The observation on the attrition is based on the comments on other posts on LI and not on any personal experience. Hence, posted here for specific inputs.
Interviewed before him a while back. Seemed like a solid guy. They were pretty upfront about the the usual working hours to ensure there are no surprises later.
I don't remember any firm where this is not an issue.
Personal experience of working with the team..Not recommended at all..work life balance is 0..team is small & there is extreme pressure on everyone..a few team members (seniors) are rude and downright demeaning..Arun is smart and experienced although that does not balnce out the horrible overall experience of working with him & his team
From what I understand, they have absolutely hideous work hours. Mr. Prabhu expects you to be available all of the time, ▮▮▮. As for the attrition, he does have a high turnover but he seems to have a couple of people who've stuck around for ages. I guess these are the people who are comforable working the way he expects and also works himself.
He's not the type to assign work to his team and ditch them. He'll also stick around to help and review. Also, he's extremely brilliant.
Plz save your lives and run...the team is one of the worst to work with.. Arun Prabhu is the ringmaster whose animals die all the time (attrition) due to the havoc pressure & bad behaviour..
Toxic Work Circus: Picture this a workplace where colleagues aren't comrades but contestants in a ruthless reality show ▮▮▮ Associates are locked in a perpetual battle to rack up billable hours, and let's just say it's not a pretty sight ▮▮▮
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The Endless Work Tunnel: Biglaw is no stranger to long hours, but the Arun Prabhu Team takes the cake (and then some) Associates are on a never-ending treadmill of work, sacrificing weekends and personal time like it's going out of style Work-life balance? Forget about it, it's an ancient relic in this neck of the woods
Expectations That Defy Gravity: Hold on to your hats because this one's a wild ride Partners in the Arun Prabhu Team have expectations that make you wonder if they've discovered time travel Associates are expected to be on call 24/7, even during vacations and while sleeping (just kidding, but it feels that way) It's like they're trying to rewrite the laws of physics
The Mentorship Mirage: If you're an associate hoping for a mentorship journey that rivals a blockbuster movie, you're in the wrong theater The partners are too busy juggling their own caseloads to offer any guidance It's a mentorship void so deep that it makes the Grand Canyon look like a crack in the sidewalk
I don't remember any firm where this is not an issue.
He's not the type to assign work to his team and ditch them. He'll also stick around to help and review. Also, he's extremely brilliant.
bad hours- they are all frustrated except for the secretaries that are supportive
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The Endless Work Tunnel: Biglaw is no stranger to long hours, but the Arun Prabhu Team takes the cake (and then some) Associates are on a never-ending treadmill of work, sacrificing weekends and personal time like it's going out of style Work-life balance? Forget about it, it's an ancient relic in this neck of the woods
Expectations That Defy Gravity: Hold on to your hats because this one's a wild ride Partners in the Arun Prabhu Team have expectations that make you wonder if they've discovered time travel Associates are expected to be on call 24/7, even during vacations and while sleeping (just kidding, but it feels that way) It's like they're trying to rewrite the laws of physics
The Mentorship Mirage: If you're an associate hoping for a mentorship journey that rivals a blockbuster movie, you're in the wrong theater The partners are too busy juggling their own caseloads to offer any guidance It's a mentorship void so deep that it makes the Grand Canyon look like a crack in the sidewalk
Avoid at all costs
Bias towards top NLUs
Disrespectful behavior to non-favourites
They work on a lean team model but it's an excuse because of lack of resources