Some success, now what? I started a solo practice July 2020. I’ve been successful in building a book of business sufficient to satisfy my overhead and provide me with a respectable income. I want to grow my practice somehow, but I’m stuck at figuring out how. I do mainly corporate transactional work and some litigation. Any advice?

Looking for insights from any seller at any of the hold co’s. I have an opportunity to join a new team at a hold co but I’m not sure if it will be a great move to make. I’m doing very well where I am, book of biz is thriving, but the allure of working at a larger company than my small company seems like a great resume builder. I’m not sure where I want to be in 5 years, but this seems like a good way to make myself more appealing. I’ll have to rebuild my book of biz, which means pay cut.

Anyone go into product marketing or product management? Would love to hear your experience.

Good morning everyone and happy new year, any advice on how to pivot from a career in Accoutning to Tech Project Management (software)? Here's some background, 12YOE in public accounting, recent finished a tech project management bootcamp certification course and will sit for the PSM exam soon. Looking for roles in Associate/Jr PM, Implementation Consultant or BA. Any advice will be appreciated.

Imagine you're looking for a remote job at a large company with a sophisticated marketing function, strong manager, and room for growth. Making good traction, but then you're contacted by a company in a niche that FASCINATES you...like you read books about this subject for fun, you'd probably love this job. It's remote, the salary is good, the manager is nice, but you'd be the most senior marketing person; the company is about 200 people. What would you do?

What technical skill sets should I learn to go OE at over $100k for each? Follow up: how do I learn it and how long will it take?

How did you get into your area of law? I have been licensed for 5 years and I still don't know where I ultimately want to be. I started as a line attorney and after 3 years, I moved to a non-litigation position working for the state. I feel lost. I have thought about getting MBA to compliment my JD. I was a good litigator but I had trouble turning off my brain and being present with my family when I was a litigator, so I don't think I would want to go back.

Anyone who was in the SF implementation/consulting side ever pivot into FAANG Product Management? I am having a really hard time getting traction in recruiting.

Just graduated and took the bar. Will be starting in the litigation practice group at a Big Law firm in the fall. I want to use my time off to set myself up for success. Any books I should read? Skills I should learn (e.g., excel)? Other advice? Thank you all.

I’ve worked with my current employer fresh out of high school. They are a small family owned business with 1 dr. I’ve stayed with them for over 10yrs. I went from a receptionist, to a technician, to a health insurance specialist, and now doing billing. I’m 35 is it too late for me to get out and work for a bigger company?

Exit opps for someone who worked at healthcare big 4 and then health start up? Where is the best place to go from here?

I have a low GPA because an abusive relationship during my schooling that kept me from focusing. I’m clear of that now, but I don’t know how to explain my low GPA going forward.

When you want to quit and change jobs but don't have the enthusiasm to do so... big4 has ruined my life

Need some advice. Work for AT&T corp Store Manager. Been in wireless industry for about 14 years. Base is about 60k and commission and incentives add to 35k extra. Single dad and have worries making less then 80-85k if I change companies. Don’t have degree but considered a top store managing about 20 people. Not getting the opp to progress past this level. What are good areas I should be looking at? Staying in sales or managing sales? Account manager etc. Not a fan of cold call type roles

Would you move to an Account Director position? Why would you? Why not?
Currently being offered this position and really confused if I should take the plunge

Are any of y’all considering an JD-MBA? I want to go into biopharma post-MBA (already in life sciences consulting) and I think I could benefit from a JD as well. But on the otherhand this might just be a naive thought haha

Hi Team,

To those that are working in the BDM Strategic Partnerships field, what is the expected salary range?

I am based in California with around 3 years of BD experience.

I am looking to see if this is a career path I am interested in pursuing so any advice or insight is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Hello Everyone,

I have 4.3 YOE currently and I was offered Engr II - Full Stack position in VDSI. But after doing some research it seems Engr II is usually for YOE between 2 and 4. Is this correct? Will there be a problem for me if I take up this position with my YOE?
Since I am a lateral entry, I think promotion to Engr III also would take a lot of time.

Also can you please let me know the current designation hierarchy in VDSI?

Hello people, i have been working as a business consultant for the past 3 years but now I want to switch to HR domain. Can anyone suggest me how can I move ahead with that? I have almost 3 months of bpo recruitment experience in my last company where I was helping our HR team with bulk hiring for bpo project. Will my little bpo experience will work or should get some certification to get into MNCs?

Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

I really feel like I’ve been dealt a really bad hand in my life. It feels like no one gives me a chance. Whether it’s a job I know I’m qualified for, or someone I’m interested in. Even things that appear to be good at first end up sucking. I know I should be grateful for what I have and that so many others are less fortunate. But I still can’t help but think that for a person in my position, given the opportunities that I was given, I am just a complete failure and nowhere near what I could be.

Anyone interested in jumping over to EY, but don’t know where to start? Feel free to message me for a confidential conversation.

Please don't ignore and kindly suggest which company I should join JP Morgan or TIAA (mumbai both) in terms of
1. Work culture, work life balance
2. Compensation
3. Growth
Soon will be receiving offers. Yoe- 5.9, domain - risk / compliance.

Also, i have offer in hand 20 lpa fix+4lpa variable. how much i can expect from both.
Please suggest.

What’s a standard salary for a creative copywriter that is past junior level but isn’t quite senior yet?

I joined in EY Global CBS Talent team(outside London) as a Manager this March. My base pay is 45k + 4.5 car allowance. How much can I expect as raise this year and next year?

Got a speeding ticket in Minnesota, should I argue? Is traffic school an option here? I have a clean record. TIA

Teaching remote and looking for curriculum for special ed student in science and social studies

Hi Fishes,

I have an offer with dbs 26.2 lpa fixed + 2.6 lpa Variable
Hitachi vantara 29.9 lpa fixed + 2.9 lpa variable

Which one is good to join. I'm unable to decide.

Java, aws, spring boot. 7.9 YEO

I am joined in IBM 2months back ..now i am getting offer from product company with 30% hike .. whether my notice period is 90 days .. or i am not yet confirmation from IBM . kindly help me on this . In probation period my notice period is 30 days in offer letter

Does anyone know if there is an excel plug-in that links brokerage data (i.e. account info from fidelity/Schwab, etc.) so I can track/analyze on excel?

Anyone here who has been through the interview process at JP Morgan Chase recently? Looking for some pointers. Specifically for Wholesale credit Risk dept roles!

What % do you guys charge a partner to advertise on social using your handle/ad account? Is a 100% markup fee plus an "agency" like fee for maintenance of 15% too aggressive?

What is the designation and salary Societe gives to 3.4 to 3.4 years experience.I was interviewed for Python.Also let me know if we have to work in shifts?

Is amlaw200 considered big law all around? As in, amlaw100 folks do you perceive them differently? If yes, why?

What could I do to better prepare myself?

I am 25y/o and getting out of the Air Force after 4 years. I have a bachelors, a Project Management Professional (PMP), and working on my Masters in Management - Project Management and Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM-1). I plan to get an internship through the skillbridge program offered by the DOD.

What can I do to successfully transition into a consulting firm like Deloitte and come on as a consultant or second tier at other companies?

I’ve noticed recently that my ankles are hurting all the time - and I’m sure WFH and being barefoot almost all the time is part of that. What kind of “house shoes” do you wear, if at all? EDIT: I live in Miami so warm slipper styled shoes probably won’t work.

Hey starting my own practice. I’m new and looking for advice to get potential client. I have talked to friends and family but mostly in college or retired so I’m looking into other ways. Any ideas?

MIT Sloan ($$$) vs. GSB (no $)? Post MBA goal is MBB or FAANG PM.

Hi Fishes,
Could anyone tell me about the leave policy of Capgemini? Basically, how many days we get leaves...is it categorised into sick, casual or earned and how many days in each category?

I'm glad that partner track came out so big law attorneys finally have some media figure to look up to. I was tired of hogging it with better call Saul

Been thinking about striking it out on my own. Have some top notch litigation and transaction experience in the construction and energy space. I’ve represented small shops up through global players. Thoughts? Recommendations? Advice?

I see a lot of opportunities to do contract reviews or other corporate matters in states I’m not barred in. I don’t typically take those matters, but I’m curious what those rules are. I’ve definitely seen large firms handle out of state contracts and acquisitions all the time and I actually know other attorneys who do it too. I just haven’t gotten comfortable with that. Anyone have thoughts?

I'm a solo bringing in Associate to become partner. Associate has been compensated with a base salary, plus 1/3 of earnings for business he brings in. Firm expenses are around 55-60% of gross revenue. He brings in around 30% of revenue. How best can I bring him in, and at what percentage to be fair? Was thinking 20%, with 5% incremental increases as his business grows hopefully to greater than 30% of total revenue. Thoughts?

Requesting thoughts on developing a registered agent / local business advice (contacts, defense, small real estate masters, etc.) client book. I am thinking about developing semi-passive income streams for myself as a member of a small firm who does litigation and some of this work already. Any advice or anecdotal experience, anyone?

How much are you charging for business formations? Are you charging the same for out of state formations/clients?

Anyone use a document assembly program that they are happy with? West law form builder is pretty expensive.

I have my own practice for past 5 years and have spent a lot of time building up brand and reputation. I'm thinking of bringing on partners but am trying to figure out how to structure compensation, profit sharing and equity while maintaining control. I dont want to do associates bc I need someone with more experience than I can afford. Does anyone have any ideas on how one can up a law firm?

I’m a 2nd yr. attorney at small firm with two partners practicing solely contract litigation. I’ve been actively networking and trying to build my own book. I now have a potential client who is ready to litigate a dispute in different area of the law (a simple tort matter). My partners aren’t keen on taking case as it’s outside the firm’s practice area. Aside from having this potential client pay a large retainer, is there anyway to convince/persuade my partners to allow me to take this case?

Our firm is growing fast and we need to add another attorney to keep up with the work. Our compensation package is 20-30% higher than what others firms in our area are offering. However, I’m still finding it difficult to get qualified associate to even apply for the position. I think part of the problem may be because we are located in a mid-sized city rather than a major metro area. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to attract talent when you are a newer small firm in a mid-size market?

Any recommendations for a deposition service company that’s relatively inexpensive? I’ve used Veritext in the past

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I recently left my big law role to start my own firm, and I need health insurance since that was a benefit with my prior firm. Any tips on where to find good coverage? Is it considered a business expense or a tax deduction? I don’t anticipate to be making much income this first year if that makes a difference.

Met Life Legal Plan has been a recent add. I have picked up a few probates, but have to bill for endless consults and doc review that yield less than 120$ per transaction which is not doing it. There is a category for up to 400$ for 4 hrs for items not covered. Have any used that category or I am being too conservative in submissions for billing.

I’m seriously considering starting up a solo shop. I have a very reliable stream of business (family friend has one patent that was infringed multiple times, huge firms have taken a few of these on contingency). Pros: I don’t have law school debt; I could follow these large firm’s general trajectory in prosecuting these cases; high risk tolerance (no kids, mortgage, etc). Cons: I’m inexperienced generally (class of 2019), and not familiar with patent law specifically. Thoughts?

Any international trade/customs lawyers out there? Would love to pick your brain and learn about an easy way for a solo to break into this field.