My hours are low and work hasn’t been flowing my way (just a few projects, but nothing major or promises of work that don’t materialize). I keep feeling like my firm is phasing me out, but I kind of always have this lingering concern at the back of my mind. What should I be looking out for in terms of signs that I may be on the verge of being coached out vs natural slow periods? (senior-ish associate, transactional practice)

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From what I've seen, first is very little work. Then when you ask enough, it'll either be non-billable terrible work or work with terrible partners known for making people quit. If nothing works, a random pip.

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