Currently working in-house 100% remotely. Salary is okay and the workload is relatively simple with the ability to have a flexible schedule (able to do what I want whenever I want throughout the day). I got an offer from a PI firm doing pre-lit. I am aware that I can make more money but am required to hustle throughout the week. Has anyone dealt with choosing a job based on balancing Time/Less Stress vs. Making More Money/Grinding?

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Although this doesn’t exactly answer your question, I would not go the pre-lit route. You will stunt your career growth and you will make less money than being a litigation associate.

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I have no idea why you'd even contemplate a position where your life would change for the worse.

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Pre lit is boring. And a baby lawyer job. Don’t do it.

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I agree with the comment above. You should definitely look for an opportunity where you can do pre-litigation and litigation.

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