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[Anonymous User]

Seems like you're sold on Duval, man. I think you've answered your own question.

[Anonymous User]

OP why are you so opposed to SewKis? You get work life balance, $160K, and an established name it what it does. Is that not worth more than the $45k extra for the first 3 years you'll get if Duval doesn't decide to change its associate salaries yet again? I don't have a dog in this fight as I've already accepted another offer in NYC, but was so turned off by Duval in their interviews that I can't understand why anyone would accept their offers. It's all marketing.

Op here. What makes you think this? I spoke with an associate who made it very clear that there are plethora of exit options and if anything people are exiting to more recognized vault firms.

Maybe you're right, but I think the whole firm has a vested interest in attracting better talent which is why they've raised salaries. If they were getting the kind of people they wanted, they wouldn't be spending tons of money on ATL, and increasing associates salaries. Doing a search just now on linkedin I could only find one person who went to FF from Duval (and then proceeded to last at FF for about a year) and no one at GT, maybe there are others, but I just wouldn't make a bet on this firm, but it's your life. Go look at their news releases on their website are those really headline worthy work?

Op here. What about the argument that now is the time to get in. With this salary they could be great quick. And you would take Seward over Duane Morris even though I prefer Philly after career opportunities.

I just don't have much confidence that they're actually headed where they think are. You do, so go for it.