New attorney here! Currently, I’m a child advocacy lawyer, but I want to get into family law (divorce, custody, etc.). I’m constantly advised to steer clear of family law; but is it really THAT bad??

So I'm a single dad, which I feel can be tough sometimes - doesn't fit with gender norms. It's the professional equivalent of not having baby changing stations in the mens room.

Hi Hexaware,
This question is for my brother.
He joined h3xaware as fresher this year and has unknowingly declared medical insurance for parent. As I am already having another medical coverage for them. Is there a way to opt out of the insurance from portal.
It caused a deduction of 2k from his salary and is not required.

Any information on this or process will be really appreciated

#medicalinsuranceforparents #notrequired #optoutofparentalinsurance

I have been offered a position in-house at a $500M-$1B company, mid-sized city LCOL, 10 YOE in private practice. They offered me $120k, w opp for undefined discretionary bonus. No paid parental leave or 401(k) match & only 1 week PTO in first year (but claim they have discretion for more). Is there any way to salvage this? Salary guides suggest TC should be around $200-215k. I want to get my foot in the door but this seems crazy low.

In industry and 20 weeks pregnant with my first.

I have been dealing with gestational hypertension and wrote my own coverage plan pending my manager’s approval. Now he is canceling 1:1’s with my right and left and has yet to give his formal approval or disapproval of the plan. I’m getting very tempted to casually let his boss and our group VP know that I have written this so it doesn’t come back on me as poor planning. Any advice?

If I study for the gmat for an hour, I get aaloo chawal after. My South Asian mother taught me well.

For the mama fish - when did you tell HR you were pregnant?

Any thoughts on Rent the Runway? (Also specifics on their parental leave policy?)

Do other mamas out there do the bedtime routine solely without husband? Our LO is 3 months & have been exclusively putting him down every night but I don’t always nurse before he goes to bed depending on his last feeding. Do you all have bedtime routines with just you & baby? I secretly love doing it just us but feel that I might be leaving the hubs out.

For my peers in the UK, how far into your pregnancy did you notify your manager that you are pregnant? I’ll be 12 weeks pregnant this month. Should I wait until decision of year end performance in shared (ie end of January)?

Giving notice to a partner who’s about to go on maternity leave. I think she’s relying on me to handle her matters while she’s away as I’m mid-level and am basically her only associate. I feel so guilty and am worried that this will burn a bridge. 😣

I just joined this bowl because husband and I are thinking of a kid next year and I have so much anxiety about this job and a kid. I just started last August and am the breadwinner and may not even

How do you manage your career ambitions while enjoying being a parent? Do we have to say bye to our ambitions after becoming parents? If not, at what age for the kid is a good time to revisit our career ambitions again?

Just finished my pregnancy and become a first time parent. I had an ambitious career plan when I went to grad school, but life happens. I got married and pregnant more quickly than planned. I had a few job offers but ended up taking one with good WLB, parental leave, and pay…

Pre-child I was very ambitious and hard working. As soon as my son was born I exited to a 100% WFH industry role. Bond with my son is 10/10, however, I am so unengaged and checked out professionally. 1) has this happened to others, how to fix 2) considering return to consulting, but fear missing out on time with family & impact to our bond. How do others manage?

Can I be rockstar dad and consultant?

Today I had a meeting with my team which has know since July that I’m pregnant and will not be around for busy season (Jan-Feb). This one manager on the team who probably is like second in charge but is super concentrated in what she does, keeps bringing up that my coworker and I will be out on leave during the busy time of the year. Like it’s a huge deal for some reason. It’s the second time in a meeting that she had made a huge deal. I’m a little irritated about it and I probably making

I just gave birth and I was not prepared for the day after birth. Why don’t people talk about this more!?? Holy smokes you guys are heros

Debating betwn staying on with current team after negotiating a 30% increase or accepting PT role, with this negotiated increase the hourly pay is $1 different. (Prior to this I was making nearly $11 less/hour from PT role) PT role was 20 hours/week and emailed ask if I’d be open to 30 which is more appealing. 7.5 YOE in current role, worried about losing seniority in economic climate and risk to layoffs in PT role but being a parent I have been seeking more time not working too. Advice welcome

How often do you all feel like you regret being a parent? 1 kid was golden but after the 2nd I feel it way too often. Just trying to seek some solidarity, she if it’s normal to feel it as often as I do, etc. She’s 1 yr old & older is 3.5.

Since working in consulting, I get anxious very easily and I am always second guessing my actions. Currently expecting my first child and I make a mental note everyday to not get worked up by small things as I heard baby can pick up on these traits in the womb. Has any mom went through this? Also what suggestions would you give for a new mom trying to juggle the stress of consulting but also trying to bring a kid into this world that’s not impacted by my unhealthy traits?

What is the maternity leave policy at your company and how long do you have to work there to become eligible?

Found out I am getting a promotion out of a re-org…. Yay! Is it appropriate to negotiate the offer when there was no posted position to “apply” to? My old school retired father advised no — just smile and say thank you (unless I’m ready to walk away). However, with the current economy and state of everything, is it really so offensive? Is there a way to say thank you *and* I need a bigger bump? Help!

Bain PEG vs. BCG PIPE in India - which is better from a work-life balance perspective?

I quit my job of 4 years with a great team and manager (but i was burnt out), took 4.5 months off, started a new job in June and I hate it. Would it be bad to contact my old manager and go back to my old job now that I’ve had a break?

Happy Fathers Day to all the Fathers!

I'm a therapist in Nashville. I've been a therapist for a year and I'm completely burnt out. My boss hasn't let me have much PTO but I also am thinking I may not want to be a therapist long term.... has anyone else experienced this?

What is your favorite indie game right now that most people haven't heard of?

For me, it's Diner Bros. Similar style cooking co-op to Overcooked, but instead of different maps/levels, you have a restaurant and you use the money you make to buy upgrades to the menu or restaurant

What happens if we miss raising snapshots before October 28 at PwC AC?

It seems to be the due date for mid year.

I have a GRE score that expires next August. Right now I don't feel that I "need" an MBA but plan to apply to 2 or 3 top schools. Do applications typically change much year to year? In other words at this time of year, what app prep can I do (for essays etc)?

Hey there - I recently moved from the States. Former PwC, currently in HF space. Would love to meet for coffee or drinks if anyone’s interested

Hey guys

I am SAP MM Consultant with 4+ years of experience.
I am looking for opportunities and ready to join in 30days as I am already serving notice period
Kindly help me if there is any opportunity.
Thanks 😊

So I was laid off. Is it okay to talk about it at my next job interview? Feels like everyone knows anyway.

Average salary for oncology social work in MD? If you could list your experience too that would be helpful!

How does one start and structure his AI/ML journey with the aim of working with the likes of Google, Amazon, Microsoft? How much time should it take to go from zero to hero?

Background : Mechanical Engineer, Supply Chain MBA,7 YOE. Strong Supply Chain and statistics fundamentals but no knowledge of Python/ computer science.

I am an aspiring entrepreneur and want to start a business in future for sure. I have a few ideas but nothing concrete, or close to being a start up yet. I work in tech, but a generalist - have done sales, delivery operations etc. trying to get experience in as many areas as possible before I go on my own. I dnt know where to start the journey. Are their any books or other material I can read/reference to think and plan about my entrepreneurship journey. I m in mid 40s based in t2 city US east.

One of my frustrations with myself (writing it out here so I can work on it) is that I will print out something that I need, such as a traffic collision report. I will read it without actually reading it. This results in spending time without actually retaining info. Does this happen to anyone else? I’ve found that I can actually focus when I truly force myself, but often this happens after I’ve discovered an error or an important piece of information that I should have noticed earlier.

Sharks just need confirmation, hybrid commute expenses to be raised on LPX ... Charge code or GAA... Charge code.

I am from consulting.

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Has anyone else found that eating healthy has made them..not smell so great? Not to be gross, but have been eating clean for awhile (2+ years) and body still very non-agreeing. Mainly gas, and food is mostly lean meats and broccoli/beans

What are MBB salaries at Principal and Partner grade in the UK?

I’ve been practicing family law for two years since graduating law school and I knew early on it’s not for me. I work at a small firm so I’ve had a lot of courtroom experience compared to my colleagues I graduated with. That said, I’ve had a hard time conveying to interviewers how my family law experience would be an asset in other practice areas (preferably PI or med mal). Any pointers from those who have transitioned out of family law or those who have hired ex-family law attorneys?

If you get married in Maine but both of us are Massachusetts residents, do you have to apply for a license in Maine, Mass., or both?

How, if so, do you attribute your legal costs to the clients, I.e lexis and your case management software.

I’m assisting a wife enforce (not modify) a judgment of dissolution and wondering best way to frame petition to enforce. Husband is responsible for a mortgage on the residence and has ignored his obligation to hold the wife harmless and indemnify her from it, and she now has to pay it in bankruptcy. Does it make sense to ask court to enforce by order requiring husband to pay what wife has paid and secondarily seeking contempt and to purge husband has to submit to citation to discover assets?

NJ family law associate position. Looking for 4-plus years of experience. Salary negotiable but in the $100-$150k+ range based on experience, 25% for origination, and year-end bonus. Truly above-market comp structure for NJ family law. Please DM me if interested.

How easy would it be to transfer to family law? Have minimal exposure as assistant before law school but have only done civil defense lit since grad.

What are you client follow-up policies? Support staff in office seems to be unmotivated and for example, in one matter, one month after being retained and a few days before a status conference, financial disclosures weren’t ready. In another, 35 days to respond to discovery. We tell client to have us stuff in 21 days to give us 2 weeks to organize. How many calls/emails to client 1 in 30 days? How much follow up with Client 2 if things are not in order?

If PC separated less than 6 months after marriage, would you aim for an annulment (not sure what the grounds for separation are) or just file for dissolution. What do you believe is the most simple solution? (there are no assets and no kids)

PC is under the impression that vets in similar situations have done this quick/easy for $500...

Do any of y’all end up spending more time as a counsellor/life coach to your client rather than a lawyer?

Would you argue it is harmless error if a judge failed to admonish a pro as defendant but no actual jail time was assessed?

Do you inform a potential client if handling their matter will be your first time filing that type of pleading, handling that type of case, etc?

For a CA dissolution, if the client declared mentally incapacitated after filing for divorce, but before final settlement, what happens? Can the case be completed under durable power of attorney?

New Jersey Family Law firm seeking experienced associates and senior associates. Must have family law experience.

Partner/Owner/Principal to me last Tuesday: why are paralegals putting appointments on my schedule without checking with me first? I don’t check my calendar daily.
*reams paralegals*
Same Partner/Owner to Paralegal this Tues or yesterday: why isn’t Associate (me) checking my calendar, noticing I’m double set and offering coverage?

Anyone who does family law in addition to other practice areas, or who is thinking about transitioning out of family law:

What type of other practice areas or types of cases have you taken, and do you find alot of your family law skills transferrable or non transferrable?

Thinking about bringing in other solo attorneys to my practice. I'm thinking about charging them 25% of whatever they make. In exchange, they would get all the clients that come in (which is a ton), legal assistant, receptionist, free rent, and free office expenses. They basically would be running a solo practice with zero overhead.

Is 25% fair? Thoughts?