Summer Associates 2014: Thoughts, Anxieties, Experiences... Forum

[brotherdarkness]

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[mushybrain]

Don't forget the boat shoes, per the how to get no offered thread.

[dandoe123]

just out of curiosity, what's everyone bringing with them for day 1? i know that i'm suppose to bring my license/social security card/passport for HR purposes, but other than that (and the boat shoes) i'm not exactly sure what to bring.

[dood]

just out of curiosity, what's everyone bringing with them for day 1? i know that i'm suppose to bring my license/social security card/passport for HR purposes, but other than that (and the boat shoes) i'm not exactly sure what to bring.

wear a suit, even if they tell you not to. unless its quinn, then wear whatever.

[SemperLegal]

just out of curiosity, what's everyone bringing with them for day 1? i know that i'm suppose to bring my license/social security card/passport for HR purposes, but other than that (and the boat shoes) i'm not exactly sure what to bring.

All those items plus a pen, a small memo book, and some breath mints. Purposefully leaving my bag, water bottle, toothbrush, chargers, etc. that I normally bring everywhere at home.

[sap]

I'm bringing my water bottle + deoderant + note book + phone charger + empty laptop bag (will leave in car unless is useful). I'm going to a sort-of reduced facetime firm, and on the very, very off chance that they expect us to bring a laptops home or something I don't want to be the idiot walking around with a laptop in my hand. Or the weird summer who came back from the half-mile walk to starbucks smelling like gym.

[jacksonmead]

I feel like it's better to be prepared so I'm bringing laptop, backup laptop, floss, teeth whitening strips, three suits (+bathing suit), birth certificate, sleeping bag, and my own standing desk.

[yngblkgifted]

I feel like it's better to be prepared so I'm bringing laptop, backup laptop, floss, teeth whitening strips, three suits (+bathing suit), birth certificate, sleeping bag, and my own standing desk.

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[mrjohnsterman]

What are you guys going to do during the world cup?

[goldeneye]

What are you guys going to do during the world cup?

Network hard to find the partner who likes soccer and be surprised when he/she asks me to lunch to watch games.

[Hipster but Athletic]

You were still able to get work after coming in wearing biz cas?

I was told I could continue to work so long as I dressed in white tie for the rest of summer.

I love how fashion-related SA nervousness is.

[mushybrain]

I'm just bringing the boat shoes and my passport.

[POTUS2044]

Anyone else planning on taking like 30+ allowances on their w4? I expect to have almost 0 tax liability from the SA (b/c of credits). But don't want to draw funny looks or create extra work for HR if they have to do deal with a special IRS inquiry or anything...

[Danger Zone]

Anyone else planning on taking like 30+ allowances on their w4? I expect to have almost 0 tax liability from the SA (b/c of credits). But don't want to draw funny looks or create extra work for HR if they have to do deal with a special IRS inquiry or anything...

I didn't take quite that money , but I did take a lot. It's fine dude, they understand.

Eta: leaving the "money" typo because that's hilarious

[mushybrain]

The IRS calculator told me to take 20, I think, so I'm planning to do that if they'll let me.

[sap]

Anyone else planning on taking like 30+ allowances on their w4? I expect to have almost 0 tax liability from the SA (b/c of credits). But don't want to draw funny looks or create extra work for HR if they have to do deal with a special IRS inquiry or anything...

I know it's stupid, but my plan is to take NONE, be shocked and surprised when I get my tax return, and use aalllll of the money that comes back through tax return for my bar trip. That way, I can't overspend and have no money for my bar trip.

[Birdnals]

I feel like it's better to be prepared so I'm bringing laptop, backup laptop, floss, teeth whitening strips, three suits (+bathing suit), birth certificate, sleeping bag, and my own standing desk.

All this seems reasonable except standing desk. Insist the firm provide you that and if they ask why just lift up your shirt and show them your abs.

[Jsa725]

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[2014]

I can't game the allowances this summer because of a (probably not very) unique circumstance so I'm going to get a sick refund come spring.

[Danger Zone]

Y'all are missing out on free money, but it's your choice.

[Tiago Splitter]

Y'all are missing out on free money, but it's your choice.

Tens of dollars at stake! Act now!

[Danger Zone]

Something something compounding interest

I know it's not a big deal but it just irks me, even if it's only a few bucks.

[Tiago Splitter]

Something something compounding interest

I know it's not a big deal but it just irks me, even if it's only a few bucks.

Yeah I'm with you. It's just nice for a lot of people to get money in large chunks so I understand the hesitation. It's also weird to go through the withholding worksheet, come up with 1, then enter "18" for number of withholdings. But that's what I'll be doing.

[sandiego222]

Anyone else planning on taking like 30+ allowances on their w4? I expect to have almost 0 tax liability from the SA (b/c of credits). But don't want to draw funny looks or create extra work for HR if they have to do deal with a special IRS inquiry or anything...

I'm surprised no one has brought this up, but some firms prepare your forms in a way that your salary is not pro-rated over the course of the year, aka you will get taxed like you are making 30K instead of 160K

The HR people looked at me like I had two heads when I put '18' allowances or whatever last year and told me that it's normal to have like 2 or 3

[mushybrain]

oh huh, I wonder how that works. UGH TAXES