Lately I’ve noticed how “small asks” stack up in ways that are overwhelming. A quick review here, a short client note there, mentoring a junior, prepping slides for a partner. It all sounds minor in isolation. But by the end of the week, I’m staring at a mountain of “five-minute tasks” that eat entire evenings. It’s not the big projects that kill me, it’s death by a thousand cuts. How do you stop the snowball effect before it buries you?

I have an interview with Korn Ferry for an associate principal role and am curious about others’ experiences have been with work-life balance here. Also, I have an idea of what I should be compensated in this type of role, but any insights on how they pay compared to others would be helpful. Are you traveling during the pandemic or have client interactions been virtual? Lastly, if you are a consultant here, are you on billable hours? My current consulting role is not - so this would be new.

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

Thoughts?
I’ve been working at my current company for 11 years, for the past year I have been waiting for a promised promotion. I have been fully remote for 7 years pretty much good work life. Busy. In April they said I have the job still waiting. I am a project accountant III to a finance business manager.Could be long nights &stress. Still unknown pay maybe 20k increase.. Last week I was offered a govt job at NGA (Budget analyst) 40k increase not guaranteed remote. 45 min drive +retirement

How is the Jboss Fuse ESB project in Persistent? Any feedback will be helpful.

Any firms looking for a small business contractor who is TS/SCI cleared with over 15+ years of Product/Program/Project Management?

Have experience on many federal contracts, large and small, where I’ve supported timely deliveries.

Please let me know, thank you!

My client has a very casual dress code. Any recommendations for a casual blue blazer?

Can anybody explain to me the difference between IPE and PBC?
IPE being information provided by Entity vs PBC being Provided By Client.

What is the average salary of a project Engineer mechanical with 0-1 year of experience and with a Masters degree ? Talking about European countries precisely Nordic counties .

Hi All,
Does anyone knows about Northern Trust project with IBM?
Thanks

I am working as React Develpor in IBM ISL(India software Labs ) with decent WLB. Recently got an offer from EY GDS with 30 percent hike. Role : Senior Technical lead .
Being a married female, i am little bit concerned about WLB in long term.
I have heard in EY they tag you in more than 1 project.
How is the quality of work and team management .
Need some inputs , do give some insight.

How is UBS client project in Synechron? Any one else got an offer for UBS in synechron?

HCL 35LPA for Senior Project Manager with 15 years of exp. Is this a good deal to pick up?

Hello Fishes ,

I have got an offer from GlobalLogic , with client as Google. Can anyone guide me if it is a good company to work for ?

Hi everyone! Local young woman here looking at a position at WellMed, pivoting from a career in tech project management. Is anyone here able to provide a referral or tips on the process? Thanks in advance!

Hello Guys, I got offer from Legato, My DOJ on next week. My project is IngenioRX. Do anyone work in this project. How will be the wlb in this project.

Will they allow me to work from home after the covid pandemic is over?

Hi Fishes,
Actively looking for a job switch.
I have been alligned with TCS from past 5.6 years.During my tenure, I worked on SAP R/3 Financial Accounting - GL (General Ledger), Fixed Assets Module, Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable,Roll out projects, and involved with different kind of testing like Regression, Upgrade, End to End testings.
Have an experience in Oracle to SAP data implementation project, Also have knowledge on S4 hana,
Handled multiple role SAP Finance Functional support t

A time you had 0 clue what you were doing? How did you overcome it? I legit don’t know what I’m doing on my first staff aug. project and want to quit so bad

It's super frustrating to be "time poor".

That's seemingly just the nature of working in Biglaw.

But every day you have the option to buy back your time.

How do you buy back time?

It's simple—by saving and investing.

And you don't need to be uber wealthy to regain control of your time.

Consider this…

I have been applying for internships the last few months. Got few first round interviews but never concluded further in the application stage. Lots of rejections because I am not from a target university.

Still looking for a summer internship within a Quant Fund, Hedge Fund or Trading firm (HFT,Quant or Systematic). Anyone with tips?

Bit of background. I am a Physics and Math undergrad with previous experience in Capital Markets and Research.

Thanks in advance!

Thoughts on brk.b for long term? Thinking of getting in at this point.

Does anyone here take their job day by day, or do you have at least a 5 year plan? I used to plan for an MBA or Masters, now I have no interest in the field and I feel lost. Seeing everyone go into new jobs & graduate with their masters recently has me feeling like I’m not accomplishing anything.

Since we are all WFH, some of my fellow countrymen have headed home and work US hours. Anyone doing this? I know technically not supposed to but these are weird times.

Hi , anyone working in Capgemini noida office,please help!!
I recieved my offer letter and the adress mentioned says sector 139,140 &142 at which i have to report on my DoJ.
So please if you can confirm what is the exact location/ sector of the office and what is the nearby localities i should find a PG/ Flat to stay, as i have to move from my home town for first time.please guide.Thanks in advance.

Hi, Anyone having Frontend interview on Friday with Walmart ? It seems its a women only drive as per recruiter.

What level of DSA can one expect for Frontend role with 2.6 YoE in Reactjs and Javascript? If anyone recently gave interviews please share ur experience, please. Walmart Publicis Sapient Deloitte Accenture Amazon Flipkart

Hi,
Where can I login using my candidate reference number to check my candidature status?
Please provide the link

As far as i’m familiar with, you need to be an accredited investor to get into the primary market and get shares at ipo price. Anyone have insights to clickipo or webull (ipo function)? How does it work?

Hi fishes, I just joined PWC SDC kolkata, so how is the work culture and the work life balance here...any insights!!!

what is the fixed CTC for SA2 in Kolkata AC for Chartered accountant?

Any one got the offer letter from PWC AC (Bangalore) from last 1 week ? ...if yes then please let me know how much time they have taken after documentation. Many Thanks!PwC Pwc AC

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Does anyone know any good packaging design companies with experience in lifestyle/beauty/fashion products. NYC or the West Coast? Any recommendations much appreciated. Thanks.

Had a recruiter tell me that investment firms only give 24 hours for you to accept an offer - is this true? It seems crazy to me

Any good books to read this winter break? On leadership, digital, or any autobiographies?

Can someone explain how to maximize the 401k employer contribution -- by when during the year should I have invested the full $18k to get the 1.5% match?

Anyone familiar with EY’s Goverment and Public Sector division? Looking for a pay range for a job listed as Senior in “Customer Experience”

What is the most “do as I say, not as I do” thing you’ve been told or punished/reprimaded for as an associate?

Workout before (4:30 am) or after (6:30ish) work?

Any insight into Barnes and Thornburg, especially in Minneapolis? Culture? Hours requirement? Comp???

Are new associates in your firm eligible for bonuses in their stump year?

Well I learned my lesson. Never work with Wells Fargo. Any good banks I should switch to?

I don’t want to make partner, and I want to stay in big law for 2-3 years, do you suggest I just do the bare minimum for hours or should I still be doing as much work as possible?

I need an assistant/paralegal. Probably part time at first. I live/work in a small city in Oklahoma, solo practice. I would like approx 10 billable hours/week (if part time) from them. What do i look for in one? Pay amount? (Most here make around $12/hour). Incentives for bonus money?

I recently had a specialist partner send me a fairly nasty email after I (a transactional first year) was told to ask them to review something ASAP that had clearly been on my partner’s radar for over a week. Why am I taking the (honestly justified) blame for this? Surely it should be obvious that I’m just the messenger here.

Any non-US lawyers who have been hired by an Am100 firm without having sat the bar? Looking for an opportunity in the US, if possible DC or NYC, and currently working for Big Law in Europe.

Would like some tips re hiring process + visa from those who have succeeded. Looking for a 1-2 year stay and open for longer term

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

Mid-level associate at a mid-size regional insurance defense firm practicing coverage litigation. Salary is capped b/c my firm only does I.D./coverage and has no direct-hire comm clients. Second round of interviews with a comm lit boutique where I would be the only associate with 5 partners. Other than partner track, salary/benefits, and switching from coverage to general comm lit, what qualities of the move should I be thinking about as I weigh my options? I've never worked at another firm.

When negotiating a sign on bonus with a new firm based on the fact that you were anticipating a bonus for that fiscal year and are leaving before that is paid out, do you have to do anything to prove you would have actually received a bonus/the amount of bonus you would have received?

How long did you have to wait from last round interview until offer? (Public sector)

What do partners generally expect from third-year litigation associates (smaller firm) as far as legal, professional, and/or case management skills go?
I still feel like I can’t (or don’t know how to) manage or push cases forward and like I’m constantly behind on everything—is this normal?

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

Anyone at Pryor Cashman have intel on firm culture, work/life balance, and comp?

What do you do when you feel the goalpost has been/is being moved re: billable requirements? Like there's a spoken vs unspoken? I chose this job based on billables vs salary and what I'm being told I'm expected to do now is 20-30% (at least) > than what was initially agreed upon. Given my other life responsibilities, this is creating a huge strain & I feel like this is slowly getting harder & harder on my spouse & kids. I'm grateful to have lots of good work but not sure how to course correct.

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

Can you share first year salary for midsize firms? I'm in NJ, but curious to hear other markets. Also billable targets? Thanks!