Semi-recent lateral is super toxic- has forced out two long time support staff, aggressively takes credit for others’ work, and is always finding ways to throw people under the bus. How do younger and mid levels protect themselves without getting burned? Should someone express concerns to partners, or is it just a glaring red flag that the firm has kept someone like that around? (no book and not a specialist or high biller)

How do you handle an AM of 3.8 yrs experience while you have 5-6-7 years of experience and AM role. I want to understand how you maintain a safe distance, lead team effectively yet also prepare self for yearly appraisal.
Mid year appraisals are blessing for few, congratulations to all those who made it happen.

I started a new job 4 months ago. Have gotten lots of positive feedback. They keep increasing my workload, I am now 200% allocated so I flagged this with my boss before the break who was very receptive and said would get me help. Fast forward to me following up and it’s a completely different story - I am apparently taking too long on things. This shook me. We are going to talk more this week. Advice?

"You're great, but just a little too much personality to work on this client." Welp... 👋

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.

What's a guilty pleasure you indulge in at work?

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

What’s the best course of action when the partner you work for (and who out ranks you) insists on making ridiculous arguments?

While de-escalating a situation or dealing with a child having an outburst I tend to notice outside coworkers coming in my room to offer help or just check in. I find this doesn’t help it actually makes the situation worse. Would it be rude of me to send out an email asking them not to interrupt since it can make the situation work. I know most of the time it’s cause they are being nosy.

I’m a new associate working for a well-known defense attorney in my state. On one hand, I’m thankful for the opportunity to learn from one of the best, but he also excoriates and belittles me for my mistakes. Any advice on how much it tolerable? I am here to learn and advance my career but he can be pretty nasty. (My mistakes are no worse than you’d expect a 1st year associate to make, in case you’re all wondering if I’m a major screw-up who deserves it) I leave work feeling a foot tall.

My coworker brought a puppy to work, who bit my hand. I ended up losing my temper and yelling at them. Now everyone is mad at me for blowing up at work, even though this is something I shouldn't have had to deal with in the first place!

My partner started watching videos about guns, first person shooter games, and hitler. Every single day during his lunch. At his desk. In an open office. Am I being sensitive or is that SUPER weird??

How do you handle rude clinicians in the workplace? I always have an attending talking down to me.

Partner sternly talked to me today about “not following the chain of command” after pinging my Director a question while she was OOO/vacation (it’s busy season, we file in a month) - continued...

My boss asked me to take care of some of the details of a project for her—the stuff that isn't really my area of expertise. And now I feel like a shirker because I haven't been able to finish them yet.

I’m a firm believer that a manager should develop a positive relationship with employees, but I don’t want that to be an invitation to disrespect my authority. How do you know where to draw the line to make this distinction clear?

Staff 1 assigned to a complicated engagement which was worked on by senior 3 and prior 2 years were so terrible that I was told not to follow. How to deal with this situation?

Do you ever feel like people treat you differently at your firm because of your age? Like reverse ageism? As if you don't know enough or aren't competent enough yet? Just curious if others have ever felt this way.

I’m feeling very sad. I just learned that the partner in my previous firm got fired. I considered him my mentor. He took me under his wing. He was my Don Draper and I was his Peggy Olson. I’m really bummed about this, heartbroken and worried. Nobody knows why. The ex-colleague said everything was normal, they sent him emails but bounced back. Nobody saw it coming. 😢

How do you deal with clients who act like they know more than you even though they don't?

Are Strategy& Lebanese always exclusionary? Felt like I was fitting in with them in first couple weeks, but now feel like being actively excluded

If you could only recommend 3 high yield/growth ETFs, what would they be?

PS: I know that people ask these questions all the time and I can go search (which I already did), so please no snarky answers. I want to hear people’s thoughts and recommendations and literally pick the most popular 3, research and make my decisions. Yes, I know, not the best investment strategy but that’s what I feel like doing.

Welcome to "Christian Educators" bowl! Here, educators whose faith comes first can meet, collaborate, and exhort one another as we navigate the difficult task of educating children and adults in a broken world, whether teaching in public, private, or co-op schools.

I recently discovered the "Just Thinking" podcast, dealing with social and cultural issues through a Christian lense. Started with an episode recommended by a friend, then just HAD to go back to episode one and start listening all the way through. So appreciate the work the Lord is doing through these gentlemen.


What's new to your ears these days?

Glad to be hear folks. I am sure I am not alone but I have experienced many attacks from my administration for simply answering questions about my faith in class or telling students I do not believe in abortion. Hoping to find some insights from others here in regards to still being a Christian example in public education without losing my job.

Hi fishes,
What will be the take home Sal of 27 lpa in natwest??

Guys when is the induction mail for day 2 is received?Nov 2 is my DOJ still didn't receive induction mail for day 2?

So at what age am I supposed to stop pulling white hairs out and embrace them

Why can't women look like they do in the Japanese animes?

Has anyone recently done a HR interview at UBS?
I’ve completed the first interview with the hiring manager and a colleague, and have been fortunate to get to the next stage but im unsure how to prepare. I’ve done the usual compentencies, strengths and weaknesses and company research. But I don’t want to fail at the last hurdle as I really like this company and it would be a dream to work there any support or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

How can I shift my career from Business Analysis to a Product Management?

Hi Fishes,
How many days Persistent takes to share interview feedback?

Is there a general rule of thumb for wrist circumference / lug to lug width ratio?

What is the current market standard for a 8.5 YOE solution designer ? At 15.5 current, how much can i bag more

I’m really not cut out for corporate America. I’m only 3 months into my new job and my anxiety is through the roof again. I don’t see a way out to make a decent living for myself. I feel lost and tired. I cried today and feel incapable even though I know I really tried my best.

I'm in python selenium automation, 3.6 exp.

Want to grow more to 1cr packages..
What to learn or change tech stack line

Yes money is sole purpose and it drives us to learn to earñ.

Please guide.

AI/ML. ?
Cloud testing ?
Node + react ?
Algo+python+leetcode?

I am a junior UX/product designer with a background in business. I was wondering does anyone have any general advice for someone trying to get their first design role especially as a person of color? Also, do you feel that junior designers should take any design job they get just to get in the door?

I have this project that didn't enter my hours on one week. I worked on it just was so busy and it was rather small I didn't remember to enter. I ended up estimating what I spent on it. What's the ethical way to handle this?

Just moved to a floor without white noise machines -- you really never know what you had til its gone!

What’s happens if you enter your time after the deadline? Lol

My mid-sized firm furloughed most of its staff. Im a first year associate (7 months in) with not that many billable hours. What are the chances I’m next? So much paranoia!

Any tips on approaching the subject of going on reduced hours or part time? No kids, just want more work life balance.

Y’all ever have days where you would not even care if you were fired? In fact, you might welcome it? 😅 At least tomorrow is Friday - we got this!

I don’t work in big law, but some of my classmates,who are going into big law, are bragging about the low number of billable hours they are required to hit. I’m hearing 1,600-1,800 billable hours. Is this actually true? Are some firms paying Cravath and only requiring 1,600 for the year? I know it depends on the firm, but can anyone actually confirm this is their experience? If so, then I’m a little jealous 🙃

Raise your hand if you do on-campus recruiting and actually enjoy it

I’m a 4th year at an Am100 doing litigation. I don’t think I want to play into the system for long term (partnership) and have always dreamed of going on my own. Has anyone made that leap? (Cont...)

For those with FY ending in December, how many hours do you need this month to hit annual target? I’ll start: 169.

Just lateraled and looks like I’ll be taking on a sizeable privacy practice from an associate who left recently. Any benefit to CIPP and CIPM training/certification as a lawyer? In DC if that matters.

Anyone in this bowl did the CAMS exam? If so, is this an exam that can be passed without AML experience?

In CA, can a potential employer ask you to waive liability to former employers to answer personal questions about you (former employee)?

I wonder if there are any attorneys here whose first language is not English. I’m one. Mid-level associate in a mid-size law firm. Don’t know many of us and looking to share experiences.

Any tips on transitioning from non-profit policy position to an in-house policy role? Or just transitioning from non-profits to in-house in general?

Where my introverts at? (Just like. You don’t have to reply—we all understand.)

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?