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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I read these threads about big law, in some ways I am jealous. I don't think I would prefer that level of work-like balance, but to stay in something with that level of time commitment, I can't imagine what its like to really like or love your profession that much, its impressive and I wonder if I'll ever feel that kind of calling to a profession.[/quote]

Honestly I wouldn't assume they all like or love their jobs that much.

I am a lawyer and I like my job but I hated being a big firm lawyer.[/quote]

I agree.  Some of us do like the work: I left Big Law for govt because the hours were ruining my relationships and my health, not because I disliked the day-to-day practice.  There are some who thrive on competition or on the thrill of winning a client/case/whatever, and they seem to be happy in a wound-up, looking-for-the-next-crisis way.  But in my experience most of the people who stay do so because they feel financially trapped by all the spending PP mentioned and they don't know how to get out.  And a lot of them, particularly the really senior male partners, appear to just not want to spend time at home.[/quote]

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