Not sure if this has been discussed before, but what kind of health benefits do your firms offer? I’m at a small firm (<10 attorneys) and the firm covers all health insurance premiums for staff and associates (including spouse and family plans) and also covers half of our deductibles. We also get a fitness reimbursement up to $200 per month. Are those benefits standard across the industry?

Have any of you considered FIRE? I'm sure some of the partners are young and rich enough to retire. So why not say screw working until 60 and to hell with the pension? Travel the world and live life while I can?

Hi Fishes,

Does anyone have worked at Vivid Economics or know about the company? There's very limited information/reviews about it. I was wondering if anyone could give me some insights, eg. the culture, people, the benefits, etc. Much appreciated!

Desperately want to get into healthcare strategy consulting. 13 years of healthcare clinical experience including project work. MBA. But keep getting told by recruiters that I don't have enough experience to be a Consultant or Manager but that I have too much experience to enter in every level such as a Senior Associate. Just one rejection after another, even when applying with internal referrals from Director or Partner levels. What am I doing wrong?

What is the firm per diem for accenture strategy? You can spend this on travel engagements ?

Can we upload yearly bill now for broadband reimbursement ?

Which of the Big 4 is best for a new MPH grad looking for their first time role healthcare related, esp project management focused? (Assume east coast)

How supportive are your companies when it comes to taking PTO for mental health days?

I applied for a Executive Staff Assistant for Kaiser. The range for this position is from $36-42/hr. I’ve been doing Health Admin for 10yrs starting as AD in the AF. I’m also in a Master Program for HCA. Advice on if this is low in CA.

Condo insurance recommendation?

Best healthcare conference to wrap up the year?

Hello, I want to know if anyone on here can help me with resume? I’m taking additional certification in Project Management and Data Management International with Visualization, Pivot tables. I have work in Healthcare for 14 plus years and looking for a new career. Also I have a BA degree in Healthcare.

Dow sit make sense to not put money into 401K until you go to business school and start again?

Hello guys,

Is landmark health technologies acquired by Optum, because I got offer from landmark health technologies and they are saying it's acquired by Optum?

Thanks in advance...

Any consultants from Deloitte who can help to staff in a healthcare project? I’ve worked with healthcare clients for 10 years and relatively new to the firm.

What happens to remaining paid leaves and sick leaves after year end, that is 31st Dec. Do they lapse or get added to next year's leaves or is it compensated?

Anybody have any thought about: Flatiron Health or COTA Healthcare for a data abstraction job (full-time, not PRN/contract)

In the last week of december, do we have something like a global shutdown like deloitte usi? or do we have to exhaust our leaves during that time?

Hello Fishes, I am on my notice period with 20 days remaining. Having Total YOE as 6 years in Insurance Broking and claims. Looking for opportunities in operations (Back office, Middle office and front office). Please let me know if any openings available for me. Also ex cognizant employee.

If job posting pay was $36.66 hourly (no range) what would be an acceptable offer and counter offer?

What car do you think is the most over-hyped? Or what car can you not believe people spend their money on?

Hi Fishes,

I am an ITGC, SOX auditor working with EY.
Total yoe: 3.8. MBA from tier 2 college
CAN ANYONE PLEASE REFER ME IN PWC FOR THE SAME ROLE
Any leads would be appreciated
Thanks all!

Don’t do it. It’s not worth it.

Anyone with experience getting an ESA (emotional support animal) letter? Please dm me thank you.

Looking for experiences/opinions on A/C options for old houses. E.g., high velocity ducts vs ductless mini splits. Seems like mini splits are way easier and possibly more effective...but seems like an eye sore. Or... is it just what a contractor thinks will work given your house? Curious what everyone thinks!

Tell me if im crazy but: Berkshire Hathaway been sitting on their hands forever waiting on an acquisition target where multiples weren’t so out of control. Well this might be it, so calls on targets?

Brought my gf sushi take out to her house when she got off of work. She didn't like the meal I got her and started to eat the roll i got for myself. She noticed I wasn't eating so I told her I ate before rather than tell her she was actually eating my dinner. She's now mad at me that I "lied" even though I did it so she wouldn't be embarrassed. Who's in the wrong

Are there any hackathons for UI UX designers? If yes, where can I get more details ?
Location- Bangalore

Anyone know the salary range at Regeneron for Director, Development Program Management?

Does anyone have a good term paper topic for seniors? It needs to be persuasive/argumentative in nature.

Can I get EI while I wait to start my new job?

Folks - what's the risk while filing for an LCA for a new project? Potential for RFE or possible rejection/cancelation of H1B? Moving from OPT to H1 so would appreciate some inputs

Can I pray for someone this evening?

Any tips on best value Marriott points redemption for a beach vacation? Preferably Europe or Caribbean, and luxury resort.

Hello fishes
I want refferal in atos.
Please DM me

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I’m trying to make the jump from legal services to corporate IP. I’ve only been in practice for 2 years and I have 0 experience in corporate. Do I have a chance?

Anyone here work in-house and sit in an open office environment? I sit next to accounts receivable and some marketing folks and can’t focus even with earplugs in. Any advice would help.

Considering accepting a fully remote role and living in different cities for 6+ months at a time. Anyone else do this and have experiences to share?

Does anyone here suffer from bipolar disorder? How do you manage it and working in law? I see a therapist, and a psychiatrist, and am on medication, but I still have days where I wake up and I’m so depressed I can’t move. I’m working on remedying this with my doctors, but how does one approach mental health issues with their employer? I never felt the need to until I realized how much being bipolar can affect my ability to work.

Opinions on career clerkships? Especially with a two year old and wanting another child eventually.

Is it normal or ideal to continue working on a deal in your last week at the firm?

Anyone work for the USPTO as an Attorney Advisor? How is it?

BigLaw M&A: what do you consider to be “big deal” vs a small and medium deal? For example, what do you consider a $150M deal?

Should I transfer my UBE to a few other jurisdictions just so that I can be licensed in other states? Any cons aside from CLEs/costs?

Giving a CLE on practical tips for young lawyers, which focuses on practical tips such as looking for leadership opportunities and client development. We want to give a hand out of resources we’d recommend, like books, podcast, etc. Any recommendations for resources we should include?

Coming up on one full year at an ID firm. Feeling overwhelmed with my experience so far. I’ve received minimal training/feedback unless it was on something I messed up. It feels like the expectations don’t align with my level of experience. I have a case load of 45-55 with very little oversight or involvement from partners. Turnover is extremely high, as I’m the second longest tenured associate in the office. Looking for some guidance on whether this is the norm or not. Compensation is low 80’s.

Oil and gas attorneys what do you do?

What would you wear to an industry networking event on the beach? It advertises “this beach front celebration is shore casual” dress code and says “flip flops and shorts are in, ties and heels are out.” How would you strike a balance between over and under dressed?

Is the marginal value of a second clerkship truly worth the opportunity cost? Is the first? Obviously SCOTUS is a different story, but what's wrong with doing one district or one appellate only?

I have a promising interview at a relatively large law firm in my area (+100 attorneys) next week. The position is for a transactional role in their real estate practice group, and they are seeking someone with at least 2 YOE. I have a bit over 7 YOE with a strong real estate/commercial lit. background. Over the past two years in my current position, I've been doing a lot more transactional work. The split is around 50% transactional and 50% lit.

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Can anyone recommend a good legal recruiter in the Denver, Colorado area? I’m a 7th year attorney and I’m ready to jettison the recruiter I’ve been working with after not getting a single interview in eight months of searching. Thanks!

Is an attorney affirmation mandatory for a bill of particulars to affirmative defenses?

If anyone is interested in or knows someone interested in practicing insurance coverage litigation (different than ID) in the Boston area, let me know. It’s good pay, reasonable hours, and interesting work.