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[quote=Anonymous]There has already been a lot of good advice here, so sorry to repeat.  But my two cents:  I'm really confused why OP would take this rumor/gossip to be gospel.  I mean, yes, be aware of this comment, but it's not over yet.  I would not interview at other places, at least until I've had a chance to speak to the partners about getting an opportunity to make hours and get more assignments.  I would tell the partners in your group that you are interested in staying longterm at the firm, and making partner, then ask them what advice they have for your to succeed.  If they require a certain skill set, figure out how to get that skill set.  If there are assignments you wish to be considered for, ask for them directly from the partner in charge.  Be more direct and frank with the partners (and senior associates), if you want honest feedback about your performance so far.  My experience is that partners are very busy, and giving negative feedback to someone, especially when it's unsolicited, is just not something they will make time to do.  Some partners even feel weird writing it out on an annual review, just takes time and effort on their part.  Unless someone is writing an extremely glowing review OR an extremely bad review, most partners don't take the time to analyze the mediocre talent.  But, I've seen several people preserver and  eventually make partner, even though they started out with mediocre or even bad reviews.  The way OP is responding to this setback is just bound to repeat itself, no matter where you go.  Take this opportunity now to address the problem.  Get some honest feedback, and don't want until your formal review.  Don't limit yourself to your assigned mentor -- ask several partners for feedback (each one has their own POV, as well as their own strengths and weaknesses).  In this way, you can focus your energy on improving yourself professionally.  Just leaving at the smallest whisper of trouble is not going to solve your underlying problems, OP.  [/quote]

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