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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't quit before you get that biglaw maternity leave. I had two of them and they're great. They're not going to can you while you're pregnant or on leave, so don't worry about the fact that you didn't make hours.

In terms of the search, most people I know (including myself) found their next job through someone they knew. Reach out to friends or to associates at other firms that you know through your matters, or to your alumni network. If small-law doesn't pay enough, look at bigger firms with regional DC offices, or at lower regarded biglaw firms. Your practice group and the ppl you work with matter most, not all biglaw sucks all of the time.

Start applying to gov't. It takes a while and many apps to get anywhere using USA JOBS. If you know someone who works there, see if they can get your resume in front of the right person.

Do a budget and figure out the real numbers. I make about 3rd year biglaw money now, with a pretty lousy bonus. My take home is not enough to cover all of our expenses, but it's not that far off and we have a substantially larger mortgage and an expensive nanny. Assuming your spouse earns an income, you guys may have room for a paycut.

GL, OP.[/quote]

Thanks for this. Are you still at a firm? [/quote]

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