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It’s not always a question of whether you’re cut out for BL long term. Sometimes it’s whether you’ve gotten what you want out of it yet. Requisite resume experience, paid off loans, built that downpayment for a house, etc.
I ended up passing up on big law because of those 2 reasons and now I regret it. I’ll never know if i would’ve actually made it or if i underestimated myself. If you can, give it a bit of time to see if you acclimate and feel more in control and in that period take good care of yourself. It might not be the place for you, as it isn’t for many people, but quitting is alleys always an option.
2.5 years in and honestly it’s getting worse for me. I think my exit should be soon. You can probably stick it out a little longer, but I never “got used” to this environment
It’s different for everyone, so like the above I’d recommend giving it a shot and seeing how it goes - you can always leave if unhappy but if you don’t try you’ll never know. I’m in my 5th year of big law and there are ups and downs but I’m mostly happy and find the work challenging enough to keep me interested, and I’ve found the hours in litigation to be manageable
Context would help. Your job title says Senior Associate— so did you recently lateral in to BigLaw from a small firm, midsized, in-house, etc.? Are you still in the same practice area? Were you having the same problems in your prior role? Answers to those questions can help to figure out whether it’s really BigLaw that’s the problem or maybe some unique issues with your partner/group. If it’s the partner or group, do you have any opportunity to do work for others?
What did you do before Biglaw?