I’ve been at my clerkship for 5 years (4 with a different judge) and one with my current judge, and I heard horrible things about him before starting, but I assumed they were exaggerated. Turns out they’re all true, and I’ve had to start therapy to deal with him and the incredibly toxic environment. I’m trying to get out ASAP b/c he also has a history of firing clerks without cause or notice, but I think I’ll only be able to give two weeks notice if i get the job I’m interviewing for. Thoughts?

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Do whatever you need for your health I've been in your situation and my only regret is not cutting ties sooner

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He will but the moment you quit is the moment it's not your problem

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I had this same thing but I dealt with it alone and without fishbowl. It's terrible. You'll be able to land on your feet though. Side note: seeing you go through the same thing is oddly healing for the severe self hatred I developed for having been let go without cause by an abusive judge, since I know I'm not alone.

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