Partner: Tells me to follow up with them repeatedly to keep things on their radar.
Me: Does that because we have a filing deadline.
Partner: Snaps at me for following up again.

🤷 ah, associate life

MDs - do you insist that nurses / staff / patients refer to your title as Dr. so and so; or do you allow people to address you by your first name?

I think I’m anxious at work because of the fear of disappointing others.

would you name and shame your former toxic manager?

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

Hey all, what do you usually talk/share in your 1:1 meeting with your supervisor? I think I should take this opportunity to get feedback from him or share some goals and vision, other than that I feel nervous and don't know what to talk about. In addition, sometimes I'm afraid to be judged by him if I have nothing to say. Any advice? Thanks. :)

Can some help me with work styling guides/affordable brands (preferably in London)?

Filter: Brown lad in late 20s, no glasses, black hair and slim fittings

Anyone as a new manager or leader just feel like your team doesn’t like you? Is it imposter syndrome or insecurity? I’m a new manager (and a damn good one according to both upward and downward feedback) but feel like the younger staff working under me just do not like or respect me.

Will my manager get into trouble if other team members find out he wrote my letter of recommendation?

One of my coworkers keeps coming to me with questions about the software we use as well as how to do things on our computers.

When I asked him why he didn't just ask his manager, he said that she's really busy and always has her head in something else besides being available for questions.

Hey everyone! This bowl is geared towards all those open-mind professionals who love to cut loose when they’re not focusing on their careers. Any fun stories involving colleagues?

What has been your best response to an annoying client?

Final round with a MM PE Firm tomorrow vía zoom. Is suit expected given its zoom? Shirt with tie and jacket on the chair? Trimmed beard acceptable? I know I’m overthinking it but appreciate any feedback 😀

How do you handle difficult clients? Our agency has a client that asks for MANY corrections yet refuses to pay more for the extra work we're doing for her even if we followed her original guidelines to a T due to a history of this happening before.

I’ve been working with a founder/small biz freelancing as their digital producer for a little bit. I’m having issues lately because they won’t give me a budget for content they want to make for their site/Instagram. I’m worried with the budget gate keeping that we’re going to burn bridges with contacts, especially now that we’re dipping into my personal contacts for content collaboration. Is this normal? How do I get them to give me a budget to work from?

When should I tell my boss/team that I’m expecting? I’m fully remote and don’t have to worry about “showing” at work, but want to give my colleagues ample heads up without jumping the gun too soon

A person who sexually assaulted me in college works in my group. I see their name pop up on LinkedIn and company communications and I flinch every time.

My performance review is coming up. My manager never asks me how I am doing. Our 1:1s are 90% about work & ongoing projects and 10% about his life. But I am planning to share some constructive feedback with him on his micromanagement style and him being very prescriptive with his direction. How could I best approach the conversation? Thanks!

I’m leaving employment litigation.

Most of these disputes are so petty and almost every case is about making up makeshift reasons for what would otherwise be wrongful termination.

You see people being fired where the actual reason is for instance hooking up with the CEO’s young female crush, or speaking up about issues in the workplace.

Even the most innocuous detail can be turned against an employee. Eating lunch at your desk can e.g. easily be labelled as being ‘uncooperative’.

I just thought of an award-winning idea for an open brief. I know it’s award-winning cause I’m not a silly head. Is it weird to let my boss (who will be evaluating all competing ideas) know, or let them figure it out for themselves, cause they’re not a silly head either.

Anyone knows about Pindrop?

Hey what’s people’s experience with performance advertising for brands? Do you come up with multiple ideas for reaching out to new customers?

Other than the weekly tech event, what are some good happy hours for meeting professionals? Really love that event and hope to find a few more. Thanks!

This is a question which I'm curious about people's thoughts. Mostly reflecting on the past since I'm way too far in audit to make a career change. Did I make a mistake by not trying for law school? I took the LSAT when I was a first year associate and got a 168. At this point, the score expired and would need to retake. I know law is riskier than audit. But a part of me wonders if I'd have been better off (except more student loans) if I went to law school instead of sticking with audit?

Is the counsel title another version of non equity partner?

Hi All
I have joined Cts on 10 oct.
I have 2 year of experience as a Java developer.
If anyone have any suitable project opening, please dm

Hey folks,
I m moving to Pune and would need some guidance to settle around Hinjewadi phase 3.
I would be happy to have private room (flat)/single room(pg). How much would it cost..?
Please feel free to DM..

At what time we should reach office on onboarding day?
I got onboarding Email but timing is not mentioned.
Joining at Pune location.

Hi, does anyone know the pay range for Syneos Health Engagement Manager role?

Hi Fishes,
What should be an ideal CTO for Front End Developer ( React + Js )
3.5 Your

Current salary is 7 LPA
What should be the expected package.?

Is there any auditor who has done CFA here? I have a question!

Any company file GC on day 1 in NYC or NJ area or east coast. Maxing out in feb 2022 and on bench nothing is started. What I can do ? Please suggest. Skill set AWS/ DevOps/ Infra.

India travel - anyone had or heard of issues flying into New Delhi airport from outside India? Thanks

Having trouble breaking 700 on the GMAT (weak CR and DS). Any recommendations for resources or general tricks?

How do you deal with firms that have a black box compensation structure? Cont’d in comments

Junior associate here. Almost a month since I started. Transactional group. I am still going days where I don’t bill a single minute. Is this worrisome? Sometimes I bill 5 hours in a day, but it’s rare.

I’m staffed on 2/3 deals, but they havent kicked off yet. Should I be worried?

Thoughts on Paul Hastings tech transactions? Specifically the Palo Alto office. Thanks everyone!

DM for referrals to a V10 funds reg/reg funds group. Can be based in NY, DC, LA, Bay, or Houston. Preferably mid-levels but also open to 2nd year+. Pref. big law experience, but open to candidates with other forms of securities law experience.

WLB is typical of peer firms but culture and group leadership is honestly outstanding. Very positive, non-toxic environment (believe it or not).

How bad can Greenberg Traurig *really* be? (Looking to make a move and they’re hiring in my area, no other BigLaw in town)

I’m in contract on a house and using my firm’s private banking relationship for my mortgage. If I lateral before I close on my house, will that interfere with my mortgage? Application has already been submitted to the bank and rate locked in, but I’m worried about having to find a new lender if I lateral before the bank actually lends the money.

I hope we get a Milbank match bc I’m already planning how I’ll spend it.

Lateral now and ask the new firm for the bonus you’d miss out on or be miserable, wait, collect the bonus at current firm and then try to get a sign on?!

DM me if interested in interviewing at Latham & Watkins 😀😅

Would Littler or Jackson Lewis pay a signing bonus to an attorney with a few years experience? If so, roughly how much? (SoCal office)

Been billing around 250 a month since December. I will hit around 215-220 this month. Today is the first day I’m kind of slow-ish and I wonder if I should ask for work, or I have low anxiety that the partners are wondering why I’m not “on”. I am a clown.

My firm is really great. Mid sized regional firm. People are great, work is great. But I’m a junior and there are zero mid levels in my specific office. I’m questioning if I am getting the proper training as other juniors at other firms. The pay is good for a firm of this size with its presence, but feel like someone with my level of experience should be trying to get the proper training in order to succeed as I progress. Thoughts on what to do? I’m comfortable, but thinking about of the future

It’s been painfully slow this past month in my department (corporate law) and I had low hours throughout the summer. I’ve never refused work and have always sent an email to partners when I had slower months asking for more work. I’m definitely not going to hit my target. Should I be worried? I know I’m not the only one in this position but it’s still nerve wracking. Any advise on how to control your anxiety during those times?

1st year corporate associate. I’ve only billed 500-600 hrs since September and have a couple of months I billed 20-30 hrs. We don’t really have an assignment system. Should I be worried? I just assumed it will be a lot busier in summer/fall and thought I should enjoy the slow time while I can. But all these posts from other first years freaking out for billing 100 a month is giving me anxiety 😦

I need to ask my practice group/HR to make an exception for me. Should I ask my firm appointed mentor partner only? Or ask other partners that I’ve worked with and have relationships with as well? (Don’t know if latter would be too aggressive or unnecessarily?)

Any BOS big law taking first- year corp lateral?

How long is the current lateral market craze expected to last?

For those who switched firms and took a pay cut, do you regret it? I hear all these stories about large bonuses and raises, but how’d the cuts turn out? There’s a variety of reasons to take a paycut— switching markets, practice areas, lower hours, just generally not happy at the current situation, etc. For people who’ve done this, do you regret it?

Hoping for some guidance. Junior associate here (3rd year). I’ve brought in 3 clients. Nothing major. ~ $500,000 in billings. I have an opportunity to lateral to a practice area I am very passionate about but my clients have active matters and therefore, likely wouldn’t come with me. Would I be stupid to leave my firm? Is half a mill in billings enough to even move the needle? The goal is to make partner. I’m worried that by leaving, I’d be giving up a real shot at partnership. Thank you!

A client had something sitting on their desk for 2 weeks and emails us urgently asking for it to be done today. Told the partner I have 4 closings and he told me to “find the time”. Do partners and clients just get off from this sort of thing?