Working Canadian big law. Really burnt out and not enjoying work. Very understaffed and work product is suffering. Partners not hiring new associates, classic toxic work/availability expectations etc etc. have an opportunity to work with a boutique firm, make same amount making now but plus % of billables. Smaller deals and less sophisticated but opportunity to help grow the firm and be more entrepreneurial. Weekends generally protected and lower yearly target. What would you do?

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Do you really need us to answer that question? Go for it!

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Job security is a valid concern. But these kinds of opportunities don’t come up everyday and it sounds like you have already listed most of the pros of moving with the one con being potential job security. But a downturn might also impact big law and no job is ever 100% secure probably.

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How is this even a real question?

If you don’t take it I will, lol.

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Isn’t moving to the US and still being miserable but making 2x as much an option?

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Yea, I’ve kicked tires on that. Just don’t know if I can do another 2500 year. Don’t think I’d be happy even if pay 2x’d.

I’d take the offer.

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GO GO GO.

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