Pivoted to in-house from law firm practice. Never going back to billable life, ever. You don’t truly realize just how poisonous and soul-sapping it is until you leave it behind. I’ll work as a Walmart greeter before billing hours again.

How does companies buy out notice period?

Is it worth joining Accenture Strategy as a Consultant (L9) with 6 YoE? How is the quality of projects ? What is work life balance like? How about base salary, bonus, perks?

Need an opinion on the Vanguard VIGAX/VIGIX. I’m index riding with that fund but am wondering if I should shift my risk and go with VT or another Vanguard fund. Thoughts?

Been 2 weeks since the final interview...and nothing has happened yet, not even a reference check. Is it a bad sign? Bay Area

What personal financial knowledge do you wish you had learned in college?

TAG candidate here. I know this is a not a cpa firm but does the firm cover state licensing fees? I’m a cpa in Illinois and NY. Will they cover both?

Can someone recommend affordable health insurance? I left the firm earlier and am expecting a gap of medical coverage until I find a job. Currently not actively seeking either...

Does TCS employees get any special discount in Croma stores?

When emailing someone for an interview for the first time do you address them by Mr/Mrs last name or by their first name?

Has anyone lived in the Louis, 880P, Sonnet, or Âme apartment buildings? Moving from Arlington to DC and want to maintain the amenities I have now but can’t tour in-person. 2 bedroom, if that matters

Trying to narrow down my quarter life crisis. Currently I’m looking at a UX Design bootcamp, do people actually hire from these bootcamps?

Any Sales Leaders doing any of the following with their sales teams?

- Entering a new market.
- Entering an old market with a new product.
- Trying to focus sales efforts onto one objective.

I’m putting together a beta program that was successful for my current company and I want to see if it will help other leaders.

Let me know if this interests you below. Thanks!

Hi! I'm looking for a remote health and wellness position if anyone knows of companies hiring. I have experience with employee wellness, health coaching, and public health. I recently completed a master's in exercise physiology from Columbia University. Thanks!

Hello Fishes!
I'm hiring for a position in my team
Department - Strategy role at a NBFC (Backed by Japanese Parent)
Requirements - MBA(Finance)/CA/CFA with 1-3 year experience.
Financial service experience with research and analytical skill background will be preferred, Budget - 20 LPA (Negotiable),
Location- Bangalore
Let me know if anyone of you with suitable skills and experience looking out. Comment/DM here!

How much % raise they usually offer for the one getting promoted from 601 —> 602?

Also, how much % raise one can ask for?

What is the best way to reach out to the attorney in charge of recruitment even when there are no posting available that fit your qualifications — but you still want them to keep you in mind?

Confused why Wachtell qualifies as BigLaw when they have one (small) office

Thoughts on sending out assignments over the weekend? I work a lot on weekends, but I don’t expect associates too. But, because I work on weekends, I often will send out assignments by email with a clear indication in subject line and body that it does not need to be completed or worked on over the weekend. A friend recently mentioned this isn’t the best since seeing the assignment may create unnecessary stress and anxiety. So, what say you? Am I terrible partner?

Have a call on Friday with the CEO of an environmental entrepreneurship non-profit. It could lead to a professional opportunity and maybe even billable work I can refer to my firm down the line. I’m going in with an open mind but little concrete information on his entity and goals and ways I could get involved. What questions would you ask such a person?

Does anyone know sports arbitration or general arbitration well? Have been a figure skating fan my entire life and am curious whether the judgement of recent Valieva case makes sense to you.

Does anyone know the salary for a westlaw account executive? also a contact for a westlaw recruiter?

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

I found out a soon to be 2nd year associate got a 10k raise making his salary 110k now, while I, the soon to be 3rd year associate got a 2k raise making my salary 107k. So now the 2nd year male associate is making more money than me. How do I bring this up to the partners?

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

I feel like I’m wasting my time waiting on CA bar results 😭, any tips on how I can use this time effectively?

Just had a hearing on my motion to compel where OC told the judge we hadn’t conferred before filing the motion. Not only did I attempt to confer on 3 separate dates, I attached the emails and his response that he refused to confer to my motion. Judge didn’t care, as soon as she heard him say we hadn’t conferred she denied the motion. Not asking a question, just needed to vent.

Hardest part of navigating maternity leave and WLB as a junior partner?

Orally accepted a job offer that I’m excited about, but have another interview this week for a different job. I didn’t realize the first offer would come so quickly! Should I cancel the interview this week or go through with it? Small legal community- people talk.

What is a typical starting rate that young attorneys charge for per diem side work? First or second year lawyers should ask for what? Client is a big firm.

When lateraling to another defense firm, is it necessary to show billable hours at current firm?

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

What do partners generally expect from third-year litigation associates (smaller firm) as far as legal, professional, and/or case management skills go?
I still feel like I can’t (or don’t know how to) manage or push cases forward and like I’m constantly behind on everything—is this normal?

Rising 2L here…Just found out yesterday that one of my top target law firms is not participating in OCIs (they don’t have offices in my state). Any advice on the best way to move forward with them? Still planning to apply, just want to know what I should be doing. Thanks!

Does anyone know the starting salary for Jackson Lewis in the firm's Connecticut office, as well as the billable hours requirement?