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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'll be honest - easy money. I've never made easier money in my life and I've slogged thru a decade of biglaw etc. So yeah that's why. Yes the work sucks. Yes the people are dumb and/or unmotivated. But if someone is handing me 250k to do nothing/almost nothing, why would I say no?[/quote]

I don't know if you are really a finreg lawyer but if you are, you should feel some guilt.

I'm a former fed, and the lawyers at my non-finreg agency were not slackers.  I can't imagine bragging about being overpaid to do nothing.

When I interviewed for a job with a corporation, the hiring manager coincidentally had been childhood friends with the former political head of my agency.  He said his friend had complained about the civil servants.  I truthfully replied that I had a copy of a thank you note from his friend expressing appreciation for working late on a holiday to help him.  I asked if my interviewer wanted a copy...surprise...he didn't.

Do your part.  Manipulating the system for your own ends and then bragging about it gives ammo to the people currently seeking to burn the federal government down. [/quote]

Sorry I don't feel guilt. I've paid my dues. I slogged for years and years in the private sector. Now I got the easy street job which I hate - not due to Doge, hated it since day 1 pre Trump. But hey keeping the seat warm and collecting my money while plotting my next career moves. So yeah I don't really care if I get letters appreciating my work or not, as long as the direct deposit hits. I also don't care if they burn down fed govt. I don't intend to stay forever so whatever.[/quote]

Sounds like your headed straight for the top lol. Well I guess it’s your loss if your career has been so negative. I only ever took jobs I really want to do and am excited about - has worked out pretty well for me. [/quote]

Nah got the Ivy thing, stayed connected blah blah so outside of the govt job the network is pretty tight. Just coasting for the right thing bc why not collect the quarter million from Uncle Sam, do nothing, take long vacations before I’m back to actual work with clients.[/quote]

Well you stated that your first stint in BigLaw was a “slog” so it sure does not sound like you are enjoying your career or picking positions that you will enjoy. [/quote]

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