2000 billable requirement, could you share what your typical daily schedule is like? Also do you have time to fit in exercise?

PROPOSAL: Can we start naming names with respects to layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts? Knowledge is power, and the only ones who benefit from vague exchanges of info. are the employers. Thank you!

Beginning to consider going in house (4th, corp) - I really haven’t thought about what I want, partly because I’m not sure what’s out there/attainable. Is it a bad idea to start by applying to a couple positions that interest me and seeing where that gets me? I’ll of course prep for the interviews but am afraid to burn potential bridges if I ultimately decline because I’m still figuring things out.

Stealth layoffs at CWT confirmed.

Completely and totally miserable at my firm and just need a space to vent because my friends are tired of hearing about it. I wish the worst part about it was the amount of work, rather than the completely toxic culture, lack of appreciation, arbitrary and back/breaking deadlines, lack of mentorship/feedback/training, and the fact that the associates act like they don’t even know each other. I cry every day and constantly am made to feel stupid for not understanding the highly technical (cont.)

Whats up with these rumors of six-figure associate bonuses at Skadden?

Do you think partners in law firms have too much power and autonomy? eg. the power to refuse leave, to do your annual appraisal, to make you work while on leave, to overwork people, to manage the team on their on terms etc. Is this power bad or good for the firm and the team overall?

Related question - Do you think the HR in law firms are just there for show since the partners have a lot of power and autonomy?

Do you give the office manager (who does assist you with admin tasks from time to time) a christmas present (aka cash)? I have an admin assistant so that's an obvious yes but I don't know how to handle the office manager or receptionist!

When should a stub start getting worried about not having much work and low billable hours?
I’ve asked for work but no luck. I know they say this is normal for a stub but when should I start getting worried and consider looking for exit options? Fyi, I like my practice group, so I don’t want to change to a different group within my firm, hence would have to lateral, if I have to. Also, other co-1st years are churning in high hours.

Boston 🐠🐟— What are your total average hours per week (not only billable) of working as an associate? Which firm / practice area?