i quit my $350k job as a lawyer.

i'm quitting - 0:00
intro - 0:21
short interlude - 0:58
reason #1: i do not want the partners' lives - 1:54
reason #2: it's time to take a risk - 5:56
reason #3: ownership - 9:50
what's next? - 10:53

💕 f o l l o w m e 💞
@cecexie everywhere

🎶 m u s i c 🎵

❓ F A Q s ❓
how old are you? 30 ('91 baby)
which schools did you go to? yale (undergrad) and harvard (law school)
what did you major in? economics
what was your gpa and lsat score? 3.86/176
what sign/MBTI/enneagram are you? aries, ENFJ, 3w4
are you sure you're not a virgo? no part of my star chart is virgo or an earth sign, i swear

[TMM-N]

I recommend you
1. Breast implant
2. Double eye lid operation

[chiaraA.]

becoming partner in a law firm is like winning a pie eating contest and the prize is.... more pie

[neilsingh]

I’m a lawyer who loves my job. But I have a lot of colleagues who hate theirs, and they tend to have one thing in common: They never liked the study of law in the first place. I see comments on this video from other lawyers who tell young people “never go to law school!” This is so misguided. If you don’t study something you genuinely do not like, you’re probably going to be miserable. Law school isn’t the problem. Making bad choices for poor reasons is.

[Erika]

Congratulations Cece! I quit Big Law 2 years ago and it was the best decision I've ever made. It's scary to leave a big paycheck and the prestige of Big Law, but I think you'll find that it's worth it to pursue your 'why'!

[MrHavoc]

quitting a job is the most "stressful stress reliver" there is XD

[WhiteBoardFinance]

Big law is similar to investment banking. Long hours. Big pay. You ultimately sacrifice a lot and don’t know why.

[noelakine]

Wow, the American education system is truly baffling. How someone can earn 350k and still be shouldering student debt is beyond me...

[malama]

An uncle who was a partner in a big law firm advised me when I was young not to go to law school. Best advice for me, careerwise. His rationale, I was meant to do something else (I have multiple grad degrees) Long story short, followed my passions... Today, I have everything I ever wanted (health, wealth, happiness, and freedom). You are a bright young lady and have a lot of options. Best of luck!

[LindseyA.]

I have a similar story! I quit my job in supply chain after 6.5 years when I was 30. I was making a salary I felt so proud of. I had so much anxiety putting in my 2 weeks, but It turned out to be the best decision. I have never looked back or dwelled on my decision! Luckily I got married soon after and was able to get on my husbands health insurance. A year later I am now a stay at home mom to a 2 month old. The feelings of hard work, reward and accomplishment I was used to in my career, I now get with (trying) to be the best mom!

[BlueNJ]

Been a lawyer almost 9 years. Decided to quit and built my own business. I am here after 6 years and been doing well....^^

[jenc]

Good for you for quitting. It takes a lot of courage to do what you did. I’m debating leaving nursing. Healthcare has many cracks and the pandemic has only magnified them. I’m fed up with the culture of nursing, being treated like garbage by management, and having to beg for time off. I never signed up for abuse when I became a nurse. Can’t wait for the day I can quit this sh&#.

[avitony]

You’re so articulate. I hope you keep us updated in your journey.
Good luck. Sending good vibes and many blessings

[iireeena]

congratulations cece! you've been such an inspiration throughout my whole law school application process and your rationale throughout this video was so eloquently laid out! very excited to follow along as you navigate this next chapter in your life~

[FrankHuynh]

Everyone's quitting their job! Good on you for leaving - only good things comes out from leaving, best of luck

[saucymoccasinbeats]

OMG NOW WAY GIRL! GO YOU!! SO PROUD OF YOU AND SO PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE DONE. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY AND MOSTLY ME. I LOVE YOU GORL

[cathyli]

You go Cece!! So proud of you and excited for what’s to come!

[ThatAndreaLife]

Love how honest this is! The reasons are exactly the reasons why I didn’t even pursue big law. I learned early on about everything you said and I realized early on I would much rather make less money but be happy. I make just under 100k as an attorney in MN but I have a pretty good work life balance, My supervising attorney looks to my opinions and advice about staffing, diversity and firm life and I am truly happy. You’re right, I know SO many attorneys paying off their loans 20+ years after law school. I accepted that will be me and I love comfortably. I go on vacations and treat myself once in a while and work for my future, not jsut to pay loans. So happy for you and look forward to seeing all you do!

[paypermoney]

Not always easy leaving a high salaried job. I know many people who wouldn't. But congrats and I hope you become successful!

[meghan]

Congratulations Cece!!! As a law student with a similar mindset to yours at 22, your reasoning & path really resonated with me. I’m so excited to watch you follow your dreams & passions!!Oh, and to buy your BOOK !!! You’ve got this!!!

[AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Congratulations on your next adventure! I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you, and I look for to reading your book!!