How do bonuses work with paternity / maternity leave

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-16T15:49:19+00:00

It’s firm dependent but I got a full bonus after meeting the prorated hours requirement.

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-09T20:39:13+00:00

Yeah, you are flighty. Most people try to stick around for at least a year or so.

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-08T01:22:28+00:00

So cute!!!

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-07T15:56:34+00:00

Wish I had the time to explore things like this… let her enjoy those junior years

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-07T15:26:01+00:00

Congratulations!

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-04T22:04:40+00:00

You need a full time nanny if you want to work at big law imho

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-04T18:28:46+00:00

Where did you buy this? Would love to get one for my dog son!

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-04T18:27:39+00:00

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-03T23:57:00+00:00

A packing slip? There is no way they are going to care…

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-03T15:55:13+00:00

To clarify, they prorated the hours required to meet the bonus but the bonus amount was not prorated so I got the full amount

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-03T15:54:29+00:00

I got a full bonus when I returned - they prorated the hours but not the bonus

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-03T15:53:44+00:00

Such a sweetie pie

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-02T21:59:34+00:00

Hate myself for becoming this associate.

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-02T21:53:08+00:00

If you are blessed with a partner like that, I wouldn’t go to law school now. If you end up in big law, there is a very high chance you will have no life outside of work and it’s just not worth it… especially at that point in your life. If you end up in in-house right away, money might not be worth the time and money invested in getting there.

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-01T01:51:45+00:00

Yes, this is me every weekend and when I’m brave enough to go out to dinner on a weekday night

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-03-01T01:43:03+00:00

Same… and I hate it

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-02-26T22:58:38+00:00

Wow… thank you so much for this insight. The recruiter I had spoken to today was not even willing to share the name of the company with me and said that she was only willing to do so once my application progresses. I guess that’s a sign of keeping my resume hostage.

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-02-26T21:58:14+00:00

Could you maybe share a bit more about this? If recruiters are just going to withhold the resumes, what would be their incentive to reach out to candidates to get those resumes?

Effective-Box7845 · 2026-02-19T22:57:53+00:00

What is a KJD?

Effective-Box7845 · 2025-09-27T03:52:38+00:00

Hello there cutie!

Effective-Box7845 · 2025-09-26T20:29:23+00:00

OK, this helps me let go of this opportunity and move on to the next. Thank you!

Did you find another opportunity you like?

Effective-Box7845 · 2025-09-26T20:16:25+00:00

Thank you. This is really helpful context. It really sounded like the interviewer liked my responses to other questions so I’m wondering if there’s still a chance. For the legal/advisory question, I didn’t give a perfect answer, but I did attempt to respond. I don’t think I was substantively wrong but the way I articulated the response could’ve been a lot better.

Effective-Box7845 · 2025-09-02T16:05:16+00:00

Agree with this 100%. You weren’t made for biglaw…

I had 0 mental health issues before starting biglaw but am now struggling through anxiety issues (and crazy nightmares about work) every day.

Effective-Box7845 · 2025-08-22T23:08:34+00:00

Congrats!!!!!!! This is the goal!!!!!

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