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Hi Everyone,I need assistance deciding whether to give up my search for in-house counsel and start something else. I applied for over 1300+ positions since August 2021. Since then, I have gotten some interviews but no job. I have a unique background Accounting 8+ years, Law for 4+. I don't get much feedback from interviewers. LinkedIn if background helps. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-jaweed-esq/ Thanks!
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I’m a job hopper. I realized a long time ago that switching jobs every 2-3 years increases your income wayy quicker than going through decades of performance review/annual raise cycles. However, I just a new in house job about 4 months ago and I’m hoping I can at least stick around for 4 years.
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Whenever the first one no longer serves your career or personal development.
Agree. It’s when you stop growing & learning.
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I’m not saying that there’s anything wrong with this question, but it reflects a mindset that is just so foreign to me.
I’ve had two professional positions in almost 25 years. When I started each job, I started it with the idea that I would stay with the firm and company for the rest of my career. I picked the jobs I did because I thought that those jobs were jobs where that was viable.
The idea of taking a job worth the intent of using it to get another job just wasn’t something I was interested in.
Full disclosure: the last few years of private practice were pretty miserable, so I’m not saying my approach is necessarily right; but I do find the differences in mindset fascinating.
Rising Star
That’s fair. I’ve just had a different experience. Some of that may be fortunate timing on my part.
The way I perceive it,while I could theoretically be leaving money on the table (I actually think I get paid fairly for my skill set, but who knows), but the other benefits I’ve accrued (political capital, professional reputation, job security, etc.) result in a pretty good work life balance. The counter to that is that my timing was great. And maybe not everyone will find that balance. But it’s hard for me to reconcile that concern when I hear it from folks who have opted to chase the cash when they know how the game works. Just as I’ve never lived through this market as a young lawyer, a smaller percentage than ever seems to have stuck it out to see where extended tenures may lead.
Like I said, it’s fascinating and I recognize the validity of your perspective.
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I left my last position after 6 months for better pay, benefits, and a fully remote option. Find somewhere you want to stay a while. If you’re unhappy with your current role, don’t feel the need to stay. You would be wasting both your and your company’s time if you’re sticking around simply to satisfy some sort of resume timeline.
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Whenever you think you can increase your compensation. It may be harder as we move into a recession but I plan to continuously keep my eye out for opportunities even though I am just now jumping into a new in-house role.
I think 1 year is the soonest. In this particular time, I would wait until after the coming recession until the next hot hiring market.
Expect to stay 3+ years at a new job