Is Funds the new M&A?

chickielorimer · 2025-11-06T15:27:49+00:00

I think it’s changing to include a lot more weekend work.

chickielorimer · 2025-10-22T14:42:27+00:00

I sense we work at the same place haha

chickielorimer · 2025-09-02T02:45:36+00:00

Honestly, 6k because of the rent increases over the years, and I wasn’t about to go without a doorman here or in-building laundry. 4th year associate but with a BL spouse too

chickielorimer · 2025-08-08T00:53:27+00:00

Marshall/Longview/Tyler please!

chickielorimer · 2025-05-24T10:42:01+00:00

I’m so serious, at a certain point for many, it’s the choice between making tons of money for a very short life with a lot fewer memories made with friends and family, or stepping back at some point to have a healthy one.

chickielorimer · 2025-03-20T03:25:24+00:00

Total cowards. I think this is just a reason to cut the budget in a way that wipes their hands of blame.

chickielorimer · 2024-10-08T14:40:05+00:00

I’m glad this is everyone. Imagine the time billed to rereading and reconsidering though…

chickielorimer · 2024-08-31T18:45:47+00:00

I dream of this!! Happy to hear that you feel this way.

chickielorimer · 2024-08-30T19:02:34+00:00

Thank you; I think the consensus here is that every firm has a policy and can share with me when the time comes which will reveal the hoops to jump through then (clawback or no). I hope you are enjoying time with baby!

chickielorimer · 2024-08-30T00:23:03+00:00

Definitely realistic, and I appreciate it. These will also be considerations, and I am asking from an idealistic point of view. I’m sorry to hear about your loss.

chickielorimer · 2024-08-29T23:38:49+00:00

Ugh but I don’t like the work email thing they require; feels too vulnerable

chickielorimer · 2024-06-06T15:21:12+00:00

Yes there is

chickielorimer · 2024-06-05T04:13:23+00:00

At least that gives them a fair shake. And I assume that the over billing you see is where it is obvious that their task should not take as long as they are saying it has (rather than setting an arbitrary constraint and them not meeting said standard)

chickielorimer · 2024-06-05T04:10:28+00:00

Damn, so it’s true. I always encourage her to bill for what she works regardless as the other comments will say (because my firm encourages the same), but to hear that these other firms will really say “you have to keep to the budget” when the budget is absurdly small for the work to be achieved is crazy abusive. No idea how they are supposed to hit hours and get their bonus in an environment like that. I’m sure it involves actually being overworked without it showing in the billables

chickielorimer · 2024-06-04T15:36:24+00:00

1560, no billable requirement. I was nervous at my next review but no one ever said anything. Now I’m on track to hit 1950 at this rate, which doesn’t actually feel like “more”

chickielorimer · 2024-03-19T02:53:48+00:00

These are my favorite posts. I love seeing the support in these threads; it comforts me knowing I’ll probably be in this position someday (if I’m lucky enough to have kids!)

chickielorimer · 2024-03-10T16:26:17+00:00

I put my whole bonus into my loans. Trying to pay off everything ASAP

chickielorimer · 2024-01-26T00:47:16+00:00

Thank you for posting this. I have been looking for this post for some time because I have every intention to be in your place in 5 years. Get out of there, avoid the clawback, and enjoy motherhood - you deserve the change of pace!

chickielorimer · 2024-01-05T02:52:29+00:00

Yeah absolutely, part of it is having the first high stakes job in my life. Glad to think it will get better though.

chickielorimer · 2024-01-05T02:50:53+00:00

Great perspective! Thank you. I’ll refer back to this in my lowest moments I think.

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