Why are recruiters going crazy rn? The amount of emails and calls I'm getting. I have two firms where I've blocked multiple people's numbers and like every couple of weeks I still get LinkedIn requests from them or calls from more recruiters at the same place. It's driving me insane.

Hi fishes, anyone has idea about Pershing client. Bank of New York Melon
How is this client in Virtusa ?
Is this support or dev project

I took on a pro bono immigration case through my firm and made a (justifiable) mistake. No one was overseeing me. I’m worried for my client and I’m also worried about a motion to reopen/ineffective assistance of counsel argument. Has anyone ever dealt with this?

Can anyone explain the Chubb underwriting associate training? Is it in person or hybrid? Interview process? Looking to make a transition from education.

I am a physician with extensive informatics background and experience. Eventually, I would to be in a position similar to a CMIO. Any advise on next steps? Anyone looking for a CMIO or ACIO?

For anyone who was able to make the move from FDD to IB, outside of Compensation, what have you enjoyed more about IB?

Current SC with ~3YOE looking for a jump to tech. Just wrapped up interviews with AWS non-tech role slotted at L4. Current base is $115k. Can anyone provide insight into the band for L4 at AWS? I’ve provided the recruiter with my ideal range and am continually reminded to make sure I look at the “full compensation package”. Anticipate receiving offer within coming days. TIA.

Have you ever in-charged an engagement where your staff are higher ranking than you? E.g. you're staff 1 in charge of a staff 2 and a 1st year senior. What is your advice for others in this spot?

Can anyone help in understanding the difference between BOAC role and Strategy insights and planning associate role at ZS India ?

Dear EY folks, what's the difference between EY GDS and EY India?

I have been selected for EY GDS as PM. What kind of projects I can expect?

Also, how is yearly appraisal and bonus in EY GDS?

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

I’m so bad at writing the background/ facts section for briefs… it always gets heavily edited and no one is giving me constructive feedback other than “advocate more”. In contrast, my legal argument section is generally without edits. For context, first defense lit job post appellate clerkship. Is this normal?? Any tips for getting better other than “advocating more”?

I started my career in my hometown, a city with about 135k people. After 4 years was at the point where I buy a house or move to a bigger city (600k people), I went with the ‘big’ city option. I lived there for about 18 months then the pandemic hit. Since then I still have my apartment in the new city but have been staying with my family in my hometown 95% of the time. I realized I have no reason other than work to be in the new city. Now I’m considering moving back to my hometown. Cont..

Shooters shoot boys. 29 here.

Do you have any suggestions for interesting vendors you’ve worked with that focus on CPG? I’m thinking around the lines of an Ibotta or Scuti.

Why do recruiters seen zone your messages on Linkedin after you ask them for an opportunity to work in their company?

Kis baat ka attitude hain bhai itna ? And it happens mostly in India.

Just say NO, Sorry your skills are not a match, don't ignore. You were also candidates once.

Worse they say We'll check or get back to you. But never come back. Luckily I got selected into a tier-1 company and their Recruiter ignored me once 😂. I am gonna personally meet that recruiter on Day1.

Which dating app you recommend to use?

(Preferably free to low cost)
For dating and relationships!

Hi Fishes,

I have got offers from SAPIENS and NETCRACKER for the Position of Java developer. Both are giving almost same CTC of 26 LPA.
Kindly help me with your suggestions for the organization to join in terms of better opportunities and growth.

Tech Stack: Java, Springboot, Hibernate, SQL
YOE: 5 years

Best small carry on? They keep shrinking the acceptable luggage size and half of the models out there don't qualify

Today opposing counsel contacted me to request an extension of time to file a discovery motion due to current shelter in place orders. Today was the last day to file - no prior effort to m/c. Cont.

We’re barely past Wednesday and I’ve already billed 40 hours. Pls send help

Currently in the final stages of the interviewing process for a "non-partnership track attorney" position at a top-ranked big law firm. I graduated from law school in 2019, and my eventual goal would be to work as an Associate on the partnership track at a medium-sized firm. Will this position "stain" my resume compared to staying in my current position as an attorney for an SRO?

Work is an emotional rollercoaster - change my mind.

Messed up a document production. What now?

Constantly worried I’m going to get fired because I don’t know where I stand at my mid sized law firm (second year associate).

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

You ever write a motion that’s soooooo 💩 that it’s embarrassing and you just wait for the partner to email you at 3AM saying “pls call me” because it’s too far gone for “pls fix.” 😩😩😩

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

Any antitrust experts want to opine on the FB news? I’m certainly no expert, haven’t read the actual complaint, and am all for competition laws, but it does strike me as odd that the FTC is coming in long after the fact to scrutinize certain acquisitions.

Curious to know what other firm's bonus structures are, particularly those with billable requirements of 1900 and below. Trying to understand what the norm is and figure out if associates at my firm are getting screwed. thanks

I'm a long time prosecutor getting into the ID game and billable hours. Are there any resources out there that can help me get more effective/efficient without spending months/years learning the hard way? Some days I'm at the office 10 hours, took virtually no breaks and yet only bill 7. 🤬

Anyone marry their law school sweetheart?

Do you guys talk to chambers for the firm interview?

So I feel a combination of relief and guilt as a bankruptcy/restructuring attorney. I think I’ll be ok since it’s going to be a very busy time soon. But at the same time nobody else is going to be ok

How much time is acceptable to bill to admin per day?

What is the lateral hire process like?

I am legitimately worried that Trump might take the country down or start a civil war. This is legitimately weighing on me. Does anyone have any words of wisdom?