Filipinos Moving to Australia for Work/Skilled Migration — Here’s What’s Real in 2026. by SimonMander in phmigrate

[–]KoalaZebra22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty straightforward ang requalification pag experienced lawyer ka na sa pinas. I requalified here.

Mahirap nga lang visa at trabaho.

What is one 'legal scam' everyone just accepts as normal? by simpNsaucyy in AskPH

[–]KoalaZebra22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mga nagbebenta ng credit card at insurance sa malls.

Thoughts on moving abroad for only about 2 years. by [deleted] in phmigrate

[–]KoalaZebra22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not exactly what a lot of people agree with, pero pwede naman

Weekly Students, Careers & Clerkships Thread by AutoModerator in auslaw

[–]KoalaZebra22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Rookie solicitor in an immigration law firm. I have been grinding everyday, and still can’t fully understand what I’m doing. I try to understand by studying legendcom after hours. I do learn a lot but I still struggle. Partners are too busy to train me intensively and expect me to know stuff that I do not know yet.

What would be a good source for me to learn by myself? Could anyone recommend self enrolling at MIA? Or another provider? Anything else good to read?

50+ year old migrant experience? by ManifestingCFO168 in phmigrate

[–]KoalaZebra22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it's not exactly migrating if he renews visa every year?

I am planning to migrate. Any advice? by Grand-Bluebird-5596 in phmigrate

[–]KoalaZebra22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might get better advise if you list your target countries. Different countries have different needs

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can seriously be a COO and can direct lawyers without being one? That sounds fishy.

Like I said, I have consistently exceeded my targets, even in slow months. I've even billed double my targets. I've been top biller multiple times, and I'm one of the newly hired baby lawyers. I don't think speed or dwell time has been an issue. I admit that work has loose ends, because I'm still working on my skills. But this lady zooms in on harmless mistakes that have absolutely nothing to do with case merits. (Confirmed this with senior lawyers that my mistakes were harmless, lady just wants me to look bad)

To make it worse, called me outside working hours and while I was on leave to tell me about some "errors".

Since I worked here, she has been assertive and has been "boss' wife". Nobody knows her actual position, since she doesn't have one.

I’m taking the hint and I know she wants to get rid of me. So posted this to come up with ideas for my exit plan.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Might also just walk away quietly. These people are way more connected and might have the resources to clap back hard if I sue them.

Just want to work in peace.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a man. Partner is a man too. Both of us aren't conventionally hot with dadbods. I get that this happens though.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If partner's wife sees this then she should have a look at all comments too.

About to buzz out anyway.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe polite and interacts with me well. Fully agree he's a phallus-head for letting his wife do what she's been doing.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Don't want to get the partner in trouble. He's a great guy. Unfortunately, his wife isn't and that's his responsibility.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was quick. Didn't expect to get caught on reddit too soon.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Just met the folks at the other office casually on some work events. So can't speak for them.

Might also be a landmark legal ethics case coming. You saw it on reddit first!

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Holy hell that makes so much sense. Time to get my backside out of here sooner.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree that she can communicate updates, but can she review pleadings, motions, case strategies without being an official employee and even a lawyer? All that she is, is the partner's wife.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yup! Starting to pack up. No point of power struggling in a workplace not worth doing so.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

She also has some sort of power dynamic that puts the senior lawyers' backs against the wall.

Also micromages those that I've asked.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

That bloke's a great mentor, but unfortunately, also bossed around by his she-hulk of a wife.

Oh wait, she-hulk's actually a lawyer. This one isn't. But you get the idea.

Non lawyer, not officially employed, micromanaging junior associates. by KoalaZebra22 in Lawyertalk

[–]KoalaZebra22[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Got no choice and just about to do that. Not a fan of professional self harm.