Been out of biglaw for a while and looking at going back with a class cut (but a significant raise compared to my current job). Am I crazy to think I can be more efficient and feel more competent the second time around? Has anyone had this experience?

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I’ve worked with plenty of candidates who went back to big law after realizing in-house or smaller firm wasn’t as ideal as they imagined and went on to do very well. Good luck!

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What’s your current position? Just curious.

Admin/Business side in a firm.

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I went back to BL after being out two years and I can say that, while the money is great, I do miss the free time with family (I knew full well the trade offs but thought financial security was worth it). I thought it would be easier because I had more life experience and client contact, but grinding is still grinding even if you are more experienced. I think it’s easier than the first time around but not by a whole lot.

No problem. Also, salary increase is only meaningful if you stay or are really improving your post-BL opportunities. If you burn out or plan on leaving within 1-2 years, then after taxes, it really isn’t that much more money considering the time increase.

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