VC seems to be picking up a lot even though VC is historically generally slow during summer. Great to see.

Significant other and I crossed the combined $1M net worth mark this quarter! Mostly in RE and 401k so we will not be FIRE-ing but still excited to be in the 7fig club.

Sorry, need someplace to celebrate and you guys are awesome.

Is PE Ops a good starting point if you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and prepare for your own start up?

Can someone transition into PE Ops from an M&A background focused in ITDD, IT Value Creation, etc? Thank you.

Backpack suggestions that can be used for office/travel?
Something to keep my electronics, wallet and maybe 1-2 books in

NYC folks - Reminder: Happy Hour tonight @ Brother Jimmy's! We'll be there ~7pm. Ask for the Fishbowl happy hour at the door, or look for the balloon! Or use bowl code bxbft to find us!

Counselor told me yesterday that the firm is considering cutting me due to low utilization. Any recommendations?

Just curious, what was everyone’s diagnostic score (taking GMAT blind), and, if applicable, what did you end up scoring? And after how much study?

How long does it take you to get your L1 after the 12 months? Is it a long processing time wait?

anyone else struggling to buy a place to live in the LA area? the realtor is telling me a JD mortgage with low will make my offer less appealing. has anyone had that experience? there’s no way i’m getting near a 20% down payment on these high prices any time soon.. not sure if i should just give up and try another time

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?

Guys once u start getting letters for tax pls ping here, not sure if today also tax people will get letters

How do I strategically discuss or negotiate remote work abroad in an interview or when verbally handed the offer?

I am currently interviewing a few of companies. I want to be able to travel (abroad) and work. Time zone isn't an issue, I can work at the same time zone or ensure significant time overlap.

How would you ask for remote work without setting anyone off?

What's a better firm for EGVC in the Bay Area: Cooley, Gunderson, Orrick, DLA, Goodwin, WSGR, Fenwick, or others?

Anybody have a lead on firms hiring in Restructuring/Bankruptcy in the Bay Area? I am moving out to SF for personal reasons and am currently at a large debtor shop doing this work. Checked the threads and didn’t see anything, so appreciate any help. Feel free to DM me.

Preferred office: silicon valley or SF?

Does anyone have experience working for a ALSP? How does compensation work (pay and benefits)? Are you an employee or technically an IC? Do you have billable requirements like at a firm? How do you think it prepared you to potentially move in house? I'm currently at a firm but thinking of taking a position with an ALSP but my goal is to go in house.