I feel really uncomfortable when people ask me what I do for work. Anyone else? I think it stems from imposter syndrome on my end.

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It’s always people questioning how you got there when they know nothing about you OR putting you up on a pedestal like “wow so impressive, I cant believe you’re a lawyer, you must be so smart” or “it must be just like suits!” 🙄 When in reality it’s just a job like anything else that requires training to do well, so there’s no need to look down on or up to people solely on the basis of their job. I feel you 100%

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i hate it but only bc next thing you know their cousin or uncle needs legal help with a wild landlord or a criminal case, and i can’t help them! i prosecute trademarks for a living!

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I’m confused, like you don’t just say you’re an attorney?

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I say lawyer now. I used to say I work at a law firm haha

I do as well. I look like a kid too, so I always get a very shocked look from whoever I tell.

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Same!!

The only discomfort I feel is if they aren’t asking about me as a person. It feels like the automatic second question after name as if to say are you worthy of my time.

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I love the question

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I hate that question

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Lol I used to feel embarrassed when they follow up - oh where did you go to law school? Like don’t try to size me up (even though I’m a T6 grad).

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I don't. You've earned the title.

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