Torn between a large, prestigious local firm with practices across various areas of law and a smaller firm that focuses on a niche area; comparable pay and benefits.

Problem is, the small, niche firm gets 75% of its business from one client, which is obviously concerning. But they would let me (2nd yr assoc.) do substantive work like depos, hearings, etc. Whereas the large firm would have me doing “grunt work” for a couple years until I’m more senior. Which would you choose and why?

How much do tech recruiters make? You know, the ones that harass you with copy/pasted messages through email and LinkedIn.

Do they make salary or is it based on successful hires?

Would you ever join faAng even if it wasn't the role you wanted, just to get a foot in the door for a lateral switch soon after?

Any music producers out there that have gone freelance? I’ve been thinking about making the jump a lot lately.

Thinking of taking an SM role in consulting for big 4 in NY. Can anyone help me with the range I should be targeting for base salary and bonus?

8.5 years of experience... Associate level @TIAA

How much should be ideal package to ask for?

Has anyone moved from B4 to a startup biotech? Position seems really interesting but overall seems risky. They’ve only had a Series A financing

People who did ACCA after CA. What is the cost effective method to do ACCA from India. Does ACCA partners offer any subsidized subscription to Indian students? Or is there any benefit passed through Approved coaching centers. Also for Indian CA's whether doing ACCA as regular is better or professional pathway for CA professionals is better?

Any node js developer looking to jump? Preferred stack - node js, mongo db, aws. Sorry no H1B sponsorship.

Any ideas on Account Director salaries NOT in a major market? I’m in lower cost of living state.

Salary for Sr. Art director in LA with 5 years experience?

Is $70k a fair place to be for a Producer with 3 years of agency experience?

Hi fishes,

Can anyone here give me an insight about the benefits of getting an executive mba degree after law and how it can help me accelerate my career growth and which profiles would be best for me. I am legal professional with 7 years of experience. I am pursuing an emba from FMS.

Your feedback will be highly appreciated.

Got offered a pharma/healthcare role (currently work consumer side). 15% more than current role, lateral move, remote for now of course. Not sure if I should take the offer or not, given I have no experience in pharma & health. I said I would sleep on it. Advice?

Does EY follow bands for different ranks? I have seen so different salary for same ranks and people at higher rank are earning less than people at low rank.

Let's talk salary.

I'm up for a raise soon and I'm at 43,000 a year. Anyone have any advice on what I should ask for?

Does anyone have any insight into partners retiring early? I am at a point where I need to consider leaving if I am not aiming for partner. I don’t see myself working past my 40s. My partner and I are not big spenders and anticipate have enough to retire comfortably in 40s (obviously a lot can change). I have been assured I will become SM in next year (currently 31 years old).

Hi fishes, Any openings for functional BAs? Looking for Solution and Strategy related positions. Yoe. 6+yrs Trying to transition into a Solution and Strategy Consultant, any suggestions or reference appreciated? PwC Accenture Morgan Stanley Deloitte EY Infosys

I left my job without having anything else lined up otherwise I would have had a mental breakdown. I’m not even in that great of a financial place, but it was my job or my sanity. I know at least three other people who, in the past few months, have left with nothing lined up. I feel like it’s something we need to be talking more about. This isn’t normal for people to be doing this right?

Do you have guidelines of what you expect a transactional associate to know at X years into their license?

Is paying a career coach worth it? $4000-$5000. I was looking at Madeline Mann. How true are the success stories?

Real talk who are all these weirdos walking around wearing Tesla jackets when they neither work at nor own a Tesla

What's the payscale range for Learning managers in India?

Any job openings right now for Python developer at Tata Elxsi?

Hello .. has anybody some idea .. what should be the ideal package for 3 yrs exp. With master's degree in ux design domain .. in tata elxsi?

How's the work culture for designers?

I see the highest voted threads are about quitting a job or leaving the industry once and for all [...]

Is there a bowl that would be for best exit opportunities for those who are in consulting? My experience is in tech risk. Kind of feel like I’m stuck leaving the big 4 to only go into a compliance role in industry

Senior Risk Consultant + CPA at big 4 (4 YOE) looking to break into IB with no Deals experience. Would appreciate any tips, tricks and resources for interview prep and beyond. I have an interview coming up with an MM bank in their Real Estate group. TIA

Considering that the end of this year will probably signal the start of a recession, is this a bad time to jump into a new role in Pharma?

I am a ft interior designer, full time mom that also does part time photography on the side. I currently make 90K as a designer and bring in around 20K as a photographer/yr. My design job allows for me to work 100% remotely which helps with daycare pick up and drop off. I feel like I am not making as much as I should as an interior designer PM, and I have spoken to my higher ups about a pay raise with no luck since the pandemic hit the coliving residential market hard. *Continued below*

Hello,
I have got an job offer for Warsaw. The firm is paying me 216000 zloty gross yearly. Currently I am earning 25 lacs per annum in India. Should I accept this offer? I am confused considering impending recession. I will be moving with my dependent wife.

Is it a right time to move to Poland, when inflation is at all time high?

Happy Friday! Looking for an associate healthcare project management position in the south Florida area. If you’re hiring please contact me!

Hey Folks,

Need a couple of pointers before going for the salary negotiation round.

YOE : 6
MBA Tier 1, B.Tech Tier 1
Post MBA Workex: 3 years
Post MBA Work-ex: Strategy Consulting (Big4)

Current CTC: 22 (19+3)

How much should I ask from ACN for a consultant level role (L-9). Also, at what exp do ACN hire for L7 roles ?

There’s been some turnover over the last six months at my firm, and I have taken over more files. I’m having a hard time getting ahead of briefing schedules and have been asking for extensions on a lot of recent briefs. In my practice area it’s never really an issue or objected to. However, I feel guilty that this is still happening. Any tips for getting over this?

What is the longest deposition you’ve sat through? …..I’m currently in one thats been going for 10 hours. 🙃

Insights into Andrews Myers in HTX?

I feel like this is the busiest billable December I’ve had. Anyone else absolutely swamped with work this month?

I’ve been working at a rather prestigious midsized firm in a big city for almost a year and a half now. I have been having a lot of trouble picking up work from senior partners. We are required to bill at least 150 hours per month to meet our requirement. My months are typically only 110-130 hours. It seems like the senior partners already have their “go to” associate for things. Does anyone have any suggestions on how i can increase my workload? I reach out for work pretty much weekly.

Whats your favorite case management software? My growing small practice is looking for recs

Any plaintiff’s attorneys on here from St. Louis? I might make the switch over from defense. Curious how much you all are making per year if you’re comfortable sharing. I’m trying to get an idea whether leaving the billable model and stress behind is worth the lower annual salary. Thanks!

It may seem obvious, but in my experience partners value trial experience over anything else, so get it however you can. For example, my firm will favor a former prosecutor who has seen the courtroom a lot but has no civil litigation experience (not even a depo) over a seasoned associate who has only second chaired cases with a partner but hasn’t tried a case. Even trying a case and losing gives you credibility at my firm because you still did it.

If you know a law firm offering 100% remote Associate positions please comment below. Thanks!

Anyone here have any insight on lateraling to Rawle & Henderson? 10 years exp.

Who here has jumped firms a lot? How many firms and what year are you? I'm worried about long term my resume looking like I'm a mega flight risk. I have solid reasons for each jump but just tired of jumping and worried. It's hard to find that long term firm.

What does being a “great lawyer” mean to you? The term is thrown around so frequently, it sometimes loses its meaning and probably means entirely different things to different people.

Best big law firms for white collar defense?

When a recruiter emails you at work, how do you respond? I feel like it’s stupid to use my firm email for that, but it seems like when I forward to my personal email and reply there, I never get a response?

How many dispositive motions is a lot to write in a month? I’m a first year and I’ve done three MSJs and two MTDs (including a complex 50 page one) and I feel absolutely drained. That normal?

NY, DC, and CO bar exams for CA licensed attorney. What’s the best way to study for these? Buy used 2019 materials, or pay Barbri a fortune for their services?

I work for a small firm (about 20 attorneys) and make 90k. I’m coming up for a raise discussion in a couple of months but don’t know how to go about it/what is reasonable to ask for. I bill about 35 hrs/week at 400/hr, so I think I deserve a bump, especially considering the posture of the market. Any advice/feedback from similarly situated associates or partners at similarly sized firms?

I have my first solo hearing in front of opposing counsel and the Judge, were asking for a fee multiplier on a contingency case. This is in Florida BTW. Any tips or advice for my first hearing will be greatly appreciated.

Hi All,

Anyone have a recommendation for a good headhunter? I am currently a 2nd year associate (many years paralegaling before that) at a mid-sized firm in NY and am looking for a change.

Also, any cons of working with a headhunter?

Just came back today to the office from a 3 day bereavement leave. Performance reviews were apparently done Tuesday. Senior partner who does the reviews left out of town Wednesday. Concerning?