I’m a 5th year at a comm. lit boutique making 195 before bonus (40-60k). I have an opportunity to join another firm that pays 240 (similar bonus structure). I was hoping to lateral to a Cravath scale firm (I live in a major market). On the one hand, I don’t want to jump at my first chance - other than pay, I’m happy at my firm and am willing to wait. On the other hand, I don’t want to wait so long that I age out of being a serious candidate. Appreciate any advice!

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As a fifth year I think it will be hard to lateral into BL unless you have something that sets you apart - clients, clerkship, or someone actively recruiting you.

If you’re happy at your firm, you should stay. Look at all the folks on here who are miserable even though they make insane amounts of money. With the increased pay (generally) comes a worse quality of life.

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I don’t think it’s hard to lateral to big law as a 5th year

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Can I have your old job?

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OP, yikes! With that number of hours I revise my earlier advice. Jump to BL. You have the stamina

I bailed on big law after five years. It’s a terrible place to work. All of it. But so are many other firms.

If you think the 240 option could be a good place to work. Take the ride.

One swap after 5 years at a firm isn’t going to be an issue for recruiting so you can still get your bite at the rotten apple. Four swaps over 5 years will.

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