Texas biglaw: which firms are offering flexibility (at least two days a week of WFH) going forward?

My firm is saying “we aren’t mandating a return but once vaccinated we encourage you to be in the office frequently.” I am still going to WFH twice a week until yelled at but would like to lateral to a firm that’s more flexible.

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Well, Goodwin’s now hiring full time remote positions, including in TX. If interested, DM me.

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I don’t really want to be full time remote.

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Does a not super stressful, part time job exist in tax? I have 8 years big 4, 1 year industry big c corp/provision experience. SM at big 4, Director level in industry. Willing to take a pay cut but would like 24 hours per week and preferably benefits. If anyone knows of anything, please let me know. Would love to stay primarily remote.

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startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

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I’m trying to get my parents into adopting healthier eating habits but nothing is really sticking. Do you have any recommendations or like books I can give them to teach them what’s actually good to eat vs. falling for good marketing/ fads?

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When and how did you find out you had functioning depression?

Generally outgoing. But going out takes time. Wouldn’t actively seek social engagement too. Not sure if having it or just fatigued.

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Can anyone share the link DC folks are using to register for vaccine?

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I like working remotely but I'm starting to be concerned that am a little isolated. I'm 100% remote and I live alone. I'm not the biggest people person but this much alone time probably isn't healthy. Does anyone else every feel like this?

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What consulting companies allow remote work abroad for extended period of time!?
Thanks in advance!

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Dubai/UAE ADHDers. Can you take stimulants into the country for like a one month project there?

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This question was asked in my company bowl: Be brutally honest. Are you more or less productive WFH?

Everyone in the comments said more productive at home and I'm curious if this bowl would have a different consensus. I'm way more productive in the office, although I don't go that often, so maybe it's the change of scenery that helps.

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Hi everybody! Im Santiago from Ontop(YCW21). We can help with remote recruiting and payroll solutions.
Looking to network with freelancers and startups. Are you up for an e-coffee break to share ideas and opportunities?
Hit me up!

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Does anyone stack their add meds with amino acids? I heard something about this and now cannot find it again.

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I forgot to wear a mask in my apartment building common area. Ran back upstairs to get it but nervous and paranoid that I’ve been exposed. Is there anything I can do but quarantine and wait a few days to get tested? So mad at myself right now

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We can’t have classroom management without taking care of ourselves first. Rest. Even if it’s for 2 minutes. We close our eyes and reset.

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Any Am50+ hiring junior tax associates for remote work? Want a change but have a home and don’t want to move just yet. If so, billable requirement? Cravath?

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Starting to get mini anxiety attacks from work and I feel defeated. Feel like I should be strong enough to deal with everything, but I feel like work is beating me down

Dealing with burnout and considering therapy or extended time off. Has anyone else been through this?

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What kinds of meds are you on to help with ADHD?

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Hi Fishes, i have an experience of approx 3
years in the field of Finance and pension and
Currently without a job. Can anyone provide any
reference for me in their companies would
greatly appreciate it. (Remote working would be
a plus)

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Mom of two here (21 month old and 5 month old) who is starting to consider having a third. I am in my late 30’s and my doctor just recommended I start trying at 6 months postpartum. I am thinking I want to start closer to 8-10 months postpartum but have no idea what to expect with a third. Is anyone in a similar situation? Moms or Dads of two, do you ever look back and wish you had tried for three? Moms or Dads of three, how was the transition from two to three and how much did life change?

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Why is MRNA going down?

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Do you think an MBA in my scenario makes sense?
Currently a L62 at Microsoft as a PM, which is the post MBA level (I have 3 YOE). I have a desire to try out VC investing or ops, and an MBA might open up my doors. However, I’d be giving up a massive opportunity cost (in those 2 years I’d probably make senior pm at msft) and don’t need an MBA for lateral big tech moves. Don’t want to get an MBA and strike out at VC

Background: 24, 333 GRE, Ivy undergrad with 3.9 GPA, ORM male

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Has anyone seen that article on how people can use Twitter with giving Elon their data? I just want to tell everyone that if you have used Twitter, Elon, and a dozen or more others have your data, you can't hide that after the fact.

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What makes a peloton worth it? I definitely see the appeal but can’t justify spending so much.

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Key employers hiring H1B in tech space?

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Hello I keep seeing a lot of job listings pop-up for CrowdStrike. Has anyone worked there previously or presently? What are your thoughts as the feedback on Indeed versus Glassdoor is a bit conflicting.

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Hi All,

I have completed interview with vous and HR has send me indicative breakup and asking me to resign from the current company because offer letter is taking time.


Should I resign on the basic of breakup communication or wait for offer letter ?

With 20-30% of the population using a phone with a cracked screen, is advertising new screen clarity a great idea? Aren’t people conditioned to ignore screen quality? Apple advert fail?

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Which cmpny should I join? Pls suggest in trms of WLB, Learning,job security,appraisals

Skils- QA Automation, Web, API
WorkEx- 5.5yr, CCTC 11, Noida product Startup, Hometown Delhi NCR

TCS Delhi - 15 fix, IT Analyst Currentlyt WFH,
Fortanix - 18 fix + 1000esops , Senior QA Auomation, Permanent WFH
Altimetrik- 21 fix+ 1 lacJB + relocation, SDET, multiple locations . WFO after 6m
Status Neo - 23 fix , Gurgaon WFO more manual qa
Zee - 20.3 fixed (22.5 CTC)+ 1 lpa JB 2yr lockin , SDET2,wfo BLR

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Hey, Fishes! I will be joining Deloitte India as a Management Consultant in the Strategy and Business Design (GBS) practice in the month of August. I had a few questions:
1) Difference between Strategy and Operations (S&O) and Strategy and Business Design (SBD)?
2) Estimated percentage of Travel to client locations?
3) % of WFH and WFO
4) Suppose I want to change my location somewhere in between my stint, will that be possible?
5) How to claim Telephone expenses along with monthly salary?

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IBM or Globant for the Business Analyst role?

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Looking for technical cofounder for pre-launch mobile app. Ideally python & RN skills. App already has good progress made and company/admin groundwork is done. Sports related. Hit the DM if interested or know someone who may be! Ty

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Diversity recruits - do you ever feel "less than" because of the erroneous assumption that you didn't get to where you are based on merit? I'm over always having to prove myself.

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Do you ever feel like you are just someone elses ATM?!

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Can someone please help me get a referral at Goldman?

Does anyone have insight into Venables tax and/or T&E groups? What is the pace, type of work, WLB look like compared to a V10 transactional tax practice?

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Discussion is in progress with Deloitte USI . Already holding an offer with Morgan Stanley .

If Deloitte matches Morgan Stanley or gives more package, is it wise to choose Deloitte usi over Morgan Stanley or will ask for counter offer from Morgan stanley and choose it?

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Anyone know the shortcut to format selected cells as short date IE mm/dd/yyyy?

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Why am I doing this job? Senior quit mid way, no replacement, I'm getting everything over the line as a Manager (literally doing the testing)! Contd

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If you are a woman with two kids, how much does your husband help out when they are young? My husband wants a second kid but I don’t think I can do that (he kept saying he will help but he also works ton)

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Cap markets check in - still low hours? Bouncing back?

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Out of curiosity, do specialists have far greater job security during downturns? Just realized that most of the people I hear were let go are associates in M&A, cap mkts, or other non-specialist practices.

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Has anyone noticed recruiters targeting associates at firms that haven’t matched even harder lately? My firm hasn’t matched (V30) and I’ve gotten two emails that are basically titled “Aren’t you mad you’re underpaid??” Shhhh don’t remind us :(

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I’d like to show a little appreciation for the paralegals on my case teams for admin professionals day next month. They work in different offices, and I don’t know them personally as I’m a junior who started during the pandemic and we generally interact during hectic filings. Any ideas on how to show appreciation in a not weird way?

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How do most people’s firms calculate billable hours for associates? In other words, what hours are counted towards your target? Do you get credit for things like CLE’s, mandatory trainings, etc.? What about pro bono work (assigned by the firm) or writing for firm publications? Or time that a billing partner writes off on paid matters? What about sick or other leave credits? Is it pretty much everyone’s experience that it’s just straight billable hours on paying clients?

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WilmerHale associates is today a holiday for y’all?

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Firms in Austin taking soon to be 2nd year laterals for corporate or ECVC work? Looking to lateral from top Houston corporate firm at the end of the year as an incoming 2nd year.

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Anyone else’s firm not give billable credit for trainings? For context, we’re being required to do 3 full days of training with a 1950 billable goal as mid levels. Seems unreasonable to me, but can’t think of a polite way to say “hard pass”.

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4th year here. Just got the bonus. Now I finally have enough to pay off my student loan (~$110k) with what I have in my non-retirement account. It is a relief but I still feel like I'm behind. Started with $230K student loans and now NW is around $150K.

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First year with a stupid question. Do you cc or bcc the people you are working with when you let them know that you’ll be out of the office on vacation?

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Work to Billable Ratio First-year: interesting observation after about three months of work, I bill about 2/3 of my “working time.” I’ve compared my productive days because I’ve had some pretty intense outliers recently. On days where I bill 8+, the work to bill ratio is exactly about 66%. Work 12, bill 8. Work 18, bill 12. Have you noticed any interesting trends about your billables like this?

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What’s your method for tuning work out in your downtime and decreasing anxiety in the morning when you wake up to a zillion emails?

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How does everyone make sure they catch all the changes in defined terms? I keep missing a word here and there.

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Any one here barred in the U.S. then practiced abroad in Europe? What was the process like? London seems like an interesting place to practice.

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Anyone else makes sure to bill when going to the bathroom?

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