I am a third year commercial litigator at a big law firm. I was offered a position at Littler, salary is 50 k less of what I currently make. Joining the L&E team at my firm is not an option. I know I want to practice L&E and I really liked the people at Littler during my interview. I’m nervous about making the move any thoughts?

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I would not leave your job for Littler. It will always be there.

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The $50k gap is only going to get wider and wider

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Can you afford a 50k drop in salary? If no then don’t go. If yes, how important is L&E to you. Trust your gut

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Went from a vault10 to a big 4. I like what I’m doing better and actually see a future for myself at my firm. That said, the salary drop is brutal, I only did it because I had all of my debts paid off from the biglaw salary

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I retooled after biglaw, I do trade secret/restrictive covenant work now

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Ex-Littler here. It’s a 50k drop now but as you get into mid-level and senior it will be 250k + up. I would apply to L&E groups at other big law firms. You can always go to Littler later.

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Location?

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I was in your exact shoes a year ago. I make about 50k less, but I love what I do now. Every day is different and filled with interesting fact patterns. Make the switch. You can always go back to a full service firm after you can more experience in L&E if you want.

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Depends on what you want. I wanted better control over my life and work schedule so I went Littler. The pay drop is obvious and real as others pointed out, but how important or big of a deal this is for you will be a personal call.

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I love littler. Great firm to work at.

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