not sure if this would be weird. has anyone reached out to their prior firm to ask for a recommendation / referral at a firm they are now applying to? when I put in notice at prior firm ~5 months ago, practice group chair called me and said they'd be willing to refer me elsewhere. I've been at my current firm ~4 months, but there's now an opening at a firm that the practice group chair mentioned as a possible firm to consider lateraling to and that I would prefer (location and work wise)

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

Hey i had my HR discussion with Infosys HR, they are not even ready to match my counter offer, they will release the offer tomorrow, how to renegotiate now, any tips, they are saying they can't go beyond that for the role. Tried to convince him, but no luck, thinking to have a discussion at the last moment now. Any suggestions would be appreciated

The new compensation is up on Workday. For AC Bangalore

Has any one worked as analyst at P&G before, just was wondering how is the work load?

How do you all deal with protein farts?

Dear Nappily Ever After,
No one has an office, much less an assistant. Creative and account are different jobs with their own dress codes. But dumb, off brief ideas by white creatives do win.

Hi ladies! I’ve been using the same perfume for 10 years now and looking for a new go-to scent. Im looking for recommendations to try. What are your favorites? A lot of scents give me headaches, so nothing too strong and nothing too floral please. TIA!

What is the leave policy in JP Morgan?

Any thoughts on Back Bay Life Science Advisors?

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

I might get an offer in DHL, how are the company benefits, leave policies and pros & cons of the company ? Can someone elaborate on it ?

Anyone has given the BIE interview recently? If yes, can you please help me understand what sorts of questions were asked?
Amazon

I have been waiting/looking for this exact bowl. It’s graduation season. Get ready for the “I’m proud to announce” LinkedIn posts that none of us give a piss about. May we post and roast mercilessly.

Strategy Consultant, recently promoted to Manager with a focus in tech and life science. What level roles and financial packages would be reasonable for an exit into tech/health tech/digital health? Mostly interested in product strategy or growth strategy roles in SF, Seattle or Boston. Anyone have experience with this?

Working for MBB was my dream throughout undergrad. I just signed an offer for a role I am excited about at FAANG, but I can’t help but feel twinges of jealousy for people who are getting into MBB with the recent increase in experienced hiring. Please help me 🤦🏻‍♀️

I was just laid off. I feel lost, feeling both pumped up for the future but pained because I was a high performing, straight laced, and by the book team member. Looking for Muslim leaders who are recruiting. Extensive experience in strategy and implementation of Data and RPA technologies. PMP and RPA developer certified. SQL, R, Python, UiPath, Agile, waterfall.

Hi I got a 4 rating this year, in 2 parameters and in one parameter 3. Any danger of a potential layoff. Am a business analyst as societe Generalle GSC Bangalore

Great Idea: Let's mandate RTO industry-wide to kick off flu season.

Is it common for a midlevel to gossip with a first year about another first year’s work? Is it common for midlevels to trash juniors amongst themselves? I think my office is hella toxic

Whats a bougie/hip gift from a friend you would appreciate?

Biglaw capital markets mid levels, how many hours does it look like you will finish the year at?

Am I the only person who gets skeptical when a recruiter calls, like did my law firm send you to see if I’m interested in making a move? 🤨 I may be paranoid, though. Lol

Any insight into the Barnes & Thornburg, Los Angeles office? I see there’s an opening for a Products Liability Litigation associate.

Is it too late to completely switch practice areas as a fourth year associate?

Which firms have no billable requirement and centralized staffing?

Maybe I’m just realizing I’m lazy… but do y’all ever get assigned an actual, hard research or drafting project and realize you don’t like the effort? Like plz let me go back to doc review.

Anyone else getting spammed for "law firm in house/gc's office" roles and know what the deal is with that? Not really looking to do it but curiosity

How hard/easy would it be to find a decent big law position after 3 years of SEC experience? Total 5 years atty experience. What will be the salary like?

Anyone have insight on Goodwin (Corporate) in London?

Random partner asked a litigation-related question to a partner I frequently work with (i’m a transactional associate). My partner cc’d me and said for me to briefly look. Asked the library. They got me a great case. Sent it back. Now the random partner is asking for more cases in another circuit.

I haven’t done caselaw research since 1L and this isn’t even my practice… wtf do I do (I am fully utilized in my normal work and have a few deals closing soon…)

Any news from DPW? 🤔🤔

Fish, I trust your advice. Anyone have leads or recruiter recs for SF biglaw litigation? Looking to lateral as a to-be second year, mostly antitrust/white collar.

I’m a true night-owl that begins thinking clearly about 5 PM. I often send projects out after midnight. Early morning emails and calls are an adventure. Has anyone else had to work through this issue? Fight it or embrace it?

I had to work Sunday (still am). Should’ve called them Saturday scaries…

Dreading my first year review. I don’t think I’ve done anything to make myself fireable but who knows! I think I have a lot to improve on though. What’s the mindset you take with you into reviews?

Partners - what was the most stressful year of your career? The year before you made partner? Your first year of partnership? The year(s) you or your partner gave birth?