Posted in another bowl but looking for more inputs...how long should I work in Big Law before exiting? Currently at a V10 firm, NYC office

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Would also love to know! I’m 4 years in, not sure if I should wait and see if partner track is happening or bail now. I’m just so tired

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If you wait and end up not making partner, you will not be very attractive to new firms as a 10-year associate.

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Don't mentally leave until you really need to leave. I'd give it your best until you can't. Then start looking. Whatever you want to do after will build on your experience at the firm.

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How long have you been practicing?

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