So, who got today off?

I didn’t. 🥴

I joined HCL last December 2021. When will I get my first appraisal? On average how much percentage it'll be

Got my PERM approved last week and just submitted all the docs for the I/140/485/combo cards. How long it takes for attorneys to file it now?

Looking to leave Strategy&. MBA/MPH with 8 years of consulting/product management experience, primarily in the provider space. Let me know if you’re aware of any opportunities! Thank you!

Is it true that the management is planning to scrap Staff level 4 in EY GDS?

Anybody here use Strava that would like to connect? DM me 😼

Where are some good places to work remotely in Charlotte? Also are there any clubs or groups for remote workers here?

Hi Sharks,


My LWD was 16th Sep. I got my initial release letter on 16th sep. I am yet to get my final settlement? When can I expect it from TCS ?

Hi, I was promoted to Associate in March. Am I eligible for October annual hike?

Is anyone’s company offering to pay portion of your rent as home office expense? Especially if company is no longer paying for commercial office space?

CFGI offers anyone recently? Consultant level NYC what did you get offered

Currently looking at a sales manager role for a national firm here in Canada. Essentially the recruiting advisors to the firm and then helping them succeed. Recruiting experienced and new.

Pros and cons of this role

The equity market has HFT firms to help with volatility. Crypto needs HFT firms. Tempted to start one

Any openings for ETL Informatica power center with 10 years of experience and notice period 3 months

Anyone work in Business Development at Microsoft? (in Redmond). How do you like the role. What’s comp range?

What is your favorite prototyping tool
and why?

Completely new to real estate and considering getting a real estate license. Is it hard to juggle a full time job and being an agent part time?

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

What are some good websites to use for searching and applying for job postings? I am looking to lateral and have been using LinkedIn and Indeed so far. Any other ideas?

Has anyone found success developing business or building their book? Specifically businesses (not individuals)? Looking for new ideas to get clients in the door.

Single black female. Late 30s, no kids. Is it better to practice in a smaller market that’s close to major cities, lots of professional opportunities, but no real single professional scene? OR be in a bigger pond/major city with more professional and networking opportunities, oversaturated with lawyers of color, more competition for professional opportunities, but bigger dating pool?

My work quality is slipping due to brain fog and mental health issues and I don’t know how to address it with my firm or who to go to. I was considered one of the best associates in our practice group, but now it can take me 3-4x the time to write an average brief. I can’t seem to think and organize my thoughts any more. This is incredibly scary bc obvi, that’s what this job is all about. I’m in IP litigation at a V50 firm and a mom. Do I raise it with partners and how?

How do I professionally decline a second interview? I know for sure I don’t want to work at the firm.

Ketanji did not come to play! Came out of the gate ready to fight and turn these racist arguments on their heads. The way she was dropping 14th Amendment bombs on that man made me so happy. And this is only her first day. I just hope they protect her well.

Are y’all finding your white male bosses to be incompetent as hell or is just me? And they will milk you for all your brilliance and try to squeeze every ounce of labor out of you.

Anybody having to participate in/listen to discussions at work regarding the recent events at the Capitol where your views are in contrast to others in the discussion? If so, how have you handled this?

I’m a newly barred attorney in Atlanta, Ga and I need two things: (1) a mentor who has time to be a mentor; and (2) a job opportunity. I am open to being a staff attorney or junior associate. CAN YALL HELP ME PLEASE?!?

Okay so I’m a newly licensed attorney in a very conservative part of TX. I just got my first job offer and I was worried at first thinking that I was in “Trump” territory, but I tested the waters in my interview and spoke about police injustices and how prosecutor’s job is not only to protect victims, but also defendants from police injustices. I have to let them know by tomorrow, but thoughts on if this is a good career move for someone who wants to work in transactional work-RE or Bankruptcy?

Any one here based out in the Middle East? If so, what's your experience. Would you recommend it. I am 32F - African Descent planning to relocate to the UAE.

Anyone feel like your job sees you as "one of the good ones?" It hasn't explicitly been said, but I'm one of the only Black attorneys at the firm and I think my white colleagues and partners see me as an example of how Black folks "should be" cause I mind my business. Basically I feel like a token, and I don't know how to shift that idea while staying professional.

0 partners of color in group of 20 partners

Was told the lack of diverse partnership was because there wasn’t good minorities to hire. How do I even address this stupidity.

Thinking of pivoting from insurance defense to something more meaningful and (dare I say it) with more work life balance. Currently in my 7th year of practice and am just tired of ID. Anyone make the transition? Any advice?

What's your typical work day look like? Where do you work/what size firm do you work at?

Might be a silly question but I will throw it out there. Anyone have any tips on best practices to preserve a silk press overnight? Currently have silk pillowcases but wrapping always ends up a fail.

I’m a woman of color and my legal assistant is a white man…this feels…good?

Does anyone in this group have ADHD? Are you finding that working in a law firm setting and billing hours is just not something they can do or is it possible with the proper medication and therapy?

I don’t cut my hours, I consistently reach 7 hours a day, but it’s not enough to meet my firm’s minimum requirement. I’m usually working 9 hours/day.

Not legal-related but: thoughts on A Jazzman’s Blues? I loved it. Been a while since a movie has stayed on my mind long after it ended, like this one has. Shocking Tyler Perry wrote it. “Paper Airplanes” is a hauntingly beautiful song.