I got three cases I would learn were outside my skill level. I had to schedule a meeting with him to state I was out of my depth and couldn't proceed. He was waiting for me to admit defeat? I had a cubicle and now get to have my own office where I will do felonies in superior court. There are other attorneys that have been there longer that are still in district court. I want to celebrate but I feel conflicted. Admit failure = promotion? How? Anyone else had this happen?

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Go ahead and celebrate your promotion, the competence that has been attributed to you, the confidence invested in you, and your new office with a door! Yes, it was likely a test. That is a common but dated tactic. The other thing should consider is that this sr attorney is looking for a trustworthy person to mentor. i would far rather guide and teach someone as reliable and forthright as you than havd to wade in an cleanup the mess made by someone who was knowingly incompetent or blinded by arrogance. The later problem can consume a sr attorney for years, fire after fire to put out. The joys in our profession are most often to be found in the proud, quiet moments. Ignore those who would denegrate you and find a way to reward yourself. Well done.

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