AuDHDer here. I have fully hit burn out at my ID firm. My body is physically shutting down and I’m not functioning. No raises and our billable hr requirement increased so I’ve been working nonstop just to meet the bare minimum while stressing about money. I’m exhausted. I’m considering moving in-house to get out of the billable hr grind. But I’m concerned I’ll get bored and have the opposite problem. Any ADHDers have experience switching from ID to in-house? Any advice? Things I should consider?

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I went in house to fee counsel, and you should definitely do it. Depending on whether you do Bodily injury, etc I think you’ll be well prepared. Most in house insurance companies, or companies in general don’t do billable hours. I really took that for granted at the time I was staff counsel. I’m in the same boat again and am weighing my options. But you’ve got this!

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Also, the pay (depending) will probably be much lower. But better work life balance 🙌🏼

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I'm experiencing the same thing. My soul is exhausted.

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This is me - was just looking at the in house insurance company positions with no billable hours. There are also ID firms with 1800-1850 requirements. Or try municipal/gov positions too. Your litigation experience is valuable in a lot of non-billable places.

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