Would you: Choose Firm A which is fully remote, 1200 billables, $110k OR choose Firm B which is $135k, one day remote, no billables, seems like decent QOL? Additional context: I am thinking about leaving NY to relocate closer to my family on the West Coast. I have minimal debt and LA would be ideal for…music reasons and not having to take the bar to practice but having a hard time deciding between the two. I’d also probably be fine here but I think it’s moderately more expensive for the salary.

likehelpful
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

This post is so confusing. Where are these jobs? Are you licensed in both states? Are you a first year? You want to move to LA for music reasons? Are these part time jobs?

like

A few thoughts I would consider. First, neither job seems to pay very well if you’re living in HCOL/VHCOL areas. Remote works best when you’re in a LCOL area. Second, would living on the West Coast vs. NYC dramatically reduce your COL? The added expense of living in NYC can chew up that $25k delta pretty fast. Third, “no billables” doesn’t mean zero billables. Surely there’s some expectation there. Are you really going to work significantly less than 1200 hours/year, which is pretty rock bottom anyway? Fourth, what guarantee do you have that the remote job won’t suddenly go RTO?

like

1) very true re pay. I have also considered LCOL if I were to choose the fully remote.

2) even though no billables, the 4 days on/1 remote would be a true 9-5 outside of trials it seems. With the remote job, I’d have much more time for my side hustles/passion projects.

3) no guarantee really, but it is in a remote state (think Hawaii/Alaska) and everyone works in different time zones.

Firm A

like

Sorry, let me clarify. I ran out of characters and tried to squeeze all my thoughts in.

1) The 135k salary job is in New York; the 110k fully remote job can be anywhere.

2) I’m licensed in NY, not Cali, but the fully remote firm is based in a third state where I can waive in. The 4/1 firm is based in NYC.

3) No, I have several years of experience (7+) but I am exiting the public sector.

4) My main hobby outside of work is music and though NY is great for that, most of the industry is located in LA and I would like to be more involved in that.

5) No, they are full time jobs

like

Check CA's rule 5.5 - if you live there, you may need to be licensed there even if you are not advising on CA law

like

Firm A is a no brainer

like

Firm A

like

A2, don't believe A1 was looking for drama. I didn't see condescension. I understand meaning can get lost or twisted in the written word, though.

funny

Are you joking?? How am I the one looking for drama when they came and attacked me... and now your joining in? You two are literally so dramatic for this. Also they said they were intentionally being condescending. How do you miss that? Funny how meaning can get lost and twisted in the written word for some but not all. Maybe try applying that rule to everyone, including me.

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever been apart of. Snowflakes absolutely coming for me because I said a post was confusing and asked for clarification. Grow up.

The remote one

Follow your dreams if not now when?
It's going to be enough for you to live a life you want to live
Follow your passion too
Money loves freedom, once you will fee free, you will attract the money you seek
Good luck !

Related Posts

Got Differentiating rating and progressed from senior 2 to senior 3 in business consulting. How much hike and bonus I can expect?

like

Joining IBM in December. under 30% tax-slab.
How is my tax calculated, will IBM ask for my prev. comp Form16? (or my ctc is prorated for Dec,Jan,Feb,Mar)
at least for the 4 months of this FY I need full sal. in hand.
How to proceed. I wish my JB comes without tax deduction.

What could be the in hand salary with the below Annexure pls let me know ….

Post Photo

What's the salary band for associate consultant and consultant at KGS in technology team (consulting)?

like

Are there any 100k+ a year jobs that digital marketers can easily move to? Looking to move to provide for new family. Remote would be ideal.

like

Top Corp Dev teams: Trying to find the “top” (using this as short hand, I know it’s subjective) PE shops had a bunch of resources to use. However, there are no such resources (please share if I’m wrong!) for “top” Corp dev teams. “Top” is probably some mix of caliber of people, comp, ~prestige~, etc. let’s hear y’all’s top Corp dev teams!

like

Makkale, pls advice. YOE: 5.10, CCTC: 9.5, Deloitte India offered: 19.5 lpa (17 fixed), role: Senior consultant, skills: Business Analyst, SQL, Tableau ..

correct ahna salary range dan potrukaangala ?

Need your valuable comments.

How does one declare investments regarding ppf and HRA, i joined UST on 11 april and my payroll portal is still not active ( HR told post first salary it will be active ) .
I want to avoid getting alot of tax deducted in my forst salary, could anyone suggest the same.

UST

How much in hand salary for 12.50lpa in TCS also can anyone one suggest I have Wipro for 14lpa which is good one?

like
like

Who’s planning on leaving after getting their bonus?

like

Plan to go to B-school in 3 years (1 year out of UG now). Long term goal is entrepreneurship. Have offers at a MBB firm for a generalist consultant role and at FAANG for a strategy role. FAANG offer is slightly higher (though both are a 50+% bump on my current comp). Both would have me reset to entry level. Which one should I take?

like

I am serving notice period
My last working day is 8th March
I have just received my bonus Letter
Will I be eligible to receive this bonus before o leave the organisation

How to ask Salary Hike to my Manager, How should i lead the conversation? Will it impact anything (promotion etc.). Please guide me as I am fresher and this is my 1st company.

like

PwC US ADVISORY
Line of Service: Advisory
Industry: Management Consulting
Designation: Senior Associate
I have second round of interview tmrw and have few queries as below-
1) I have current offer of 12 CTC from other company so now how much can I ask in pwc? My current experience is 5yrs.
I am on notice period and in present company I got recent hike and my salary is now 9.5ctc.
2) generally how many rounds of interview will be there?

like

Hi all I'm interviewing for a role as a BDR in Dublin in cloud computing. I graduated in 2020 (bachelors) and have worked as a sales manager at a store. They offer € 33k/year and € 22k in commission with relocation fees etc.
It seems like a great company and I'm really interested. Is the salary good for Dublin? And for someone starting their career?

like
like

What is the salary range for b2 in Wipro?

2012 Sr Associate. Left my firm in February after being recruited by a partner I used to work for, and it turns out I’m not very happy. Difficult people, terrible schedule and ruined vacations so far. A partner at my old firm in another group has asked if I would come back to work for just him. I liked working for him, we have great rapport and I could do permanent WFH since he is in another city. I don’t want to burn bridges, would this be a bad idea? Or an easy decision?

like

More Posts

I joined in April. When will be next salary increment ??

like

Just read that Dodge said that their new electric car will be "super loud." Isn't the point of electric cars being quiet so people enjoy them more?

like

Looking for any contract telecom work.

like

What is the cut off for Accenture online written test for experienced sap resource?Any lead is appreciated.Accenture IBM Tata Consultancy

like

I am a registered sales assistant which means I have my series 7. I also have the 63 and my Life & Health license. I was a financial advisor but the role is commission only so I decided to take a role as an assistant for some time to learn etc. I really like my role, but I only make 32k a year and after taxes I only take home about 25k. I have a gut feeling that I’m not being paid market value but it’s tough to find comparable salaries. Do you think $15.38/hr is a fair wage in this case?

like

Hi,
What kind yearly hike can be expected in TCS by lateral hires?? Would be great if some one can give a band wise estimate.
Also is the hike amount added to fixed components like basic and hra... or only in mva or qva components??
Appreciate your responses.

like

Hi Guys, I interviewed in EY last week and I got documents submission mail on Monday such as salary slip and Address proof. Does that mean all interviews are done ? If so, how long EY gds India takes to release offer letter. Please comment.

like
like

I’m currently a Grade 11 at Cisco. With the recent pay structure changes my annual comp will be $150k + 12% bonus. I live in a large metro area in the middle of the US. I’m looking to move around the company so that I can make commission but I don’t want to be an account manager. Can anyone tell me if there are Customer Success Managers, etc positions that manage customers post sale and have a similar range base as me with commission plans? I’m just trying to understand income potential.

like
like

What does comp look like for a Commercial AE at Zoom?
What’s the commission payout? Zoom

like

I have ~6 YOE (5 in tech consulting at B4, 1 in current role) and work in back office IT making 180k TC working 25-30 hours per week. It’s low stress and easy money but I’ve plateaued. Should my next move be MBA or try to go back to consulting?

like

Anyone know if any Tech/FAANG companies hiring in Sourcing and Supply Chain management roles?

like

Does anyone have any insight on Adobe? I’m looking to apply for a role.

like

Can anyone refer me to Mylan/AstraZeneca/Biocon/Eli Lily/Boehringer Ingelheim for their Business Strategy team based out of Bangalore? I have 5 years of management consulting experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. IIT-IIM grad. Any leads are highly appreciated. Kindly like the post even if you don't have any leads.
TIA

like

Hello Everyone,
I need suggestions. I have 2 years of experience in IT as ASE. I am getting calls when I apply for the job opportunity from MNC but being a fresher and not having any experience in the Design field, they do not proceed with the hiring process. I have done Masters in Design (2021 passout)
Any suggestions would help how I can get into a good paying company as a fresher in Design.
Thankyou ✌️

like

Can someone tell how to prepare for interviews?
What type of questions will be ask regarding projects?
Please share your experience.
Thanks in advance.

PS - I'm SAP SD Consultant with 3 years of experience.

Hi guys, Can you please help me with my in-hand salary for 20lpa fixed.

And also any suggestions on how to get max in-hand salary.
EPAM Systems EPAM Anywhere

Post Photo
like

Additional Posts in Law

I have an interview at a firm that focuses on criminal defense. I currently work in ID and have years of previous PD experience. I’ve never worked in private criminal defense. What questions should I ask in the interview? What should be looking at to evaluate whether it is a good practice?

When negotiating a sign on bonus with a new firm based on the fact that you were anticipating a bonus for that fiscal year and are leaving before that is paid out, do you have to do anything to prove you would have actually received a bonus/the amount of bonus you would have received?

like

If I was interested in looking for a job outside of law that was more consulting oriented, what kind of recruiter would I use?

like

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

like

Have a call on Friday with the CEO of an environmental entrepreneurship non-profit. It could lead to a professional opportunity and maybe even billable work I can refer to my firm down the line. I’m going in with an open mind but little concrete information on his entity and goals and ways I could get involved. What questions would you ask such a person?

like

Anyone suiting up for the office?

I’m in Chicago, and I feel like I’ve been seeing a lot more suits in the loop.

like

Parental leave: do you have to be at a company or firm for a year before being eligible to take parental leave? Are there any companies/firms that don't have this requirement?

like

Brand new baby lawyer dumb question - I am tasked with drafting response to request to produce. How long should this take? And follow up… how do I bill this?

like

Anyone know anything about Kauffman borgees or Traub Lieberman? Reputations, working there, etc?

like

Any thoughts/opinions on Hogan Lovells and their Capital Markets practice (especially any insight into the culture, associate-partner relations, quality of work, work/life balance, etc.)?

like

How long is acceptable to ask to decide on an offer, especially when another place you really want to work at is moving a bit slower? I know this question has been asked before but I feel like 2022 has been its own beast in the legal market and would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

like

Has anyone transitioned from litigation to corporate counsel/contracts type work? If so, how’d you like the change?

like

Any hospital in-house attorneys willing to share their title, location and compensation?

like

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

like

What is the scoop on med mal defense vs. plaintiff work? Is defense more respected by other practice areas if I were to switch somewhere else later?

I applied to a position that brands itself as civil litigation and apparently the role is med mal defense. Not sure what to go by but would like to do a little research before I call them back.

like

Mid-senior level transactional folks: how do you originate deals? The only deals I originate come from when one of my corporate clients randomly decides to sell a business. There has to be another way to land more deals, right?

like

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?

like

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

like

I found out a soon to be 2nd year associate got a 10k raise making his salary 110k now, while I, the soon to be 3rd year associate got a 2k raise making my salary 107k. So now the 2nd year male associate is making more money than me. How do I bring this up to the partners?

like

What are your outlook organization tips?

Trying to organize my email in a way that makes stuff easy to find. I have folders but how do I make emails both sent and receive easily save to their respective folders (as opposed to dragging each one)

Or any other organization tips for better productivity Iike I just have things organized by matters. Any other categorical suggestions?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal