Working at ID firm in NYC, 2 years in. Not thrilled with salary (under 125k). 2000 billable goal, will hit it. Should I be looking elsewhere?

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Can we just get a sticky in these bowls that ID work is heavy billables and low pay and nobody should work there if they can help it?

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What’s good transition out of ID?

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Labor & employment or coverage. Or plaintiffs PI

Yeah, I am desperately trying to get out on top of that I have a toxic micromanager as a boss. If it wasn’t for kids, I would have been long gone from this crap without another job lined up.

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Wow - are we at the same firm? Lol. Hang in there. I’m sorry it is this way for you but know you’re not alone

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Others have said employment

EPLI?

Yes. Get out. I am in the same boat. We are grossly underpaid.

Dumb question, but what’s ID?

Dont ask lol

Insurance Defense

We bill massive amounts of hours and charge insurance carriers cheap rates

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