Starting to notice a pattern at my firm: the only people getting promoted aren’t the smartest, hardest working, or even the most reliable, they’re just the best at making partners feel safe and unthreatened. The people who nod a lot, defer constantly, and never challenge anything seem to move up the fastest. Meanwhile, those of us who speak up or push for better processes get sidelined. I always thought merit would win out, but now I’m wondering… is kissing ass an actual skillset I need to develop? Or is there still room for authenticity in this game?

What are your thoughts about putting an explanation for the current gap (as in, I haven’t been working for several months) on your resume, LinkedIn profile or cover letter? If you think it should be included in one of these places, how would you do it?

I haven’t been on the job hunt in years and have two questions for you all this morning.
1. Cover letters - they seem so antiquated to me. Are they necessary? Does it look bad if I don’t apply with one. I believe my resume is quite concise and has a profile summary 2. “Desired pay” - I want to put something like “negotiable depending on total comp package” but will that rule me out? I hate the numbers game

Anyone work for Ripple Labs? They have a pretty sweet Corporate Development Associate role open

Hi guys, I am a systems engg in TCS with 3 years exp. Technologies known: C, C++, Java, COBOL, Oracle DB, SQL, Unix/Linux, Shell scripting.
I had applied for Infosys in the company portal long back, but haven't got any replies yet. I am looking for the Developer/ Production support roles.
And I am in my notice period, lwd is 27th sept.
Also, have an offer from L&T with doj 29th Sept.
If any one can help me out with a interview referral, it would be great.
Thank you

I feel like I need a good cry

Whether amount added on meal voucher through company can be transferred to bank account?

Not sure where to ask this properly, but has anyone used their EAP program to see a psychiatrist?

Got to know that the current hybrid work policy (3 day wfo and 2 day wfh) is valid till december only, post which everyone is suppose to work from office.. is it true?

FUN getting delisted from Trex apparently

Looking to pivot into healthcare consulting. I come from a MHA background with a two year Administrative Fellowship following it. Any experience breaking into one of the top consulting firms with this type of background?

Is it too late to get a tech job now if I graduate next semester in may? applied for many software engineer roles in nyc but haven’t heard back

Deloitte recruiter just reached out to me and said they may need to do further “compensation analysis” and that they may reach out to me with a better offer after rejecting my counter offer last week. Anyone know what this is about?

Creating my registry, what are some must haves to put on it! Doing Amazon and Target, thanks for the help in advance.

I am so nauseous and have been eating straight carbs for over a week now.. Any healthy lunch/breakfast ideas that would be easy on my stomach?

I need an assistant/paralegal. Probably part time at first. I live/work in a small city in Oklahoma, solo practice. I would like approx 10 billable hours/week (if part time) from them. What do i look for in one? Pay amount? (Most here make around $12/hour). Incentives for bonus money?

Got a case where client got in a car accident and called the police the other driver gave completely fake information and the police didn't check it. What's our recourse to track them down?

We’re barely past Wednesday and I’ve already billed 40 hours. Pls send help

Just posting to say I want out of litigation so bad. Going lose my mind if I have to write another default motion 🙃

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.

First year here: if a plaintiff’s complaints consistently has the number of their paragraphs wrong (ie paragraph 10 followed by paragraph 15), should I answer the complaint with “sic” and correct it or should my answer use the same numbers as Plaintiff’s?

Any other first year associates feel like their firms don’t really appreciate how much COVID/WFH has stunted their development? I’ve been working at a biglaw firm for 5 months and don’t feel at all like a part of the team, and am extremely stressed out by the isolation of WFH most days. I’m not really sure that anyone at the firm realizes this is happening.

When does the imposter syndrome go away? Or at least fade away enough so I’m not anxious 24/7.

This is mostly for me but in case anyone else needs it: if everyone else praises your work, don’t let the senior associate with the bad haircut get you down.

Feel like I am potentially on the verge of developing tendonitis / carpal tunnel. I try to keep my (standing) desk ergonomically aligned but the reality is that I spend 8-14 hrs a day typing (and, probably, tense) and I’m concerned about rendering myself physically unable to do this job. Anyone dealt with this?

If you could ask for anything at your firm what would you ask for? (Something realistic but a stretch)

Is there anyway to tell if your work product isn’t measuring up? Would the partner straight up tell you that your work sucks? This is me running on the assumption that some comments are normal...

How does one go about finding a new position after moving to a different state? Considering moving, but the idea of starting over in a new jurisdiction I would know nothing about seems intimidating. Currently work for a small firm that doesn’t, and wouldn’t, have a presence in potential new state.

I joined fishbowl a month ago and while I’ve seen a couple contentious debates but I must say I’m pleasantly surprised at how respectfully ppl comment on this app even when disagreeing. Usually anonymity on the internet brings out the absolute worst in ppl; they type things anonymously that they would NEVER say in person smh. But I really haven’t seen horrible comments here. I wonder what makes this app diff frm others?

Workout before (4:30 am) or after (6:30ish) work?

Any insight on salaries and bonuses for larger Long Island law firms for class of 2015 (i.e., Rivkin, Jaspan, Meltzer Lippe, Farrell Fritz, etc)?

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