Okay, fess up. What's the most ridiculous thing you treated yourself to with your first big attorney paycheck?

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My overpriced rent lol

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We had an unfinished basement when we moved into our house. Settled a H U G E case and firm collected 30%. I paid out bonuses to the firm’s employees that amounted to more than a mkt h’s salary per person, then dropped a mint into finishing the basement. Three bedrooms, a common room wired for surround sound, and a full bathroom with double sinks. There was much rejoicing in my family.

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New horse.

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