I am going to reneg a in house job tomorrow morning that I accepted out of desperation as I’ve been out of employment for few months as a new call. I was supposed to start in a week and I was dreading it. The location sucked the most if anything. On the other hand, I was hoping the law firm interview in the city I want to grow long term would make an offer to me today, but instead they want to hire me as a contractor for now pending associate position later. Lesser of two evils I guess.

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You should take the in house job. Contractor legal positions rarely turn into associate positions. Why would a firm want to pay more for the same person?

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It sounds like you’re dealing with a difficult situation, but your concerns make sense. If you already feel uncomfortable and unhappy about the in-house role — especially because of the location — that’s usually a sign it may not be a good long-term fit.

On the other hand, the law firm offering a contractor position is not ideal, but it could be a strategic step if it truly leads to an associate role in the city where you want to build your career.

If immediate stability is your top priority, the in-house job might provide that. But if your long-term goal is to grow in a law firm environment and in a better location, then the contractor route may be worth considering, as long as the firm is genuinely committed to moving you into the associate role later.

At the end of the day, choose the path that aligns with your long-term career plan, not the one you accepted out of desperation.

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