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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This still has to be the worst atty job in the feds[/quote]

This. Times a million. Definitely consider all of your options, including leaving the law or working at Starbucks, before coming to work for the Board. [/quote]

Surely there are exit options once you get your foot in the door? I hear you can apply anywhere after a year. [/quote]

Yes, there are exit options. But, the exit options are not good. A large percentage of attorneys who leave the the Board become decision writers at SSA, which is better in terms of quality of life, but worse in terms of salary. Also, keep in mind that management likes to fire people quickly. If management doesn’t like you, they’ll fire you or force you to resign approximately 9-10 months after your start date. [/quote]

Beyond maybe the first year or two (if you’ve never practiced law before) you gain no marketable skills at the Board (other than the aforementioned SSA jobs). Otherwise, since you’re not practicing law you’re sort of treading water professionally.  Yes, there are people who jump from the Board to other OGC type jobs, but most of them had prior experience or are superstars who would have ended up elsewhere anyway. [/quote]

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