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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What happens when you work in biglaw, make a good salary, and truly hate your job? To the point of waking up feeling nauseated? Working all the time and wondering - for what?? But kids, mortgage, tuition, on and on - require that income?

HOW[/quote]
You start cutting back on your fixed expenses.  
Every bonus goes to reducing a fixed expense.  This year bonus - make a huge payment against your mortgage.
Move your kids to public or private catholic instead of $50K / year school

I assume your spouse / partner does not work due to supporting your career?   Maybe time to as a family reflect on what changes need to happen including spouse entering workforce to support a transition.

Also think about what it is that you hate about it?   The hours, the people, the firm culture.  Not all are equal and there are some things you can control.  But you need to find space for a path forward.  
My DH went and did a Transcendental Meditation Program and meditation is now a big part of his daily life.  He is much happier with his job.[/quote]

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