What is a decent annual billable requirement? Also, billing tips are appreciated. For some reason I am really struggling. Am I self sabotaging?!

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My firm has a 2000hr billable requirement which is ~38hrs/week. I try to bill 45hrs/week to be on track for a bonus. I bill for literally everything I do. Reading an email? Bill for it. Looking over a document in preparation for calling/emailing opposing counsel? Bill for it.

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ABB ... “always be billing”

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