What are some of the common pretenses used by supervisors that indicate tough conversations are to be had regarding an employee’s future with a firm? Thanks.

Had a great first date, both agreed to do it again, texted to each other saying had a good time. Now he’s not responding. I know it’s time to move on, but anything else I can do? Just really like the guy 😪

I am working in TCS with 12.4 years experience. I have an 18.96 LPA package right now. I got an offer from LTI of 25 LPA with 15% variable with P4 grade. Is it too less?

Does anyone have a trusted and inexpensive outsourced video production/animation person? Heard great things about the Philippines. I started up a vitamin company, and our budget is tiny, and video isn’t in my skill set.

Remember when we were all excited for 5G, only to now be constantly on our home wifi??

My first job I stayed for 4 years and just started a new role but I'm thinking about going for this Amazon job. But since I just started I'm thinking I should stay for a little while. How often do you all switch jobs?

Has anyone just quit there job without another lined up? I’ve just been at my breaking point and don’t know how much longer I can last.

How do you network and jump to B4 during shelter in place?

What are some of the pay ranges to expect in CLT as a business project manager?

Any recommendations for plastic surgeons in the Charlotte-area? Or any good questions to ask/red flags to look out for?

Is anyone interested in taking over the lease for a top floor 3 bed 2 bath, 1500 SQ ft apartment in a newly built complex in Plaza Midwood? The lease runs through Sept 2023. It's one of the nicest complexes in the city, has close proximity to Uptown, and has excellent amenities (e.g. CrossFit style gym, two pools, dog park, on site complimentary cafe, etc.). My unit has an ideal layout for work from home and a huge patio.

Edit: $3,196/mo including valet trash pickup ($35) and pest control ($4)

Would love to hear how many monitors everyone’s at-home office features. My colleagues think I’m crazy for working off of a single monitor plus my laptop screen.

Now hikes are done and dusted so starting this CTC check thread. I will start with me-
Rank - 64
Grade - 3
YOE - 10
SL - CBS
Fixed - 18.6 L
Looking out - No

Hi , can you all please give 11 likes to unlock dm. Thanks.

Does anyone have therapist recommendations in Chicago? Thank you!

I’m starting to work in the IB division in NYC soon. Was wondering what’s the dress code in the office. Would Business casual be fine?

Hey 🇦🇺 & 🇳🇿🐠s , anyone here moved from Europe strategy consulting to Aus through an internal transfer? Curious to hear the toughest parts about making the move

Anyone asked to work at the client site for busy season?

Anyone have good alternatives to the integer card game for 7th grade? With Covid I don't think I can use the cards

How is the transactional corporate tax group at Akin different than M&A?

Illinois condominium act? Upstairs unit’s HVAC leaked and caused damage to our unit. HOA agreement says damage caused by omission is waived if covered by insurance. My insurance wants a HOA insurance claim to be filed and HOA refused. Upstairs unit owner now wants us to pay half of the cost claiming he’s not “negligent.” Both the Act and HOA agreement in the “Lien” section contains the following sentence (continue in comments)….

What were you told during the interviews with your current firm that ended up being false/a lie?

My firm has ~50 attorneys and is the best in the field. all decisions are made by one man, eg bonuses, raises, promotions. There is no transparency. The only objective measure might have been billing. The billing requirement is 1900/ yr, but a total of ~200 hours are no-charged automatically, and he goes after closing the case and no charges hours based on factors unknown. The result is that no one can track their own billables, and the criteria for bonuses are a mystery. Is this normal?

My 3 week old twin sons are in the ICU with RSV. We almost lost one last night. It was close and very traumatic. I’m almost out of my 3 weeks of paternity leave. How the hell do I handle this and work? What do I do? What would you do?

Toronto, ON. Is $70-80k plus some bonuses a good starting salary for a new call in a small firm in Toronto as a first job? I do not know what is a good range…

Anyone else sick of the “We’re all in-house counsel” joke?

It is common practice at my small firm by two main partners to fly through transactions for clients regardless of potential conflicts (for the company) or issues that may arise. It is often chaotic and has led to lawsuits being filed by investors against the clients. I know this is expected from time to time but I feel like I’m not getting the proper exposure to doing deals the right way. Would it be better at a larger firm or is this common anywhere? Mostly deal with microcap companies.

I've been at my current firm for 6-7 months. It's most likely going to fold or I will be let go for lack of work. Applying at places and not sure how to explain why I'm leaving so soon. Change in management and they're going in a new direction that doesn't align with my goals?

Did anyone see reviews of James Comey’s lecture in Chicago? Not sure I agree that lawyers are uniquely suited to be ethical leaders, ethics and the law aren’t always the same. Worthy aspiration tho

Jury selection should be abolished. If we are really supposed to try cases amongst the plaintiff's/defendant's peers, then why the hell are we as lawyers allowed to pick and choose. Cont

Partners/seniors: what’s your thought on exclamation points in emails from juniors/mid-levels?

We have reviews in December and I’m currently in the hunt for another job. I plan to leave after bonuses are paid out. How would you handle the review? I am inevitably going to be asked if I’m happy, where I see myself next year, etc. and I am not a liar.

I don’t know who needs to hear this but: you are doing AMAZING....hang in there...everything will be okay...you are a worthy human being who is so much more than their job! Breath. Life is so short.

Litigation partners: how many years did it take for you to start and finish a case to completion with no one editing your work? (When can i third year kid finally learn to file something without crazy redlines on my motions from partner?)

If I want to change practice areas, what is the smartest way to do this? Do I just apply to positions in the relevant practice area and talk about how my skills from my current practice area transfer?

Does anyone have any insight into billable hours and associate salaries at Ballard Spahr in Minneapolis? I've got 4 years of experience, graduated in 2018.

Can anyone clarify what a managing associate is? Got an email from a managing associate from another firm but I’m not familiar with the term.

How many of your firms do mid-year reviews and do those come with raises/bonuses?

Had a minor back injury (should heal on its own) but I don’t think sitting in an office chair all day is helping. Any ideas to make it more bearable?