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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH is an equity partner and he genuinely likes his job. I interact with many law firm partners and it’s quite obvious (perhaps even more so to a non-lawyer) who enjoys their work (the way they talk about it, how happy they seem) and who doesn’t.

I look at the families with a law firm partner who is overworked and miserable, and I think, man, WHY? Totally not worth the misery.

On the other hand for those who enjoy it, yes it’s worth it. More hours and stress than a government job but 15x the money, and tons of flexibility. [/quote]

We're all thrilled that your husband is happy.  But your response is irrelevant fluff that has nothing to do with and doesn't even attempt to answer OP's question.  [/quote]

Ok, to be more clear: he has more responsibility but way, way more flexibility. Almost no late nights and, since making partner, only misses family dinner (at 6pm) like once every few months. And his income is at least four times what it was as a senior associate. For him, and others at his firm, being a partner is dramatically better in terms of work-life balance than being an associate, and the money is the cherry on top. However, the flexibility alone wouldn’t be worth it if he didn’t actually enjoy the work, and if someone doesn’t enjoy the work as an associate, that’s not going to magically change when one makes partner.

I know spouses of law partners answering here always get bashed, but I’m just sharing what I know and attempting to answer the question.[/quote]

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