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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most big law associates I know get very comfortable with their cushy salaries and live their lives accordingly.  They aren't scrimping and saving by living in dumpy apartments in the suburbs; they are living in luxury apartments in the city or the close in suburbs.  They blow off steam by going out to expensive dinners and exclusive bars and clubs.  They travel internationally and go on extravagant weekend trips because that is what their peers all do.  When they get engaged they splurge for a fancy 1.5 carat + engagement ring.

The fancy lifestyle coupled with student loans adds up quickly.  [/quote]

Most biglaw associate I know are in between the two extremes you've presented.  They're not scrimping and saving living in dumpy apartments in the suburbs, but they aren't blowing all their money on travel and diamond rings either.

I saved up a $300k "nest egg", and bought a condo (downtown) during my 5 years in biglaw.  I also traveled internationally and ate at fancy restaurants, sure.[/quote]

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