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I started like that, then slowly but surely I’ve been becoming the seniors I hated, sending vague emails with no deadlines (under expectations they’ll do asap). I wanted to be the cool and friendly senior who helps people learn how to do this job and doesn’t interfere with time away, now I’m crusty, tired and ready to fuck up your weekend bc the partner just unraveled my plans

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Obi said it best... You have become the very thing you swore to destroy

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Funny. I had a partner like this. Every time she asked me for something she was like “could you please help me on this? No worries if you are busy. Just let me know and I can do it.”

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Too true 🤦‍♀️

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I do a middle thing of that whereas other seniors in my firm legitimately write to juniors to do something within the next 55 minutes where they have not been involved on the matter.

I see you, OP! Hahaha. No hard feelings though. I'll wait until I become a senior partner. Kidding! Lol

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