I want to leave the DMV

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a federal attorney with two decades of experience in a specialty that is easily employable. Of course in DC, it’s much harder but I think I would have an easier time getting a law firm job in another state. I’m also so, so sick of the DC area. The stress, the competitive and serious nature of everyone, etc.

The problem is my husband is a solo (although I also think he’d be more successful elsewhere), I have one kid in her second year at a state school, and my other daughter is in a private special ed school that is perfect for her and she won’t graduate for 2-3 more years.

Any creative ideas?

In demand legal specialties change. How specialized is your area of expertise ?

Bar membership in new jurisdiction is an important step that can be done now.

Give serious consideration to your daughter's education and how many change might affect her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1. You can start decluttering. Selling things slowly will get them to people who actually want them, instead of just throwing things away.

2. Start researching target cities. Visit them on vacation. What will the climate look like in 2050? Where do your kids plan to end up? Where do you know people or have roots? What landscapes and weather do you like? What medical care is available? What is the cost of living?

3. Start researching target jobs. Which copies are good employers? Which companies pay well? Wait to flex your contracts until your daughter is in her final year.

4. Spend time solidifying current relationships that you value. Make memories. Determine who you want to keep in contact with.

Can I pay you to get my life together?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s a solo?

Hans

[Anonymous]

Become an ALJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s a solo?

Solo practitioner - i.e. not in a law firm but owns his own firm, of which he is the only lawyer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s a solo?

Solo practitioner - i.e. not in a law firm but owns his own firm, of which he is the only lawyer

He’s actually in a very small firm, but they essentially do their own thing - one of them refers some work to him, but otherwise they have different specialties and just share resources.

He’s open to moving, but afraid of starting over. He does mostly estates, so his clients are one-offs, but he has a huge network here.

I also do not want to be in a different state from our older daughter, so it depends on where she ends up. So this is probably a pipe dream, I’m just so sick of (and scared to stay in) the DMV.

[Anonymous]

Why are you scared to stay in the DMV?

[Anonymous]

OP isn’t moving. Ever. She’s just venting.