That's not a lateral move. That's an upward climb. I haven't really seen it outside of a discovery attorney going to Axiom and then later going to an associate position.
Crickey, mate. Are you a bludger, bogan, or drongo?
If you haven't already, make sure to replenish your emergency fund first.
If you have baseboard heaters, do you really want floor to ceiling curtains?
I’m a mid-40s dad from SoCal who works from home so take this with a big grain of salt. I wear a lot of Icebreaker merino tees with Lululemon shorts. And Darn Tough wool socks.
This is like asking whether you should practice healthcare law if you want to be a doctor.
Mansions and Benzes and it feels stupendous
Context matters. Only hearing one side of the story.
Sounds about right. As someone who gets paid by the hour, the chore of entering time is more rewarding.
You can make alternative investments from an IRA. Wonder if there is a way to gamble from your IRA as well. Probably not retroactive though…
It would look weird and not be as useful as a year's worth of experience in Biglaw, assuming you stay in BK.
“If you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best…”
You get your buy-in back
Do you play Tustin ranch a lot? Felt like extortion paying those fees for that course.
because when you plan a party, you buy enough food, drinks, supplies for the number of people you invited.
It sounds like the associate is doing a poor job of sabotaging you. Others already see it. So just worry about doing good work, and if you can’t stand it, then get another job.
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