Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is your junior within the 0-3 PQE range? I am asking because I was also called recently (2years ago) and when I just got called to the bar, I was looking for a job so I sent in my resume to firms who specialised in areas I wanted to in the future.

I received an offer from WongP, a few mid sized firms and some small firms. At that point I just wanted a job that could offer me guidance so I can stand on my own two feet in future you know, so pay was not that big of a dealbreaker for me albeit it has some pull factor.

tldr: was offered 6.8k, 6k, 5.5k and this mid sized firm was the last interview I had. When I went for the interview, I am pretty damn sure I would get the job if I wanted because everything they were asking for, I could do easily i.e. billables etc.

The interviewer asked me if I have received any offers and I told her the truth, the names of the law firms that offered me a position and the pay offered. She then had the cheek to say we can offer you around 4k and working hours are until 11pm or so. It would be a great opportunity for you if you want to learn from us.

Honestly I chuckled to myself a little bit but I kept my composure because I did not want to come off as rude. But the arrogance of the law firm to think they can offer 40-50% of what is already being offered to me without the promise of ensuring better guidance than what a up and coming big4 could give.

If I was going to choose a job and slog it out till past midnight everyday, surely anyone in their right mind would pick a 7k salary over a 4k one if all other conditions are the same (big assumption to begin with).

This industry is going down fast.