What is everyone else’s thoughts/plans on student loans? I’m over 200k, 10 years into PAYE. Haven’t recertified since before Covid. My account says my next payment is due in August, but no amount is listed. Says my payment amount will be shown 3 weeks before the due date. Not sure what I am going to do if my payment amount jumps to 3k/month or something crazy like that with a mortgage, kids, etc.

Got the booster 2 weeks ago. Office has been exposed to Covid on Thursday last week. Am I just supposed to get tested? Anything else I’m supposed to do?

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

I know EY early promotes had their comp discussions and was curious what other big 4’s are seeing in terms of raises this year due to covid

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

Hi all! I need some advice. I came in at a lower level than I wanted and turns out, I did a shitty deal at negotiating. I’m up for a promotion (title but not salary bc of COVID) - when salary increases are a thing, how much should I negotiate for? Like percentage wise, with the fact that I’m about 7-10K underpaid compared to other people with the current title?

Hello BAs what are you all doing to improve your work products and stakeholder experience in these covid times

What’re the best perks your company has given to you since being in a Covid environment? Are dinner stipends being brought back? Corporate gifts?

Anyone buying a place during Covid times in Denver? How's it going?

Hi Fishes,

I am currently undergoing a recruitment exercise for the role of Senior Principal, Research with the Peers & Practitioners team at Gartner India Research & Advisory Services. My current work exp is 5 years across 2 big 4s and a KPO in India. How much hike should I quote if I clear the interviews here? Presently my CTC is around early INR1000Kp.a. Also are they giving options of a permanent WFH post covid? If not can I work from some other office such as HYD, BLR instead of NCR?

How are people networking in the entertainment law space during covid? Mainly curious about the music industry.

COVID 19 crisis should make all states compact for licensing. Precious time was lost while nurses who wanted to work waited for states to pass emergency laws.

COVID19 has got me really anxious about Passover prep in just a few short weeks.... 😬

Manager said overtime was mandatory for COVID and I'd lose my job if I didn't do it. Was this a universal policy or should I look for a new job?

I’m new to investments - my advisor in India asked me to start off with some corporate FDs and large cap mutual funds. Any thoughts, given the COVID scenario?

As an Asian American, have you experienced bias this year that you believe was related to coronavirus?

Would you take a freelance gig that would be a promotion (with potential to join full time) with a smaller company whose values you really agree with, OR a full-time offer for a lateral move with a larger company with teammates you know and trust? Of course factoring in all the nuances of covid. TIA!

Sick of people saying don't wear a mask. Wear a mask people, if you have one. The CDC says only wear them when you are sick. But isn't that the tricky part of Covid19? That you can be asymptomatic?

Has anyone had a client (agency) just not pay? If so, what steps did you take to get them to do it? They were already late before COVID and now they’re just not responding. Any recos?

Has any firm in Canada reverted back from salary freezes during Covid? Aka gone back to pre-COVID salary bands. This question may be more for the strategy shops....I.e. I heard S& in the US is giving people raises in January to meet pre-COVID bands (but don’t know if this is happening in PwC). What are people seeing in Canada?

Hi I just lost my job due to Covid-19. Can anyone help? I have 10 years of experience in FP&A worked for Goldman and BMO

How's everyone doing? Hanging in there?

How is performance measured at MBB?

I’m always pissed 😈

Got an offer from a startup for 19.5LPA.
Its base is 15L, and I'll be getting 124800 in-hand.

I have 3.5 yoe in typescript/react/NEXTjs fullstack. Out of which only 10 months are on a full time role, rest of time was freelancing.
I am also an open source contributor for some NEXTjs related tooling.

Is this a good offer?

If one Organization HR told me we will blacklist you. So I want to know exactly they can do blacklist or just showing fear of Blacklist ?

Actually I had one offer of 13 lacs my company retained me with 14 lacs, I didn't want to Re negotiate with that Organization because of Loyalty issue with current organization. So That Company HR scold on me and told me we will blacklist you.

Please Guide, is it true, I will be blacklisted?

Organization is World largest petrochemical refinery.

I have over 20,000 unread emails in my inbox.

Any good Chinese food around/near Arlington? I’m looking for stuff like lo mein, Singapore rice noodles, etc. not sketchy hole in the wall, but decent hole in the wall

Does anyone know of any fun dance classes in Miami?

My son will be turning 1 soon and I would like to present a gift and thinking of investing on a watch so that it will hold its value 25 years down the lane, any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Budget is around $7k.

I met someone in the new city I moved to but they work for Fox News. They are a good person but I can’t get over their employer and they said I was immature for that. Are all companies under the wrath of capitalism so I should overlook that? Or has Fox brought too much hate to the gay community to even consider a relationship while he works for them. Thoughts?

If I am thinking about transferring from audit to FDD, is it worth it to apply and interview with another one of the big 4 as well? Mostly worried that I would come in as an internal transfer at ey and get low balled since I am not external.

Anyone else think big end of day drop? Scary weekend to hold long through

I joined pwc almost 2months before not yet billable, working in a temporary project as non billable resource, is it safe ?

Hello guys. I am currently a Business analyst in the supply chain industry supporting operations. Currently graduating with my MBA this month with a GPA:3.92 and looking for entry position at the Big 4 or Big tech company and any references/referral would really be helpful. It’s been a lot applying and not so easy landing a position. Thanks

I want some advice, i’ve taken interest at BNSF Railway. I was wondering if y’all have any advice for me as i’m applying for an accounting/finance internship with them for the summer of next year. :(

BeCiAL sPoNuSeS this year??

Hi all.

Please suggest on the below:

YOE- 2.8YEARS
TECH SKILLS- .NET
CURRENT OFFER-10 LPA

What should be a good number to ask PWC india as an EXPECTED CTC?

Please suggest on this

Rising 2L here…Just found out yesterday that one of my top target law firms is not participating in OCIs (they don’t have offices in my state). Any advice on the best way to move forward with them? Still planning to apply, just want to know what I should be doing. Thanks!

Gripe in here about Legal Assistants (more in comments)

So I feel a combination of relief and guilt as a bankruptcy/restructuring attorney. I think I’ll be ok since it’s going to be a very busy time soon. But at the same time nobody else is going to be ok

Best small carry on? They keep shrinking the acceptable luggage size and half of the models out there don't qualify

If I leave big law for ADA will I get canceled?

What productivity hacks do you employ? I like to shut off my email for 25 min intervals to focus on real work. It’s like a sprint of focus without being “unavailable” too long.

Do you guys talk to chambers for the firm interview?

Any firms adopted a remote/hybrid system permanently???? We’re back in office full time and omg I hate it so much.

Anyone have any affordable case management software recommendations? I’m looking for something a bit non-traditional as I work for a small nonprofit. Ideally the software would involve document organization/access as well as like a running “log” for folks to post relevant events or work completed for the file.

Just curious: What’s your typical reaction to lawyer jokes (from non-lawyers)?

How long is acceptable to ask to decide on an offer, especially when another place you really want to work at is moving a bit slower? I know this question has been asked before but I feel like 2022 has been its own beast in the legal market and would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

Struggling with this whole work life balance thing. Is it possible to have a semblance of a life/hobbies? If so, how? Most of my socializing is honestly in the microcosm of the firm (drink nights etc)

200k in student loans. Unmarried, no kids. If you had to choose - Would you prioritize paying them down/off or saving up for big ticket items like a house/retirement?

Thoughts re. Whether 145k at insurance defense Am Law 200 firm in so cal is average comp for associate with 4-5 years experience in insurance defense? TIA.

Brand new baby lawyer dumb question - I am tasked with drafting response to request to produce. How long should this take? And follow up… how do I bill this?

Got a case where client got in a car accident and called the police the other driver gave completely fake information and the police didn't check it. What's our recourse to track them down?

What is the lateral hire process like?

How do you approach a firm recruiting you when you weren't looking to move? It would be similar work, but I could negotiate a significant salary boost which would help my family reach financial goals faster. I like everything about my firm, but the pay is on the low side. I've never interviewed when I wasn't eager to leave my current job, and I'm uncertain how to discuss that with the recruiter & interviewer. I want to leverage it, but don't want to sound greedy.