Just saved my first $100k. Can I retire from biglaw now? Jk but real talk how much do people try to save before leaving biglaw? Retirement savings are one of my biggest motivations for staying.

Decided to payoff my mortgage.

Do you guys factor in how far your parents live when looking to buy houses? My folks are here but I'm thinking of buying in Louisana. Scared to leave them though, haven't ever lived more than an hour away from them 🥲

Can someone on a Manager salary afford a $675k house on a single $140k salary? With 20% down?

I’m an ERISA consultant for Marsh providing 3(21) and 3(38) services. I am interested in learning the opinion of in house counsel. Is it a priority in 2022 to outsource or mitigate fiduciary liability in light of the excessive fee lawsuits hitting employers? Would a trustee committee for a 401k plan hire a third party cofiduciary to share that risk? Lastly, what additional compensation should the 5500 signor receive when asked to be the trustee for a retirement plan?

What’s the salary of a senior DAAC based out of India taking transfer to London? Please help with the right number. Is is true that the earnings in India = savings in UK. I am planning to make this move and an honest answer will be super helpful for me

How do I invest in ETHOS?

Need a quick help
While structuring the HRA if we give max limit for eg., 20k and I have rent agreement of 7500. Will this be a problem or will I just get an exempt of 7500?

Where online can you invest in rental properties/real estate as a non-accredited investor?

Is it a good idea to put MSD down or any down payment when leasing in this current environment?

Pre-approved for a home but the rate lock expired and now we have to re apply. My husband lets me know his credit score dropped 111 points because of credit card utilization. Even if we get it below 30% ( which we can) not sure it will quickly reflect. I also added him as an authorized user on a high limit credit card I have. Any other suggestions besides trading him in lbs

I have an exit opportunity but have 600$ in my commuter benefit account I lose after post 30 days leaving my current employer. Any creative ways to spend it? Uber pool is eligible, Amtrak, buses, etc.

Tax planning

Anyone has innovative ideas on how to reduce federal and state income taxes? I am in CA and my sources of income include salary, rental income, and some business income.

I already max out retirement benefits (401K, IRA, SepIRA etc.) and we have no kids.

What platforms do you use for your investments?

I use Zerodha for brokerage and Kuvera/Coin for MF investments.

Recommendation for a tax person to help with complicated taxes - husband and I lived in NJ for part of 2021, he worked remotely for an nyc and then Long Island co., I worked in NJ and for a MA firm. We also both took parental leave and taxes weren’t taken out of some of that pay. Also, need child credit for said child who the IRS doesn’t know about yet.
Help!

In the 6 years of our married life me and my husband have always had differences.
One thing we stuck to was not to care about expenses like we saved together, spent together...my salary was his and vice versa...
I have differences with his side of the family...but recently I got to know that he has been buying crypto for his brother without my knowledge.
Mind it that his brother is very well off but for some reason he can't buy crypto himself since he is in India.
Knowing my husband...contd...

Sorry, haven't been active here. What are we buying these days?

US Short term capital gain question:
If I get stocks A & B at $50. In a month I sell one at $25 and the other at $75, do I still owe tax?

Hi Fishes, what is your approach of value adding to your project on top of regular work? By the way I am a test lead(automation) and have 11 yoe in a product company.

Does tiger analytics ask for counter offer letter while revising offer?

Those currently hiring - Has the job market become inundated with applicants again or are you still finding qualified applicants to be scarce?

Looking to hire one or two paralegals in Baton Rouge, La. DM if interested! Firm is primarily civil litigation and PI defense for plants and trucking.

Holidays are coming.

Any one have unique customs/traditions to share? Looking to establish our own ways of celebrating.

Are new recruits eligible for mobile phone reimbursement within one month of joining? I understand that it needs to be configured first.

Do we have to sign a bond if PWC buys out an employee from the previous company?

Does KPMG provide cab for office pickup and drop for bangalore?

How does the referral system work? Should I apply from the website and then ask for a referral or is there a chance to ask for an employee to refer internally? Would the latter option be considered ahead of the first option?

Hey street photographers, what are your thoughts of people being identifiable in shots?

Do you feel like your work is making a difference at your current company? Why or why not?

24yr old female working in NYC (if that ever happens again) who's really just looking for someone to laugh with. The cynic in me is often overtaken by the joy I get from doing small things to (..cont)

Trying to decide on the HDHP Health Insurance. Basic vs. Premium. Benefits says the two are equivalent in coverage except three differences - deductible $3K premium vs $3.5k basic, no monthly payment for basic and no $2K company contribution for basic HDHP. What am I missing here. Why would t one not go for basic as you are ahead by about $1K. Any explanations or thoughts?

Can someone Suggest Template for Ppt's.

I have a presentation to make and I want it to be uniquely different .

Thanks in advance

Those of you in leadership -

- What do you wish someone had told you when you were ambitious and early in your career?
- What advice do you wish your junior team members asked you for but don't?


Thanks in advance!

- An early career sustainability consultant keen on the leadership path.

Which is a better Big 4 to join for Business consulting risk- EY or KPMG?

I am a mid level and have received an offer from a regional big law firm in a non-market paying location. I believe the firm would be a great fit and the location is where I want to be. The biggest issue is money. I’d be lateraling from full cravath in a major market and the initial offer I received is a bit off that (read: 50% salary reduction). While the market is cheaper in some respects, housing is not. How far can I expect this firm to go to in terms of compensation? Any negotiation tips?

Interested in investing in a rental property in the next couple of years but don't know where to start. Any tips or recommendations for resources would be greatly appreciated. TIA!

Do partners sometimes say nice things about your work just to encourage you and less so because the work merits the compliment? Or is my impostor syndrome really messing with my head?

Today I tried to tell myself what my favorite thing of being a lawyer is, and the only thing I could think about is when the direct deposit hits every couple of weeks…

Did anyone here turn down an in-house role for reasons other than money? I have SEVERE cold feet about succeeding in-house and it being more stressful and “busy” than firm life. Help!

Do big law firms typically need references when you lateral from another big law firm? I don’t think I suck at my job but haven’t made close partner connections at my current firm so not sure who I would ask.

I’ve made it 5+ years in a NY M&A practice and have consistent exceeding expectations reviews. I’ve had a few mental breakdowns because of work during this time, but thankfully made it through. I’ve been in a near constant depressive/anxious state for family reasons for the last year and half, and am soon having my first kid. I’m scared shitless that I’ll spiral out of control both at work and at home if something doesn’t change soon. Any suggestions on how to keep this job and keep it together?

Anybody want to share stories about regretting a lateral move? Just gave notice and having some second thoughts

Saw an article about the chilling effect that the Big Law salary raises are having on in house hiring since associates cannot bear to take the pay cut. Do we believe this? Of course if an in house role offers less than a first year salary it’s a tough pill to swallow, but what if the role offers in the mid-200s for a substantially better WLB? Thoughts??

Pretty sure I’m about to be fired. I have an offer in hand anyway and have been on a few interviews that have gone well, and a few more lined up. Am I gonna be ok?

Anyone drafted money transmitter customer terms and conditions before? Suggestions on where to find the specifics of what needs to be in it? Are they in consumer protection laws? Helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. (I have to review for NY specific requirements and have no idea where to begin.)

Referrals for Miami biglaw commercial litigation positions?

Has anyone had experience with a break up while working in big law? Facing some problems, largely on account of my schedule. Just want to ask if anyone has experience going about it while maintaining performance and well being?

Lol so I left work a little bit early yesterday to get a pedicure and when I walk into the store, I see one of the partners sitting down getting one himself. Of course, I end up sitting next to him and we end up talking about work stuff...

Best fall vacation destinations on a biglaw budget?

Any fellow Georgetown Hoyas alumni wanting to go to John Carroll weekend in Nashville!?

If you’re ever feeling like BigLaw is pigeonholing your career, just remember that Rep. Liz Cheney started her career as a project finance associate at White & Case from 1996-1999.

Any insight into Fenwick’s tech trans practice? Are they still hiring fully remote associates?

Serious billing question - if during the course of the day, you first receive an email from Client A at say 11:10am and you read it, you then respond to it at 12:20pm. You get another email at 2pm from Client A and respond immediately. The next email comes in at 4pm, you read it and respond only at 4:30pm. None of the email responses take more than 3-5mins. You are working on matters for other clients at all other times during the day. How much are you billing for Client A?

3rd year associate. Former fed law clerk. Working at ID firm. Doing slip and falls and wrecks. Recently received big law offer to do products. Really want to go. Gave notice to current firm. Current firm really wants me to stay, counters that it will try to get me salary as close to big law offer and give me complex work. Stay at ID firm or accept big law offer?