Between bar dues, CLE credits, professional memberships, and networking events, I realized I’m spending nearly $5,000 a year just to stay employable. None of it’s optional if you want to stay competitive. Meanwhile, my firm covers client dinners and parking but not the stuff that actually develops us professionally. Do you think firms should be paying more of these costs?

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I’ve never heard of one that doesn’t cover those costs …

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Yea, that’s why many people go to big law

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This is not the norm. Have you submitted reimbursements?

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My firm pays for all of this

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Do you work for a private firm?

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You’re doing it wrong.

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A firm has its perks but it is up to us to stay afloat. We show our worth by escalating in the profession.

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