One of the most frustrating things is having the partner “de-prioritize” your deal. They stop responding to questions, take forever to review things you’ve sent them and act annoyed when you try to follow-up. Does anyone else experience this?

Does your firm have a "casual Friday" or something by another name? I wasn't expecting it and don't really know how/what casual is supposed to be. My old job was smaller and business/professional all week. What would you recommend? F/28

I work in an office of (full time) 6 (!) at a small ad agency in nyc. I have the hh-h-hots for the coworker that sits to my left. More than hots. I’m low key in love lol. Chill or un-chill to act, ey?

I am working with a partner that assigns highly complex projects with a lot of responsibility but then gets angry and impatient when I ask questions or bill longer trying to figure things out on my own. It’s a lose lose. Any advice?

Ok this one’s for my fellow adhd’ers and auties: are we pro or against disclosing? Feels like it’d help my partners understand why I’m so good at certain things and absolute shite at others, rather than just thinking I’m lazy. But also, disclosure = risk of stigma. Where do people fall? For the seniors/counsel/partners, would you want your associates to disclose something like this or is it just irrelevant/going to make you think they’re just a problem for you even if you like their work?

Happy Halloween, my fellow Tech Pros! I love this Holiday, anyone come up with a creative costume to wear at work?

I found out last night that a senior copywriter at my agency who does little follow-up and passes off work to others (read: me) to handle when there are questions from team members…was recently promoted to copy supervisor.

Trust me when I say that this person can’t supervise putting toothpaste on a toothbrush. Must be nice to be liked by the right people.

What other phrases like "no problem" should new associates avoid? Or other less obvious social "rules?" I once had an internship where the executive director of a non profit disliked me ever since I addressed her by her first name instead of "ma'am."

Tips for dealing with clients whose expectations are unrealistic?

Junior working with ex v5 senior in M&A. He consistently asks me to turn major deliverables at the worst hours, think 10 pm Friday/Sat/Sun night “tonight” or “by tomorrow morning” even when there is no closing date in sight. When I push back he says my behavior is unacceptable. The times when I have been able to actually meet his expectations and give him the deliverable for review, he will get back to me with comments at least a week later. Sick of these false deadlines. Help

I'm sorry to admit this on such a serious and respectable professional platform, but...I find the backgrounds on the updated ios weather app incredibly interesting and stare at them when I'm avoiding work.

What is the best course of action when being emotionally abused by your direct team lead?

How would you suggest dealing with a toxic boss? They gossip and seem to purposely be vague about critical information, likely so they can't be held accountable.

I've gotten a great offer. Rather than writing my two week notice, I opted to first speak with my supervisor to see what they need from me before I leave. I also let them know that I was targeting 3 weeks instead of the typical 2 weeks. They were not pleased and they noted disdain that I was only giving them 3 weeks. Then they noted it was a lot for them to take in, and they they needed to hop off the virtual call. I'm trying to be empathetic. I have mixed feelings about this. Thoughts?

Anyone in the Big 4, how stressful is it being a black senior, rather being the only person of color on your team?

I work in a firm with about 30 lawyers. Our firm primarily does civil defense work for insurance companies, employers, and some governmental entities. It feels like a betrayal of my Black friends to be silent right now. But, at the same time, being more visible could piss off clients and, as a result, piss off firm management. Have you found a way to show up for friends/family in a public way without risking the guillotine at work?

Advice time (Black women specifically but I welcome all thoughts): I’m at a majority white agency and have now had two experiences in which they have been equal amounts of sass on both sides but(cont)

This might be controversial but I work with several older Black folks, and it's from that I've experienced the most criticism or judgment at work. I think it's probably coming from a good placed and from their lived experiences at the firm, but it's discouraging. Not the case for everyone, but it's happened more than once where I work.

What's the dress code at the company? Is it office formals ... E..g. shirt and pants?

How do you deal with someone prioritizing a partner, director, managers projects over yours because they are working with a partner, director, manager directly?

How do you deal with bosses or clients who throw tantrums? Either ranting about something or being passive aggressive and snarky? I usually just smile and take it, but I don’t feel like we get paid enough to deal with this stuff as often as we do in audit.

Any suggestions for dinner spots in Dallas, preferably Uptown? Looking for ideas for a few trips coming up to the city.

Male looking to get a new work backpack, under $250ish price point. Suggestions?

Any book or podcast recos for introverts to work on their leadership?

Hey guys,

I have some interview rounds with Legato, now I got a mail stating that you have cleared the Technical rounds and for initiating the Hr discussions and Offer leteer you have to provide some documents.

The some documents includes all the documents which may and may not required for a proper joining.

Should I really need to provide those before HR discussion and offer letter?

Please help.

Thanks

Do legato provide onsite opportunities?

Hoping for help w/ studying. TRANSACTION CYCLES?? I see inconsistent lists online and in books: (Revenue, Purchasing, Inventory, Payroll) vs (Sales, Purchasing, Payroll, Financing) vs....

Anyone else’s firm not give billable credit for trainings? For context, we’re being required to do 3 full days of training with a 1950 billable goal as mid levels. Seems unreasonable to me, but can’t think of a polite way to say “hard pass”.

Hi Fishes!

I have seen a lot of people in my network recently getting “Salesforce Interviewer Certified”. I looked online, but did not see the certification available anywhere or Trail to complete.

Anyone have any guidance on how to proceed forward here? Thank you!

How much money do you keep in your operations account and what are your monthly hard costs?

You will receive a monthly performance pay of Rs. XXXXX-. The same will be reviewed
on completion of your first Anniversary with the company and will undergo a change basis your own ongoing individual performance.

So, I want to know if I get bad appraisal will this amount also go from my hand?

I applied to the Financial Analyst, Financial Planning Analysis position at google. Anyone familiar with this position? TIA.

Beware of the Seattle Freeze….I just left.

Those who are need of career improvement join this bowl. Lets get the numbers high and climb high. I have created this place because there is no place where you can seek help from other fishes mainly on your career improvement.
Share the bowl max and add your friends . I'll be there to the max to manage this place. Let's unite and stay strong. ☮️

For the Yale SOM alumni referral program, I recently (in June) spoke to someone from the class of 2020. President of a club I was interested in, good chat, bonded over being in a niche industry. Would it be appropriate to reach out to him asking for a referral to admissions? Submitted r1 already

Hey guys! So I got a 69 on audit last quarter and I’m trying to take it ASAP.. But I have a bec nts that’s lapsing in January 26.. anyone suggest studying for 2 parts at once?

Let go recently, but last day isn't until Friday. Have a call with a hiring manager this week when I'm sure I'll be asked why I'm leaving consulting. Should I mention that I was laid off? That's not why I'm looking (started before), but also don't want to appear as though I'm hiding that information as it would eventually come out when I have to report my dates of employment.

What advice do you have for someone who will soon start their first job as a retail manager?

Any firms hiring first year associates for IP transactional and/or privacy work? Thank you!

How much money do you have saved up?😳

Scare tactic or what?


Manhattan Law Firms Eye Wall Street’s Lead on Office Returns

As Wall Street banks and the law firms that advise them push to get employees back to the office, lawyers at most large New York firms are expected to hit targets of three days per week.
Hybrid schedules, with office work taking place Tuesday through Thursday, is a popular format at many firms. For law firm leaders, a major factor in RTO decisionmaking has been the need to develop junior lawyers who’ve worked..

Need to tell my building this week if I’m renewing my lease. My firm currently has a target date of returning to the office early fall. Anyone else hear anything about return dates? I don’t want to renew and waste money if we’re not actually going back until next year, but also don’t want to leave to just have to come back in 2 months.

Thoughts on a starting salary in NY? I have a concentration I healthcare law, this would be my first position. I graduated then Covid happened. I want to start at 90k because inflation and cost of living but a place I’m going to interview with wants to start at 79/80k. Lowball or is that about right?

Do Vault firms usually pay for an unlimited metro card? Did covid change this?

Appreciate any information about WilmerHale’s DC office/culture/work type - thank you!

The firm I'm at, which is a mid-sized lifestyle firm with 1800 billables in NY (and any additional are compensated via end of year Bonus), is currently hiring 2-4th year associates for their corporate group (M&A, debt finance, emerging companies). I joined after 3 years in BigLaw and my work-life balance has improved significantly. DM me if interested- I am happy to chat.

I just received a couple of interviews for major law firms through OCI(Hogan Lovells, Paul Hastings, Kirkland and Ellis). I would love some tips and pointers that can help me through the interview! Thank you!

I got a recruiter call who said that midlevel transactional associates are receiving $100-500k signing bonuses to lateral. I wasn’t planning a move but then the call got me curious. Anyone here actually receive those amounts? And did you find the new firms super understaffed/in a toxic environment? Many thanks in advance!

When you want to negotiate aspects of your compensation / bonus / working arrangements, should you have a conversation with the group head first, then approach HR? Or should you email HR with group head cc'd?

Any recommendations for someone good in NYC to get a prenup?

I’ve been in biglaw for 3 years and throughout I’ve spent the entire time remembering how much more fulfilled I felt when I was working in my schools immigration law clinic. I feel ready to make the switch - any advice on switching to immigration? I’m happy to switch to business immigration or asylum type work.

Any insights into Duval & Stachenfeld?

Hi everyone! Just some quick questions from me 😊 how much time did you roughly take to study for the NY Bar Exam? How exactly did you organize yourself in preparing for it? Did you first study the MBE + MEE subjects and then just focused on doing tests or were you doing the tests while studying? Thanks to all those who'll answer.

Subletting my newly renovated 1-bedroom in a famous luxury building in FiDi until February 2022 (start date can be anytime august 15-September 1). State of the art extensive gym, washer/dryer in-unit and 24/7 doorman. $3,590/month. DM for pictures.

Anyone have any insight into Kaplan Hecker? Thinking of leaving my firm for a lit boutique, and really just starting to feel out what’s out there. I know the hours will be the same, but any insight into the type of work and culture there would be much appreciated! Also welcome any alternative suggestions (note that I do not have a clerkship, which will be a barrier to some).

Just how valuable are midlevel associates? Are biglaw firms that starved?

Could anyone give me some insight about Troutman Pepper?