Is it frowned upon to tell a firm the reason you’re looking to leave current role is for better comp and remote work flexibility?

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Yes it’s frowned upon but also it’s so silly when you think about it because money is literally why we’re all here

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LOL exactly. Pay your people better and show your employees respect and who knows, they might stay.

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So these are reasons I left my old firm and I NEVER said that in any interview.

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It depends on the firm. If the firm doesn't treat its lawyers like people with families or lives outside the firm, then sure, hide your desire for WLB and be miserable in the process. We're adults. We should be trusted to get our work done.

I am a big believer in being up front. If I'm looking to stay long-term somewhere, I'm going to be direct about what I want so I can find the right fit and be happy about my job.

From what I've seen, the firms run by dinosaurs expect their lawyers to be property of the firm.

I take a different view. I'm the asset. Why should I want to work for you?

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You need to find a different words.

I would also say the best practice in interviews is to focus on what you like about the place that you’re interviewing, and it shouldn’t be something logistical like that. But you can say things like you’re looking for a great team and culture that you can really invest yourself in, and you see that at XYZ firm.

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"I'm seeking a new role that has the culture I'm looking for. Flexibility is important to me, and being in a place that shows appreciation across several areas is also key."

Welcome to the Dark Arts.

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I commend your diplomacy. I would say something dumb like “I’m sorry I can’t afford to be broke anymore.”

When my new salary was more than doubled.... I told them it was because of money 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

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