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I am in year 11, fourth legal job. Transitioned to law from teaching. I would not have stayed in law if I were stuck at any one of my jobs. For instance I hated my first firm. But each time it was time to move on I got a different legal job. (Gov, nonprofit, now back to a boutique firm I am enjoying.) The field is huge; there are so many ways to practice law besides stereotypical firm life.
Rising Star
Small firm lawyer, so no interest in prestige. Combination of enjoying the job and the money.
I've been at my firm for about 10 years, and I get to do work that is interesting (to me, at least), I work 9-6, and I collect about 2/3 what I would in biglaw, with room for growth.
I've considered starting my own practice, or going to midsized firms, but never considered leaving law.
Rising Star
Patent prosecution. I write patents for tech startups. Most people would find it boring, but I love it.
Practicing 12 years, generally happy. I work in-house for a humane company with good managers and management. I think I am a little damaged since I support sales teams and their insanity is what keeps me going. I make good enough money, but not so much that I feel chained to it. I was ready to quit law after my first job was so draining, but I'm glad I decided to keep going.
15 years in this year and I love it. I’m in house energy doing regulatory, compliance, and ethics... I was at a small, regional firm for a couple of years and loved it, but - as a regulatory lawyer- I was getting pulled into too much litigation, which I didn’t love.