I’ve been reflecting on whether every legal career eventually hits a ceiling whether it’s compensation, title, or growth opportunities.
How do you know you’ve reached that point? And what signs tell you it’s time to start exploring what’s next?

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Of course you’ll hit a ceiling at some point. I assume for each person what that is and when depends on some combination of personal ambition, luck, people skills and ability, probably in that order.

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Well said.

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It’s only upward until you’re on SCOTUS or on a million billboards.

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If you’re ambitious you won’t know until you’ve decided to quit or made it to where you think you belong. Started my legal career in a podunk law firm making $50k. Now partner in big law making 30x that.

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Wow, good for you!

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Probably SOL unless you can code well

Nah, you know market rewards certain skills more than others. Ceiling for SWE way higher. Be part of product, not cost center too

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