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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I do not mean to accuse you of anything, but there are a couple of indicators in your post that make me think you may have a couple biases.

You mention that you worked in a big firm more than once.  You mentioned that you left the big firm because you wanted more balance.  You mentioned that those attorneys in your office that did not come from a big firm are incompetent.  Is it possible that you still hold a bit of the stereotype that you are better than these other lawyers simply because you came from a big firm?  Is it possible that you had unrealistic expectations about how much work you would still need to do as a government lawyer?

I'm not saying that you shouldn't tell your manager if you have too much on your plate and do not have enough bandwidth.  But it isn't really about other people's workload.  It is about your own.

I've been a government lawyer for four years.  I came from a small local firm that specializes in the type of work I do now.  I still work damn hard.  I perceive that I do more work than some of my coworkers.  But I have aspirations (lowly as they may be within the confines of the federal government).  So, sure, you could say no to work and be less stressed with more time for your family, but you would be setting yourself behind if you wanted to get promoed, move into management, and get bonuses.  It is all a trade-off.[/quote]

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