I'm tired of traveling for work and being away from my baby. Is this just how it goes or are there roles that don't require travel? I'm a litigator in a niche practice.

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I think there are always going to be those times where you have to be away, no matter what the role. However, some roles require far less travel, depending on where you end up.

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I may send the occasional after-hours email and once in a blue moon will come in on a Saturday but it’s not much. We have no formal minimum billing requirement. That being said, I’m pretty burnt out on family law and definitely don’t want to do it forever, but it does provide a lot of flexibility while my kiddo is young.

This is how it goes if you want to move up. There may be niches but do not expect the returns.

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I would estimate 95% of lawyers rarely travel for work and especially with the preference of zoom depositions. Your options are endless.

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