Middle of your 4th year are you supposed to feel like you still don’t know enough and stress about mistakes and feel overwhelmed all the time? Just curious, honest feedback is helpful.

Would you take an offer at EY or Apple? Apple recruiter mentioned that there will be early morning meetings (6 or 7am), EY recruiter said WLB in EY is best for big 4.

A client wants about 20 speciality icons made for a brand guideline, but it’s out of scope and was not included in the original ask. What is a normal price for something like this?

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

How professional is it if a candidate ( with many interactions and follow ups ) who is supposed to join the next day calls in this day evening and says she/ he got another offer and wants to step in that ?

I am lesbian . I was talking to this gal then she stopped cold turkey. I’m striking out on dating apps. I’m in my thirties. I get hit on by men but I’m just not into it… 🤷‍♀️

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

Big layoffs at Booz Allen Dubai and Abu Dhabi Cyber teams.

I am interviewing for a Sr. Program Manager role at Adobe. Glass door says ~252k. What a typical base would be? How does adobe feel in the market right now as far as layoffs and expansions?

What responsibilities should a litigation associate have by their second year?

Fuel prices 🚀

Any one with experience with Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC in Miami, FL? How is the culture at the firm?

Hi everyone, I work for large startup (300 employees) and I have been asked to develop a Progressive HR manual template. Some examples include gender neutral restrooms, lactation rooms, signing off emails with pronouns, and etc. Any tips/links for resources to help would be appreciated.

Hello Fishes, there are few questions hitting to my mind about PWC AC, can you please help me clear this.

1. Benefits included and when does my eligibility start at PWC

2. Other perks(telecommuting perks and stock options) at PWC

3. vacation time and sick leave at PWC

4. Bonus compensation (Yearly / Mid year Bonus, Joining Bonus)

Thanks!!

Been 2 weeks since the final interview...and nothing has happened yet, not even a reference check. Is it a bad sign? Bay Area

Not a big firm, I know. But does anybody have insight in Cowan Debaets?

Do I look crazy if I’m sending emails with revised drafts out at 3 am? I can’t help that I’m more productive at night…

What is the typical first level of “off grid” salary (ie 2022 base salary for class of 2013)? Asking for NY, M&A, AmLaw100 market.

PSA - We are headed into a self-imposed economic slow down. Now is not the time to lateral but if you do, I would make sure you are at a recession-proof practice or firm. The top law firms will be okay (they always are) but if you are part of a larger group of associates with no work, you are likely to be axed. Latham did it in the 2008 and 2011 and it will happen again. If you are an associate or really anyone but a rainmaker, you are expendable.

Does anyone here know any good recruiters for Boston? Not looking to move, but want some intel (and feel awkward reaching out to the recruiter who placed me here).

Anyone have any favorite office decor or personal items? Trying to think of things to make my office less boring now that I'm going back in.

Feel free to share anything interesting that you've seen as well.

Currently thinking plants and potentially wall art.

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

Anyone taken a 3week vacation before?

Anyone at Nelson Mullins Boston willing to make a referral? I’d love to chat with you.

First year here. Do associates get fired for not meeting the billable requirements?

Paralegals: what’s your least favorite thing about working with attorneys?

Anyone apply to clerkships after working at your firm for a while? Any advice? Currently a second year putting out applications

Thought we would close today. Thought we would close tomorrow bc it was just a funding issue. Now im watching partners fighting over random things on an ancillary doc and being nasty at each other. Eating 🍿 but i want this deal to close

(I’m not really sure since I’m a first generation lawyer) I know clerking is generally considered a great opportunity and learning experience and prestigious (?) Is it also the case working for a Senator?

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

As performance review season approaches, I am offering my services to ghostwrite the BL Bowl’s annual self-evaluations. For an added fee, I will also attend your performance review. For an even bigger added fee, I will attend in-person.

I’d rather quit than revise this agreement.

Do people who take parental leave multiple times as associates get pushed pack on their track to partnership? For example, at a firm with a 8 year track, would a person who took two leaves of six months each have to wait 9 years to make partner?

Thoughts on choosing between Katten, Bryan Cave and Polsinelli? Katten pays best, BC has lower hours requirements and seems more laid back.