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6 weeks isn’t a ton of time. The best thing will be to just be honest to the partners about capacity
It will look bad to move after 6 weeks. What made you come to the firm? Although burnout is real and this happened when I moved firms and now I cannot wait to leave.
Personally no but it depends on your circumstances and whether you can afford to have some time out. I left my last firm due to burn out and have taken a year off. I’m starting a new job soon and if it’s just as busy/badly managed I’m definitely out asap.
Can you delegate and decline new work? Can you see a light at the end of the tunnel?
Ooh I’ve been there and it’s like the paralegals were hazing me. My concerns came closer to the 6 month mark and then I stayed nearly 4 years. The only thing that helped me was developing a better relationship with one of the partners. He became more of a mentor and then it was easier to get help from the paralegals and the other two partners
eased up a bit.
Pro
You need to communicate
Pro
Okay 190 should not be burn-out level, so something about how you are managing your time and stress is making things worse. You’re ramping up on all new matters. 1800 for the year doesn’t mean you’re burning out in one month of 190. Things will ebb and flow.
I was in your situation. When I communicated this issue, I was told I needed to prioritise. It doesn’t get any better. It’s better to leave asap, otherwise it takes a toll on your mental and physical health. Forget about HR. They’re there to protect the firm, not the employee’s interests.
That’s what I suspect. I have asked for support it got me no where!!
Pro
Try to give it 6 months to see the ebbs and flows. This period may not be representative.
I would agree to a certain extent. The lack of support from paralegals and assistants is also unnerving.
I don’t think it looks bad. Make the right professional and personal decision. You’ve got to produce quality. If the environments not helping, take actions