Leaving a biglaw shop at end of the year. A client that I've worked with, and who has liked my work, reached out to me (a senior associate, copying all clients but copying no partners or other personnel from my firm) to ask if I could handle a new matter. They asked for a conflicts check and what my billable rate might be in the new year. I'm departing to a new, much smaller firm which will most likely have a much lower rate.

How do you approach this? Alert the typical partners?

Hello All,

I am currently working in India in analytics space and have an offer from a consulting company where I will be posted at client location YOE is 12+ and they are offering me 19k AED per month

I am making 37 LPA in India

Is it worth the switch?

What do roles look like for the more executional / operational minded person on the brand side? somewhere between the strategy of a project and driving it.

Work is like a terrible circle. Deal after deal, project after project, it's all so stale and boring! I can't even think of an exit op that I'd be interested in pursuing. 🥹

I was under the assumption that Nagarro is offering permanent work from home opportunity. During HR discussion when I asked about it, the HR said it is specific to projects and if the client is fine with your wfh you can take it. What's the scenario guys?

Any advice on overcoming social anxiety and succeeding in consulting? How do you successfully build a client network and deepen relationships?

Desi ppl , struggling a bit with verbal communication since I moved to US. Sometimes can’t find words during client meeting so do a lot of ‘aaa’s , ‘Kind of’s and ‘sort of’. How can I improve it? I do watch English series a lot and read books but looking for other ideas that may have helped you all . Are there are classes which helps with fluency ?

Interviewed w/ Deloitte Analytics Advisory. Recruiter told me that the team loves me but want to find me a project before an offer and a project should become open in beg. of fiscal yr. Is this normal

Anyone have actual intel on how comp (particularly bonus structure) works for mid level hires (vice president, director) into Corporate Functions (for example, legal, executive office, etc.) at BBs?

Public sites like Glassdoor are essentially useless for these roles and WSO seems to focus only on comp for client facing roles like IB, T&S, etc

How do levels in house/client side work? I know they’re not as comparable to agency but curious the minimum years of experience to make the move and what roles would even be similar.

As a new hire, what’s the better approach? Go around looking (begging) for billable hours or sit tight at my desk for 8 hours a day and study for the CPA exam?

Hello, Need Help!

I joined Accenture 7 months ago and was tagged to a support project. IDOC reprocessing majorly. I didn't want to do that so asked for a release and I was told, since I am a project hire, I can ask for a release only after 1.5 years working on the project. So I started searching jobs outside.
I got an offer from TCS with 50% on my fixed and also an assurance of being deployed to an implentation project.
Further details in comment

Hi,

I am a mechanical engineer with 9 YOE in project management. Can anyone refer me to a new position. I am actively searching for a job.

I have a CSR, but thinking of getting a new “0% apr for x months” card to use for kitchen reno project. Contractor charges 3% for cc transactions, but I’d rather put it on a no-interest cc than take $$ out of my investment accounts. Am I crazy? If not, what 2nd cc should I get?

Hi Fishes

I joined EY GDS this month but not liking the work in the assigned project. It is not as per my expectations and not suitable as a developer. I have another offer from Bristlecone. Any suggestions? Should I continue working with EY GDS to have a brand name or switch to Bristlecone company (high probability of good project)

Thanks in advance!

** long post**. I was hired as an associate for client engagement on the tech side of an IB. I’m only engaging with internal clients but our team do modelling, reporting, for internal clients. I also create pitch decks and present, again only internally. When hired I was under the impression I was entering a FO type role but I don’t believe this to be the case now. Does anyone know if this is BO, MO or non revenue generating FO? If that exists.

SmartOffice- has anyone found a way to automated client contact utilizing smart office?

So I have completely lost interest in my area of practice mainly because I haven’t been exposed to many matters (our team is really slow) and I am the most junior in the team. So billable work is never constant. I feel like this has impacted my interest and stagnated my growth. I am thinking of moving into a different area of practice that I’m interested in. Has anyone ever done this? I’m actually depressed and I really hate being given work now. I have ADHD. Please advise

1st yr here, & I’m struggling to bill 8 hours/day. I went into the job ready and willing to work 8+ billable hours a day, but I find myself getting burned out by billable hour 6/7 everyday. Any tips?

What is the process after joining LTI? What happens in 1st two weeks?
How to get project?

Which one to join between Publicis Sapient and Hexaware? Please suggest.

I am currently an audit A2 that will be promoted this June to an S1 looking to move to financial due diligence in the San Francisco / San Jose area. I have worked primarily in financial services while also having IPO and SPAC experience. Is anyone within FDD willing to chat so I can learn more about their experience to make this process a bit easier?

Hi all, HR while releasing offer said that 25.50 LPA is highest slab for manager grade at CTS, evidently it’s not. I accepted offer, what should I do?

This strike at Facebook is messing up my numbers. Has anyone else been in a situation like this? They were a major source of work for me. What can I do?

Hi

My offer letter has relocation allowance mentioned , but it is not mentioned in
How much amount i can reimburse. Can someone say where I can view the amount?

Let’s talk about the 30% ruling. I moved last year to the Netherlands and got the 30% tax benefit. Nonetheless, it is valid for only 5 years. What is the recommendation to keep a fair netto salary after the end of the benefit? Are employers in the NL open to renegotiate and compensate the tax difference or should I consider moving to another company or even country?

What’s your biggest career related FIRE regret? I.e. staying at one company too long, putting too much value in pay increase vs career trajectory, not going into a different field/industry

KPMG Management Consulting, Do those on the Specialist track earn more than Generalists?

How the rent stole Christmas

Hey everyone, I was recently laid off.. on November 3 actually. It’s a “temporary layoff” and I’m one of the 4 who got laid off. My return date is February 1st. Would you wait, and collect employment insurance (Canada) or start looking for a new job??

I'm so nervous to speak up in meetings. What's the best way to get over this fear?

Hello Bosch Fishes,
What is the current company wide work policy ? Is there is a strict return to office mandate like tcs ?

Could you all imagine if we took a day of pto and all had a fb party? Public accounting would cease to exist.

What about hike? Will people who joined after March 22 be eligible

Does your salary actually line up with Robert Half’s salary guide based on your level of experience, especially in the tech sector?

What are good places to stay in Chicago with decent desi population, lower crime and affordable rents?

Anyone in RE at Foley & Lardner? How do you like it?

1st yr here, & I’m struggling to bill 8 hours/day. I went into the job ready and willing to work 8+ billable hours a day, but I find myself getting burned out by billable hour 6/7 everyday. Any tips?

How important are 2L and 3L grades? I got an internship at a top 30 law firm and am nervous I won’t keep my GPA up. I also know that the law firm requests Transcripts before the internship.

Anyone in West LA looking for a sublet or know someone who is? Thanks y’all

For anyone that received an offer recently, did you negotiate for a signing and/or guaranteed bonus? Not in a rush to leave my current firm but also know the market has changed quite a bit. Is there anything else you should be making sure is in your offer letter?

What does it mean when a firm doesnt have a required number of billable hours but has an expected target? Isnt it essentially the same thing…?

Work in tech/ecvc biglaw in LA, currently a midlevel, and hating LA (SoCal). Have a young family and am sole breadwinner. OK staying in biglaw long term. Havent travelled in the US too much but want to leave SoCal (tired of homeless, traffic, real estate prices, heat, car culture, and not that family friendly)? Any recommendations for where to move to that has career prospects, some tech scene, family friendly, and nice to live? We are lookoing Austin, Boston, Seattle (havent visited any yet).

Does it ever make you nervous to aggressively expense late night meals under your firm's policy (if you're meeting the requirements)? Not sure if I'm being overly paranoid. It just feels risky, given that my firm is cutting spending elsewhere.

I’m a junior associate at a regional firm interviewing for a few big law firm positions this week. How much should I worry about the fact that I didn’t go to a T14 school (I graduated top 5% in a school ranked ~75) and didn’t start out in big law? Am I doomed?

How do you tell if you hate being a lawyer or just hate your firm?

What is a good response to the questions what are your weakness? I always struggle with giving an answer in an interview that is too honest. Any advice?

What matters more - billable hours or quality of work? It seems like I have a good reputation for always being available, but personally, I don't think I am doing my best work as I'm overloaded. Does billing well matter more than quality work? Just started in the spring as midlevel.

How hard/easy would it be to find a decent big law position after 3 years of SEC experience? Total 5 years atty experience. What will be the salary like?

Lateraling to a new firm and they seem to strongly prefer providing me with a firm phone rather than enabling work email on my personal phone (although it’s my option to choose). I’ve always just had one phone. I guess it’ll be nice to have things separate for privacy purposes, but I’m annoyed at having to pay for my own phone and plan for the first time in years.

I hate clients filing IPOs .. they are always changing plans laat minutes, causing fire drills and making it seem like you're the one who wasn't prepared.

Adding daily lunch webinars on mindfulness and gratitude does not show a focus on, let alone improve, wellness. To the extent this job makes people unwell, it's because of the constant demands on our time. Don't add more.

Any insight on the healthcare group at O’Melveny—LA office?

T14 - do you look down in on law school peers who didn’t pass the bar the first time?

What is an exit financing and why did one get dropped on me TODAY???