Lawyers who brag about 100-hour workweeks aren't heroes, they’re enablers of a broken system. We’re glorifying burnout like it’s a badge of honor. When did being chronically exhausted become the norm?

Give me the strength to set a boundary today and do something fun instead of waiting by my computer for emails

Have you ever failed to deliver? What was it and why?

Hi fishes,

Is there any referral opportunity available for the Data Engineer role with EY.

YOE: 4 years

Tech Stack: Python, PySpark, AWS, SQL, Hadoop

I’m taking a Microsoft certification course with Excel 2016. Should I opt for the 2019 version or are there few differences?

How do you invest and save for your children? I’m thinking about setting them up with custodial brokerage accounts but don’t want them to have a heyday at 18. Did you create irrevocable trusts or?? They are too young for earned income and I don’t own a business so no IRA investing opportunities here.

Just signed offer letter, got goosebumps, feels amazing!! Thank you all! Hoping the best for y’all!!!

Today I’m thankful for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Coinbase. (And this community too)!

Who is trying to open a Binance account??? Are you trying to sell an ico you have or buy exposure to an ico?? All please respond

Am I crazy for buying 1.7B SHIB? I may have lost my mind?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

I struggle with perfectionism and anxiety and this job seems to not help. How can I learn to be less of a perfectionist in a job that highly rewards this kind of behavior?

Does EY file for I140 under premium processing by default, or would I need to request for this explicitly?

Could someone please explain the creative hierarchy in pharma? In general market the roles are normally: JR CW, CW, SR CW, ACD, CD, GCD, ECD. How are creative supervisor roles the same/different? Thx!

Hi fishes
How.much percentage of hike is infosys and TCS offering to retain their employees.?
If anyone has any idea please let me know.

Just moved to the city and I'm excited to get out and try some new restaurants. What's your all-time favorite spot to grab a bite in Charlotte? (Bonus points if you can tell me what makes it awesome!)

Just found out I will be taking two depositions in the near future. These are not key witnesses but I am still nervous. I’ve only been licensed since October of last year and still feel like I have no clue what I’m doing half the time. Any deposition tips?

Do biglaw firms acquire your official law school transcript grades in a background check? Or do they merely confirm attendance?

When lateraling to another defense firm, is it necessary to show billable hours at current firm?

How do you wind down after a rough day?

I’m from Southern California. Is this what a snow day feels like? But it’s just gonna keep snowing for 1+ months?

Is it possible to practice M&A law outside of NYC?

Firm announced flexible come and go as you see fit approach to coming back to office. Partner I work for said I need to be in office 4-5 days a week anyway. Thoughts?

How would I go about finding a recruiter for a career switch? I have a finance background and am currently a mid level in big law. Looking for a hybrid position, but I only have experience with recruiters who recruit for other big law positions. Any ideas for how to start looking?

Does anybody work in a rule for a litigation finance or legal funding company who doesn't hail from a big law firm in background? Basically I have a lot of interest in the area have read a book about it in my free time and was wondering what sort of entry level opportunities I should be seeking.

Ngl this crisis just affirmed my decision about not wanting to have kids. Serious props to the parents attempting to simultaneously bill and homeschool their kids.

What do you do in between meetings where you don't have enough time to get anything done but it's like too much time to do nothing.

How to switch practice areas? I’ve been in immigration for 3 years now and need a change. How do you convince employers you’re a good fit for a role you don’t have any experience with?

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.

I got a job offer at Fisher Phillips and I’m debating on taking it. Does anyone have any insights on the firm’s culture? Is there a decent work/life balance? And if you know, what is the average salary for a third year attorney?

At a midsize am law 200 firm with subpar salary and bonus structure. Just became an attorney in September 2019. So I feel that it’s too soon to leave. See more below...

I found out a soon to be 2nd year associate got a 10k raise making his salary 110k now, while I, the soon to be 3rd year associate got a 2k raise making my salary 107k. So now the 2nd year male associate is making more money than me. How do I bring this up to the partners?

Interviewing with Cordell & Cordell next week for a SouthEastern associate position. Any tips? Things I should know about the firm/position? Things to avoid?

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

When applying for a job, what is the strategy when a firm asks you for your compensation requirements? I don’t want to be unrealistic, but I don’t want to sell myself short either.

Can someone recommend a good printer for home office use? I need something I can print 10-20 pages per day on. My law school printer is on its last leg.