You made it! It's Friday and the week is over. Anyone have fun plans for the weekend/halloween?

Is the grass really greener in industry? I’m 5 years into consulting and so burnt out

When someone has a gap (up to 6 months) between a big law job and their first in house application, do you assume they were laid off? Would you advise a candidate to actively share why they took a break, if it wasn’t a lay off?

I have offer qith service now banglore ,I am looking for Hyderabad location .Will they provide location shift if we ask before joining

I bought a house six months ago and while doing some redecorating, I found black mold behind the wallpaper in the kitchen. Didn't the previous owners have to disclose this to me, by law?

What’s everyone doing for St Patty’s ?

So I was supposed to get married next month, but Covid-19 is clearly messing with that. Really feel like pundits/astrologers should be liable for peddling muhurats that clearly aren’t “auspicious”...

Is LS boutique to the buy side a viable route? Or is there often intermediary roles?

Any insight on McDermott’s Delaware office?

Currently working on 2 deals, just assigned a third... Good time to start my all water diet for the next month?

Anyone get their covid booster shot in 3rd trimester? My ob recommended it but I’m unsure if I should get it now or wait until after delivery.

Does anyone know when the comp adjustments are officially active on your paycheck? Is it July 31?

Does anyone work for BetaNXT? How is the culture? Any information on Project Management roles and salary range?

Which one is better- Zscaler or Mcafee?
(profile - Security researcher)
Zscaler- offering 15.5 CTC (location-
Mohali)
Mcafee- Cleared all the rounds & Hr
round is on Monday ….might get an offer
from them as well. (location- Bangalore).
Current - 8.5 lpa (2yrs YOE)

What is the best study material for CAD?

How many meetings a week do you find necessary when there aren't any special launches and/or campaigns?

Are the DEI efforts at your jobs working? What are some successes? What are some failures?

What's your routine the day of an important hearing/meeting? Does it differ from your everyday or business as usual?

Any connects for black design professionals?

Any upcoming law conferences/events?

Any thoughts on how the litigation going on between Twitter and Elon Musk is going pan out?

How do you balance your social life with work? I feel like all my non-law friends are out doing shit every night and living it up on the weekends and I just can't. I'm either working or I'm tired from working. How can I set better boundaries about working outside of work, and where do y'all get the motivation to be outside after work 😭

Are you all talking to recruiters? What are they saying about the market, signing bonuses, etc.?

It’s Friday 🙌🏾 Any big Labor Day plans?

Does anyone feel like there are certain practice areas that are more accessible and/or welcoming to black attorneys? Specify location when responding.

My office is having a barbecue at one of the supervisors houses. It starts at 4 pm. what time should I show up? Social norms say arrive 30 minutes to an hour after a party start time but it’s since it’s a work party, what is the social norm for social work events?

Other than losing out on the bonus, what else happens if you don’t meet your billable target for a year)? A number of associates at my firm miss their target and it doesn’t appear to be an issue.

Any advice on dealing with a Partner who lacks project management/leadership skills? I'll take any suggestion...a podcast, a TedTalk, a yoga position, wine, hard liquor, basically anything.

I need to grow my professional network, I feel lonely and little bit stuck...How did you find your mentor?

I’m looking for a paralegal opportunity in the DMV/NYC/NJ area, preferably remote but I’m open to a hybrid schedule. I’ve an LL.B. (2014), and currently working as an appellate paralegal with experience in bankruptcy, civil rights litigation, and family law. I’m open to all areas of the law. Please comment if you are or know someone/law firm/in-house who’s looking for a paralegal.

What are the benefits of being licensed in multiple states? Do you use all of your different law licenses at least once a month?

As black attorneys, what traumas do you think are unique to us?

Do you think that hybrid/return to the office is working out? I actually like it, I can handle calls on or off video, get some errands done in the week and then go into the office for just enough people interaction for the week…

Last week, I mentioned that I needed to take an appointment (my therapy appointment) this Wednesday at noon. I also mentioned that this is a medical appointment, and I don’t feel comfortable moving the appointment. I just received an email that I need to be available. How can I stick to my boundary?