Related Posts
Anyone looking for reference in Cognizant.
Please share your resumes with role, location and experience to Arjun.muralidhar@cognizant.com
Skills: Adobe Analytics, AWS database, Azure, PySpark, Data engineer , Databricks, Cloud data architect, Dataops, GCP, IBM, ILM, Informatica, Java developer, K2, python, MicroStrategy, OBIEE, SAP BODS, SAP MDG, Spark, Scala , Stibo

More Posts
When someone in the creative department turns 40.

Additional Posts in Law
New to Fishbowl?
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.



I was in a similar situation. Attorney left and his L&E practice was thrown to me despite many objections and my telling the partners that I had no interest in the area. I loathed it, and I'm positive that I didn't do as well as someone with a passion for the area would have. I faked my way through it for about 18 months and then quit. I was never going to be given the practice areas I wanted because the partners were unwilling to share any of those cases. Far better long term to be doing what you enjoy.
I think you know the answer. The firm likes you and moved you to keep you, but if you’re not happy you should look elsewhere for the job you want.
Be ready to jump. Start planning exit opportunities. Also think about your next move with any job you take.
I would start talking to your friends at other firms and see if they have any openings in your area of expertise. If their firm/group is hiring, ask them directly I’d they’d be willing to pass your resume along to the hiring decision maker.
It’s a tough time to move, but a number of groups are hiring and, in my experience, those resume-pass-alongs beat out the applicants coming through the front door almost every time.
Cont: I have really been struggling, because the new partner has a fire drill type of problem everyday. It has been hard to adjust to that work dynamic. I should also state that my firm has not been able to hire anyone for this role so it feels like they just stuck me in it, because they knew that I would not complain. I am having a really hard time, both mentally and physically, with this shift to a new practice group. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Chief
Good advice here. Look elsewhere.
Keep ears and eyes open but TALK to your supervisor. He or she may help and appreciate you being frank about not loving the new area or have advice for you.
I have a lot of questions — would depend a lot on new practice area and your seniority. I think it’s a good sign they moved you, clearly they like you. DM me if you want to chat, I’m a recruiter and happy to give general career advice.