Firms: oh woe is us we cannot keep associates and everyone is miserable
Associates: have you thought about accepting less work or giving clients realistic timelines?
Firm: it is an impossible challenge
Associates: we just want less work
Firms: a mystery. Have you seen our mental health webinar?

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My main partner just told her associates that she turned down work from a regular client because she knew we were so underwater with year end stuff, and I've never felt more appreciated.

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i’m glad u trust what she says 😏

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My personal favourite is when you’re too slammed with work to attend said mental health webinar…

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My last firm offered mental health deductible reimbursement as the solution 🤣

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