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Wow. How long have you been pregnant that they're already a toddler? You must be long overdue!
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thanks - it's days like these where i want to just to mat leave and ask for reduced hours upon return
Same thing happened to me (I’ve figured out these people are toxic though). Usually I ask for a deadline which helps.
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BigLaw is not really compatible with having to look after kids or being a carer full-time. The people I have seen do this, are:
i) partners by the time they have kids (so can afford childcare 6 days a week and also delegate a lot to associates)
ii) associates who work part-time or have significant parental babysitting support (think 3+ days a week)
iii) non-fee earners (non-lawyers, PSLs, legal ops people)