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You are a better lawyer and person when you do what you love. But, don’t count law out yet. I promise you there is a legal job that will give you what want. Just make that happen.
I’m in the same boat as OP, and I really appreciate this coming from a person in your position. Thank you.
You really can't put a price on well being. I took a massive temporary cut late 2020 because my prosecution position was destroying my mental health. My S.O. and I were able to make it work and I am much happier and more importantly healthier. Go for it OP.
I’ve found pretty consistently that there’s a certain amount of misery spending that goes away when you’re in a job that’s not as soul-crushing. I mean, obviously do the math and make sure you can cover your basic expenses, but I don’t know anyone who felt like the job was wrecking them emotionally who regrets leaving for something else.
Well, it depends. 20k can be little or a lot depending on your total pay. Are you going from 70k to 50k or from 180k to 160k?
Make a budget and see what you would need to do in order to live within your means, and then jump! Yiu would be surprised to learn that you can live on less. The law firm compensation is the golden handcuffs that keep so many of us chained to work that steals our joy.
Take a chance and see what you learn about yourself. You might lean that you still want to practice law but in a different way. Or you might be inspired to pursue a different career. You won’t know unless you try. And you are only a second year so yes go.
This is coming from someone who spent 15 years in the wrong type of practice out of fear.
If it’s something you really want to do and can make it work with your expenses and having some savings, it’ll be worth it. If it’s just an avenue to get out think about why. I recently left a biglaw job and basically cut my salary in half. It was luckily something I could afford and while it’s only recent, I have already noticed a huge improvement in my mental health. You can’t put a price tag on that. What’s the point of making more money if you’re so busy and so miserable that you can’t do anything with it? Just my two cents. Good luck with your decision!
If the pay is truly their cap and just covers your expenses, I would try to negotiate permission to run a solo practice on the side, or take additional contract work.