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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by First Offense » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:52 pm

Desert Fox wrote:Holy shit, my firm is having a reverse auction. 10% of associate spots are eliminated. We have to bid what our total comp would be to keep our job. Lowest 90% keep the job at the new salary rate. U of C grades are saying they are going to bid 45k.
That's some prisoner's dilemma shit right there.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by smaug » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:53 pm

Desert Fox wrote:Holy shit, my firm is having a reverse auction. 10% of associate spots are eliminated. We have to bid what our total comp would be to keep our job. Lowest 90% keep the job at the new salary rate. U of C grades are saying they are going to bid 45k.
Don't steal xo posts outright Foxy.

We can use their jokes but let's at least put a fresh coat of paint on them.

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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Big Shrimpin » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:54 pm

Desert Fox wrote:Holy shit, my firm is having a reverse auction. 10% of associate spots are eliminated. We have to bid what our total comp would be to keep our job. Lowest 90% keep the job at the new salary rate. U of C grades are saying they are going to bid 45k.
not surprising

aside from perhaps altruism or flashiness, there is literally ZERO incentive to pay us moar

PPP RISES

ASSOCIATE COMPENSATION FALLS

BIGLAW REMAINS
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:55 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Hold on to your hats folks...
Does this mean you heard something was coming from your firm? I heard a "Don't worry, there will be bonuses this year" comment - but we're not a "lead the market" kind of place...
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by cookiejar1 » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:56 pm

Desert Fox wrote:Holy shit, my firm is having a reverse auction. 10% of associate spots are eliminated. We have to bid what our total comp would be to keep our job. Lowest 90% keep the job at the new salary rate. U of C grades are saying they are going to bid 45k.
Lolol, 190.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by TLSModBot » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:57 pm

Desert Fox wrote:Holy shit, my firm is having a reverse auction. 10% of associate spots are eliminated. We have to bid what our total comp would be to keep our job. Lowest 90% keep the job at the new salary rate. U of C grades are saying they are going to bid 45k.
:lol: Whoever started this one is the literal devil.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Big Shrimpin » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:58 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Hold on to your hats folks...
Does this mean you heard something was coming from your firm? I heard a "Don't worry, there will be bonuses this year" comment - but we're not a "lead the market" kind of place...

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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by mvp99 » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:01 pm

Big Shrimpin wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:Holy shit, my firm is having a reverse auction. 10% of associate spots are eliminated. We have to bid what our total comp would be to keep our job. Lowest 90% keep the job at the new salary rate. U of C grades are saying they are going to bid 45k.
not surprising

aside from perhaps altruism or flashiness, there is literally ZERO incentive to pay us moar

PPP RISES

ASSOCIATE COMPENSATION FALLS

BIGLAW REMAINS
well morale could go down and that could create a toxic environment
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Big Shrimpin » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:02 pm

mvp99 wrote:
Big Shrimpin wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:Holy shit, my firm is having a reverse auction. 10% of associate spots are eliminated. We have to bid what our total comp would be to keep our job. Lowest 90% keep the job at the new salary rate. U of C grades are saying they are going to bid 45k.
not surprising

aside from perhaps altruism or flashiness, there is literally ZERO incentive to pay us moar

PPP RISES

ASSOCIATE COMPENSATION FALLS

BIGLAW REMAINS
well morale could go down and that could create a toxic environment

Friend,

If morale was any lower, you would see DROVES of associates leaving for Siberian work camps.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:03 pm

Big Shrimpin wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Hold on to your hats folks...
Does this mean you heard something was coming from your firm? I heard a "Don't worry, there will be bonuses this year" comment - but we're not a "lead the market" kind of place...

PLZ RESPOND

Thank.
Another firm. NYC powerhouse but not one of the usual first movers. Trying to confirm.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by mvp99 » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:06 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Big Shrimpin wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Hold on to your hats folks...
Does this mean you heard something was coming from your firm? I heard a "Don't worry, there will be bonuses this year" comment - but we're not a "lead the market" kind of place...

PLZ RESPOND

Thank.
Another firm. NYC powerhouse but not one of the usual first movers. Trying to confirm.
anon don't play with peoples' emotions
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Big Shrimpin » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:07 pm

mvp99 wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Big Shrimpin wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Hold on to your hats folks...
Does this mean you heard something was coming from your firm? I heard a "Don't worry, there will be bonuses this year" comment - but we're not a "lead the market" kind of place...

PLZ RESPOND

Thank.
Another firm. NYC powerhouse but not one of the usual first movers. Trying to confirm.
anon don't play with peoples' emotions

yeah ill make sure mods crush you like a soviet rebellion if this is a farce
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:08 pm

mvp99 wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Big Shrimpin wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Hold on to your hats folks...
Does this mean you heard something was coming from your firm? I heard a "Don't worry, there will be bonuses this year" comment - but we're not a "lead the market" kind of place...

PLZ RESPOND

Thank.
Another firm. NYC powerhouse but not one of the usual first movers. Trying to confirm.
anon don't play with peoples' emotions
We're in same boat friend, if doesn't come on in next couple hours I give mods permission to out me.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:09 pm

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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:10 pm

doesn't know how to edit post-triple post.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by IrwinM.Fletcher » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:10 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
mvp99 wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Big Shrimpin wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Hold on to your hats folks...
Does this mean you heard something was coming from your firm? I heard a "Don't worry, there will be bonuses this year" comment - but we're not a "lead the market" kind of place...

PLZ RESPOND

Thank.
Another firm. NYC powerhouse but not one of the usual first movers. Trying to confirm.
anon don't play with peoples' emotions
If doesn't come on in next couple hours I give mods permission to out me.
Accountable anon laying it all on the line.

CheeseTraynouncement imminent.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Big Shrimpin » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:12 pm

im fcking tickled

can't wait for dat NOBONUS news!
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DFTHREAD

Post by Desert Fox » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:17 pm

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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by anonnymouse » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:22 pm

DF here is a sound strategy:

Bid market + $20k. If they Latham you, lateral to Desmaris and you get your bid anyway. If they don't, then . . . who am I kidding, you're going to have to lateral to Desmaris.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by anonnymouse » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:27 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Big Shrimpin wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Hold on to your hats folks...
Does this mean you heard something was coming from your firm? I heard a "Don't worry, there will be bonuses this year" comment - but we're not a "lead the market" kind of place...

PLZ RESPOND

Thank.
Another firm. NYC powerhouse but not one of the usual first movers. Trying to confirm.
Clearly P, W.

BIGBONUS BIGCOMMA confirmed.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by Big Shrimpin » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:28 pm

anon just fucking poast it

That's why we have anon
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by smaug » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:31 pm

I'm glad we have anon flame again to lift the spirits of the weak.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by TLSModBot » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:32 pm

Big Shrimpin wrote:anon just fucking poast it

That's why we have anon
No he/she needs to fact-check. If we can't absolutely rely on the posts of anonymous randos then the WHOLE SYSTEM FAILS.
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Re: 2015 Biglaw Boneus Thread

Post by anonnymouse » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:36 pm

Big Shrimpin wrote:anon just fucking poast it

That's why we have anon
I already sussed it, why are you guise complaining?

BIGCOMMA OR BUST!
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