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[quote=Anonymous]Everyone can land on their feet, but as others mentioned, you most likely will not make the Big Law salary and you need to make your job search your full-time job. I was given the customary 3 months at my firm and before my 3 months were up, I got 2 offers at other large firms, but one was in Chicago and one in Dallas so I wasn't keen on taking them, but was willing to do it and have a commuter marriage until something opened up in DC. I absolutely needed the money because I have student loans and an elderly mother that I need to take care of so I was terrified of not having a job when my 90 days were up. Similar to another poster, I applied everywhere like crazy and even forgot about jobs that I applied for so when they called I couldn't even remember what the job was! Anyhow, total shot in the dark, I applied to a large consulting firm with a teeny tiny office in DC. They hired me at 70K. I have been here now for 3 years with miniscule raises, but I love it. Work is great, I'm treated like a human being, was able to have kids and work from home most days.  I am in the process of transitioning to completely working from home. I miss the money, not going to lie, but I'm a better person now than I was back at the firm. Good luck to you. [/quote]

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