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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The demands of a big law young associate and a big law partner are different.  Partners have a lot more control over their schedules and typically (though not always) work less (still a lot, but less than junior associates). Associates often (though not always) have pretty minimal control and grind out a lot of hours.  Agreed that this is going to depend on the firm, practice, clients, and partner(s).  I point this out because while all of this advice and perspective is good and helpful, some of it just won't work as well for a big law junior associate.  Just by way of example with the family dinner, if I routinely left before 7pm in the first 2 years at a law firm, I believe I would have been let go.  I'm not sure I would have felt comfortable doing this for a few years, other than on Fridays.

Another thing to keep in mind OP is that, unfortunately, the employability of a junior attorney is not great.  So, if your husband has only been practicing for a short time, it might be very difficult for him to get a different job.

I realize this is not a comment full of helpful advice, but perhaps this could be helpful perspective.  [/quote]

This is truth. Let him try and grab that brass ring, your future self will thank you. [/quote]

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