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Burnt out, 100% of the time
I’m a fifth year going to a plaintiffs firm in the fall. Not like prestigious plaintiffs firm, a small 3 person shop. I’ll make less than half my salary but will be given opportunities I could have in biglaw. I signed up for it because I thought I was good at oral advocacy and weak at written advocacy and attention to detail. Now I’m good at written advocacy and attention to detail. But my oral advocacy skills have diminished a bit. It’s been a rollercoaster but I’m really glad I did it. I took my net work from -110 to plus 250 or so. And I’m leaving biglaw with minimal debt and skills.
I’m excited for the next chapter and I think I’ll truly find happiness. If you’re lit biglaw isn’t a terrible way to start out if you’re at the right firm and get the right mentors. Sorry for the long winded post.
Short term? Crying in debt. Long term? Crying in less debt in a much bigger office.
Many aspire to become senior associates. Long-term in-house or public service.
Big law is a great way to jump start any career.
Mental Health Facility . . . . but a nice one.
What is the typical burnout timing?
Most go in-house at some point. Some go to smaller firms or, in some specialties, go off on their own. A lot quit and pursue other interests or just stay at home. The latter is common in two-lawyer households.