Working remotely for a tech co and still can't get over how much more time I get to spend with my kids. To be honest, this alone is worth so much more than money can buy. For those who plan well, I really think exiting can be worth it if family is a priority. It's really helped my marriage also, I'm a lot kinder to my wife with way less stress.

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This is my dream, I completely agree. Can I ask what is your practice area and how you found a remote tech job?

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How long were in you in Big Law before leaving?

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It's really a sliding scale I think depending on how good of a fit you are for what they are looking for. My wife went in house at a title company out of law school when worked at an AmLaw 200 firm for under 2 years before she found a tech unicorn that was looking for her exact niche. They were looking for someone with 5-7 years firm experience but hired my wife with less than 4 total and less than 2 years at a firm. She got a 50% raise and better hours. I think it's mostly a matter of keeping an eye out for when that perfect fit comes along.

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So good to hear. I’m thinking of going in-house for the same reasons.

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