Category: Leaving the Law
Is My Career Identity My Personality?
Losing my job was the best thing that happened to me. It was a turning point that coincided with my 40th birthday. It felt like a new chapter was beginning. But part of me inside felt lost, as if a void opened in me, a vacuum begging to be occupied. It felt like I suddenly…
I Got Fired (and I Feel So Light)
I knew I was already on thin ice. But it happened sooner than I thought. On Monday, January 26, 2026, I attended a meeting with my supervisor called Year End Review. Sure, I knew not to expect stellar marks. This was my first in-house counsel job after 10+ years of firm life. It took getting…
Giving Up Partnership
I recently accepted an in-house position. The hiring attorney at the new company was really interested in working with me and advocated for me within the company over months-long conversations. Initially, we were exploring ways for me to bring the company in as a firm client. But this process stalled when a partner made a…
How to Know It’s Time to Quit Your Law Job
I watched Khe Hy’s video on 5 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your Job. He goes over 5 signs and a 7-point checklist for a perfect job. The 5 signs to consider are:
Working at a Law Firm: How Big Is the Pebble in the Shoe?
I watched this recent video of Charles Martinet (voice of various Mario characters) talking about his new Mario Ambassador role. I bet Nintendo gave him the Mario T-shirt he’s wearing. That’s dope. It made me want a fun job at a cool company, not at an “assault my nervous system for a fee” sweatshop where…
Pivoting to Non-law Jobs (2 Ideas You Can Use Today)
An old law school classmate works at her dream job now. She left her old soul-sucking job at a law firm a few years ago. She was able to leave the law to do work she genuinely enjoys. She doesn’t even mind if she has to stay up until midnight from time to time. Enjoying…