When is the best time to apply for full-time positions? I’m graduating in May/taking the bar in July and most attorneys I’ve been networking with are looking for immediate hires.

Is it frowned upon to negotiate when getting promoted? If not, when would be the appropriate time? It seems to me that there would be an automatic adjustment in pay when the promotion hits. Do I speak to HR or the manager?

I'm a retail employee, and I've noticed that a lot of my colleagues are really stressed out. They're often working long hours, and they don't feel like they can take time off when they need it. I'm worried about my own mental health. Is this what all retail is like?

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Anyone have good brands for a beater? Preferably <$800. Was thinking about getting the Tissot PRX Quartz for about $400.

When you tell your manager you are unhappy and they are excited that you are putting your notice and don't try and make any changes b/c the new person/persons they are lining up will just cleanup and make it better.

Then, they get here and you are left to train them on everything you do and your manager keeps saying "I owe you an apology" because they didn't realize how taxing and mind wrecking most processes you handled were... welcome to corporate

Do you have any tips for managing up? I’m a midlevel. Often times partners are sitting on the docs before they confirm sign off or provide comments. This is sometimes a problem when clients want to close asap (they send chasers, etc).

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How much does daycare cost in the Bay Area? Any recommend for good daycares? We’re interested in SF and Marin.

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I've never worked with account people who literally let nobody else on the account talk to a client unless they are present. Ridiculous.

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Hi, Im interested to know the visa process for Australia on-site opportunity. I have been asked for CV before visa initiation. If anybody is aware of the process, could you please help me understanding the steps of visa process in TCS?
Will the visa be initiated by the management or by employee?
Also Project took management approvals for the on-site position when I joined the project, apart from this is there anything additional that’s required that can be time taking process before actual visa?

Hey! I am a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) working at a private very busy internal medicine practice. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences and am working here during my two gap years before medical school. I feel as though I am being severely underpaid at $18 / hour despite having a bachelor degree in the relevant field and almost 2 years of experience as an MA. Anyone with a B.S. and an MA mind sharing what they are making or anyone have any tips? In FL.

Looking to move at or near Paddington or Bayswater in London. Pros/cons? I will mostly travel to Central London and also have some local clients near paddington, warwick avenue. Thanks!

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Has anyone done the pwc 2.5 hour case study and could give me some advice?

Do all these managers and partners actually like me, or are they just being extra nice because all the other seniors quit? 🤔🤔🤔

What are Senior Managers in the southern CA area making right now? Considering a relocation.

I rollover my old HSA account to the new one. But my old HSA bank just sent me a $5+ check left over with description as “rollover” to me.

Do I just deposit that to my regular account or need to figure out how to deposit it to my new HSA account?

Do you know of a firm (or firms) that has implemented a comprehensive work from home policy as a precautionary measure for the coronavirus?
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How do you tell a partner you are running behind on an assignment? I’m constantly getting assignments to be turned around within a few hours or by the next day (even on weekends). This inevitably gets me behind on other assignments and I am working for several partners who don’t work in the same group.

What do partners make in mid law / boutique firms compared to big law? Is it even comparable? Firm I’m curious about has about 100 lawyers and is well regarded within its specific practice area.

New litigation associate. Does anyone have a recommendation for a briefcase? A family member got me one as a law school graduation present but it is hideous

Curious to hear from others: what’s the most outlandish or ridiculous statement or argument you’ve seen in a motion or other court filing?

Anyone take the bar exam again, in a different state, after practicing law for years? I’m about to do this and I’m in a weird place with regard to mentally preparing to study. Would appreciate any advice or insight.

Is abovethelaw basically Biglaw's shittier version of gossip girl?

What exactly happens if I accept an offer to a firm and then retract if I receive a better offer shortly after?

How do you deal with people who are on law review that think they are so much smarter than everyone else?

Work in a NYC law firm. A lawyer I’ve had close contact with tested positive on Monday. We have an “optional” work from home policy. Partner made it clear he expects me in the office still. So I was.

Virtual Holiday party ideas? What are your firms doing?

Has anyone reported another lawyer for misconduct? A friend had a great experience with an attorney who definitely crossed the line

Anyone else loathe doing discovery, put it off forever, then get sick to the stomach when OC throws a fit about it being late? How do I break this pattern?

How long to argue MSJ? Opposing counsel wants to request a half day which seems insane to me. Cross MSJs. I told him no matter how complicated these motions are judge is not going to want to listen to us for more than maybe an hour—even that seems too long.

Nervous for my annual review. Junior associate at a midsize ID firm. Most of my work is task based and I recently got a few of my own arb level cases (in the last month.) Between COVID and studying for a second bar admission as required by my firm, I did not meet my 2100 requirement for the year. Lots of non billable hours studying and business development, but firm doesn’t count it toward the minimum. Extremely burnt out and anxious. Any suggestions to make this review less awful?

Is it normal for contract attorneys to have the same billable requirements but half the compensation, or does the lower salary come with lower reqs?

I don’t know who needs to read this right now but: there is more to life than work; your worth is not measured by how well you do your job; your job is not more important than your mental heath and wellness. (:

First year associates: what one thing could your firm do to ease the anxiety many of you are experiencing and make your day to day work more satisfying?

For people who have returned to the office, are you feeling more or less productive? Today’s my first day back (going in only twice a week) and it feels like being new again. I also feel less productive since it’s harder to randomly to play music or step out for a walk to recalibrate and focus. Is it just me?