Which one would you choose?

1) Am100 firm with 1900+ billable hour requirement, very reputable in the region
2) Am200 firm with 1750+ billable hour requirement, less reputable in the region because it’s a satellite office, pays $35k less than option 1

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I'd take the more pay for more work. I assume the bonus at the am200 firm would be peanuts compared to the am100 firm so the end result is probably much more than $35k. Also, an extra 150 hours is like 3 hrs a week. You can do that on Sunday or a half hour each day. Seems like a no brainer to me.

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Would depend where I am in my career. Earlier I would do the Am100.

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Option 1 easy. Work 1750 hours and make 35K more. So what if you don't get a bonus? The after tax and stress cost/benefit is no where near worth it in my opinion, and no firm will fire you billing 1750 forever. Also, #1 probably has "firm credit" stuff like mentoring or pro bono that can help true up stuff if you are still are gunning for the bonus.

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How senior are you?

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Junior associate who is already having trouble meeting my current firms 1850 billable hour requirement…

Off of A2, it's easier to go down than up. Go to the AmLaw100.

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Option 1. No question

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