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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I didn’t give up my big law career because of my family but because other than my family and big law I had no other life.[/b] I worked long big laws hours and my home life was well organized and my weekends were family focused. But I had no time for friends, other family, exercising, a hobby, reading. Everything was so organized that there was no spontaneity or fun. I finally realized that I was on autopilot and that my relationship with my husband and children was on autopilot so I left a joined a much smaller firm which required a pretty painful pay cut. But my life is so much better! We now have a social life, I’m home for dinner many nights, I exercise, our weekends are far more relaxed, I’m Reading again and my relationship with my husband and children is much better. [/quote]

+100.  When I read the post from the mom a page or two ago when she said she gave up her entire social life for Biglaw I felt sorry for her.  That's a pretty big sacrifice, which she will discover when she's an empty nester and doesn't have kids to fill up what little personal time she has.  I was in Biglaw for 27 years, at one of the top firms in DC, and it is absolutely soul-sucking.  Anyone who thinks they're happy in situation is either deluding themselves or isn't normal.  It's no way to live.  It isn't living. [/quote]
Hi. We probably know each other. We’ve certainly sat on panels together spouting about our robust practice areas and opportunities for women in law.  [/quote]

Doubtful, lol.  I'm a guy.  I walked away from Biglaw 5 years ago at 53 with a fat bank account and haven't worked since.  Neither has my wife.  I'm not even a member of the bar anymore.  It's AWESOME/[/quote]

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