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Coffee Break: Atlantis Kandy Agate Earrings

Monica Vinader Atlantis Kandy Agate EarringsI'm not a huge fan of dangle earrings for the office, but I think these would be ok — they're a muted color that would, I'd guess, flatter many skin tones, and I don't think they're going to distract at all when/if they move. Love the slight organic feel to the design, the rose gold, and the agate. They're $205 at Net-a-Porter. Monica Vinader Atlantis Kandy Agate Earrings (L-2)

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  2. Gorgeous.

    Womyn of the world: what awesome handyman projects have you completed? Anything from replacing a showerhead, unsticking a garbage disposal, painting a wall, heck, even replacing a lightbulb!

    I re-caulked my shower this weekend and it was awesome!

    1. I installed my Nest thermostst and replaced the vanity lights in all three bathrooms.

        1. Seconding this request! I’m considering it for an apartment that still has an old slider-style thermostat and want something I can easily install and then swap back with the original when I move out (1Ls, please spare me the fixtures lecture).

        2. I like it a lot. I set a weekly schedule, but I can also change the temperature on the fly with the app. I receive an energy/usage report via email every month. Easy to install, and easy to use. I recommend not using the learning function where it tries to learn when you’re home and your habits. I found it to be annoying.

          1. I agree with all of that, particularly the learning function. That’s not my favorite.

            But it’s awesome when you’re out of town and suddenly realize you forgot to turn off the AC. Or that it’s going to freeze and you didn’t realize it. Or when you’re nine months pregnant, in bed, hot, and your husband is at a bar – you can text him and get him to turn the temp down. :)

            I really like it overall. It’s sleek, easy to use, and I think it saves us money.

          2. If you can text your husband, couldn’t you just turn it down yourself, since clearly you have your phone?

    2. I learned a ton volunteering with Habitat when I was just out of school and a renter. HUGE help for me later, esp b/c I grew up renting where everything was the landlord’s problem. Even now, when I use contractors, I feel like I really know what I need and that I’m getting that from the people I hire.

    3. Timely question! I just – a few minutes ago – finished assembling my new pretty white wood filing cabinet. The instructions said it took 2 people, but I couldn’t wait so I did it myself and it looks great!

    4. I painted a bunch of ugly old dressers. My mom was going to throw them away and now loves them so much she’s made them her bedroom furniture.

    5. I painted my entire condo (800 square feet, 11 foot ceilings) all by myself, and assembled all the Ikea furniture I own by myself (it’s like Legos for grown ups!).

        1. Our teenager son has built all the Ikea items in our house and he commented that he thought it was easy for him because of all those Lego projects he did when he was younger!

          1. Maybe it was all the time I spent playing with duplos and lincoln logs as a kid that gave me my Ikea skills!

        1. My mom was the painter at home, and I was always her assistant, so I learned my way around a paintbrush, and how to cut in without tape.. I think we painted the upstairs of her house twice (open floor plan of living room, family room, kitchen, entryway, hallway) in the 15 years they have lived there.

    6. I’ve done lots of stuff- painting, refinishing furniture, leak repair, caulking, hardwiring light fixtures, changing bathroom fixtures and replacing my garbage disposal – but this summer I’m going to attempt to install my own hardwood floors. We’ll see how it goes.

      1. I just finished replacing my first light fixture. As in 5 minutes ago, I was on a ladder, futzing. It was tricky but not hard and now my master closet has more wattage that my entire master bedroom! It feels great that the old awful light fixture is in recycling (my city recycles junk metal and small appliances). And it only took me three years of living in my flipped flipper!

    7. Yay! I love these Earing’s ! Great find, Kat. I think I will ask the manageing partner if I can buy these even tho he normaly does NOT reimburse for jewelry, if the Judge will like these maybe he will! I think I need to ask.

      As far as being handy, I can safely report that I fixed my kitchen sink all by myself. It was NOT dreining fast b/c it had stuff in it, so I went and got a bottle of Draino and put it down the sink, and then I turned the hot water on, filled the sink, and 1/2 hour later, it drained out all by myself! YAY! I told dad and he was so happy he released $100 for me to spend on clotheing, and that is where I plan on getting 1/2 of my jewelry money from if the manageing partner says yes, especialy if the manageing partner agrees to reimburse. DOUBEL YAY!

      Rosa called Ed, who will be arrangeing the meeting with Earnie. I never knew anyone named Earnie before, but there is ALWAYS a first time, Rosa says, and Earnie has a lot of family money so maybe he will NOT even need for me to work! I hope not b/c I want to bring up our baby! YAY!!!!

      But Rosa said to be carful b/c Earnie could be a player, meaning he fooled around on his cute ex wife and she now gets a lot of money to use on herself and there kid’s. That is not so good b/c if he is broke from her, I will NOT be abel to do much with whatever is left in his wallet at the end of the month. FOOEY! Rosa warned me that he will want to find out how adventurus I am and I am not, so FOOEY on him if he wants me to do thing’s I will NOT want to do. FOOEY!

      1. The guy’s name is Earnie? Name aside, I hope he is not a player. You don’t want a guy who won’t be there for you 24/7.

    8. I’m in charge of all furniture assembly at our house. For the record, Ikea furniture tends to be the easiest to assemble and the TV stand I got at Target years ago was hands down the most poorly designed and hardest to put together thing I’ve ever experienced.

      I also once changed a lightbulb on my super high ceilings only to find out there was actually an electrical problem. The super didn’t believe me and grumbled about how it’s not his job to change lightbulbs. He was always a jerk to me and I took great pleasure watching him try to change it himself even though I said I’d just put a new bulb in it and finally (after much more grumbling) give in and realize there was an electrical problem, which he seemed to believe he had discovered all on his own.

    9. I wish I’d done more recently. I LOVE making things, even just putting Ikea furniture together. I sometimes want to buy ikea furniture just to put it together even though i don’t need it. ;)

      When I was in middle school I helped my dad put in a new fence around our backyard, that was the best!

      1. You should put an ad out. I’m sure people would pay you to put together their ikea furniture!

        2. I interviewed for a job once that involved putting together ikea furniture.

      2. I have IKEA stuff that I buy and then don’t assemble for ages because I am incompetent with such things!! You should totally contract out that urge.

        1. haha!! well next time you have some, just let me know! ;o)

          I haven’t advertised bc I feel like people would just ask someone they know to help. But maybe I should! ;o)

          1. I would totally pay. I have ruined numerous IKEA purchases because I failed on the building. Some resulted in teary phone calls to my dad to swoop in and save the day and others I was able to exchange and start over. That being said it is something I accept that I am not good at!

      3. I helped my dad put in the concrete base for a hot tub when I was little. We did a square every night after school.We later had a patio put in by professionals. Which one has cracked? The one put in by the pros.

    10. Mainly minor things: replaced the thermostat, caulked the tub, installed blinds, tiled the backsplash, painted trim, and put together a lot of furniture and a few gas grills. I think I’m capable of doing more but contract it out to save time.

    12. k-padi, I’m amused that you used the alternative spelling womyn, but asked about handyMAN projects.

      Things I’ve done: installed shelving in every apartment I’ve rented (yay studfinder), installed curtain rods, replaced showerheads, recaulked a shower, helped build a kitchen (from a kit, but it was fun and terrifying hanging cabinets), hung drywall, painted every thing, put together lots of IKEA furniture, stained a deck, painted pretty much every wall ever, caulked and sanded and repainted the walls when I moved out, sealed a concrete floor (it takes FOREVER to dry), built a garden path, and sanded, stained, and sealed a coffee table.

      I really want to learn how to actually build furniture. I think that would be fantastic.

    13. You guys are so impressive! I have no patience, interest or ability with this sort of thing.

    14. I ripped the rock detailing off a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and drywalled it back up.

    15. So this is not really a “handyman” project, but my husband and I built our house ourselves. We hired subcontractors to install the concrete foundation and the electrical system, but otherwise we did all the work. Husband says he will never do it again, but I’m already planning the addition!

      1. whoa, awesome!! I live somewhere where building a new house is completely irrational, but I would love to do that so much. I miss building sets in theater. ;o)

    16. I recently re-caulked my bathtub too. It was awesome. I am all set to do it at my boyfriend’s place too. (Make up your own caulk joke here.)

    17. Designed and built my deck. Hubby helped. Installed laminate floors, refinished kitchen cabinets. Installed fence around my property. Lots and lots of painting.

  3. Not the most important question ever, but…it looks like my doctor might release me from house arrest this weekend (hooray!) and I’m wondering if I should go get a much-needed bang trim. I generally look much better with bangs because I have a long face. But my hair is naturally curly and the bangs only really work if I blow dry them straight. I’m just not sure if I’ll have the time to blow dry my bangs in the coming months with two new babies (it takes only a minute or less, so it’s not a huge amount of time). Should I get them cut or give up on them until the babies are older and just pin them back for now?

    1. Give up on them til the babies are older. I only have one baby (who’s 3 weeks old) and I hardly have time to have 3 meals a day — showering happens only a few times per week, and it’s a miracle when I can do laundry. So excited for you and your babies!!!

    2. I’ve only got one baby but my advice is DO NOT CUT YOUR HAIR RIGHT NOW. Wait at least a few months. Not just to see if you have time for blow drying (you won’t, even though it’s just a minute) but also because you’re about to embark on a hair roller coaster ride in the coming months what with the post partum shedding and all! Once you’ve survived that, then figure out what you want to do with your hair.

      I’m happy to hear you and the little ones are doing so well!

      1. I don’t disagree, but as a counterpoint: My one little bebe slept all. the. time. when he was a newborn. I had to wake him up to eat and then keep waking him up the entire time. I was actually more productive around the house and with beauty stuff than ever. Of course, the likelihood of that is much less with two, but still. I just don’t want it to sound like it’s always that crazy.

        And I DEFINITELY agree on the shedding. Geez.

      2. +1. Hair is crazy during pregnancy and then for 6 months after – I would wait to make any changes until then.

    4. No on the bang trim. I can count on one hand the number of times that I dried my hair while I was on my 12-week maternity leave (lucky husband, right?). And also, agreed on the shedding. The shedding really ramps up about 3-4 months afterwards and now, at 6+ months after my baby was born, it’s finally starting to normalize again. And you’ll likely get these little wispy hairs all around your face, as well, that you’ll have to figure out what to do with…

      I’d get a pedicure instead!

    5. no advice on hair, but YAY fingers crossed for getting off house arrest!! And I know I have said it a million times, but congrats for doing such a good job cooking those little boys!

    6. I’m torn on the issue. On one hand, easy, low maintenance hair is really important for new moms, but 2 minutes to do your bangs is pretty low maintenance. On the other hand, one thing I ALWAYS did as a new mom (I have 3) was shower every morning. It was non-negotiable. Even if it meant putting the baby in his crib & letting him cry for 10 minutes while I had a quick shower. So, if you are like me & plan on showering daily no matter what, get the trim. And, there are always headbands if your bangs are driving you crazy.

      But the other comments regarding shedding is true too. I also have naturally curly hair. When pregnant, it grew straight. Then after the baby was born, 1/3 of my hair fell out (seriously). And then, what grew in was curlier than it was before. Honestly, one reason I was glad to finish having kids was so I didn’t have to deal with post-pregnancy hair.

    7. Thanks everyone! I was afraid that “let them grow” would be the answer. But I hadn’t even thought about the hair shedding thing. Ugh. One thing that’s been amazing since I got pregnant is that my hair can go 2-3+ days without washing. I was always someone who couldn’t go even one day without washing my hair or it would be completely greasy. I would so love to keep the “doesn’t need washing” feature but I know better than to expect that.

      1. I was a grease-ball pre-pregnancy but so far have kept the grease at bay (and the kid alive) for 9+ months. I think it has something to do with the hormones involved in lactating. I *think* you’re intending to nurse, so perhaps there’s hope for you too?

  4. Where did y’all get yours framed and how much did it cost? I just checked with my school bookstore and it’s $150 or so and all they do is sell you a kit that you do yourself. I feel like if I’m spending that much, it should be a bit nicer than that. But I have zero experience with this sort of thing so looking for comparisons.

    1. The kit is not too bad – I am looking at mine right now, and it looks great after about two years and a move.

    2. I got mine framed at Michaels and it was about $150. It technically has 3 mats but two of the colors (my school’s color, purple, and black) you can only see a sliver of. The main mat is a light taupe color. It would have been cheaper to just do one or two mats, but I think it looks nice that way. I wouldn’t expect to have it done professionally for less than $100, FWIW. Still need to get my law school diploma and bar certificate framed and I will probably go back to Michaels. Keep an eye out for sales, they have them all the time.

      1. Yeah I think that sounds about right for one sold by the school. You’re paying a markup for the logo, not for the quality of materials or assembly.

    4. I used a framing shop near my work, and it was $120. I was shocked, but apparently that’s about the going price!

    5. $30 for the frames and pre-cut mats (my diploma was a standard size) for my matching undergrad and law school diplomas.

      2. I did something similar at Bed Bath and Beyond (and, of course, I used a coupon). People regularly comment that they look really great and ask where I “had them framed.”

    6. wow….

      I got all three (undergrad, law school and license) at the same time to match. I looked and picked what I wanted– did not consider price. the undergrad was the cheapest/smallest, but the total was close to $600.

      totally worth it in my opinion. They are in my office, I see them every day, and I love love love the way they look (7 years later)

    7. I got 3 done at the same time with fancy mats and the special glass and didn’t care about the cost; it was my reward for all those years of hard work. I did, however, go to Michael’s during the biggest sale of the year, so it could have been worse. I think it was $400 total?

      But 3 months later they are still wrapped in paper because I haven’t reconfigured my office to have room to hang them. Got to get on that, I can’t wait to see my lovelies.

    8. I bought frames at Michaels. I couldn’t justify the cost of the fancy frame, and my office is too small for the size anyway. I can get them re-framed when I get a big office & matching salary.

  5. Love these earrings. Great picks today, Kat.

    Redheads: What colors do you wear in spring? I’m definitely an “autumn” and mostly wear browns, dark greys, wine, navy, etc. I do NOT look good in white and most of the pastels or brights that come out in spring and summer. I wear a petal/blush pink, light but warm purple, jade, and green. It feels so limited, and I struggle with the neutrals.

    Suggestions? Commiseration?

    1. I just wear the same colors all year in different cuts/fabrics. That said, I just discovered some yellows actually look really good on me. So maybe try that out for spring?

      I also wear blacks all.the.time. which I know probably isn’t the most traditionally flattering on me but whatever. I like it.

      1. I had forgotten yellow. I had a yellow top many years ago that I loved.

        I always feel so dark and dingy in the spring when everyone else is looking so fresh and crisp.

    2. I’m more a spring coloring (fair skin, blue eyes, red/strawberry blonde hair) so this might not be applicable to you, but, as far as neutrals go, I wear navy, light greys, khaki/ivory. White isn’t flattering near my face, but I frequently wear white bottoms in the warmer months. I really like coral, red, various shades of blue (light blue looks especially good), mint, yellow, the list goes on.

      I know this is super dated, but I suggest googling color analysis for your coloring. I don’t recommend buying anything, but plenty of sites show swatches of colors that work for you. Being a redhead, I feel like we’re told that our coloring is much more complex than it really is. I was surprised at how many colors I’ve always avoided (red, coral, orange) that look really nice on me. I’d also suggest finding a few (let’s be honest, that’s probably all there is anyway) celebrities with similar coloring and seeing what you think looks good on them and trying it on yourself.

    3. I’m an autumn as well. I tend to wear the same cardigans for spring as I do the rest of the year. I love navy, emerald green and burgundy. I find that if I switch the charcoal skirt for a tan/camel colored skirt, ditch the dark tights and add a spring feeling scarf it totally changes the feel of the outfit. I prefer cotton cardigans so I tend to wear the same ones all year.

    5. I’m an autumn also. I think camel and navy are always good choices. Tan is too light and washes me out, but the warmth of camel is better. I think greens and blues can look good, even in a lighter color, if paired with a winning neutral. Just look for warm/deep neutrals that are complimentary to your coloring.

  6. How I did it: I got a SmallLaw job soon after taking the bar in 2010, but I never changed my living expenses. I kept my roommate (so my half of the rent stayed at $425/month), mostly ate chicken/pasta/veggies at home, and stuck to grocery store wine. So I had about $18000/month to throw at student loans, plus threw every spare little bit (tax refunds, etc) at it too. And here I am!

        1. based on the math of $90 paid over 4 years, I think it’s a typo and meant to be $1800 / month

          1. Ah, got it. I didn’t read the original thread so I was just shocked by the stated amount.

    3. Oh wow I meant $1800/month. I can’t even imagine having $18000/month in general!!

  7. My best friend is having surgery later this week (outpatient procedure). She’s single, lives alone, and doesn’t have any family in the area, so I’m going to be picking her up and making sure she gets home okay afterwards. Because it’s a work day I won’t be able to stick around for too long afterwards, but I hope to visit again later that day or the next afternoon. What are some things that I could do/buy/bring/send to her to help cheer her up and make her feel more comfortable while she’s recovering? Aside from stopping by when I can? Thanks in advance :)

    1. She will probably be sleepy after the surgery so just set her up on the couch with a remote and some TV shows. Most importantly, make sure she has any pain medicine that is prescribed and that she takes it before the pain starts.

    2. Make sure that she has super easy food: fruit, granola bars, yogurt cups, mixed nuts.

      Make sure that she can use the bathroom by herself before you leave.

      If she leaves with only prescriptions and not actual pills, fill them all for her. Even if she feels like she’ll be able to manage her pain with OTC, fill the prescription pain killers. The pain will get worse overnight and she’d be better off having them in case she needs them.

      Get everything she’ll need within easy reach: food, water, blankets, tv remote, kindle, ipad, etc.

      If there’s procedure-specific after care, they should tell you. But ask anyway. If they only tell her, she’ll likely not remember it depending on the anesthesia. Make sure that she’ll be able to follow through solo.

      1. Also, a notepad and pen (and clock) to record the time she takes her pills. Write down instructions for her, too, if she falls asleep immediately.

      2. I’d second all of this except make sure she also has some super easy JUNK food, too. If my friend left me bedridden with just nuts and yogurt I’d be promptly down one friend.

        1. yeah, I’m trying to remember what other food I needed when I woke up from anesthesia. I think I needed protein, too, though not just junk food, bc i was STARVING after fasting the night before. Maybe a pre-made peanut butter sandwich and some cheese and crackers?

          1. My boyfriend brought me a peanut butter sandwich–you really need something palatable, high in protein (protein helps with healing apparently), that won’t go bad from sitting in your bag for hours while you’re in surgery!

    3. As another single lady who lives alone and doesn’t have family in my area, I just want to say that you are a great friend for doing this for her :)

      1. Thanks :) She’s a great friend too and I know she would do this for me in a heartbeat, so it was a no-brainer.

        1. yes, you are a great friend. I had a friend do this for me, too, and I am forever grateful!

      2. +1 to this. I’m in the same situation and always feel bad that my friends have to do boyfriend/significant other things for me (go with me to Ikea, see rom-coms, listen to me complain about work). So grateful for friends who are willing to help out in the best way!

    4. I would make sure she has everything within arms’ length (huge bottle of water, glass, snacks, magazines, tissues) and that you clear anything in the path between where she’ll be setting up shop and the bathroom (because she’ll be doped up and it’d be terrible for her to fall).

      I really appreciated friends bringing magazines, snacks, and flowers–way more than I expected to–after I had my most recent surgeries.

      Filling prescriptions is key–and really just necessary. I think it’s so strange they don’t just send you home with a 24 hr supply.

      Good luck!

    5. Thanks so much for all of the suggestions! I really would not have thought of many of these (such as clearing a path to the bathroom). You’re the best!

      1. A bucket in case she can’t make the bathroom. Anesthesia can make some people nasueas. Maybe a change of clothes nearby too just in case.

        1. ooo good call, and a towel nearby, too. plus extra cozy blankets or robes. I went back and forth between being hot and cold.

    6. If someone sent me surprise Chinese food, I’d love them forever. Trashy magazines would be fun too. The prescriptions–as well as making sure toilet paper, tissues, etc., are in stock–are invaluable.

  8. These lovely earrings remind me that I have probably not switched out my earrings in about 3 years. I should at least pack some fun earrings for our vacation.

  9. Can anyone recommend some resources for setting up a small business? I’m basically looking for info on what you need to do to form an S-Corp with two equal shareholders and how to protect both people.

    Before anyone panics, I am definitely not looking for legal advice here. Just helping a family member understand some of the basics. TIA!

    1. Also, is it weird that only one person is listed on the S Corp documents? How do you remedy that?

        1. This is what I have been told exists now: s-corp registered with the state (?) and a draft partnership agreement. I agree that an LLC would make more sense but these people basically bought an incorporation kit online….

          1. I’m confused what they’ve actually formed here. The S election is a federal tax election made with the IRS, and is not a type of state entity. They would have just formed a plain corporation under state law, and then made the S election with the IRS.

            You then say they have a draft *partnership* agreement, which does not make sense if they’ve formed a corporation.

            Those combined make me wonder what type of entity they actually formed.

    2. They’ll need to form an LLC and then file IRS form 2553 to elect S corporation status with the IRS. I’d consult an attorney for assistance with putting together an operating agreement and forming the LLC. I’d consult a CPA for assistance with electing S status and for future tax preparation of the S Corporation tax return (it’s a separate return entirely from a person’s individual tax return).

      1. “They’ll need to form an LLC and then file IRS form 2553 to elect S corporation status”

        No. You mean form a corporation and then elect S status. Not only can you not elect S status from an LLC, it would be pointless, because the LLC is already taxed as a pass through.

        To OP, there are small business resource sites generally linked to on your state’s Secretary of State site. Unless this is like a lemonade stand though, your relative should just meet with an attorney rather than trying to pull random forms off the internet that don’t fit.

        1. I agree. But my relative can’t afford it and will not do it. My normal advice would be to make it as simple as possible, make it an LLC to avoid all the extra filing requirements, and then re-structure if necessary when they can afford legal help. However, relative’s partner has already started on some of this stuff and I am just trying to help my relative protect himself.

        2. Anonymous –

          I think we both have valid points but there are two different ways to attack this. Not all LLCs are flow through entities – a single member LLC is not a flow through entity, it’s a disregarded entity. You can form an LLC and then do a “check the box election” to elect S status. You can also form a corporation and elect S status. To be honest I don’t know why you would form an LLC rather than a corp. or vice versa.

          1. 1. She specifically said there were two owners, so it’s not going to be a DRE. And technically, a DRE is still a flow through in the sense that owner is being taxed on how those items impact his/her return, compared to a C corp.

            2. If it was a DRE, there would be no separate tax return, so the last part of your advice doesn’t make sense.

            3. The S election is separate from the check the box election. To be eligible to make the S election, the entity must either be a corporation or a domestic entity eligible to be taxed as a corporation (and have made that election under check the box). I cannot imagine any scenario in which someone would form an LLC, file an 8832 electing to be taxed as a C corp, and THEN file an S election.

          2. I’ve had a number of clients form LLCs and then elect S corp status. I’m an accountant, not any attorney, so I don’t know the legal side of why you would form a corp. rather than a LLC. Here’s a paragraph from the AICPA that I found interesting:

            In some situations, business owners have state-law reasons for wanting their business to be formed as a limited liability company (LLC), but for tax purposes they would prefer S corporation (rather than partnership) tax treatment. For example, S corporation status may be desired because a partner in a partnership is subject to self-employment tax on his or her distributive share of the partnership’s trade or business income, while an S corporation owner is not subject to self-employment tax on his or her passthrough income or distributions from the S corporation.

          3. Sorry, “cannot imagine any scenario” was way too much hyperbole as you point out with the example above.

            I still don’t see why they would do it here though, especially because shifting S corp earnings to distributions vs. compensation to avoid SE tax is a hot button audit issue, and I cannot see the individuals Advice is referring to being able to prove their case against that.

          4. I wonder if all this has convinced the OP that they clearly do need an attorney…

        3. You bring up an excellent point. Should this entity really be an S-corp whether it’s organized as an LLC or C corp? The members/shareholders probably won’t have sufficient income to pay a “reasonable salary” as required and you’re correct that S corps are high on the audit list. Why doesn’t this person just form a partnership? It might be easier.

          1. I guess if they’ve formed a c corp they don’t really have the option to form a pship though (someone correct me if I’m wrong). You can only form pship with an LLC I believe. These scenarios always make me want to pull my hair out.

  10. TJ: I have been interviewing for an in-house counsel job for the past few weeks and am moving forward to I think the final round. They want to know what my salary expectation is and I have no idea what to say! Does anyone know what is market for this type of job? They told me early on that salary for this position is low (but didn’t say how much), so I don’t want to ask for a super high number, but at the same time don’t want to negotiate against myself. For background, I have been working as a 5th year associate at a biglaw firm. This is a junior (think 3-5 years experience) in-house position is in silicon valley for a established later stage company.

    1. I’ve been hearing about $140-150 is market for junior in-house in CA. Depends on your role. Compliance pays less than corporate generally or SEC work. Certain industries pay more (pharma) than others. Good luck!

      1. Yes, this sounds about right. In-house litigators make less still (<100k). Some in-house salaries might be lower than $140k with the difference made up in stock options and other benefits.

    2. My in-house friends in litigation (I am in the Bay Area) make somewhere between 140-160K plus bonus and stock options. Googlers make significantly more. Can you get them to put the first number on the table?

  11. I was on the pill for nine years, and I’ve been off it for about a year-and-a-half. I want to go back on it, but I’m wondering if the side effects will be the same.

    I had a great experience on it. I went up half a cup size and my skin and hair totally changed (my skin became much clearer and my hair was less greasy). I’m wondering if anyone else has been on the pill, gone off it, and then started the same one and had a different experience.

    1. My situation is not the exact same because I went from a triphasic to a monophasic when I went back on it. But to the extent my experience is a helpful data point, here goes. My skin was terrible while off the pill and going back on helped tremendously. I did not have any real change in oil when off or on either time. My cup size decreased when I went off it and did not go back up when I went back on. As far as other effects, resuming the pill brought back the regularity of cycle and lighter period, *slightly* less intense cramps, migraines during that week, and of course, moodiness.

    2. Im getting ready to go back on after 6 months off. I’m going on a different pill though after a lot of research.

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