Do big law attorneys ever long for something more fulfilling (and likely less 24/7 expectation of availability) in exchange for less pay?

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I think if I worked this much on my own business, I’d feel more fulfilled (whether that be a small law firm, business, etc.). Atleast that’s my future plan. I do not want the life that the partners at my firm lead. It sucks.

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I sure as hell do. My wife and I have agreed that I will stick it out and make as much money as possible until we have kids at the age where they will start noticing my absence. Then, it’s off to something new. Fortunately we have kept our debt to a minimum and will be able to adjust to the pay cut when that time comes

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