There's a metric at work I'm failing to meet despite my best efforts I'm within like 1% of meeting the metric, I feel like a lot of people are in this situation as well I'm going to keep trying and I have been trying to find a new job but am I irrational to think that they're probably going to change the metric

CIPD vs. SHRM?

Which Big4 is better in terms of benefits ?
Considering the mobility, leaves, insurance and WLB. Who has the longest paternity leave ?

I am Sr. Software engineer with 9 YOE and proficiency in PHP, Codeigniter, Wordpress, Drupal, Html, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript. How much package should i have with these skills and experience? Please let me know if anyone has any idea.

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

Newly minted Creative directors: What's the going salary these days in a major US market? SF, NYC, Boston, Chicago, LA.

How much are new hires in advisory making now in Ny? Just curios to see how much it went up since I started 3 years ago

Copywriters: I’m going on maternity leave and we just posted a role for contract, 5 months. If you’re interested, DM me. You’d be working on products & product marketing.

I can do referrals to Qualtrics feel free to DM me here if you either work an engineering or are customer facing.

Does anyone know which country’s U.S embassy is open to renew US visa stamp for H1B ? I know Canada closed the borders until May 31. Just wondering what other countries are good options now given the pandemic. Thanks.

Can anyone recommend a good accountant for DC?

How much salary to ask for if I hold 3 years work experience in financial services domain? ( not a CA, CS, CFA) I hold PGPM degree. ( previous in hand monthly was 42K)

Anyone carried 65inch TV to india from US? Anything in particular I should be careful about at check in and customs ?

9th Sept : I observed some people get a t-shirt, cup, chocolate etc. Today in Kolkata as part of a 150 year celebration.
Simple question - is everyone getting it?

Any book recommendations on excel modeling for real world business applications?

Hi ZSers,
Anyone looking for a male flatmate or looking for a flat? I have to move in before 18th of July. Any leads would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

I need 11 likes for DM

Can someone please tell me what “suitussy” means

Hi, anyone else end up in civil litigation and not really understand how you ended up here or why you actually kind of love it here? Even though you have to fight it back like a deeply established weed so you have some semblance of an individual life?

Just finished watching Downfall, call me naive but it amazes me how not one person got jail time.

Do any of you have side-jobs or maybe hobbies that you make money from? Alternatively, what do you think sounds like a good one to look into?

Has anyone left law completely and never looked back? I’m looking into a huge pay cut going to be an EMT, but I’d rather be happy than miserable.

Partner keeps telling me (2nd year) that I need to get better at using staff like paralegals to reduce client costs.....but doesn't realize that the only paralegal allocated to my group has been with the firm for 30 years and bills 1.5x higher than me.

Ah yes, the recurring partner message on a Sunday afternoon to f*ck up what’s left of my weekend

Nothing like the named partner who you *know* is actively opposed to associate salary increases (despite living in a market where the COL has significantly risen and outpaced general inflation) telling you about how annoying it is to winterize her 4 mega luxury sailboats she has on her waterfront dock. 🙄

Any tips on leaving a firm “correctly”? Was about to go “of counsel” with my firm of 6 years, but then another firm whose partners I really respect (and personally like) offered me a partnership position. I predict my current bosses will *flip* (cut off file access immediately, try to beat me to calling my clients, etc.), so how do I set myself up for a successful transition?

Anyone have an iMac for WFH? If so, how do you like it?

Anybody know if and how much I can contribute to my Roth IRA to reduce my 2020 tax liability? I’m trying to pay less taxes but Jesus this pandemic has been great for my law firm and salary.

Anyone else use their laptop in a deposition instead of a pad and pen?

Best Bumble/Hinge Profile Intro- GO

Anyone able to provide info on market comp for biglaw 5th-year in the Midwest (non-Chicago)?

How do you deal with tech-illiterate colleagues? A partner and a couple associates at my firm are so out-of-touch with tech and they're always asking me for help. I want to be helpful, but I also have actual work to get done.

Quick temperature check: litigators, are you all underwater this month? This has been my busiest end of year season in actual years. I am getting slammed with expedited court deadlines from judges every, single, day. Clerks, what’s going on?! Send help.

What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed but still need to bill and meet deadlines?

I have created a bowl for those who want to know more about their potential new firm - ask anonymously and hopefully someone within the firm will respond! Or we can help find the right person for you! Bowl name is biglaw offer - see you there!

Tips for becoming more independent as you progress from junior to midlevel? I am starting to be put into the position of just having to handle things including drafting and could use some advice from others.