What are the odds of getting into Big Law after being an associate at a boutique in a small market? I clerked right out of law school and am now joining a boutique firm with the hopes of gaining experience quickly. While relocating isn’t an option right now, I have considered trying to move to a larger firm in a larger market in the future. Has anyone else done this?

Has anyone found the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification to be helpful for people in non-technical roles? Any experience in how potential employers view this cert would be greatly appreciated!

My brother recently graduated high school and wants to work for a year or two before he starts his undergrad. What sort of jobs should he be looking for that could help his resume in the future? He eventually wants to pursue engineering

So...I started my own company in 2018. Things went off like a ROCKET. Its a small Remodeling company and we specialize in higher end bathrooms and kitchens etc. I love working with my hands. I also have my education though and...I am going to return to tech work. I just wonder..when is enough enough? When do you pull the plug?

New Europe - what do we know about them? Seems liek an interesting and unique with a unique and value proposition. What are your experiences of working with them, what are opportunities for progression at SM (digital/data) level and what are the exit ops?

Hello friends. I’ve been in IB for a little over a year now and I’m looking to move to a role in real estate because I just find it more interesting. This is a pretty broad ask so all comments are appreciated - what kinds of roles are out there (PM? Acq? AM?). How is the work life balance (hrs/week). What is comp like? Any recommendations for firms in the broader multifamily space?

I am interested in getting my SHRM-CP certification this year and I was wondering which study methods and materials worked best for those of you who passed the exam. Also, what are your roles in HR?!

My company reimburses CFA exam fees if I clear level the exam and if I stay in the firm for 2 yrs from reimbursement date. I don’t wish to be in the same firm . Can i still apply for CFA scholarship?

Been at my firm 6 months. Feel I've been catfished in the sense I was told I would be working on securities actions and I've been getting civil rights actions. Too early to jump ship ?

What kind of roles do you guys recommend for a pharmacist trying to pivot into pharma? Where can you go to see all the different types of roles available? I graduated with my PharmD in 2019 and I did a managed care residency and am now at a healthcare startup so my background is primarily on the health plan/digital health side

EYP and Strategy& fishes, what sort of work do you do in the Life Sciences space (specifically Big Pharma)? And what sort of exits into industry have you seen your former colleagues make?

Interested in being a Advisory or Board member of a Fintech. Have diverse tech engineering, financial services and startup background. Intention: meet new folks, get exposed to and solve new problems (outside of primary gig)
Where and how to start?

General thoughts on moving over to the vendor side? Specially for an account manager role. Advantages/disadvantages?

Admitted to Sloan and deferred HKS MPP. Is this dual MBA/MPP worth it? I’d like to keep options open in the long term for leadership roles at places like World Bank, UNDP, IMF, etc.

Hi, what are the hierarchies in data and analytics side? How many steps above Data architect role?
Is the data architect role right for 11 years of exp?
What is salary range for this position?

where my mid 40s and up peeps at? where you working and what are your next career moves? life moves?

Who are considered the top consulting firms for Executive Coaching? Thanks!

At what point are you too specialized to lateral to internal audit? (PA, consulting, or industry roles) Currently have 2 years of external audit experience and 2 years of forensics: I always thought of internal audit as a decent exit but I’m beginning to get worried about getting too specialized to make that move one day

If you start as a Program Manager, how/when do you begin to advise people as a people lead? I’ve heard Program Managers are not people leads. I started lead a team of 3 about a month ago at my current job and don’t want to lose leadership experience but have been told my YOE would map to a Program Manager level at Google.

Any weekend or online excel course recommendations?

How many matters is typical for one associate to handle (BL lit)? I know it is group-specific, but just trying to get a general idea. I’m a 2nd year and I am the only associate staffed on about 30 cases-meaning I keep track of all deadlines, do all day to day assignments, keep on top of following up with client/OC, and all research/drafting. Partners handle deps/court but that is about it. Is this a normal case load to be responsible for as a jr? I being dramatic by thinking this is too much?

Anyone managed to fly their parents down from India to US off late? Cousin’s pregnant, trying to book tickets for early Dec. trying to understand how entry here is playing out here. I know Qatar and Emirates aren’t operational yet for flights from India to US.

Hello anyone reading this! I wanted to ask for any realistic, recommended job positions from someone with more knowledge and experience. I am graduating this December with my BBA and am ready to leave the job I’m in now. I’ve been applying for a range of positions I qualify for and nothing so far, which I expected. I have 3 years of experience in management operations but also have 6 years of experience with child care, is that why I may be getting rejected? Maybe I’m overthinking my resume? 😅

Looking to sublease my apartment (at Nema San Francisco) from mid-October 22' to March 23' when the lease ends. The building is in the middle of the city - Civic Center and all modes of public transport are nearby. The unit is a 1BHK with a huge den that we use as a second bedroom. The rent is 3860/month but willing to negotiate. If anyone is interested please feel free to DM me, I’ll be happy to share more details.

I’m hoping to schedule FAR for early January 2023. Any tips on that section or resources that you found helpful? I work full time and I’m a mom of a 2yr old and 6 month old.

IT Project Manager
Job Location : Dubai
Resource should be locally available in UAE
Should be bilingual (Arabic and English)
Please inbox relevant and interested profiles to "mano@mindpool-tech.com"
Should have atleast 4-5 years experience as a project manager and from Software Development, Enterprise Content Management background

I received a verbal offer for a VP position at CCB line of business at JPMC in NYC two weeks ago. The recruiter asked for salary expectations but there was no number set. It’s been two weeks since and complete radio silence. I sent an email to a hiring manager a week ago but received no reply. It’s August so people could be on vacation but this is really strange. Has anyone had similar experience?

Do you believe influencers have just as many efficient marketing skills as someone in the field?

4 years sober today. So much to reflect on, not least of which how important it is to “get comfortable getting uncomfortable”. In my experience, it’s truly the only way forward.

Sending strength to you all 🖤

Any indoor basketball courts in downtown toronto I could go to for drop ins/21 etc. I used to play before but the pandemic took me out of routine and I'm looking to get back to the court during winter (hopefully somewhere indoors)

Anyone work in recruiting at Wayfair that could give insight? What is the WLB like, is the broader talent team strong, etc.

I’m seeing lots of posts about really bad losses. If you trade you’re going to lose money - hopefully not all the time, but many positions will be mistakes. But you need a process to find ideas and manage positions. Two books you should read are “The New Trading for a Livinng” and “The Laws of Trading.” Both look at psychology, process, and risk in different ways that can help you work out your own process. The next 18 months will be much harder than the last 18 - time to start learning.

Can I survive on £26,300/yr in Belfast?

AWS Cloud question- what the difference between an SCP and IAM? Thanks in advance

How much can we expect CTC for 7.5 years of experience in Oracle

Hello everyone
I have 4 years experience in PHP Adobe Commerce technology
I have been looking forward to change tech stack now to Java Spring Boot + ReactJs
I have been learning it since a year now and will start applying soon. I am concerned about not having real project experience in Java. How should I explain this in the interview?
Also what range should I ask for compensation?

Current TC: 10 LPA

I’m 29 and only now realized I shouldn’t go on dates if I’m still bitter about an ex

Should you gift your GF who has kids but not with you something for Mother’s Day? 👀 if yes what’s a good gift that’s not over involved ? (Not flowers or chocolates 🙄).

Has anyone been admitted to Massachusetts by transfer of UBE score? I submitted my application in July and took and passed the state law exam today. How long after this were you admitted? Thanks!

Anyone know anything about Kauffman borgees or Traub Lieberman? Reputations, working there, etc?

Do you believe getting paid more would alleviate your burnout?

What is the expectation at your firms about coming into work after making your billable hours requirement? Asking especially for those who do not get a bonus per extra hour billed over the minimum.

Does anyone work in a very volume based area of law (i.e. insurance defense, workers comp) but have partners who are perfectionists to an absurd degree? How do you manage to get your billing in when everything always has to be revised?

Best way to reduce taxes on severance pay? Receiving bonus and severance, tips for saving money. Open to charity etc. I’m afraid that most of this will go into taxes. I will max out my IRA.

If I’ve already agreed to a start date on 11/28 how bad would it be to reach out and ask to push it to 12/5?

TIL: That just because you are a good lawyer does not mean you are good paralegal. Most lawyers are /would be terrible paralegals.

Partner went to bat for me! 🙂
Last night, I got a nastygram from a client who basically wanted to forego due diligence in a major buyout we’re helping him with. “Stop requesting documents and just draft me my docs.” But we literally don’t know who owns what right now, terrible corporate records. This morning, the partner told me he’ll probably fire this client, big pat on the back.

Any insight on Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein or Cobb Martinez Woodward in Dallas?

So, my fellow first year associates who just started working in September. How many hours did you bill this month?

I started on the 12th and only billed like 40 😵 overwhelmed here

PARTNERS, would you hire a top school European attorney after an LLM and the NY bar ? Trilingual, civil and common law background. Arbitration.

Anyone know if the text of the legislation the Senate passed today is available anywhere? Only finding the House version.

All of my experience is in litigation but I think I might like real estate more. Any advice on how to sell myself to a real estate firm?

I am concerned with fulfilling billable hours requirement. I’m required to hit 2100 hours yearly and I’m at ~1,500 hours and I think I’ll hit 150-180hours this month. What will happen if I don’t hit my targeted amount by the end of my year.

Top passive aggressive comments you’ve seen or received via e-mail? I’ll go first.

“Let me know if you want me to clarify any points”

Translation: I feel I’ve been clear in my email but as a formality, I’ll offer to hold your hand and explain in unnecessary detail 😂

Shout out to @nonequitypartner. We see you. Keep up the good work, and pls fix, thx.

Looking to make a move. Working with two different recruiters (I reached out to 1, the other reached out to me). Each ask what else I have in the pipeline? Do I tell them abt other firms Ive met with?

What is everyone’s: (1) billable hours this year; (2) practice group; (3) year; and (4) size of law firm?

Layoffs. Most big firms say they're sitting on a conservative pile of cash - which I believe is true - but work will obviously not return to pre-COVID levels in the short term, probably not even in the medium term. Are Biglaw layoffs coming?