My hours are fine, but every time I log something under 0.2 I feel guilty, even if the task genuinely took five minutes. I find myself obsessing over time slices like they’re moral judgments instead of billing increments. It’s making me anxious about even the smallest tasks, like I’m constantly being watched. How do you stop second-guessing every time entry without feeling sloppy or dishonest?

Hey guys, I am already at 2 years in Transfer Pricing straight out of my Bachelor’s degree. Do you think I should consider doing a Master’s soon? How important would you say is that in my career progression?

Guys I have an offer from Deloitte USI for collections Analyst position with 115% hike overall. This is for B2B collections. Should I now go for an interview with ICICI Bank for debt manager position?

When does capgemini release annual hike letters?
Which month joiners will be eligible for hike?

Anyone know if any of the MBBs are hiring experienced hires in India?

Has anyone experienced difficulties with speech/thinking through taking anti-depressants or from suffering with long term depression? I first started noticing difficulties in articulating my thoughts at university and my career in consulting has only made this more prominent. I feel embarrassed, really depressed and incompetent because of this. This is one of the greatest anxieties I have regarding my performance and I find it is really effecting my development.

A jr team working on social part of a campaign, which I oversaw as well, just claimed credits on their social channels for my spots, which they didn’t concept, write, or produce... 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

In my application to McKinsey, do I include past unpaid internships as Work Experience?

Anyone relocate to the bay area with h1 visa and can offer some advice ? Looking to find a local startup that can sponsor my application. Is this rare for startups ? Any tips on appropriate job sites and forums would be great :)

Can the employer revoke the H1B Process after USCIS REGISTRATION if employee resigns?

I have H1B visa from previous company. Does anybody know the process to transfer it to PwC?

PS - Just wanted to be prepared for travel if any opportunity comes. I know it is long shot as travel is restricted.

Do any of you have a (morning) bible routine?

What’s the oldest watch you have? Excl digital and quartz watches as those things last forever.

I was hired by client to draft a form MSA and SOW (the client is a freelance HR coach). She showed her form to another freelance HR coach and now they want to use the form I made for my client and my clients asking if that’s ok? Any advice?

I am desperately looking for SDM or Wintel/VMware infra manager role, have 13 YOE , i have ITIL, CSM certified , please help me with the leads, job portal aren't helpful.

How do you know your value? Throughout my 10 yrs of being in a professional setting, I've had colleagues from various places of employment say, I don't think you know your worth. You're under valued, etc. What exercises/tools have helped you realize your worth and effectively advocate for it? TIA!

Bacon is overrated.

In these market conditions, Is it better to keep cash stored in bank accounts or better invested (stocks, crypto or house) ?

What is a typical starting rate that young attorneys charge for per diem side work? First or second year lawyers should ask for what? Client is a big firm.

What do partners generally expect from third-year litigation associates (smaller firm) as far as legal, professional, and/or case management skills go?
I still feel like I can’t (or don’t know how to) manage or push cases forward and like I’m constantly behind on everything—is this normal?

Advice Request: Started my career litigating. Switched to niche transactions (so about half and half at this point). Halfway through a year long sabbatical and reevaluating what I want to do (left before jumping to Senior associate). I’d like to get into litigation again in a practice group I don’t have experience in. Any suggestions on how to do this? How to approach firms and partners etc? Past 2 firms on my resume are top 30.

I’ve always wondered how are lawyers chosen to be recognized in magazines or online publications as “Best Lawyers”/“Rising Stars”? I’ve always assumed it’s a circle jerk of some sorts for Big Firms nominating each other, but I have no idea.

What is the most “do as I say, not as I do” thing you’ve been told or punished/reprimaded for as an associate?

Considering becoming a consultant lawyer. Any advice/tips from someone who made that move?

What are your outlook organization tips?

Trying to organize my email in a way that makes stuff easy to find. I have folders but how do I make emails both sent and receive easily save to their respective folders (as opposed to dragging each one)

Or any other organization tips for better productivity Iike I just have things organized by matters. Any other categorical suggestions?

What is a reasonable pay increase? This will be my first pay increase. I make 70k now and will be starting my second year at big law. I had 3 years of prior experience before joining the firm.

Has anyone moved into a non-legal role at a tech company after big law? Trying to figure out what else is out there if I do not want to go in house in a legal capacity.

Did anyone not meet their billable hours requirement during their first year of employment? If so, how did your firm react? 😬

All of my experience is in litigation but I think I might like real estate more. Any advice on how to sell myself to a real estate firm?

Career Sabbatical?

Can anyone who has taken a career sabbatical to travel/explore other interests share their experience with both leaving their jobs and returning to the legal field?
I really want to live in Asia for a year at least before I have to settle down and start a family. I’m not getting younger but don’t want to be reckless with my career.

Anyone have any affordable case management software recommendations? I’m looking for something a bit non-traditional as I work for a small nonprofit. Ideally the software would involve document organization/access as well as like a running “log” for folks to post relevant events or work completed for the file.

How are 1st year litigation associates dealing with WFH? I’ve been having terrible anxiety/panic attacks, and pretty sure my billables wont exceed 110 for April. I’ve been super stressed about it and don’t know how to move on to May with the proper mindset to make up for as much time missed as possible. CA courts are still closed, and I’m worried I won’t be able to exceed (or even meet) my May goal after April.

I have a second interview tomorrow. I already spoke with the partners and now I’ll be speaking with some associates. Any tips on what I should discuss and what questions should I ask?

What’s your take on Lydecker? What is the culture? Market salary? Expectation on billable hours? Mentorship? Etc.?

I want to get out of ID so badly. I don’t mind the work but the hours are just killing me. I just started at a new firm less than 6 months ago and I am already desperate to get out. It is not the firm or the people. I just hate the high billables. I have been applying to other jobs but I think I may need a recruiter for help. Any recommendation for a great recruiter in NYC?

Advice on managing up / enduring toxic deal teams? I’m at the point where my stomach drops any time I see something come in from certain people. Everything is behind, client is unhappy, I’m exhausted and simultaneously being micromanaged without guidance on big-picture/substantive issues. I keep trying to tell myself at least this is consulting and the project will be over... eventually...

Parental leave: do you have to be at a company or firm for a year before being eligible to take parental leave? Are there any companies/firms that don't have this requirement?