Recruiting teams in big law offices, are you watching cnbc, Bloomberg, etc and does it affect your decision if the market has a bad week?

What’s your favorite Whiskey cocktail? And which brand do you use for it?

Thoughts on Caraway cookware set? Any other recs?

Suuuuper hungover && I need the perfect playlist for gettin’ shit done today. Any suggestions?! I. Have. So. Much. Work. To. Doooooo 💩

Has anyone else noticed a change in clients since vet-related TV shows have become popular? I know you’ve watched Bondi Vet, but I actually am a vet, so please let me handle the treatment plan.

Any good audiobook recommendations for motivation and tips on productivity?

Anyone ever been to Aruba? Do you all have any suggestions on activities and places to eat and see?

Let's build a playlist! Share what artist. songs or podcasts you like to listen to while spending hours writing endless amounts of code.

Hey friends, between Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore, which would you pick to visit? (Huge foodie).

People who are back on the office grind in Midtown, where are you getting seamless salads from at night???

Anyone ever been to “Best of Big D”? Hosted by D Magazine and could share their thoughts?

Hello all, I'm putting the finishing touches on my website and I would like to add a stock runner on the top of the page. Does anyone have a recommendation/website where I can get on

Anyone know of types of bread that don’t have added sugar in them? Can’t find any loaves that don’t

Any karaoke places open tn?

What’s everyone drinking today? Just finished up a cortado with a blend of a natural and a washed Ethiopian. Lots of tasty stone fruit!

Looking for Suggestion for good restaurants in NYC to take my parents to

What’s a good binge show to watch? Lazy Saturday

There is special ring in hell for people that eat McDonald's on a plane

Five Perfect Movies

1. The Godfather
2. Chinatown
3. La La Land
4. Back to the Future
5. Goodfellas

What are your five?

Currently on H1B. If I go back to school Fulltime MBA which takes 2 years, will H1B visa be placed on hold or will it expire? I have two years left

Who likes to travel? Need a travel buddy? Have some PTO to use.

Last places traveled to: Vienna, Prague, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Amsterdam.

Is it worth taking courses on PM? I’m thinking of doing Product School or General Assembly course to learn the basics. Is it worth the money and time commitment?

Hi Fishes

I have Joined GDS in July 2022 for banglore office, my home town is in Andhra Pradesh, as of now all my team members are working from home.

In my offer letter relocation assistance is mentioned as supposed to be utilised in first 2 months, but there is no business need of relocating at this point of time, will they provide relocation if I relocate at later date.

Scenario: baby coming in January and have an offer to lateral. Current firm gives 12 weeks of parental leave. New firm wants decision by next week. Would like to give a few weeks notice to current firm about leaving but need the entire parental leave. Parental leave can be taken at either firm but importantly, need the full time off and not work at all. What to do and when to do it (ie provide notices etc.). Thanks!

Homeowners in Boston Proper (or greater Boston area): how did you approach the purchase from a financing perspective? Have decently high HHI, but it will still take a long time to save up a full 20% down payment.

Hi Guys, Does anyone has idea how much time it takes for CTS(cognizant) to release offer letter post HR discussion.

Does Infosys referral through existing employee works faster than directly applying through Infosys career portal ?

Been having some self esteem issues with the dark spots on my skin resulting from acne... anyone have any tips/remedies to lighten those areas on the skin?

Why do concepts that skew negative always scare us? Almost every memorable / relatable / award-winning ad stems from negativity. Why do we always try to kill it when we know it’s a proven strength?

Well, there’s a firm comp thread so it’s only fitting that we get an in-house comp thread. Drop your YOE, base, bonus, and equity plus any other relevant details.

I have 2 offers one from my Current company and one from Cisco my current company is giving 10 percent more than cisco Where should I go should I join cisco or stay in my current company( a small stablished startup )Considering my final goal as FAANG (similar) and I come from a Small College Cisco Amazon Uber Walmart

Fellow NYC fishes! Girlfriend and I are looking for a 1BR apt in Manhattan/Brooklyn for c. $3500 a month as of c. April 1st. Slight preference for UWS. The more amenities the merrier, but no real need for a doorman, walk-ups are no problem. If anybody knows something please let me know, much appreciated!

Hi fish,

Any idea about _VOIS . Got an offer from them?

Ever since starting adderall I have noticed this weird tingling/buzzing sensation in my foot. Has anyone else ever experienced this?

Any advice on how to get laid off instead of getting fired or quitting? I’ve always been motivated but this place officially messed up no matter how hard I’ve presented my best work for few years now.

Single 30M here - looking for LTR but I feel in this age of online apps - hard to sustain it. Plus constantly traveling adds another layer. Any experiences or pointers will be appreciated

I realized recently that I can turn my “super associate” persona at any time. I had it off during covid when my kids needed me and got a bad review. So now it’s back on. I’m responding to midnight emails (and daytime ones in under 20 minutes) and getting work done the same morning. I’m spending countless hours doing edits over edits. I actually don’t like super associate. Why do people live like this 24/7?!? 🤔

Partner gets upset and calls me to complain every time I don’t turn a draft within 2hrs of receiving an email. This same partner has been sitting on a draft for two weeks. How do I get myself out of this situation? I’m at capacity, working as fast as I can, and they’re stressing me out.

Surprise all associate call at 11 today. Wonder what this could possibly be about. We were told last week that associate pay cuts were not happening but could later. I guess later is one week, lol.

Which AMLaw 100 Firms have offices in Irvine?

What are peoples thoughts on Akin Gumps funds group? Both in terms of reputation and also work/ life balance?? Would greatly welcome any input!

Anyone else sick of equity partners constantly telling their practice groups that the market is cooling off and everyone should step it up? I almost forwarded him the 5 recruiter/firm emails I received while on our weekly practice group call. Hilarious how firms are trying to reclaim the in control narrative with veiled threats.

I’m feeling so anxious. Never had a problem with anxiety prior to starting biglaw. Running 5 deals at once (m&a midlevel) and don’t know how much more I can take.

Any 3-4 year L&E litigation associates out there looking to lateral? H&K is hiring! DM me for more 😎

Based on the responses on the other thread that think $1M is not enough to quit big law, how much do you personally think is enough to quit big law (but not necessarily retire)? No right or wrong answers I suppose but just curious…

I need a fat Diet Coke and a Xanax stat

Anyone here transition for litigation to consumer financial regulatory work? What’s the good and the bad? Do have enough work to make bonus?

What’s the typical ramp up period for a first year? I’m lucky to hit a few billable hours each day. Started in September.

How far in advance of taking vacation do you let partners know you’ll be out of office? Is one month before a week long vacation okay?

If you schedule dinner or something, do you put it on your work calendar as busy? What do you write? Personal time?

After clerking, my BF recently accepted an offer from and joined a V50 firm (been there a few weeks). Shortly before his start date, he heard back from a V5 firm (one he’s wanted to join for a while) and just got an even better offer. Practice groups at each firm are also different.

The office he joined for the V50 firm is in City A. The office for the V5 firm is in City B (where V50 firm also has an office).

How should he break the news to the V50 firm to minimize reputational risk, etc.?

Does Foley & Lardner have a good path to non-equity partnership or is it very up-or-out?

We’ve just had performance reviews, and it turns out that every junior/mid associate in my practice group (including me) that I have spoken to has individually been told that they’re performing above their level and that they are amazing etc. Is this normal / is this a retention tactic? A number of juniors are considering moving laterally, in case it adds any context, just seems weird to all be told the same thing when it can’t be true for everyone...

Those who lateraled in q3/q4 of 2021 - how are you handling bonuses for your secretaries?

I would like to quiet quit. How does one do that in BigLaw?