What’s your theme song? The song that helps you get your head in the game when you have a big hearing or meeting

What’s everyone working on these days? Anything fun?

I had customers tell me how amazing the salads I make for them. It’s great that I can make salads that good!

I bought my boyfriend the Valve Index for Christmas. What are some games I should buy him?

Golf related help - Headed to Pebble Beach over thanksgiving and was trying to get a tee time at MPCC. Any members out there would be willing to call to introduce me so I can play unaccompanied? Supposedly only allow unaccompanied play now with a member introduction.

Any book recommendations on Clinical Trial Agreements?

My breakfast consisted of one giant spoonful of Nutella.

Is it a red flag if someone says they don’t believe in self help books like Atomic Habits, Attached, etc?

My Week in Emoji: ⏰☎️🧹🚽☕️📥🧾💤 Hbu?

Just want to drop by to say that The Sylvester is the best bar in Miami.

Did I just finish binging the 2nd season of Indian Matchmaking? Why yes, yes I did.

Hi all, please listen to "Somebody that I used to know"
I'm just on loop. Very old but nice song.

What are your top 3 favorite restaurants in LA?

Please listen to "CO2" by prateek kuhad. You won't regret. Thank me later. Best song I found in a while.

Happy reminder, depending on where you live it’s almost that time of the year to fertilize your indoor plants and prune them

Hi guys,

Can anyone tell me what is the last drawn annual CTC and how to calculate it?

Hi, what will be the yearly hike in citi. I have offer for C10 level. 7 YOE.

Looking for referral for Project Manager or Service Delivery Manager Roles. Any leads would be great.

It's freezing tonight bitter cold. I just ordered Chinese and I'm not sure if that was a shitty thing to do. I think they need to make money so if no one calls that wouldn't be good. I did tip well

L7 for 8 years is correct band ?
And what is general experience criteria for L6

Any good apartments in the heights, montrose, midtown, river oaks, rice village, tangle wood, memorial park area anyone recommends? My current lease is ending soon

EY 🐠 - potentially starting with the firm soon, and my partner is due to have our first in April. Given the 1 year service requirement for leave, would I have the option to take PTO during birth and use parental leave after my 1 year of service? Appreciate any guidance here

Anybody have to take time off for long-covid? How has your HR handled it? I feel like any info I have gotten on FMLA and disability is because I’ve brought it up and have had to follow up multiple times.

I know this is subjective but what are some of the easiest/toughest SF certifications to get?

I’m recently finished my PhD and the transition to full time work has been overwhelming. How was the transition for you?

Hi All,

I have offers in,
Fidelity Investment (equity sec) : 20.5 LPA + 3.0 L (variable) = 23.5 LPA
Wipro (Apple project) : 25LPA
Verizon : 26 LPA
I have got my retention proposal for 23.5 LPA at my current company.

Do anyone have idea on wlb in FIS and verizon. Is it a good idea to accept retention..
Which one to choose?
YOE: 8.0
Teach stack : java, Spring boot,Microservice, docker..

Can anyone provide referral for UBS ?

Anyone else in review season? Tips for making your review awesome?

You made it! It's Friday and the week is over. Anyone have fun plans for the weekend/halloween?

A guy who is claiming to be in love with me (a black woman and immigrant), is a conservative (pro-trump, anti-gun laws, denies that there is racism etc). Are those red flags to make me cut him off?

I’ve been thinking about law school for far too long and want to take the plunge. Where do I start? Any recommendations for studying for the LSAT?

My office is having a barbecue at one of the supervisors houses. It starts at 4 pm. what time should I show up? Social norms say arrive 30 minutes to an hour after a party start time but it’s since it’s a work party, what is the social norm for social work events?

Midweek Check in. How is everyone doing today?

Hello,

I got a letter from my apartment regarding unlawful detainer.

The apartment refused to take our rent for almost 4 months because it was paid in a personal check and not cashier’s check.

I have 5 days to respond, what should I do please?

It’s Friday 🙌🏾 Any big Labor Day plans?

How do you maintain a social life while working in big law?

This bowl was originally created for black attorneys in big law, but since it’s the only bowl for black attorneys, many black attorneys in other sectors have joined. Some people are apprehensive about starting another bowl for all black attorneys because it will take away from this bowl. Assuming that the conversations & topics will stay the same, What are you thoughts on keeping this bowl solely for black in big law verses Opening this bowl to any black lawyer?

Are you all talking to recruiters? What are they saying about the market, signing bonuses, etc.?

*Manifestation thread* What is your dream firm you'd want to work for?

Do you ever feel like there are rooms you’re locked out of? I’m a black woman, i lateraled to my group a few months ago with minimal onboarding and welcome. A white woman joined recently and everyone has bent over backwards to make her feel welcome and get her integrated into the group. People have invested less in me and it’s going to show in a few years when she’s up for partner and I’m still catching up.

Any connects for black design professionals?

For the past few months of interviewing have made it to the final round with a few firms, and the feedback is similar, ‘I’m a great candidate, but it’s not the right time’ Is this code for something? Am I missing something?

What's your routine the day of an important hearing/meeting? Does it differ from your everyday or business as usual?

I need to grow my professional network, I feel lonely and little bit stuck...How did you find your mentor?

To be honest, has anyone found that working for a male supervisor is much easier than working for a female supervisor? It’s just me?

When, or if you set time aside to take care of yourself or do something for yourself, what do you do? I'm realizing I don't really have any "healthy" ways of relaxing outside of work, so drop whatever you got. It's starting to affect my personal life and I'm worried I won't be able to have healthy relationships unless I can take care of myself first.