Can’t help feel like I’m excluded from certain files that I think would make me gain experience, being opportunities, work with different partners etc . Hate having to compare myself with others associates it just makes you lose so much confidence , make mistakes and I feel like partners they feel that.

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It's normal to feel that way at times but remember that you shouldn't let yourself dwell on those thoughts. Focus on what you have control over. Go out and grab the opportunities yourself.

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Do you have a mentor at work

I do yes but it’s not the best mentor-mentee relationship - we haven’t met for coffee - he is extremely busy - he’s a partner now, just had his second baby, etc etc

I think it's really natural to feel that way - it always feels like thre isn't a seat at the table for us. All we can do is keep trying and doing our best

It’s never going to be fair, don’t wait to get assigned work. Start building relationships with the partners (find a way to do it), because other associates are doing that. Also bring in your own business or demonstrate you can do that and they will look at you like gold.

Don't let them see you sweat. I'm sure you're a great lawyer and they may be intimidated by that. Keep going. Keep being great!

My life has gotten way easier when I started reminding myself that there are things that are out of my control. Learning how to accept takes time but ut's definitely worth it.

Hey. It's alright to feel that way. You're not alone in this. Just remember that the only competition we should truly have is with ourselves. Let's not invalidate our progress by comparing it with others.

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