Thinking of giving notice this week with last day being July 30th. I have vacation time for a trip to Puerto Rico already approved from the 17th to the 21st that I can’t cancel. What is the likely outcome of me giving notice? Firm likely expects it or won’t fight me on it. Will they even let me close out the month?

Might be a long shot, but wanted to see if this bowl could share any wisdom/insight. A friend has been offered a role as an independent contractor commercial counsel for a pre IPO tech company in NYC (roughly 10-20 hrs/wk) with the possibility of becoming a full time offer. He has roughly 3 yoe and was at a V10 firm doing tech transactions work but took time off for health. Would appreciate any insights into what a reasonable hourly wage would be to offer up in negotiations. Thanks in advance!

Should I move to Amazon? Currently in-house with a mid-sized tech startup in LA; 7 YOE, 200k TC. While my management definitely has flaws, my bosses are kind people, I learn from them, and I have good WLB (45-ish hours a week, 3-ish weeks of vacation, great flexibility and autonomy with these things). Have an offer from Amazon at the same level (Counsel) with comp around 320, but I understand WLB is generally poor for lawyers. I was miserable in BigLaw before going in house, and (cont’d)

Hey habibis expats! The market in Dubai is obscure when it comes to compensation and benefits. I suggest we add clarity by posting salaries, role/position and years of experience here and anything else you want to add such as benefits. I’ll start:

- Industry: tech
- Role: finance manager
- YOE: 5 years
- Comp: 270k aed/year + 5% bonus
- Other benefits: work from Europe/US 1 month/year, 30 vacation days

Taking some time off. Need some book recommendations. Some light interesting non-fiction. No self help or management books. Just interesting topics that won’t make me think about work.

Finally hit my breaking point. Been nothing but irritable & pissed off these past few weeks. Coach asked me on Friday when I’ll be taking time off & I just broke down. I’m a top performer & a workhorse. I’ve put so much effort into making sure my team is okay I forgot about myself. Now I am buried in work, performance is dropping & I can’t stop crying randomly. I kept telling people I am drowning but no one was listening. Coach is leaning to tell everyone to backoff thankfully.

Question about PTO - my contract says 25 days but is this inclusive of any office shutdown over Christmas/New years (if there is one?). In Sydney office if that provides some context. Thanks!

Have folks been able to take vacation lately? I feel like work is nonstop and “unlimited” vacation is basically meaningless. Hard just to take a few days off work, let alone to have an actual 1-2 weeks break from work.

I interviewed for a full-time role (remote) but it was later revealed it would require relocation. I am not wanting to do that and they said I could come on as a contractor. The vendor I would go through provides benefits (medical, dental, PTO). What would be a realistic hourly rate to request/negotiate? I want to get as high as possible but also don’t want to settle for less than what I have to. For context, I am at 165k right now and the role would have been a pay cut to 135k (full-time).

What is better: hedge fund or tech? (comp, hours, pto, team, growth, etc)

The firm I am at has an hours minimum for the special bonus. I’m trying to figure out how many hours I need in July and august to still get the bonus on time (was planning on a vacation soon). Is the monthly estimate generally 8 hours per weekday in the month if the firm has a 2000 hour requirement?

How is RSM PTO? Understand it’s unlimited, which limits more than accrued, but any insight on what you like/dislike?

Found myself in a conversation with the branch manager (white male pushing thru his late 60's) about holiday decorations. I just told him how I've been directed by corporate to keep the winter holiday decorations as non denominational and he nearly exploded. Starts saying how Christmas is the "American Way" and "nobody is going to take MY Christmas" and "this is MY BRANCH, I will decorate for CHRISTMAS" and so much more. I'm just flabbergasted, frustrated but not surprised.

What is your favorite part about Nashville during the holidays/Christmas? I have a client coming to town and I'm trying to make recommendations, but this is my first holiday season in the city. Anything goes, client is young (30s) & fairly wealthy.

Just got a promotion to go to 105k + 10% bonus unlimited PTO (trust me when I say I really use my PTO.. 😂) for embedded software engineer in Melbourne Fl. Should I start looking for a new job?

How much notice do you give for time off?

How do your firms do payroll? This is like the 5th time in 26 months that paychecks weren’t timely deposited. Allegedly, the boss did everything right and this is something in the payroll company. But his stuff is getting crazy and everyone is out on PTO, I’m kinda like: meet minimum ethical obligations and no more. Once or twice, I understand. But this is becoming regular.

TIL: Just attended the kickoff session of a Flexibility and Predictability committee for a multi-project account. They mentioned that Booz and McKinsey exclude PTO from utilization calculation.

Should we give a bonus for daycare ladies or housekeepers for the holiday season? If yes how much do you do/have you seen?

Aside from all the usual benefits like paid vacation time, health insurance, 401k matching program, have you ever seen a truly unique business perk?

Has anyone flown Emirates recently? How are they with enforcing their mask policy? I didn’t realize airlines were still requiring this!

Started b school today. Long awaited work vacation, chance to meet others, explore new topics, and have an incredible experience has morphed into a poorly planned unpredictable zoom mess. Can’t help but feel disappointed :( I have been trying to staying neutral and somewhat positive but today’s first day experience has me anxious that this opportunity will be somewhat squandered bc of Covid. Sorry for the rant. Just don’t want to keep bottling this up inside

How much hike % did pwc AC kolkata give last year?

What is the expectation this year? Deloitte has given high hikes to almost everyone in FY 2022.

Seeing some 2bhk apartments in jersey city for 600-700k on Zillow.
Question:
1. Are Zillow prices accurate?
2. Is 600-700k typically on a lower end or is it actually the price right now in jersey city?

Any advice on how to find and build rapport with reputable ADs as someone just getting into luxury watches?

Hey guys! I'm working on pivoting into ux research (background in product management and an MSc in marketing). Any recommendations for ux research certifications? Something that is well respected and well known and also provides a solid foundation of ux?

If big people in leadership is either getting transferred to US or leaving the firm.. how can the practice grow?and what message are the giving to us?

Hello I have recently joined Accenture.I already have a broadband connection but it's not in my name it's in my family members name. can I claim internet bill ? If yes how much?

Hi, how may days after HR discussion i can expect offer letter?

Hi ladies! I feel I am ready to find a more managerial role: manager, supervisor, director, etc. I usually take positions I am over qualified for, which leaves me underpaid and not very challenged. However, I think not having previous manager experience holds me back as well. How does someone get manager roles without having manager experience? Someone has to yes in order to gain it, right?! Is there a way to phrase answers in an interview to get the positions?

Any Colorado-based agencies or production companies hiring?

Anyone watching Indian Matchmaking? Aparna and her mother have to be the worst, right? She thinks she's a godsend and quite frankly she looks like a potato, is ignorant, doesn't sound nearly as intelligent as she professes to be, and is even more negative than I am! That's gotta say something.

How challenging is it to get a loan for small multi-family real estate (up to 4 units) in LA? I have heard that you need 50% down, and need to have between 12-24 months worth of mortgage payments in the bank. Is it also the same case for single family or easier?

Which is better onsite opportunity wipro, hcl tech or infogain

Starting a new project and it’s something I’m super interested in. The team seems great but it’s really fast paced and I’m starting to feel stressed. I’m 12 weeks and starting to feel better physically but worried about the work stress during pregnancy. Anyone in a similar boat?

Can anyone give me an example of technical requirements for an implementation project? It's not the first time I'm doing an implementation but I have never had to do the tech requirements so I'm wondering if they are even applicable for a packaged solution...

Best areas to live east of LA? My fiancé and I are debating moving there, I would be working at. Big 4 DTLA and she would be working in Rialto. What area would provide a reasonable commute for both?

My girlfriend has asked me to explain my profession to grade schoolers at the school she teaches at. How would you do it?

Experiences from going from capital markets to mergers and acquisitions?

If you have gone from one biglaw firm to another, did it make a difference? Why or why not?

A question for the associates:
How should I talk to a new associate on my team (4 mos.) about critical issues including 1) spending too much time on a single project; 2) not meeting expectations in terms of number of billable hours; 3) botching easy procedural issues? This person has significant skills and writes very well. But their work is consistently turned in at the last minute, they have to be corrected on procedures regularly, and they never come talk to me without an invitation.

How do my fellow litigators deal with hearings that don’t go so well? Whether you fumble over your words, don’t make all the points you wanted to make, or the judge is annoyed and/or gives a bad ruling, etc. I just had a hearing this morning where the judge granted my motion but only after acting annoyed and coming very close to denying it. Now I am replaying in my head what I could’ve done differently and kind of beating myself up. Does this happen to any anyone else?

So I had an interview this past week and I have an interview with another firm coming up next week. It’s still early and I don’t know if I’ll be in this situation but what happens if one firm moves faster than the other? Can you ask for a week to consider the offer or is that considered rude?

The partner I work with told me that we haven’t entered our notice of appearance yet, so our time to respond to the complaint has not yet run. Please help me to understand this....

Apps for keeping track of billable hours?

Is anyone hiring post-fed clerkship litigation associates in NY or DC right now? Seems like the headcount at every biglaw and boutique firm is being siphoned off to corporate positions...

I’m interested in taking on a Pro Bono case through a nonprofit org, so should I disclose that I’m taking the case to my current employer (in house)? The case has no overlap with the field my company is in and I’ll be doing the work off the clock.

I commute 1.5 hours to work and 1.5 hours back. Up at 6, home ~8. Don’t even like the field and billable hours..more of a small transactional firm person. Took a job out of desperation. What do I do?

Snickerdoodles are the greatest cookie. I can prove it in court.

You are plaintiff. One of your defendants is a “doe.” You have to move for default judgment. Can you default a Jane Doe? Or do you just fail to prosecute the Doe and default the named defendant?

How does your firm keep track of billable hours? Are you measured by month or year or both?

Is it normal to have a yearly requirement but get emails/phone calls any month you come in “short” (below the estimated monthly requirement to meet your yearly goal) regardless of whether you’re on track to meet or exceed your yearly requirement?

Is it weird to do conflict checks before an offer is made?

Firm continues to lose Legal Assistants and Paralegals without hiring any back resulting in overloading the employees that stay. I am feeling the burnout and most feel it is a toxic environment as most have negative attitudes. No extra pay or incentives have been given. Do you stay or do you leave?

I’ve had a rough day today and it’s not even noon on a Sunday. This is one hell of a profession.

Any tips on transitioning from large non-profit law firm to mid-large private practice? I currently practice primarily consumer law and bankruptcy. I previously practiced housing law. I've only been practicing for 2 years. However, prior to law school I was in corporate banking and finance doing financial analysis and M&A due diligence work for about 10 years. I would ideally like to work in corporate/finance/business transactional law.

ID Associates…how the hell do you reach your billable requirements? Just started at an ID firm and am lost as to how it’s possible when there is so much daily grind type work that you cannot bill for. Someone enlighten me.

Does anyone here practice cannabis law? How candid are you when filing federal documents (i.e. EIN for the entity)? Is there an issue with a company disclosing that it’s a cannabis business or should the activities of the business be described in broader terms?