Whole team is under water and some deals are having to be put on the back burner. The other side and our client is applying SO much pressure to turn all docs ASAP, but the senior is so under water on other deals, they’re reviewing my drafts slowly. I’m only a second year, but the pressure from the other side, the client and the lack of ability to do more than I’m doing is giving me crippling anxiety. Just wanted to rant a little.

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I’m a mid level in the same position as your senior with no junior support (typing this while waiting for coffee). Trust me your senior is appreciative of the work you’re doing to help. If it’s any help just remember that the team knows you’re pulling your weight which is all that matters - the client doesn’t pay your salary and there will be plenty of future clients regardless of this clients opinion.

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Thank you, I need that so much.

Your client right now is the senior associate and it sounds like you are doing everything you can to keep things moving. As long as they are happy with you (and it sounds like that’s the case here), you are good.

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