What's the consensus on having tattoos while working in big law? Would it be okay for them to be on a spot (wrist, ankle) that might show during work? How about a forearm one that would show while wearing short sleeves?

Serious question. Got a complaint from a senior that the hair follicles on my face sprout hair too fast. Basically asking me to shave more frequently. Anyone else have this issue?

Hi all, How do you deal with having a good relationship with an ex-colleague, and then that person switches jobs, becomes a hiring manager, is hiring for a position you’re perfect for (experience + credentials) and then you reach out to them saying you’re interested and why it would be a good idea - and then they completely ghost you..I also sent an application via the website and got rejected. I am really always trying to help out old coworkwrs with getting jobs, but this is just frustrating 🥲

Anyone else down to bang their boss? Any success/awkward stories about playing with a direct supervisor?

I was released without cause today but my boss mentioned my battle with mental health and that I’m looking for other jobs before canning me. Should I address this with the board or leave it alone?

Another salesman told a client their ad campaign would be ready next week. Today our supervisor told me to help him, but he has hardly even started the work. Is there any way for me to point this out without feeling like a jerk

I've been biking to my home office everyday so I've been wearing gym clothes and bringing a change of clothes with me. When I get in the morning how long can I sit at my desk before going to change?

Hi 👋. I posted here a few weeks ago about being nervous conducting a PIP conversation with my team member.
I did it this week and let me just say it was the weirdest conversation ever. The guy is usually argumentative and tries to disprove every bit of feedback. But this time he just sat there and asked no questions and said nothing.
Maybe he’s looking for new jobs already - don’t mind this at all and this would be a good outcome for him overall.

Have you come across times where you meet the competition at the client site and just want to sneak em into the copy room, and have a good time? (Pretty sure that EY guy was thinking the same)

A creative team I started working with recently has decided to ignore my every comment. They take feedback from anyone else but me, and whenever I push them to make said changes, they just pick fights and make snarky comments. Anyone have any idea why this might be?

What would be an appropriate gift if I want to show appreciation to my juniors before leaving the firm to go in house? What about for partner/counsel?

Always thought I was an introvert but maybe I’m just drained from a toxic job and haven’t met my type of people. Is that possible?

What’s the overall feeling about presentation attire? Suit and tie?

Hi friends,

I'm a new joinee in MSFT.

People in my team they don't come with me for breaks. (They blame the timings are different since they sit in crits but i don't think so because they have their own group of friends to go with)

Secondly, when my team members see me in cafeteria we expect they'll sit with us but people here are being rude they directly go and sit with their friends they don't call you to join. ( atleast they could have said they are accompanied)

People behave unpleasant

If you spend the day writing stuff on linked in, how do you get shit done at work?

Do you think the people you work with are smart?

Just got out of the Army and transitioned to the business world. I have no clue how to dress. I’ve worn a uniform almost everyday for 7 years. Anyone have any advice for how to dress in the workplace?

The new junior on my team is from the South and refers to me as “Sir” and it’s making me feel all kinds of ways. How to proceed from here?

Been for a company for over 2years. The executive team is very much a boy's club. There are a few women in management roles but zero ethnicity diversity there. I raised my concern to HR in feb. And they are just now deciding to do something about it. They want me (white female) to put together a diversity committee. Any suggestions on how to go about it? How to attract volunteers to the committee? I want to make sure I get the right people involved in this, to push for changes.

Partners, what are signs/examples that a project’s leadership is prioritizing the clients needs over the team beyond the normal ‘nature of client service’? Is a convo is worth it?

To my fellow ladies, how do you all manage to look impeccable at the office every day? I struggle to put on a clean outfit every day

Who here thinks “Hispanic marketing” is broken? I never understood how you can target one of the most diverse group of people under one strategy...

Unpopular opinion on flattening the curve: ok we all know we need to extend the tail at the end... how bout that tail at the beginning? I mean I'm in a midwest city where cases are hardly [cont]

Anyone feel a 6 month safety net isn’t adequate enough for the recession we’re going through? I just fully funded my 6 month goal and need to figure out how much I contribute to 401k

One of my big hang-ups with biden tax plan is raising corporate tax across the board. Why raise taxes on businesses when we've just found out how fragile it is to be able to run a small business?Why not at least propose some kind of progressive corporate tax structure if you want to raise taxes on corps?

While we’re at it, Art Directors… what is your salary and how many years of experience?

I saw Goody Proctor in congress with the Devil.

What’s the best brunch in the Flatiron area? Boozy not necessary, just good food! My mom and sister are coming to visit and I have no idea what’s good around there anymore 🙃 thank you!

Sad to see it so quiet in here. 🥲 This and Confessions are like the only two bowls I'm interested in!

Anyone do their own bridal makeup? Any advice or thoughts?

The future of the TV industry is not looking too bright, what is the best way to adapt to the rise in popularity of other types of media?

Will there be any career growth if we are into a product specific Business analyst?

Hello Folks,
Good Morning.

Can anyone help me as to how can I start having experience in SAP. All my professional years I haven't got a chance to have a hands on experience but want to get an understanding of SAP.
Can anyone please help me with the same ?

Is it just me or do people drive like maniacs in the Denver metro? Constant tailgating no matter what the speed limit or if there’s traffic or construction. I’m appalled by how dangerous some people here drive. Relax, getting there a few seconds faster isn’t worth anyone’s life. Aren’t y’all supposed to be too high to be driving like this anyway?

Hi I have 2 offer one frm Crisil as a Private Equity Research Analyst offer of 12fixed
Other from M&G as Asst Mgr for Research profile offering 14fixed + 75kjb. I dont know how to compare. One is Client side research and other is Buy side portfolio monitoring. M&G team will be a new setup. Can you help evaluate?

What are the things you like about Accenture?

P.S. I am excited to Join Accenture in 2 weeks. My first switch. ❤️

Top “lifestyle” litigation firms - what are they and what are the best ones in the nyc market?

Any POC M&A midlevels here actually feel you are treated fairly? What firm? Have been at 2 firms and have lost hope any M&A groups exist that grant us the same grace and opportunities as others :/

2nd year here. Looking to lateral from a mid-sized regional firm to another WNY firm-specifically in the M&A/Corporate practice. Anyone have any good insights into big law firms with satellites in WNY (Buffalo in particular) or other regional firms? Barclay Damon, HS&E etc.

Looking for a group that values training and mentorship

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

Anybody have experience with adjournment requests in the 1st Dept App Division? We have a respondent’s brief due a week from Wednesday. This past we submitted an application for adjournment. I’ve convinced my partner that we have good cause (record issues that need a motion to resolve) but now I’m starting to get worried. Are adjournments usually granted?

Any insight on Fragomen?

Got an opportunity at a boutique firm. I’m a 2nd year in big law and never moved before. What are the pros and cons of leaving Big Law to go boutique? What should I be aware of before saying yes?

A junior associate at big law here. When you get emails from recruiters asking for a call to discuss new opportunities, do you respond declining or do you just not respond? What’s the norm? Do you respond to cold emails?

If you’re a fourth year in biglaw, what responsibilities are you given in m&a? I feel like I still haven’t had a ton of opportunities working on purchase agreements (and mostly just take the lead on ancillary work streams) and I’m afraid I’m falling behind others in my class year.

one thing I do not do is pick up the phone before 9:30…after 7 years, you would think they’d learn.

If you are leaving your firm and putting in your two weeks notice, what should be on your checklist to make sure your transition is the smoothest, both for you and for the firm you’re leaving?

I know this question is somewhat vague and broad but I’ll soon be joining a Banking & Finance team (in BigLaw) as a junior associate. I’d be grateful for any tips on how to thrive in this role. What characteristics make a good junior transactional lawyer?

Has a partner ever come back and asked you why you spent so much time on certain things? Im a first year and this hasn’t happened to me at my firm and they tell us not to cut our own time, but my first firm (short stint, small firm) did this to me allll the time and made me feel guilty — so just curious if this has happened to anyone in big law.

Anyone know if SDNY courthouses have lockers for phones?

How much money do you have saved up?😳

Does anyone have intel on signing bonus amounts (apart from Covid and year-end) for mid-level litigation associates? The move would be to a V10 firm. Thanks!

Any insight in Sidley’s global finance practice? Type of deals/clients and internal dynamics. Thanks!