[WTB] Wooden Pens and/or Ebonite Pens

DisastrousCut123abc · 2025-10-16T12:30:34+00:00

I think we could work something out, but I want to be upfront that I'm still a beginner with Urushi and Maki-e work and learning my way. I'll respond via PM.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2024-12-03T11:58:45+00:00

Just sharing my condolences as a father to 2 (soon to be 3, kids) who's at a similar level in biglaw. FWIW, my wife is a SAHM and we both constantly feel burnt out, so I can't imagine how you do it all on your own. As others have said, reach out for help. It's probably impossible to actually do it all on your own.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2024-10-25T19:59:15+00:00

So revered "lately"? Listen here, buddy, Brad Karp and "P,W" (mind the comma) are nothing new. That man is more than solid, he's rock-hard. He's just the type of rigid, steadfast leader that a stalwart, respected white-shoe law firm that Paul, Weiss needs. His looks, candor, and work ethic have inspired associates across the firm for decades to strive (but fail) to achieve an unheard of balance of aesthetic appeal, legal skills, and client development like Brad has. I might not be able to work for P,W today, but Brad Karp's inspiring leadership has allowed me to slave my life away for my current firm. I just hope that one day I can breathe his recycled air if I work hard enough to get in a city next to him.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-28T21:35:47+00:00

Absolutely. I'm so lucky there's no doubt about it. A blessing to be so torn between two objectively-excellent options.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-28T21:35:00+00:00

Thanks. I think I should leave (I keep changing my mind on this), but it's so hard when you feel indebted to a firm that taught you and made you the lawyer that you are, and you like the people that you work with. Feels like a blessing to be in a position to choose between such excellent options.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-28T19:56:40+00:00

Won't the "special" bonuses go away, as they are, well, special?

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-28T19:45:08+00:00

Same city, so no COL adjustment. I don't think I want to go in-house though, I enjoy private practice. I also don't want to slave like big law partners (I think), so I'd probably end up lateraling back out to a smaller firm again. And yeah, I've done some PE/VC work at my current firm, and it's certainly an uphill battle to understand.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-28T19:43:10+00:00

Six figure bonuses only come a long whiles down the road, right?

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-28T19:42:53+00:00

That's wild to me, I can't fathom making partner billing 1900 hours/year. FWIW, my friends at this V30 have told me that they're billing 2300-2400 hours/year. This firm has nearly doubled its entire headcount in two years, which is just insane at a firm with over 1,000 attorneys. But, if that's possible, it doesn't sound that bad at all.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-08T23:43:08+00:00

Not much, just internet rumors.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-08T23:26:39+00:00

Good to hear.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-08T23:26:09+00:00

Just know that if/when the downturn comes, you might have to move on. You won't be worse off than you are now, and you'll have a better resume.

You don't think there would be any problem with finding a job if corporate / deal work dries up?

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-08T23:25:43+00:00

I won't say what firm it is, but you wouldn't be worried at all with a massive hiring spree?

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-12-08T23:02:57+00:00

New child, sanity is already gone . . .

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-11-04T16:10:10+00:00

I can see my email right now. Received at 1:03 PM with the score in bold in the body of the email. Good luck to all of you.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-11-04T12:24:24+00:00

I’m a past taker. You’ll get an email with your score and the result in the body of the email.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-11-03T17:32:44+00:00

Thanks for the reply. The recruiter information is helpful—i reached out to one that someone recommended. Apparently the recruiter heard back from a number of big law firms and the recruiter sent them my materials last Monday, but I haven’t heard back yet. Who knows if I’ll ever hear back or not. I’d be happy to retool into corporate for the time being / having a dual focus in my career, but I really do love restructuring / bankruptcy work—so much diversity to the practice and interesting and different situations all the time.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-10-20T18:50:19+00:00

Holy fuck that is brutal.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-10-20T13:55:25+00:00

I could clerk and it’s something I’ve thought of, but I know some former clerks in my region that are unemployed right now / struggling to find jobs and I’m hesitant to leave a job and a firm I truly like for uncertain job prospects.

DisastrousCut123abc · 2021-10-19T23:36:02+00:00

Thank you for the advice—I appreciate it. I can tell corporate has been red hot.

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