For those laid off from Big Law, did you land on your feet?

[Anonymous]

Everyone can land on their feet, but as others mentioned, you most likely will not make the Big Law salary and you need to make your job search your full-time job. I was given the customary 3 months at my firm and before my 3 months were up, I got 2 offers at other large firms, but one was in Chicago and one in Dallas so I wasn't keen on taking them, but was willing to do it and have a commuter marriage until something opened up in DC. I absolutely needed the money because I have student loans and an elderly mother that I need to take care of so I was terrified of not having a job when my 90 days were up. Similar to another poster, I applied everywhere like crazy and even forgot about jobs that I applied for so when they called I couldn't even remember what the job was! Anyhow, total shot in the dark, I applied to a large consulting firm with a teeny tiny office in DC. They hired me at 70K. I have been here now for 3 years with miniscule raises, but I love it. Work is great, I'm treated like a human being, was able to have kids and work from home most days. I am in the process of transitioning to completely working from home. I miss the money, not going to lie, but I'm a better person now than I was back at the firm. Good luck to you.

[Anonymous]

I know a few who set up their own solo or small law firm. I am not a lawyer, I have a management consulting firm, a very unique one serving highly trained professionals to stay competitive and profitable on the marketplace. Most of them started looking for clients even before the layoff happened and it made life easier when they were on their own. Most of them succeeded. please let me know if I can assist you with anything.

[Anonymous]

My husband is in house at a bank after a 2009 layoff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband is in house at a bank after a 2009 layoff.

how long was his gap?

[Anonymous]

10 months

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:10 months

Is it a myth or reality that if you have a gap its very difficult to get rehired? How did he spin his gap on his interview?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:10 months

Is it a myth or reality that if you have a gap its very difficult to get rehired? How did he spin his gap on his interview?

I'd also like to hear about this.

[Anonymous]

Yes, married well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, married well.

Pardon?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, married well.

Pardon?

You are excused.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, married well.

Pardon?

You are excused.

Ah.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:10 months

Is it a myth or reality that if you have a gap its very difficult to get rehired? How did he spin his gap on his interview?

Total reality. It is very difficult to get an offer much less an interview if you are "unemployed"

DH had a one year gap, but did not make that apparent to hiring managers and HR. He established himself as a "consultant", registered his company so that when they ran a background check his company name would come up as his. Better to say that you're consulting than to have a physical gap on your resume....even if you have zero clients

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:10 months

Is it a myth or reality that if you have a gap its very difficult to get rehired? How did he spin his gap on his interview?

Total reality. It is very difficult to get an offer much less an interview if you are "unemployed"

DH had a one year gap, but did not make that apparent to hiring managers and HR. He established himself as a "consultant", registered his company so that when they ran a background check his company name would come up as his. Better to say that you're consulting than to have a physical gap on your resume....even if you have zero clients

Must it be law or is law-related sufficient. Also, what kind of job did he land?