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Did yall see that tornado??
To be fair one of you makes the world better and the other makes it worse
Chief
Lawyers* I was in bed typing 😂
As a fellow attorney, chill out and enjoy the money dude. Like you are literally punching down.
Can you pivot to becoming a medical malpractice attorney?
Enthusiast
I don't think he will be able to litigate against his brother but great recommendation though
I’m sure your parents are very proud of you too OP.
Chief
Granted I don’t know your family’s dynamic, but from what you’re describing, I’m willing to bet that YOU are the one your parents never had to worry about. It sounds like they’re trying to make your sibling feel good his/herself. Take it as a compliment. (I come from a similar dynamic)
Pro
At some point, you’ll want to grow up not care so much what other people think about you
Pro
Well OP can grow up or feel bad, up to him/her
Definitely. I’m more accomplished than my siblings, but never get any type of validation or anything. Not that I need it, but it would be nice every now and then.
Either way, you’re both very successful, especially you being in BigLaw! I would kill for my husband to work in BigLaw. To me, a BigLaw Partner is much more impressive than most Doctors, except maybe a specialized Surgeon.
Enthusiast
Doctors will always be gods in the eyes of a boomer
Enthusiast
I respect your accomplishments OP, even if your parents don't
What type of lawyer are you? This is maybe not so much about the $$.
Pro
Did they explain why they wanted your kids to become doctors specifically ? Do you have a lot of doctors in your family beside your sibling ?
You'll learn to not care. Trust me.
Guys give OP a break!
OP- I’m proud of you ☺️
Enthusiast
Are you brown 😂
Enthusiast
Focus on yourself and be proud of what you’ve accomplished, old sport
Rising Star
Ha! Actually my best friend started her own firm. Her sister is a doctor, her parents actually said her firm is only worth as much as the furniture in it. They hire a different attorney to deal with their current legal issues with the IRS instead of her because they have “long history with them”. Trash!
100%! This is literally my entire life. My brother walks on effing water with my parents. With me they’re like “oh she’s a lawyer.” Like COME ON. My father was seriously injured in an accident and I helped them get a 6 figure settlement. I found and engaged counsel, walked him through the whole process, flew home several times to help with things like discovery responses and his deposition… Instead, my mom talks about the time my brother correctly diagnosed my dad with diverticulitis over the phone. I will never live up. Thankfully my brother’s cool as hell. If I had to be second place to anyone, I’d rather it be him.
You sound cool as hell too A2 🥂
Pro
Why do you even bother to spend an ounce of your brain cells on this?
For most professionals, it is clear on who is the more “successful” one, if you use compensation as your metric.
Who cares about what others thinking when you are in your second home and flying to nice vacation spots?