On pace for 2700 6mo into billable year, partners are pissed I’m not doing more, and I can’t lateral until next year. Any ideas on how to get through this?

Anyone here has taken the PMP certification ? Is it worth it over MBA and if you're managing projects in Advisory?

I joined Ey GDS on 29june 2022. I got the performance bonus today which is 10%. will i be eligible for current year hike cycle? @ey

which is better EY India or EY GDS ? Want to know in terms of hike , variable bonus, perks and benefits. Not bothered about client exposure and all.

Finally a new office space for Hyderabad folks! Anyone knows by when wfo will start?

Has anyone provided advisory services on the side? Looking to use my “business skills” for an arts and media startup but I’m wondering if this is crossing any independence lines?

Please reach out if you need a referral at IBM

Received an external offer in a customer success role. Overall TC is slightly lower than current salary. How would you negotiate? Help and advice is needed - never done this before. Base+Bonus 210K, RSUs 90K, Sign on 15K. Where can I get more and what makes sense? Current TC is ~250K

Does anyone from agency world to “cagency” world have tips on learning the consulting side? I’m finding as an experienced hire, I lack in some skills such as economics and budgeting.

Looking at potential exit to MITRE but I am seeing so many negative reviews about their CEO. Anyone care to share their objective view on what’s going on?

Telugu pusthakaalu chadive vallu unnara? We can share book recommendations and resources.

I read a lot of novels and some poetry.

Worst luck ever. My group was very slow from Jan through may, so I won’t hit my hours, but am now (and will continue to be) very busy…. About to do 1990 hrs the most painful way possible. Fml.

So I am new to UI UX design. My figma is on point, like literally on my tips. I love to explore topics and reserch material on Internet.I have successfully completed few design project but I am still looking forward to work with a design team where they follow a proper design process. I am trying to focus on UX more. Let me know if anyone is hiring. I have 1+ year of experience.

Hey guys, one question. My H1B will start on Oct 1st, and I am planning to visit my home country to get H1B visa stamp. I filed my amended state tax return a year ago and did not hear from them. Does it affect my VISA or entry to the US? Or should I call them to check the status of my status tax return? Please advice

Hi everyone, I have created this bowl to answer questions that professionals might have about immigrating to Canada. I am a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant in Vancouver,BC. Ask away!

Besides the infamous google sheet and Glassdoor, where are you all looking to make sure you’re been compensated appropriately? I feel like our little niche is tricky to do proper comp research on, but it’s possible I’m missing something…

What is Notice period in Accenture during probationary period?

Who should I start, Joe Mixon or Chris Thompson? 🧐

Very Noob question: First year here that has done DD for a couple of deals representing the seller now. Essentially all I did was note whether certain agreements have change of control provisions, and if so, what the specific language is. I understand what the CoC do, but why am I doing this? Specifically, what does the buyer do with this? It seems like these provisions should trigger but nothing then happens...

Are tech trans hours better/more predictable than M&A?

Anyone taken a 3week vacation before?

Struggling to get work at a free market firm after lateraling. I was very well liked at my prior firm and had high hours so really struggling to understand why folks don’t seem to want to come back to me with more work. For those at free market firms, how frequently do you have to ask for work? How do you typically ask? Just send partners emails asking if they have any deals for you? Thanks y’all.

What is the average adoption assistance benefit at big law firms?

Any insight into Seattle legal market? Potentially relocating from TX soon for spouse’s job. Looking for any/all insight or advice about moving into the Seattle market.

Best fall vacation destinations on a biglaw budget?

New to due diligence and not sure the timeline of projects. Tips to stay organized of the project and timeline, and how to update those leading the deal? Just keep track of new info and provide as necessary?

Kasowitz Benson - what is your opinion of them?

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

Interviewing to crossover from plaintiff to defense work, wondering what a competitive salary offer would be from a firm in the V20-30 range, 5th year, antitrust practice. NY/DC scale. Thanks in advance

Any group still busy heading into the new year? Been dead for months and still dead. Real estate — V30

Could we throw some names of “lifestyle firms”/ firms where you can have a life apart from work?

Stop asking if we can unionize after being asked to work over the weekend.

Woo got an offer from an Amlaw200 firm!!

To the lender counsel that forgot to mention they needed original signature pages for a deal that closed early this year and decided to chase and harass me a day before thanksgiving and a day after thanksgiving multiple times. F*ck you. I don’t know what is driving your lack of courtesy but I have represented the same bank before and know their usual original signature requirement.

Who misses their office ? And if you don’t, how long have you been wfh?

Anyone have any favorite office decor or personal items? Trying to think of things to make my office less boring now that I'm going back in.

Feel free to share anything interesting that you've seen as well.

Currently thinking plants and potentially wall art.

PROPOSAL: Can we start naming names with respects to layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts? Knowledge is power, and the only ones who benefit from vague exchanges of info. are the employers. Thank you!

Are L&E firms raising salaries (Littler, Fisher, Ogletree, etc.)? What is starting compensation?