Shoulda ran out the door when the managing partner at my firm said people who ask about “work-life balance” in their interview were not considered for the job. (Sigh)

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This is what’s wrong with this profession!!!!!!!!

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The almighty dollar.

I agree this feels ridiculous, but this is also something better suited to ask associates?

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It's high time for employers to accept and acknowledge that they are hiring people and not robots.

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This makes me so sad. Why can't we take care of our people?

If attorneys want to look at associates as profit centers, at least we can see them as investments, too. I'd rather have an associate who is mentally, emotionally, and physically well working for me, than one that is abused, burned-out, and unmotivated. Working from home, mental health days, medical coverage that includes therapy, honest communication, pro bono hours, mandatory vacations, etc. all help.

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I am a 2013 graduate and any abuse comes from the older generations—-my peers and lower classes all seem to understand the concept of humanity so hopefully that is an indication of how the future of this profession shakes out

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