I just gave notice! I’m taking a job with the state and I’m super excited both to feel good about my work and for the improved work/life balance

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Congratulations! Escaping biglaw feels amazing.

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Let’s gooo

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Haha gave my notice yesterday too! 🥂 cheers to escaping big law!

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Hell yeah, where are you going?

YASSSSSSS!!! Happy for you OP! Where will you be working?

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At the risk of being too easily traceable let’s say a state admin agency

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Congratulations!!!!!!

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How are you adjusting for the eventual pay dip?

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Well, with difficulty. But I’m going to budget like a madman. I own a house and might get a roommate. Might start growing my own food

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On this note, is the move to just alert HR and then start phoning the partners/associates you work with to let them know?

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Basically yeah. I told my practice chair and now I’ll talk to HR and the specific people working with

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Congrats!

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Congratulations!!!!

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