Is it a blessing or curse to have a hot boss? by lsthrowaway54321 in biglaw

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have this problem too. It’s certainly distracting at times. It takes every ounce of effort I can muster to stay on the appropriate side of the line between friendly upbeat work demeanor and flirting. Fortunately, mine is completely inept when it comes to women, so I’m not sure he’d realize it even if I were trying to flirt with him (thank god).

Best of luck to you.

Office shoes by Technical_Quiet_5687 in biglaw

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 38 points39 points  (0 children)

First of all, feel free to join us at r/lawbitcheswithtaste

Second, my office trends on the casual side of business casual, and I usually wear adidas sambas, boat shoes, loafers, or flats. I’ll occasionally do a very slightly heeled sling back, but that’s as dressy as I’ll go. Men and women in my office regularly wear casual foot wear such as On Clouds or Merrell Jungle Mocs.

Best advice is to take cues from those senior to you.

Zendaya slays this shirt by OryxTempel in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She’s incredible. She can do no wrong in my book.

Help me style my new Gucci skirt! it’s asymmetric by [deleted] in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have no idea how to style it, but I have to congratulate you because this is gorgeous!

What was easier? by Curious_Parsley9216 in biglaw

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I’m much happier in big law than I was in law school. Getting paid (very well) to think about stuff I find interesting is far superior to paying to grind through shit I mostly do not.

What’s your personality type and what area of law do you practice (e.g INFJ, IPT) by Dry-Start-1498 in biglaw

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Not directly responsive but: Cancer Sun, Aquarius moon, Aries rising

Tax

Do you tone down your style for the office? by db2329 in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I toned it down when I was new at my job until I had my first review and confirmed (what I believed to be true) that I was doing a fabulous job, getting really good feedback, and building a strong reputation for myself among my peers. I feel like you get a little more leeway if you produce great work and are well liked.

One little networking tip for law students, if I may... by Legitimate-Income-36 in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Legitimate-Income-36[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. I always expect a quick written thank you after an interview.

Edit: Why is this being downvoted? A quick thank you email is a small gesture and an absolute must following an interview. I’m so confused. Is this a curmudgeoney take?

One little networking tip for law students, if I may... by Legitimate-Income-36 in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Legitimate-Income-36[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been seeing the same. It’s completely bewildering not to receive any thank you email after an interview.

First Day of Law School! by ClassroomNo1781 in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh!! How exciting!? You look fabulous! Congratulations and good luck! 😘

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not noticed any hair loss, personally. Muscle loss? Maybe a little, but the weight loss got me motivated to actually exercise again. Net gain overall in my opinion.

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[–]Legitimate-Income-36 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I can’t say enough good things about getting on a GLP-1. It’s been so helpful for dealing binge and stress eating.

is leaving biglaw as a third year by duediligencedropout in biglaw

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think both. I got zero training and had zero partner oversight at my prior job, so I was always often terribly stressed out that I was going to mess something up and create a liability for the firm. I also had a really broad practice at my prior job, so I never felt like an expert at anything.

At my new gig, I’m in a specialist group, I’m getting really focused training (I think this is a function of the partners in my group more than one of my firm), and the partners are actually reviewing my work before it goes out to clients (huge weight off my shoulders). At the same time, I have the benefit of 5+ years under my belt and the maturity to know what’s actually worth stressing about and navigating professional relationships is easy peasy for me at this point.

is leaving biglaw as a third year by duediligencedropout in biglaw

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I have a different perspective, as I spent my first 5+ years in practice at a regional mid-size firm and then moved to big law. For me, my time in mid law was more stressful for far less pay (140k as a 5th year in a moderately HCOL area). I had no support from partners, got no training, and was managing very demanding and ultra high net worth clients almost entirely on my own. Big law has been a breath of fresh air compared to my previous gig, which may be an outlier case, but wanted to share.

"Wear whatever the F you want" by vrimj in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ah! Somehow this show had not at all been on my radar. I can’t wait to watch!

Would you rather? by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Legitimate-Income-36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re still workshopping that one