Recruiting for positions with flexible start dates more than ever! For those looking to lateral in this wildly candidate driven market, the question surrounding timeline to make a move seems to cross my desk daily. The answer is … it depends! And what do you want? Starting a new thread for anyone with timeline questions as we head into the new year!

Recommendations for female directors with comedy chops?

SO and I are taking a break after a heated argument. I don’t know if I should reach out, how to know when I should, or if I should wait for them to. Why am I asking you guys? I’m at a loss.

can i get hike in march 2024 if i join in feb last 2023

Hi there, for years of experience (YOE), can I include/count the work experience I had while still studying? Those experience include

1) internship experience -> can it be counted as YOE?

2) Startup I founded (actual startup, but it was done during my uni days)

What’s the best way to make your email stand out to a recruiter?

Hi all

The CPE courses that i pursued on june 30 got credited to next fiscal year

I raised a complaint to the us learner team and they reverted my credit points back to be compliant as of june 30th 2021

Today am shockingly getting an emAil that i am non compliant. In the system, my points have been again moved to next fiscal year

Please advice what to do. I have emailed them. But there is no phone number to seek help

Weekly Hot take. While I am enjoying subscription based game libraries. They will be the death of quality game releases.

what gmat score do I need to get to aim for m7? I’m asian, F, 2+ years in accenture strategy, & studied at top public school (think UC Berkeley, UMich) with a 3.4 GPA with engineering degree

The future of the TV industry is not looking too bright, what is the best way to adapt to the rise in popularity of other types of media?

What is good to watch on Netflix or Prime lately?

Looking for a fully remote job! I previously worked as a Care Coordinator with a hybrid schedule but that started becoming more demanding on f2f with clientele. I’d like something different than care coordination but still stay within the field. BA in psychology with 10 years experience working with Developmental and behavioral health. I’ve been searching for something and have yet to find anything aside from coordination! Any recommendations are appreciated!

Any good wedding ring sources aside from Blue Nile?

Has any US citizen had success getting a job abroad in the energy industry? Whether that be through a US company (i.e. transferring offices) or by applying to utilities or consulting companies abroad?

Planning to get/adopt a new dog. Had dogs growing up so not completely new but didn’t have any in my adult life. Thinking of either cocker spaniel or golden ret since I live alone. Any pointers on what to avoid, what to expect, the dos and the donts. I live in an apt and it’s pet friendly building. Kindly help.

Is anyone’s wfh office chair getting less “springy” over time? Mine just doesn’t have the same umph it had before, constantly lowering throughout the day.

Any good PM roles open? By good, I mean focused on PM activities and not covering down for unrealistic sales promises. Rapidly hitting my limit at my current org.

A close family member recently passed away and my grief is reflected in my work. I’ve started making careless mistakes, I can’t focus, and I find it impossible to put in a full day’s work. How long did grief impact your research?

So what’s going on with DDB NY? I read about layoffs, but what clients do they have and what is it like working there?

What’s your post-pitch/post-presentation relaxer?

For Big Law professionals in or looking to move to the Windy City! Connect with peers, learn about other firms, and keep up with the industry. Invite your colleagues to help grow our community!

I own a small growing real estate/corporate law firm in Chicago and looking for another associate. Tough sledding. Looking for someone 2-5 years out with commercial real estate experience. Maybe a big or medium firm associate looking for some work life balance and a different approach. Anyone know anyone?

Does anyone have any idea of a really, really nice and high-end thing to do with a client in the Chicago western suburbs? Something roughly equivalent to Alinea with wine pairing, but in the western suburbs. It needn't center on food and wine; I just used Alinea as an example as to price point and general impression.

Is lateraling into big law from a mid-size boutique something that is obtainable? 3.2 GPA from T2-T3 law school

Can anyone tell me more about the "Counsel" and "Senior Counsel" positions at law firms? I've seen many attorneys in those positions under different circumstances (some are partners wanting less work, others are associates who didn't become partners). Just wanting to know a bit more.

Hi, transplant from BigLaw in NYC and I’m looking to lateral into a Chicago form of similar caliber. I’ve been working remotely here for about eight months and in that time I’ve fallen in love with the city and even got engaged. Any suggestions? For background, I am in a capital markets practice and I have a large interest in public company advisory/corporate governance work. Thanks in advance.