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Should I join my dream firm?

Post by Internetdan » Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:01 pm

It's my dream.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by tfer2222 » Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:08 pm

Internetdan wrote:It's my dream.
don't do it

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by zot1 » Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:20 pm

Why is it your dream firm?

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by dabigchina » Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:23 pm

i heard your dream firm has terrible firm financials.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by Minnietron » Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:34 pm

But their culture really focuses on W/L balance. Plus, you will get substantive work as a junior!

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by thegrayman » Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:39 pm

Check at the end of your SA to make sure you're on partner track, if so then yes.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by Sgtpeppernyc » Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:00 pm

Is it Wachtell? If not, no.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by Sgtpeppernyc » Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:00 pm

Sgtpeppernyc wrote:Is it Wachtell? If not, no.
If it is Wachtell, still no - should have gone into consulting and/or programming.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by WideOpenThrottle » Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:14 pm

This dream may not be on firm ground.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by Stillblade » Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:46 am

Retake and reapply.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by Blackfish » Thu Sep 22, 2016 2:09 am

is it DLA Piper? i hear that firm is very enjoyable.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by Dr. Nefario » Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:42 am

Only if they offer you proprietary rights in the fart blaster you created. Trust me, you don't want an IP battle.

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by kalvano » Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:27 pm

What is their outstanding debt?

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by mvp99 » Thu Sep 22, 2016 2:28 pm

boot camp

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by unlicensedpotato » Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:55 pm

Have you looked at PAYE?

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Re: Should I join my dream firm?

Post by shock259 » Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:12 pm

Let's talk about the cost of living in NYC versus other cities.

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