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11-16-2005, 02:13 PM
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In my dreams ...
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Decorating the office
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Originally posted by str8outavannuys
Unrelated question: I've been told I'm going to have to decorate my own office at my new firm. I'm not coming in as a partner. Once I start there will be 6 full time lawyers, 4 of whom are partners. Does this sound right? They all have really nicely furnished offices. How hosed am I?
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What do they mean by "decorate"? Do they mean you need to find your own art, or do they mean you need to acquire your own desk & shelves? If the later, you are hosed, but at least you can get something you like and keep it if you leave. I'd vaguely recommend antiques - much cheaper than new furniture of similar quality. Alternatively I'm sure you can get second-hand office furniture in very good shape from an office-furniture rental place for decent $$. The one thing I would suggest splurging on is your chair - you will be in it a lot, and if it hurts your back you are truly fucked.
My understanding is that, even if you furnish your own office, the firm will generally pay for a basic paint job (in whatever color you want, which can make an absolutely huge difference; after 15 years of NYC rental apartments I am opposed to white and off-white walls on humanitarian grounds).
God help you if they mean "you can finance your own floor coverings."
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11-16-2005, 02:14 PM
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Flaired.
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Insert Joke Here
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Originally posted by Sparklehorse
I don't know if this is better or worse...I'm trying to find cookie tins because last year at Christmas I didn't have enough and a squirrel got to eat some cookies intended for my mother.
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So either you mom is not housebroken, you have a pet squirrel or you have a home without exterior walls in Boston. You are one loopy moonbat, Ms. Sparklehorse. |
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11-16-2005, 02:17 PM
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Random Syndicate (admin)
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Insert Joke Here
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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
So either you mom is not housebroken, you have a pet squirrel or you have a home without exterior walls in Boston. You are one loopy moonbat, Ms. Sparklehorse.
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Clearly, you do not follow the food board.
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11-16-2005, 02:18 PM
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Location: Flyover land
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Insert Joke Here
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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
So either you mom is not housebroken, you have a pet squirrel or you have a home without exterior walls in Boston. You are one loopy moonbat, Ms. Sparklehorse.
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I have heard that, on occasion, squirrels come into houses.
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11-16-2005, 02:19 PM
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Proud Holder-Post 200,000
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Actual Fashion Related Question--WATCH NEGOTIATING
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Originally posted by str8outavannuys
I've decided that I don't want to wear my current watch every day. I think someone here recommended Hamiltons as a great undervalued watch? Was that right? Is there any other manufacturers I should be checking out, if I want to spend about $300-$500 for a good every day watch?
Unrelated question: I've been told I'm going to have to decorate my own office at my new firm. I'm not coming in as a partner. Once I start there will be 6 full time lawyers, 4 of whom are partners. Does this sound right? They all have really nicely furnished offices. How hosed am I?
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I bet I can get my ex-aunt to send a signed DeGrassi- Next Generation cast photo for your wall.
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11-16-2005, 02:19 PM
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World Ruler
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Insert Joke Here
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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I have heard that, on occasion, squirrels come into houses.
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Definitely a fisting reference.
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11-16-2005, 02:20 PM
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Moderator
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Insert Joke Here
Apparently ncs has to read all of the boards every day or none of them ever.
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11-16-2005, 02:20 PM
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Wild Rumpus Facilitator
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Desperately Seeking Lisa
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Originally posted by Mr. Man
LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- E! Entertainment Television said Tuesday that it has greenlighted an unscripted series that will follow newly single singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb as she re-enters the dating world.
The eight-episode series, titled "#1 Single," will feature Loeb as she moves back to New York and starts dating again for the first time since college. The half-hour series is set to premiere in January.
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"I decided to do this TV series because what I do as a musician and songwriter is connect to an audience, so why not take that to another level," Loeb said.
[I believe that translates to "I decided to do this TV series because I am desperately seeking an audience on TV in the same manner I am as a musician and songwriter." That being said, she seems like a spunky type that may provide a good show.]
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She's a vegetarian who eats bacon. If not for the presence of the Pretty Lady, you might have had a shot.
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11-16-2005, 02:21 PM
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Insert Joke Here
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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
Definitely a fisting reference.
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Squirrels' fists are really tiny and don't provide much stimulation. This one is actually a "I like rodents up the butt" reference.
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11-16-2005, 02:22 PM
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Glasgow, natch.
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Actual Fashion Related Question--WATCH NEGOTIATING
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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
My jeweler told me that Swatch owns many of the prestige brands of watches.
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That's very similar to Carnival Cruise Lines owning, um, every other cruise line in the world. Just about. So I heard on NPR awhile back. |
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11-16-2005, 02:22 PM
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Wild Rumpus Facilitator
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Actual Fashion Related Question--WATCH NEGOTIATING
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Originally posted by str8outavannuys
I've decided that I don't want to wear my current watch every day. I think someone here recommended Hamiltons as a great undervalued watch? Was that right? Is there any other manufacturers I should be checking out, if I want to spend about $300-$500 for a good every day watch?
Unrelated question: I've been told I'm going to have to decorate my own office at my new firm. I'm not coming in as a partner. Once I start there will be 6 full time lawyers, 4 of whom are partners. Does this sound right? They all have really nicely furnished offices. How hosed am I?
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Go with the Hamilton. Nothing else really comes close for quality and design in that price bracket.
And yes. You are seriously getting hosed.
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11-16-2005, 02:23 PM
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Flaired.
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Out with Lumbergh.
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Insert Joke Here
Indeed. I read it occasionally, but often it is bogged down with recipes and the like. Being pretty much a non-cook at this point in my life, those sort of bore me.
Maybe more fucking and less cooking would get me over there. |
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11-16-2005, 02:23 PM
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Insert Joke Here
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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I have heard that, on occasion, squirrels come into houses.
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What kinds of occasion? |
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11-16-2005, 02:24 PM
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#4154
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Actual Fashion Related Question--WATCH NEGOTIATING
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Originally posted by str8outavannuys
Unrelated question: I've been told I'm going to have to decorate my own office at my new firm. I'm not coming in as a partner. Once I start there will be 6 full time lawyers, 4 of whom are partners. Does this sound right? They all have really nicely furnished offices. How hosed am I?
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You went to Yale and this is the deal you cut?
To me it sounds wrong--the Man should give you that stuff. Don't many bigger law partnerships even give allowances to new partners to furnish their digs?
Anyway, I'd go get stuff that you like and would want to take with you. To start, I'd check prices on the internet, and then go back to the firm and ask them how much they're willing to raise their offer to cover the furniture expenses. Then decide whether they've raised their offer enough to command your loyalty. |
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11-16-2005, 02:24 PM
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#4155
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Appalaichan Trail
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Insert Joke Here
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Originally posted by ltl/fb
Squirrels' fists are really tiny and don't provide much stimulation. This one is actually a "I like rodents up the butt" reference.
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Well, that is a special occasion indeed. |
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