Working in one of the top AmLaw100 firms, I’ve been there 3 years (2 years at another before) and WOW am I miserable… getting great reviews but the thought of this job each Sunday evening makes me have a visceral physical reaction to it. And yet I show up and do a great job everyday (or so the feedback says). Is this impostor syndrome, me being at the wrong firm or a sign that I should look elsewhere? Does it ever get better or is everyone just miserable and staying because of the paycheck?

Do a lot of seniors in the advisory groups work weekends? I am coming from a group that has busy seasons sometimes we don't get a day off for a few weeks before the deadline. 80-100 hour weeks for me.

I joined one company can I abscond within 1 day. Please suggest flock.

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How many years into the partnership do you hit 7 figures? On an average.

Hi All, I'm a senior associate consultant with 5.6yrs of experiences of overall experience in Telecom Industry.
Tech stacks - 3 years in Java,
1.5 years in spring boot,
3 years in kenan billing system.
My current package is 11lpa, completed 2.5 years in Infosys which is my second company (first- Accenture). If I switch now what will be package I can get as per current market trend. Need geniune suggestions as this might be the next big step in my career.

Thanks in advance!

Have you walked away from somebody you loved? And why?

Anyone have to retake their NIPT test? My results came back as insufficient quantify and I’m freaking out. I’m 11.5 weeks. Not a high BMI or anything so I’m worried something is wrong with my baby

Should I wait for bgv successful completion afyer getting offer letter before resigning ?

How does diplomatic immunity cover running someone over while driving the wrong way down the street?

Hello Buddies,

After a long time yesterday did tricep workout and did 50 pushup in a strech. Today I can't lift my hands up even for eating. Anyone has any remedy for this.

Anyone here have any experience working for a major news publication? I’d like to know if that’s a goal worth pursuing and hear some stories.

Hi Guys ,

My last working day in IBM was on 6th dec-2022.
When I will be getting FFS and experience and relieving letter from IBM side ???
@IBM

Hey, does anyone uses confluence? If so, on average, how many Jira tickets do you clear in a day or week? What is your goal?

Looking for recs for 4-5 days in Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Rhine Valley. TIA

Would love New Years recommendations within a 90 minute flight from Malaga, Spain. Leaning towards ski towns but open to other suggestions. Anyone have any recs? Thanks!

Best strip clubs in town? Is it weird to hit ‘em alone? Asking for a friend..

New to the city and looking for people to hang out with!
23F, if that matters!

Ok -- let's hear it. Best restaurants in ATL - go! My parents are coming to town and I want to wow them, they are serious foodies and very adventurous. Tell me your recc's!!

This is not my wheelhouse so I’m not sure of the answer. If someone is writing a “memoir” and is including me in it, and I DONT want to be in the book, do I have any legal recourse? I understand since it’s been published it doesn’t meet any invasion of privacy or potential defamation yet, but is there something I can do preliminarily to protect myself and stop my inclusion?

Rising 2L here…Just found out yesterday that one of my top target law firms is not participating in OCIs (they don’t have offices in my state). Any advice on the best way to move forward with them? Still planning to apply, just want to know what I should be doing. 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 here work in litigation for a few years after law school, and then leave to clerk for a federal judge for 2 years? If so, did you have any difficulty finding a job at a law firm for after the clerkship is over / did this set back your career progression law firm-wise at all?

Hardest part of navigating maternity leave and WLB as a junior partner?

As lawyers are there ways to get paid for connecting clients?

That time of year... friends in the office giving me funny/cool gifts. I’ll need to reciprocate but am just brain dead these days.

What are some of the best “office” gifts you’ve received in the past?

Has anyone been admitted to Massachusetts by transfer of UBE score? I submitted my application in July and took and passed the state law exam today. How long after this were you admitted? Thanks!

I recently had a specialist partner send me a fairly nasty email after I (a transactional first year) was told to ask them to review something ASAP that had clearly been on my partner’s radar for over a week. Why am I taking the (honestly justified) blame for this? Surely it should be obvious that I’m just the messenger here.

What’s average salary in ID firm mid size (NY) about 350 attorneys ? Class of 2019 but was in public sector (criminal law) for 2 years! 2000 billable hours minimum

Family law litigator looking to transition to in-house? Any tips?

Anyone else here kinda like doing doc review? (In moderation of course)

Just had a hearing on my motion to compel where OC told the judge we hadn’t conferred before filing the motion. Not only did I attempt to confer on 3 separate dates, I attached the emails and his response that he refused to confer to my motion. Judge didn’t care, as soon as she heard him say we hadn’t conferred she denied the motion. Not asking a question, just needed to vent.

Thoughts on sending out assignments over the weekend? I work a lot on weekends, but I don’t expect associates too. But, because I work on weekends, I often will send out assignments by email with a clear indication in subject line and body that it does not need to be completed or worked on over the weekend. A friend recently mentioned this isn’t the best since seeing the assignment may create unnecessary stress and anxiety. So, what say you? Am I terrible partner?

What productivity hacks do you employ? I like to shut off my email for 25 min intervals to focus on real work. It’s like a sprint of focus without being “unavailable” too long.

Do anyone know any legal admins or paralegals looking for contract/part-time work in California?

Transactional associate. Lateraled 6 months ago and one of the biggest pain points has been my new firm’s inclination to “hop on a call”, which of course requires every single stakeholder to join. The end result being every call has 25 people on it and nothing actually gets done because no one wants to ask a question that could come off as silly. It’s destroying my ability to get anything done during the day. It’s a complete performance and it drives me nuts.

Any thoughts on Phillips Lytle? If you could please provide insight on culture/billable requirements? Thank you.

I am concerned with fulfilling billable hours requirement. I’m required to hit 2100 hours yearly and I’m at ~1,500 hours and I think I’ll hit 150-180hours this month. What will happen if I don’t hit my targeted amount by the end of my year.