a reenactment of my worst day as a biglaw associate

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Wow, as an Attorney myself, that is an unsustainable lifestyle.

chloenaidoo

I feel this. My husband is a big law attorney. Most days he’s going to bed between 4-6am and up at 8:30am. And then there will be like one day where he can get 7hours of sleep. Our lives don’t feel normal. He works most evenings. Even though we both wfh it feels like we will never be able to have a routine because a partner will shoot an email at 8pm and need it done before the other time zone wakes up or want it done by morning. I’m worried about the long term affects of his health and if it’s always going to be like this. It just doesn’t seem sustainable.

michellemyers

That cashier was solid, women helping women in a respectful discreet way

jenni

I used to intern at a biglaw, the junior asso part freaked me out tho. I was the terrible junior person. Sincere apologies to my supervising attorneys for depriving them of sleep they were entitled to.

rosiey

The junior associate needs to find another job. And be assertive with the colleague who keeps asking about search terms. You are not Google.

HellenShort

i just started working in a business role for big law.... the junior associates can really get unbelievable at times. glad you're freee! i'm counting the days till i am free toooo.

shaykip

I’m currently in a smaller firm. Sometimes I tell myself I need to give big Law a try. Every time I see your videos I’m like NOPE! We’re good in a smaller firm forever lol

Renay

This is why I refuse to be a lawyer. My parents work like 70hrs a week. It’s sounds like a horrible life.

eligoldman

When I graduated from Columbia Law in 1991 I strongly considered going to a big corporate law firm. Instead I went to The Legal Aid Society, and after 7 years, went solo. I mostly represent poor people and children as assigned counsel in Family Court. I've made probably millions less than I would have made. But I've done something I believe in, and I've controlled my own life (to a degree). Yes, I do emails and work on payment vouchers late at night sometimes, but it doesn't feel like work because I decide when to do it.

jeffreyjohnson

Lol the junior associate thing is relatable in every industry

boredbeingbored

Completely feel this. As a banker have had many 3-5am nights cranking out some inane ask from a senior. Worst thing is he often won’t read it until the next evening even though he asked for it that morning…

tranquilcoast

I'd rather have an average income and not have to live this lifestyle which neglects your basic needs of sleep... peace... and down time 😭

_year-sbsy

I'm commenting super late here but I can totally understand why you left. There's no way you could ever live a happy and fulfilling life this way. Also, every time I watch your videos I'm reminded why law school and being an attorney just isn't meant for me. Not that I necessarily could have even made it to a "big law" firm but regardless I think my path is elsewhere. Glad you've moved on and decided to pursue what you truly want out of life! 💚

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