I’m inhouse but got an unsolicited firm offer for $75k+ than my current salary. Billing sucks but I am still relatively early in my career and more training wouldn’t be the worst thing. I’m thinking I could go back in house years later @ a better salary. My concern is I want to start a fam soon & idk what is better for potentially soon preg: work more for more $ & learning or better work life balance but somewhat stunting career. I also don’t get my full bonus in house if company doesn’t perform

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Stay IN-HOUSE. You have no clue just how good you have it.

I worked as a prosecutor (equivalent to in-house?) for babies 1, 2, & 3. I was in private practice for baby #4. There is no comparison. AND the future is fickle, so no ability to predict if / when you could return to in-house.
Get the offer in writing. Take it to your higher up(s). Tell them you are not taking the offer, are staying where you are, and this is not a shaken down. Nonetheless, the open market thinks you are worth $75k more than your current salary so figure out how to equalize things a bit. Perhaps a $10k bump today. Perhaps a $25k bump in 2025. Perhaps a gradual $50k bump over the next 24 months. Just get it in writing.

You will make more money changing jobs with your salary increasing every time you move positions. If earning the most money is what is most important, that is your path. If work / life balance is the most important, avoid billable hours like the plague.

I love kids. I love being a parent. My path has been family focused. For me, staying in-house would have been a better option to remain focused on my family.

Caveat: your discretion is infallible and there are no wrong answers here, so be your own best boss.

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Can I message you? Or can you share your experience as a prosecutor ? I’m in insurance defense, have 2 kids (wfh) but would like more trial experience. Thoughts ?

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I think it depends on what firm, what practice you’re going to, what your class year is, and what the hours requirement is.

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I can’t imagine any scenario where I would go back to a firm from in house, especially if you are paid well and like what you’re doing. You’ll always make more at a firm, but at a significant cost

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