What’s so special about a weighted blanket? I ask bc a lot of you atty’s have one

What does this clause mean below:
Notice Period/Termination
     (i) During the probation period, your employment with the Company may be terminated (i) by you, upon giving the Company three months' written notice or at the Company's discretion, payment of gross salary in lieu of notice or (ii) by the Company, upon giving you two months' written notice or payment of gross salary in lieu thereof.


I am still under probation and got a job offer from another company. How to reduce Notice Period.

Anyone have insights on the 2023 IBM Enterprise Strategy, Senior Consultant position(comp package, what they do etc). Looks like it has a Start date ofJune 2023 or later.

Any insight would be helpful!

"I fail and fail, and that is why I succeed" 🤓

Has anyone pivoted from law to being a librarian? I am only a second year associate but already realize I am not a good fit for biglaw, and am considering getting an MS in Library Science and becoming a law librarian or university librarian.

Looking to start therapy again. Going through bios of the therapists and I see some white people who may be a good fit for me, but I’m also wondering if it’s better to have a black female therapist. What has been your experience either way?

How do I handle a situation where a supervisor questions comes off as she sees me as stupid and is belittling me? In the beginning of week, I was scheduled spilt between her client and another, and she felt I was responsible to tell her. We all have access to the schedule. When on this other client, she wanted to do call. I responded I was at a client, and she was upset and believed I should respond her questions concerning her job. I was in a conversation with a client at the time.

How demanding are the Workday roles on the industry side? I’m trying to figure out where I can work while going back to school full time. Don’t think it’ll work as a consultant with a Workday partner where I am currently.

I’ve worked in clinical research in the academic/non profit world for the past five years. I want to transition to a role in pharma or a CRO, but haven’t been successful yet because I don’t have industry experience. Does anyone know of any CROs/pharma companies that are willing to hire someone with research expertise from an academic medical center rather than already in industry? Thanks!

Any tips on updating my resume and LI? I want to start looking for a lateral move after the holidays and am prepping now. What details on case work can I include?

Hi all, what do you eat in a week? I follow 16:8 intermittent fasting and am fully vegan. Need to clean up my eating habits so I can reduce fat around the stomach

People with complicated pasts did you ever fully move beyond it? Were people as unforgiving as you thought they'd be? Did you ever learn to respect yourself despite the person you were?

Freelancers: What do you do for health insurance?

Job posting for any CDs out there looking for a gig:

Hi fish - any good resources for building a product ops playbook for cross market teams? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, if you’re an ACD (copy) and looking for a partner DM me!

Anyone else annoyed at the daily sales messages/connections on LinkedIn?

Anyone go from consulting to consulting start-up? Do you mind sharing experience of how you won in the space?

How is Mothersonsumi company for a sap consultant. Does it have good career growth and wlb? Is it worth joining? Any guidance would be helpful

What blogs, podcasts, twitter accounts, newsletters etc. should ever planner follow?

How big of a time commitment is adjunct teaching at a law school? Is it manageable while still practicing full time?

Any attorneys that use a remarkable or super note? How do you maintain security?

Let’s say I want to switch firms and take my book of business. How to approach this with my clients without running afoul of ethical rules, but still getting their input?

Is anyone experiencing a reduction of billables due to the partners assigning you less and doing more of the work themselves? If so, what year are you?

When roe v wade will be overturned (doesn’t appear to be an if anymore) and half the country bans abortion one way or another, what will be standard of review for those challenging the laws? Rational basis or intermediate scrutiny?

Can any plaintiff side securities litigation associates speak to typical base and total comp? I understand it can vary quite a bit by year but would appreciate a general range.

Character and fitness issue. I took and passed the bar a year ago but I did not go through admission. My Ube score can be transferred anywhere but I'm a little anxious about character and fitness.

I've had some cards charged off and I was late on paying my taxes this year. The reason I was late for pay my taxes because my dog was ill and I did everything I could to save his life. I understand that I didn't do the correct thing from a financial perspective.

What’s a legit background check service provider to use? Please and thanks in advance

What’s the fastest/youngest you’ve ever seen someone make partner?

What are the best boutique entertainment law firms in NYC?? I want to focus on talent, production, distribution and marketing agreements.

Any advice for a friend who moved in with her boyfriend and now contributes to the monthly mortgage - wants him to sign something saying she gets a percentage of the profits if he sells the home. They don’t plan on ever getting married.

Prosecutor here considering career shift. I’m a first year DA making $87k in CA and have very good work/life balance + benefits. I’m passionate about the work but honestly need to make more to buy a house/someday raise a family in OC area. Any former prosecutors here feel the same way? Any insight from those in private sector re: higher pay but (possibly) worse hours? Considering L&E or plaintiff PI

ID attorneys: how much do you usually bill for summary judgment motions, opp, and reply? And how do you break it down, if at all? I’m just curious because I feel like it takes me longer than it should..

I want to hear about your “lawyer heroes” - the attorneys you look up to, that made you want to practice law. They can be factual or fictional, historic or contemporary.

Anyone dislike the firm that they are at but like the group they are in? The work is great but the nonsense that the firm spews out makes me cringe.

I'm a long time prosecutor getting into the ID game and billable hours. Are there any resources out there that can help me get more effective/efficient without spending months/years learning the hard way? Some days I'm at the office 10 hours, took virtually no breaks and yet only bill 7. 🤬

What are yalls retirement plans/outlook? Do you think you’ll ever actually be able to retire? Do you want to?

Anyone gone from 1900 to 2000 billable hours required? It’s for more money but I’m scared.

Why did you switch from plaintiff to defense?