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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I made partner, my local office managing partner gave me a letter and handshake. It was announced at a recent firm wide retreat.

I changed my LinkedIn when my local office lead partner confirmed it.

Becoming a voting partner makes you realize that the game has never changed - you keep hustling and deal with the same politics you dealt with in high school, college, grad school, etc.

The money isn't as huge as it sounds. Lifestyle doesn't change, just feels slightly more secure, albeit, still insecure.

Many folks will think you've won at life, and to be fair, you have. However, all the prestige and money is meaningless outside the context of a life well lived - being faithful to your loving spouse, children, friends.

Do you want to be happy as partner? Be happy as an associate. Be happy as a grad student. Live a full, well balanced life - live beneath your means, give generously, and don't let it all go to your head. Don't forget where you came from.

FYI: I'm a dual HYS grad and one of the youngest partners in history at one of the most prestigious and well capitalized firms.[/quote]

You've been drinking the KoolAid for too long.  Becoming a partner is far from winning at life.  They are a dime a dozen.  There's so much more to life, and I wish you the best in exploring the wonders of life, the heart, and the world.  Not being snarky.
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