Category: Leaving the Law
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…