To all associates whose firms haven’t announced special bonuses (or have strict requirements for them that you don’t meet): Are you planning to leave? How mad are you?

Happy Birthday Holly!!

What have you found to be good ways to help bridge gaps left from time out of class due to Covid? I teach 6th grade. We use iReady but feel like there are other sources I could use that would help fill in learning gaps.

Textbooks- what are you currently using for Calculus ( not AP)? What are the pros and cons? Is there an online component to support homework? Thx.

How does one decide whether to buy in a normal brokerage account vs. Roth IRA?

Anyone know the best way to approach David Miami agency?

Did anyone make the jump to financial due diligence? If so what do you love/hate about it and what skills were the most important when first starting?

McK/Bain fish, do you guys get free leatherbound notebooks?

Any good books or articles worth reading on product marketing and analytics? I come from more of a technical and general product management background, so I personally feel like I lack on the marketing side. Like Search engine optimization, etc. Thank you.

Im moving from core Auto product management role to software development product management role.
Can you please share what should I read to brush up basics on SW PM?
Courses, books, blogs, anything is welcome!
Let's make this group a little active!

Are there any resources you found helpful in improving your skills as a BDR, specifically around drafting compelling emails? Looking to refresh some language and struggling to find resources that aren't gimicky. Any advice appreciated.

In 2023 I'm wanting to help make my management more effective. So, I'm looking for a book or a couple of books to gift my team this holiday season. I would like books that focus on communication and taking ownership. Any recommendations?

Hi Fishes and sharks, can anyone provide information on how much does short term yearly bonus does NT pays. Lets say if it's 25 percent of ctc. How much is it payed?

What is the hierarchy at Pune. What does a VP do and what are these A,B,C grades? Can a salary of 75 lacs be offered at a VP level?

To all the insurance underwriters, what do y’all make/ YOE/ carrier?

I want out of the Insurance industry looking to go into tech as a Data Analysis or Project Manager

I’ve been working for my State Farm agency as a team member for 2 years. I am licensed in property and casualty as well as life and health, but only make $13 an hour. I technically can make bonuses but I’m not supposed to dig into a sale and I have to send it to a sales rep (I am service and retention mostly). My boss also has me running a retired agents office until a new one is chosen (its an hour away with no pay increase or mileage pay). Also, no benefits! Should I start job searching?

Does have your ARM designation help more than 20+ years experience?

Opiniones sobre la discriminación en puestos ejecutivos por ser latinos.... Vs White or African American.... Experiencias???

Hi! Would anyone be willing to refer to for a role at baker botts?

Thoughts on Kirkland & Ellis SF for culture? Thank you!

What’s next on your expensive wishlist to make this job a little more comforting?

In big law going on 6 years and I’ve always met my hours, but lately, cannot get enough work to keep busy. It’s been slow for some time, but I didn’t notice because I was working on matters in other offices. Is it time to move on? Are people really going to be laid off for not hitting hrs?

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

How do you get good at thinking on your feet? I find I always need time to think and analyse before being able to answer client queries (even those that are considered simple by others). I don't want to rush and get it wrong. I avoid phone calls for this reason which isn't great when you're in the service industry so it's starting to impact my career.

A first year asked me today how to maintain wlb to make the job work long term. Oh you sweet summer child.

Putting aside wachtell, what do we think are the best M&A shops for high value deals?

At my law firm, only senior associates and partners go to court and take depositions. Is this normal for a big/vault law firm?

Litigators—how many different cases are you on?

Been feeling spread too thin lately but I don’t know whats typical. Curious what others do. And would you mind sharing whether you’re a junior, midlevel, partner, etc??

I realize sheer number of cases doesn’t tell the whole story… obviously you can be buried on one massive case. I’m finding it hard to jump back and forth between everything I have going on right now, though, but I don’t know if the answer is to just deal with it.

Question for ppl (esp midlevels) who lateraled: did anyone ever get a substantive legal question or a case study on their interview? Any tough/unexpected questions?

Any insight on Hunton Andrews Kurth Real Estate practice group? Work life balance, type of people in the group etc. Anything at all would be helpful!

Do the partners you work with get to see your self-evaluation or does it only stay with the review committee? If the former, how soon after you submit your self-evaluation do the partners get to review it?

Anyone here use any recruiters at Springboard? How was the experience?

Dropped off my kids to school this morning and just felt unsettled. It’s so hard to concentrate on work today.

Any insight on Buchalter in California? Salary, culture, etc. Thanks!

What are your home office must-haves? I want to spruce up my office and have a stipend from my firm to help with office furniture and tech. I already have dual monitors, a decent webcam, and a ring light for video calls. Would love to hear others’ suggestions!

What does it mean when a partner gives associates, especially junior associates, origination credit? Practically, I don't think it makes a difference except maybe for bonuses, but I'm wondering if there's any deeper meaning than extending gratitude?

Looking for some encouragement. Has anyone here received an overall negative performance review or has been put on a development/performance plan and was able to turn things around for the better?

What’s big law like in San Francisco? Anyone have any insights to firm cultures or billable targets?