just gave notice and already feeling free as a bird

RKT 🚀 just launched on NYSE

I only trust crypto because it will hedge against inflation and a potential market crash

Deal advisory KPMG people: i am interviewing as an experienced associate. What can I expect for the two interviews? Are they behavioral or technical? Any technical assessments?

Is there a “common term” for eating a diet mostly comprised of plants (but not restricting other food groups automatically)? I like to search for recipe ideas on Instagram and common hashtags make it easier to find good ones! I see a lot for paleo, keto, etc. but wasn’t sure if there’s an equivalent for a plant based diet? Would also love any recommendations for related people to follow if you happen to know of any!

What is UBS red carpet event? I have not even joined UBS and being asked to attend.

Is it "lazy" to leave things up to fate / destiny and just hope for the best?

I used to think that was a positive outlook, but now wondering if it's just because I don't want to put in the effort.

5ft 10 in is the ideal height for dudes. More than that and you’re an Avatar, less than that and you’re too short.

Looking for PM/Ops types for a couple of org-change roles at a large media agency. Also looking for same type to hel set up / run an offshore operation in LATAM. Chat to me.

What are challenges to get back to NA after a few years in the Middle East? Would NA take you back after a few years away from the region?

How do I get out of the SAP group? Frustrated, HR told me one thing when I signed and nearly a year later it feels like I'm being pigeonholed.

What type of projects or areas is each firm best known for, or most commonly winning in life sciences?

Hi,

I am from SAP background with 11.5 years of experience and got offer of 26 LPA(fixed) + 10% VP for C2 Manager role. Is it good offer to accept? Whats the average salary for C2 role in capgemini?

Dying to find NMD r_1 triple blacks. Any leads?

What are some thoughts that get you out of your breakup sadness zone? I need to borrow them.

1. Have a better life than the one you imagined with him
2. Build a big life. Being rich and famous solves everything.
3. Mind your business. Be the main character in your story.

Meta low ball compensation for leadership roles M1 compared to Amazon. A friend of mine just got an offer at Amazon 285k base 15% bonus and about 1mm in equity. I feel a bit jealous honestly as Meta only offered me $236k base 20% bonus and 1m in equity am I being low balled on base ? YOE 20

What’s the salary range for a Department Manager in a retail store in Pensacola Fl?

Thinking about getting an Uppababy Vista. Is it worth it? It’s so expensive. Also thinking about getting a secondhand one. I saw so many secondhand ones from 2015. Is it too old? Thanks!

I have an EBD student on my caseload who just phys assaulted a student today (they have a history). Student is being out of school suspended all next week. Any advice on alt. ways to handle this?

Those who lateraled in q3/q4 of 2021 - how are you handling bonuses for your secretaries?

Just here to say ... so so grateful for the jewish holidays. if nothing else, they grant me time off without questions or (hopefully) judgment. Needed these few days to reset without email. Shana Tova everyone!

Rising fourth year lit associate realizing I might enjoy ECVC better. Anyone successfully retooled in that direction? My lit experience is mostly a mix of IP lit and PE lit (giant LPA dispute). Also did internships w two large corps while in law school, working mostly on SEC filings and IP contracts. What are the key skills /areas of knowledge I’d be short on? Thinking through whether I could go in one class year behind (or zero) or if that’s a pipe dream at this level

What class years do you consider midlevel? 3-4?

What’s something fun I can blow money on to make myself feel better about working all weekend?

Have two offers (Firm A and Firm B). Made up my mind to accept Firm B’s offer. Got conflicts check forms for both firms. Should I fill out both conflicts forms?

Any tips on how to plan your week on a Sunday night? How do you plan your day/to do list / allocate your time when working on at least two deals ?

Any insight into Withers Bergman?

I know California-based law firms tend to be more humane, but which east coast law firms have a decent work-life balance?

Winter is coming.

I know this happens a lot but I still get mildly annoyed when a senior tries to make revisions to your work that don’t actually make sense and the partner eventually just reverts to your original language/wording. I’m a senior myself and I remind myself constantly not to mark something up for the sake of marking something up.

I’ve gotten asked how I deal with feedback in two different interviews recently. Anyone have an idea of what a good answer would be? I panicked and said something about paying close attention to redlines and proactively attempting to improve my legal writing but I’m not sure that’s what they’re looking for.

The Partner I work with let me lead a call w/the client and then told me afterwards that I “talk too much” … it makes sense (sometimes I’m not direct), but still I’m just 😦

Best way to send cold applications to biglaw firms? Feel like the portals/career emails are flooded 24/7.

I want to apply for an in-house role with the client of a partner in my practice group. Is the partner likely to find out that I applied?

Anyone ever register an expensive car in Montana under a LLC to avoid taxes?

NY Biglaw on the new pay scale vs boutique that pays 50k less but actually leaves me alone on the evenings and on the weekends?
(2nd yr associate at the boutique)

what is the typical timeline for preparing for a civil trial? A medmal trial is scheduled for end of November and is estimated 2 weeks due to the number of defendants. How many weeks in advance do you start to focus majority of time and billing to trial prep?

Just graduated and took the bar. Will be starting in the litigation practice group at a Big Law firm in the fall. I want to use my time off to set myself up for success. Any books I should read? Skills I should learn (e.g., excel)? Other advice? Thank you all.