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Hey guys, Since I am working in Deloitte and right now, I am working from home. I want to go Nepal for 2 months and I want to work from there. Do I need to tell my manager or simply I can go there and start my work. Is there any obligation?
Note- I don't want to tell anyone. Since it may backfire sometimes
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I chose law. I loved the academic experience, did extremely well in law school, and had many job offers. But, I hated private practice. After undergoing an existential crisis and bouncing around a little, I found my place in the public sector, which comes with its own set of challenges. If you choose law, just make sure you understand it is very much a business. In the beginning, your success will be dependent upon your ability to generate many billable hours, i.e., work very long hours, eventually replaced by your ability to bring in new clients, i.e., network, schmooze, work family contacts, etc. If you have a personality consistent with those traits, you should thrive in law/private practice. I can’t speak to the MBA path.
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If your LSAT score was average go the MBA route. I know many business people who make more money than lots of lawyers.
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Put the money to sth like VOO, roi is better
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I know there's an ongoing joke about lawyers telling anyone who might be considering law school to avoid it like the plague, but I am really glad I went to law school. I also had an average LSAT score. I went to a lower ranked law school (around 50ish) but still got into big law. I realized the big law grind just wasn't for me, so now I am in house, and I love it!
As far as cons, obviously law school is a big investment in both time and money. Additionally, lawyer salaries can vary greatly depending on where you work (big law, mid law, in house, government, etc.). Are there any areas of law that are of particular interest to you? What are your priorities? Making as much money as possible? Making decent money while having some work-life balance?
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We really need to know why you’re considering law. It’s not for everyone and generally I recommend against it unless someone has a good reason for wanting to practice.
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For both degrees, you should really consider the price of going. If you are not particularly interested or passionate about either path that a JD or MBA can give you, it’s a huge financial burden to pay off down the line. If you are getting a sizable scholarship, sure it’s an easier decision. If someone else is paying for it or if you are loaded, go for both and explore.
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Work with a career coach. Figure out the career you want to pursue then do the program for that career. The law is a beast and has been summarized well above. High cost of attendance. Long hours. Lots of personalities. The returns aren’t there for the overwhelming amount of people (I would chose a different path today then I did almost 20 years ago when I entered law school). I also don’t getting an MBA is smart without knowing where you want to end up. I’m in-house now and I have friends who make similar salaries who didn’t pay for law school.
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Do you have any idea of job options that seem interesting to you? Start there and work backwards.
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Reading and writing literally all day long: JD
Numbers and spreadsheets all day: MBA
MBAs are more versatile than JDs in the job market, but these days the demand for MBA students straight out of school is pretty low because those roles are more readily replaceable with AI unfortunately.
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The washout and burnout rates in the practice of law is very high. Early career grind is rarely sustainable, but is really unsustainable if you have family or other obligations. I wouldn't recommend starting the practice of law in your mid 30s unless it's something you really want to do. Based on your question, it sounds like it's not a tremendous passion.
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What’s your rationale for considering pursuing each? People can give more pointed pros and cons if they know what you expect/want from each option.
Thanks! I just want to hear what people like and dislike about working in each path (law or business). That way, I can figure out which one I connect with more and choose my path.
Why not both ? There are some law schools that offer joint MBA/JD like Suffolk law
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I did a JD/ MBA and would recommend having no a pretty good sense of what field you’d like to work in before arriving if you go the MBA route. (I ended up going the law route after graduating.)
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Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a quick update and express my gratitude to those who took the time out of their demanding schedules to share thoughts about choosing JD and MBA. After carefully considering your honest and thoughtful advice, I’ve just enrolled in an MBA program.
Your candid insights helped me understand what life as a lawyer is truly like, and that perspective was invaluable in shaping my decision.
I also encourage more legal professionals to continue sharing their experiences. Your stories and reflections offer valuable guidance for young people who are still deciding their career paths and trying to make informed choices.
Your input made a real difference, and I truly appreciate the support and transparency of this community.
Thanks again, and best of luck to everyone on your journeys!