I moved from construction to coverage and I absolutely loathe the work. Is it unreasonable for me to want to enjoy the work I do?

helpfulfunny
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Is passion about work an anachronism? The current ethos in this swelling glut of talent in so many sectors has us circling back to boomer times when the focus was on landing a long-term way to earn a good living.

like

Depends how much you get paid for being miserable.

funny

Below market.

funny

No. In biglaw it makes it tolerable for much longer. I’d lateral for this in a second.

Related Posts

It was foretold in the ancient murals

Post Photo
likefunny

Has anyone taken a boot camp with Nucamp? Looking to join, but would first like to get a review on the boot camp from someone who has completed it.

like

Project Manager just told me that I could take Fridays off as long as the client does not ask. The reason given is it's a local project and you've been here for a year.

like

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

like

What essential courses or books do you recommend for coming up to speed on Product Management?

like

Cloud formations over Houston

Post Photo
like

Are FAANG companies really the place to be for SWE’s? I want to work for one but I’m worried about culture & work/life balance.

like

Hey everyone. I’m looking for a 1-time apartment cleaning service here in Philly. I’m thinking mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning the kitchen. Any recommendations?

like
like

Since my wife and I have been together, I've had platinum status. Lately, we've been talking about me going back to industry. As we walk into another free hotel suite..."I am going to miss this" 😂🤣

like

Weekend thought as many of us watch our portfolios bleed away value as the market hit all time highs: stick with it. This is a very difficult time in the market so try to figure out what’s not working and fix it. Stick with your process while trying to improve it. That should you you in the best place to manage risk now and be positioned to capture new opportunities in the coming weeks and months. Discipline, execution, and patience are key sources of alpha. Best of luck.

likeuplifting

I am a person, not a machine. That is all.

likeupliftingsmart

Ever get so bored that it feels exhausting to do work, even a simple task?

like

Looking for a female roommate in Chicago in Lincoln Park! Anyone interested or know of anyone looking??

like

I am moving to Pune next month . Office is in EON IT Park , can anyone suggest good localities around Kharadi. Since I’ve heard Kharadi is bit expensive , I can stretch about 6-7 kms . Requirement- 1 bhk fully furnished, Budget - 20k .
Mumbai -> Pune

like

Anyone have feedback on in house attorney positions with Mercury Insurance?

like

Ramadan Mubarak everyone. Should be an easy month!

like

Any recommendations for a good spine neurologist? (Not ortho)

like

Hi fishes, i am in new in EY GDS, can anyone tell how tough is to get EY badges? And what are the benefits of having one of them?? EY

likehelpful

Additional Posts in Big Law

Do big law firms typically need references when you lateral from another big law firm? I don’t think I suck at my job but haven’t made close partner connections at my current firm so not sure who I would ask.

like

(I’m not really sure since I’m a first generation lawyer) I know clerking is generally considered a great opportunity and learning experience and prestigious (?) Is it also the case working for a Senator?

like

Blast to the past - Anyone going to closing dinners and/or getting deal toys?

like

But actually how do you bill your time? (and don’t say contemporaneously)

Say you spend 2 minutes answering an email to a client earlier in the day and then 3 minutes on another email later in the day. Do you bill 0.1 or 0.2? More importantly, how do you keep track of that throughout the day?

like

Can y’all please consolidate all of your Partner Track comments into one thread? 🙏

likefunny

Anyone have slow months where you burn through a lot of your allotted pro bono/professional development hours to keep hitting minimum daily hours? The past few weeks have been like this for me. Should I be concerned (I.e., will this reflect poorly on me, come review time? Will I have dug myself too much of a hole if I keep burning my non-billable hours?) I’ve been asking partners if I can assist in any projects so I can fill my plate, but I’ve only gotten small (4-6 hour) tasks handed my way.

like

It's super frustrating to be "time poor".

That's seemingly just the nature of working in Biglaw.

But every day you have the option to buy back your time.

How do you buy back time?

It's simple—by saving and investing.

And you don't need to be uber wealthy to regain control of your time.

Consider this…

likesmart

Single BigLaw-yers, how often do you have sex? How the hell do you even have the time to meet new people?

like

Kasowitz Benson - what is your opinion of them?

like

PSA - We are headed into a self-imposed economic slow down. Now is not the time to lateral but if you do, I would make sure you are at a recession-proof practice or firm. The top law firms will be okay (they always are) but if you are part of a larger group of associates with no work, you are likely to be axed. Latham did it in the 2008 and 2011 and it will happen again. If you are an associate or really anyone but a rainmaker, you are expendable.

like

Anyone have experience working with a Robert Half legal in finding a new position? Thoughts/comments?

like

Which is more painful: watching litigators draft contracts or transactional attorneys litigate?

likefunny

What is the main reason for staying at/lateraling to biglaw?

likehelpful

Why is Latham’s website so ugly?

likefunny

Seeing Cooley do a 180 from fully remote to 3x a week in the office has me insanely grateful that I took a fully remote position while they were available.

I live an hour from my office and I actually go in quite a bit because I like my colleagues a lot, but everyone in my group is across the country so there’s no pressure and I can’t be forced. Thank the lord.

like

Does anyone know what Kirkland’s billing year is? Aka when do hours start again?

like

Thoughts on getting fed government jobs? I'm a first year associate in a specialized transaction group in DC and I fucking hate it. I had an internship at a federal department in school but after that went 2L SA/firm. Any hope of finding something? Right now my plan is to just start spamming USAjobs and hope something eventually sticks.

like

Beginning to consider going in house (4th, corp) - I really haven’t thought about what I want, partly because I’m not sure what’s out there/attainable. Is it a bad idea to start by applying to a couple positions that interest me and seeing where that gets me? I’ll of course prep for the interviews but am afraid to burn potential bridges if I ultimately decline because I’m still figuring things out.

like

Interested in investing in a rental property in the next couple of years but don't know where to start. Any tips or recommendations for resources would be greatly appreciated. TIA!

like

Trying to lateral and the conflicts clearance process could not be more frustrating. I'm at the point where I'm becoming resentful and annoyed at my new firm and I haven't even started. Is this indicative of my future experience there or completely unrelated?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal