What’s your hourly rate? I’m a 6th year big law associate looking to go solo and trying to gauge statistics. Is there somewhere I can find average prices people charge/clients pay? Or any helpful resources in this regard at all? Will be doing commercial real estate. TIA!

I will join Deloitte Hyderabad in Oct 22 as an Analyst - FPA with 1 year of experience. Can someone help me with the average fixed compensation?? They have offered 5.5 LPA fixed. I haven’t yet accepted their offer.

Will consultants be getting a pay bump soon? Hearing a lot of buzz about getting new figures on the 27th

I got my MBA, but still not earning what I feel I should be paid. I here all these stories about how MBAs can start at 100k plus. Any stories out there or tips?

Hi!!
Recently I applied for the SOC role in IBM. Cleared all the rounds. The HR was offering me 5.7 lpa. I asked for more. HR said she would check and get back. Hasn't replied to my calls since the last 4 days. Should I expect a call?
Current CTC: 4.5 lpa
YOE: 2.5

Hi Fishes,

I am a software specialist having 8+ yoe, currently working at Mastek with a CTC of 17lpa. Can anyone help me with the current market CTC considering the below:
Current Role: Tech Lead
Tech Stack: Full Stack in Java, Springboot, Angular, Mobility, AWS beginner.
Your responses will be much appreciated.

Has anyone gone from a federal gov’t employee to private industry? I’m considering making the swap for better pay, I make decent money where I’m at and I know I have job security. Just trying to see if there is anyone else that was bold enough to make the leap.

Comp and roles held constant, what’s your order of preference for which FAANG+Microsoft companies to work for?

Managers, have you ever given your raise to a member of your team? Is that possible?

What’s the salary range for a corporate strategy analyst role for FAANG in LA? This would be a mid-Sr level position reporting directly to corporate strategy VP

Anyone work with Amazon AWS Professional Serviceds? Have interviews for an Advisory Consultant. Would like to know comp, culture, etc. thanks!!

Is your base plus commission a 50/50 split? Mines is like a 40/60 split and would prefer a higher base.

Received an offer but it stipulates moving by Jan 2021. How to avoid/negotiate this?

Hi Fishes,
+Repost
I have 6 years of experience and have offers from the below companies, Help me on selecting the same?
I am getting a headache as my last date is approaching. Please Help me before Jan 18.

Company, project, CTCdetails are below.

Value Labs - Banking(Fullstack) - 19Fixed + 2LPA
NTT Data - Well Fargos (React) - 20 + 3LPA
Hexaware - Amaze Banking Project (reactjs,AZURE) - 20+2 LPA
GSPANN - Sports E-commerce (AWS, MERN) - 20+2 LPA

Iqvia HR has shared the offer letter over email which consists the salary breakup and a confidential document.
Should i still wait for the workday portal offer letter before start having a discussion with my current manager about resignation?
How long the workday portal offer letter takes once I accepted the offer letter over email?

What is the typical bonus and hike for a C13 (VP) in technology in Pune (or Chennai) who has been offered 50 lacs per annum

What is the starting base pay for a Private Client Advisor and wha tides their incentive plan look like? Looking to move up from a Relationship Banker. Any information would be great.

Trying to get a better understanding of cost of living/ salaries in Los Angeles. What is a reasonable base salary for a senior accounting role in LA? (5years of experience, with CPA).

Hi all,

I got an SMS on my phone from authorised verification agency for TCS IT, for virtual verification of my permanent address. But the address given there is wrong. What should I do? Should I provide my Aadhar card details and pictures for verification?
They have already completed physical verification of my address.

24.5 LPA for a solution architect role in TCS.
Is the ask is high or low for 8+ yoe with javaa, aws

Hi fishes, do qualifications like B.E, BCA or BSC decide the CTC?

Anyone know why our group/tech consultants are so hesitant to share knowledge?

Does American express accept counter offer post offer letter acceptance? If yes whats the best way to go about it ?

Any reviews about HCL UOB Project work, technology stack and wlb in this project? I have an offer from HCL? Need inputs on the wlb and job security in HCL

As a Senior Java Developer with 7.5 yrs experience what would be the expected CTC at Amazon(SDE2) and Walmart(SDE2)?

Have an acquaintance who is a single mom; she purchased a used car 3 mos ago. Six wks later her 17yo wrecked it, air bags deployed, and estimates have ranged between $10-$18k in needed repairs while $21k is still owed. Acquaintance was switching insurance policies and flubbed the coverage dates and there were a few days where the vehicle was uninsured. No GAP insurance. I'm not seeing many options for her besides to continue pmts, fixing just enough to drive or voluntary repo. Thoughts?

We are all sleep walkers (specifically in Europe) walking towards the second wave of corona virus cases and potential lock-downs even though we should all know better.
Change my mind!

Sell Shopify or hold? Already 14% down today after the vaccine news. Will it recover?

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered 37.5 lacs ( fixed ) plus 20% variable for the associate director level . My current fixed CTC is 29 Lacs .

Can you please let me know if this a good offer or I can get more?

Please also let me know what is the salary range for associate directors?

Has anybody else had issues with the wedding dress shopping process? I’m having a hard time finding the designer dresses I like online in stores and the designer doesn’t carry in their own store!

BNY Mellon technology specific questions -
#0 How much max salary for grade K ?

#1 How long does it take to promote in bny from grade K to L ?

#2 Any specific criteria for promotion? Expr , certification etc...?

#3 How much % hike to expect post promotion ?

Skills- Java, microservices,react, cloud

HSBC India JPMorgan Chase BNY Mellon | Pershing Citi BNY Mellon UBS Citi Allstate BNY Mellon | Pershing BNY Mellon Corporation HSBC India

Got offer from coforge.
Test Specialist role.
Is the test Specialist role equivalent to manager and
Is they provide work from home?

Anyone know what number to give for employment verification for ex-AFS employees?

So fed up with my practice and not looking to stick around for typical below-market compensation in October.

Which big 4 firms or MM have the best FDD comp. so far? Excl. A&M (I know their comp., over half our practice has quit to go there lol)

I’m about a month post FET, and after a positive beta I was feeling all of the classic symptoms (like nausea) from like week 5-6. But, this last week the nausea has significantly subsided (though not completely gone). Has this happened to anyone? We have our first ultrasound in a week - so nervous!

When potential clients tell you they’ll hire your firm but they want to be 100% reimbursed from you if you aren’t able to get them the outcome they want - how hard is it not to laugh?! 🤦🏽‍♀️🙄

Managing attorneys in small firms - how much do you make?

I'm in South Florida. Currently a 6 year associate at a small firm (~12 attorneys, 55 staff). Making a move towards Managing Attorney position that they are considering hiring from outside the firm for. I'm going to make the case that they should promote from within and give me the position. I'm objectively a good candidate for it. Question is... what's a good salary for that position? What do you make? Thanks.

Solos - what does your day look like? Do you work traditional hours? Do you take breaks during the day for personal things such as errands and working out?

Which practice area has the most amount of room for creative problem-solving? (And enough $$)

Any paralegals and/or legal assistants that may be interested in 10-15 hours of freelance work over the next couple weeks? I’m an employment attorney and HR consultant with my own virtual practice and I am in need of temporary support over the next few weeks

Anyone have recs for best tax law training resources?

What do you all expect to make 3-5-10-20 years down the line?

How do you handle billing disputes? Already feel like we’re a steal compared to other firms, but it’s the pits when clients kvetch about the bill after working hard on their matters. For five figure disputes, anyone recommend collections? Don’t really want to institute retainers, especially since it doesn’t seem common for our practice area.

What was your primary motivation for going solo or starting a small firm? Would you say it went as planned?

Does anybody have a resource available for pricing and billing? I am 2 years out of law school, working as a corporate attorney, and wanting to go solo. Ideally, I will take my corporate client with me, but am working to build work on the side during the transition. Also, do you have any recommendations for document preparation? I would like to draft wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents, but would like a resource that has boilerplate provisions to utilize as a reference.

Has anyone does a course from New Law Business Model? If so, what did you think?

Bookkeeping service recommendations? Virtual service or through your CPA?

3 attorney firm. I’ve been here for 6 years and have used Westlaw exclusively. Now we are switching to Lexis because apparently Westlaw is too expensive. I hate change. I know where everything is on Westlaw and now I need to relearn. Apparently Westlaw will not budge on price and would rather just see a client leave than work with them. Super annoying. Any insight on negotiating Westlaw or transitioning to lexis?

Looking for atty to handle car rental co. Claim against a friend in Paris France. Rented from Enterprise in CA.

Estate planning lawyers, what software do you use / recommend for preparing estate planning documents?

Best way to go about getting contract work for new solo/startup? Should I just ask around the area for people doing that type of work and see if they have anything?

Anyone here got an idea of how much they made this year? I made around $65,000. With loans around 220k, I feel like I’m ok where I’m at after 2 years out of law school. Anyone got similar stories? Reading posts about pay makes me feel impoverished.

Virtual receptionists….anyone utilize this and if so, feedback? If not, thoughts? Start

Does anyone share the feeling of wanting more lawyer friends in their circle? Sometimes it’s nice to talk about anything besides the law and work; yet, other times, I crave talking to people who share similar experiences and can bounce case ideas and strategy, vent about opposing counsel and Judges, etc...you know, people who just “get it”.

Anyone have their Trust and Operating accounts with Regions Bank? Are you able to transfer funds online from your Trust to Operating easily?