Looking for a reality check.

I’m a mid-level energy associate at a v50 with experience in upstream O&G, project development and transactional work. I’ve been exploring lateral opportunities and getting a few callbacks and 1 or 2 interviews, but nothing else.

Starting to wonder — is this just the market right now for mid-level laterals or am I missing something? Should I be networking more directly with partners instead of relying on recruiters/applications?

Bookish fish! What’s the best book on leadership you’ve read? Particularly creative leadership.

What are shift timings in Sunlife , also is it mandatory to come to office daily or 2 times a week, or is it psbl to take wfh if staying in Noida.

Also what is there medical insurance policy. Spouse child employee ....how much cap??
Are parents covered under same policy or they charge extra premium.

What can a senior 2 expect to receive as annual hike with strategic impact rating ?

Anybody successfully used the AmEx Platinum companion pass benefit? So many restrictions smh

Option 1: margin loan based on brokerage account assets, Option 2: home equity loan on a paid off property. Looking to use the cheap debt to DCA invest in the market over the next few months. Have reasonable risk appetite, thoughts on one vs another?

Please, share some tips to deal with work stress. I'm getting crankier more than ever with the huge amount of workload. I was not like this, but I'm so tired of the mentality "Send it to Paul, he can solve it" (Paul is my fake name). New hireds cant do the job, old seniors are quiting like birds...

A client (in the banking industry) is looking for what they’re calling a software/dev ops attorney to report directly to the GC. Thinking 6th year+. Would need to be based in the south. Can provide more details if you dm me.

Thoughts on uneven bridal parties? I would have 5 vs my fiancé having 3 people.

Can anyone please refer me for SAP CPI role. I have 3.5 years of experience in SF

Does anyone know max accenture vacation payout when quitting?

Anyone use air table for PM? Looking for pros and cons. Thanks in advance!

Did any PM or PMM get into b-schools like CBS or NYU to make the transition? Would love to chat!

Do you have a product portfolio? I have case study details on features I've released but so far have only needed as reference notes in interviews. I have an upcoming interview where they specifically want to discuss my portfolio and want to ensure I'm correctly prepared.

Hello everyone! I have been a scrum master for over 6 years and am trying to break into Product Management, any advice on how to do this please?

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Is anyone able to access prudent mediassist portal to submit claim after new entollment ?

Big law literally saved my life. I was working for the government and being sued by creditors and in a deep, dark place. I wasn't even able to afford my Ube transfer application on my own. I've been at my firm for 3 years now and my life has completely changed. I was so close to declaring bankruptcy it's not even funny. I understand why people rag on it but some of us would be in a really bad place if we weren't here

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.

2nd year. What’s the typical bonus schedule?

Boomer. I am in between jobs. Laid off in 10/21 after 16+ yrs, with an ABA firm. RIF. Still on excellent terms. Took my time living off generous package and didn’t seriously start applying until 01/22. Made a rookie mistake and accepted first offer.
Turns out job wasn’t as advertised. Mutual parting of ways 3/22. Due diligence is critical.
Now interviewing a LOT. Some temp work, I still have “it”. I relate to all gens. Willing to mentor AND learn from all. Tech savvy, CTE from day one. Leads?

I wish I had even a tiny fraction of the energy I had when I first started this job

How do I tell a firm I screened with that another firm I screened with is moving forward with full rounds? I would prefer the former firm, even though the latter firm is ranked higher. Thanks for any advice

To all those in management, how do firms that haven’t instituted pay cuts/furloughs manage to do that? Is it because their clients are still paying the bills, because they are borrowing money, because partners just won’t see profit this coming year? Some combo?

On the transactional side of things, what is the expectation of Associates to start bringing in their own work, or start developing their own book of clients?
When they are mid or senior level?

To the lender counsel that forgot to mention they needed original signature pages for a deal that closed early this year and decided to chase and harass me a day before thanksgiving and a day after thanksgiving multiple times. F*ck you. I don’t know what is driving your lack of courtesy but I have represented the same bank before and know their usual original signature requirement.

Question for funds folks, since no one is around to answer any questions and I can't seem to find this answer anywhere. Why can't a placement agent combine or integrate the offering of interests in the sponsor's fund with the contemporaneous offering of interests in another fund? Is it based on reputational risk or from a sales perspective in case someone rejects both funds, any other issues? Thanks!

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

Associate at an AmLaw 100 firm doing patent work. I applied to a part time masters program to try to pivot to a different technical field (still doing patent work, but in something that interests me more than what I’m doing now). Do I try to stick it out at the firm while getting the masters, ask for a reduced hours schedule, or get a part time, non-legal job so I can focus more on the program (one year).

How do you win back a partner’s trust after making careless errors (e.g., misstating case law)

Is it normal for a firm to require you to complete a conflicts check/questionnaire BEFORE they provide you an offer?

After leaving BL, what salary do most people settle at or is that way to general of a question?

Anyone know the average associate hours billed at Gunderson?

What’s the pro and cons of doing down stream PE (M&A, buyouts, gen Corp etc) vs upstream (fund raising, formation, operation), in terms of exit, nature of work and upwards prospect? Debating which practice group I should join so would really appreciate some insights on both ends

Which big law firm in Dallas has the “better” work life balance?

What is the main reason for staying at/lateraling to biglaw?

How do you deal with unresponsive summers? I’m a junior and overseeing my first project with summers (5 in total). Two are unresponsive and do not acknowledge my emails. Do I need to make it clear that I expect acknowledgement when I assign work? The other three don’t have a problem with this, so I’m not sure what it is.