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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tale of two cities - there’s a good argument for women opting out of this whole mess! She’s happy as a clam in her studio with her rescue dog. Be careful what you ask for when you make money and prestige the guiding principles of your life.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/22/realestate/queens-jackson-heights-apartment-sale.html[/quote]

Every person is different but most people are not looking for money and prestige.  They are looking to do something meaningful to them.  Often that means to be the best at what you do.  Some people are not driven like that but many are.  Money and prestige comes with being the best or one of the best it is not the goal.  [/quote]

Ok …. Well I think most law partners are in it for the money and some prestige. It’s just a sad human state that Reddit OP cannot be happy with what she has. [/quote]

OP wouldn’t feel bad if she only had a HS degree, worked 20 hours a week, and somehow made 850k a year. She has made enormous sacrifices from a young age (delayed gratification) and there is a personal cost. When you live in NY you see far more successful people than you every day and it makes you question your decision to work 80 hours a week and not see your family or be able to provide optimal housing. [/quote]

she’s still not poor. Are we supposed to feel sorry for her? [/quote]

To an extent yes. [/quote]

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