Just lost another case. Three in a row this year so far. Looking for some encouragement from the community (especially since I'm the only person of color at my firm).

How is work life balance in automation testing in Publicis Sapient as a sr assosiate l1?@

Guys, if you live in a small apt, where do you put your hamper/laundry basket?

Anyone recently joined in August and September, did you guys have discussed goals and eligibility for year end hike.
Officially it will be there, but is your manager expecting to give any appraisal (hike) as it will be hardly a month before appraisal closure?

Hey ! Could anyone give me a referral in gartner for one of the openings . Waiting to be a part of this organization since college 😭

Has anyone transitioned from Tax to RM? Could you share your experience and pros/cons of the change? Really want to get out of client facing/billable work, but I like my firm. Thank you!

Anyone work for a MedTech, Pharma, or a Provider and want to throw a referral my way?

I think I figured it all out. Women just want to be women part time.

Any 🐠 here making over 450k? If so, what’s your area of expertise, and how many years have you been doing it?

Does BDO offer global mobility programs? For example doing a transfer/rotation to Australia from the US?

I am joined in IBM 2months back ..now i am getting offer from product company with 30% hike .. whether my notice period is 90 days .. or i am not yet confirmation from IBM . kindly help me on this . In probation period my notice period is 30 days in offer letter

I recently gave Capgemini Java B2 Consultant technical interview (java Spring Boot, Functional programming). The interview went well and the interviewer told that HR will contact me. When can I expect a HR round to happen? Please advise.

I don't know if you remember my last post a few months ago, but I got the goddess locs yesterday. Now I'm so nervous going into work Monday! Smh. Wish me luck. 🙏

Grant Thornton is hiring! DM to learn more.

Can anyone refer me in Morgan Stanley for Mainframe related opportunity. I have total of 6.2 years of experience and currently serving my notice period with over 1 month left.

I have recruiters that are sending our premium rates out to candidates. This was never allowed at previous employers. Has this practice changed over the past year? We always held those rates close to the vest. I have even had a recruiter ask for the 401(k) vesting schedule and matching plan. This is not public information and should not be provided to candidates. Am I missing something?

Hi all .. seeking advice on Josh Bersin courses. Thinking about taking the HR analytics and employee experience courses, but dont want to commit to a year in case it’s just high level or introductory courses. Anyone has first hand experience with these courses?

ZS hiring for multiple roles across offices. DM for a referral!

Hi fishes , anyone working at jk tech…. Need some info….

Hi Fishes,

In my offer i see this line " We may require you to travel to other locations including in India and internationally." ,however in my earlier post I came to know that there are no travel opportunities in Telstra .Does it mean in the future I can negotiate with my manager for the travel?

Anyone else have to deal with a rude legal assistant? Been working with a legal assistant for over a year, and to say she’s rude and difficult is an understatement. She’s quick to tell me if she can’t do an assigned task,my files are a disorganized mess, and she sends snarky email responses. I talked to the managing partner who agrees her behavior is problematic. He’s suggested the three of us schedule a meeting to discuss, but that feels too formal. I’d rather ask for a reassignment. Help!

This bowl was originally created for black attorneys in big law, but since it’s the only bowl for black attorneys, many black attorneys in other sectors have joined. Some people are apprehensive about starting another bowl for all black attorneys because it will take away from this bowl. Assuming that the conversations & topics will stay the same, What are you thoughts on keeping this bowl solely for black in big law verses Opening this bowl to any black lawyer?

Are there any M&A attorneys in here looking to go in-house & would be open to relocating to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area? The role is with the largest privately held company in the US! If so, please DM me. Thanks!

I try to set boundaries at work, even as an associate. I’m always available and usually hit billables with decent reviews. Do you get pushback from seniors or MPs for setting work boundaries? What are the responses you’ve received?

I wish the shoe questions would stop. Something every week. 😮‍💨

Two more weeks until the new year. Is anyone else struggling to finish the year off strong?

Has anyone lateraled from ID to big law? What yoe? Grades in law school?

Oh to be Giselle and Brady's divorce lawyer....how do you fumble (pun intended) so badly that your brazilian international supermodel wife leaves you? You don't see Russell fumbling Ciara that's all I'm saying.

I’m going for a small/boutique firm to big law and had a question about support staff. How often do you use support staff (i.e scheduling appointments and time keeping). Also do you guys have an assistant assign only to you or is the assistant for multiple attorneys

For people that are afraid to get help with your mental health or addiction because you think that you will have problems with bar discipline, 1.why do you believe that? 2. If you could have an honest conversation about this topic, what would you ask?

Other than losing out on the bonus, what else happens if you don’t meet your billable target for a year)? A number of associates at my firm miss their target and it doesn’t appear to be an issue.

Are you all talking to recruiters? What are they saying about the market, signing bonuses, etc.?

First-year at a big law firm and I feel like i’m getting passed on good work opportunities that end up going to other first year associates. Is this the norm? I reach out for work but other non-minorities end up with the work. What do I do?

Would you ever open your own practice?

Let’s hear some good news! Share your biggest wins so far this week!

As black attorneys, what traumas do you think are unique to us?

It’s Friday 🙌🏾 Any big Labor Day plans?

What do you have to do to become a partner at your firm?

I’m currently in accounting and I am thinking of applying to law school. The catch is that I’m 35 and wondering should I be making this move at my age? Any feed back from u guys helps

Hi, everyone! I’ve been licensed since Feb 2020. My first job was with the State & I stayed there like 1.5 years before leaving (I gained many skills). I know my biggest mistake was leaving without having something lined up. So BASICALLY I’ve been unemployed since Jan 2021. I was employed by two firms but it didn’t work. I guess I didn’t meet their “expectations”—they expected me to learn everything within a week. ATP, I’m just getting VERY discouraged. Having interviews with no response etc.