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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op don't be so quick to assume you can't make major changes in your life.  You're in control of your life.  I realize you have law school debt but as long as you can make the payments, that shouldn't stop you from changing careers.  You sound miserable and should do something about it.  Even if it means selling your house and moving into a rental.  Selling cars.  Do whatever it takes.  You only live one life and this is no way to live it.  I'd even apply for jobs in other cities.  Do NOT have your spouse quit his job.  No way.  [/quote]

You are so naive.  I have a family member who sells cars and he works six days a week for ten to twelve hours a day for a pittance.  And a lawyer can't just pick up and move to another city.  It doesn't work like that.  Not only is there the issue of being admitted to the bar, but law firms have a very strong preference for hiring people with local ties. Unless you have some in demand specialized expertise, no one will be interested in some random lawyer from another city.  Plus the DC market is as good as it gets right now. [/quote]

I think PP was saying to sell the cars to reduce expenses, not selling cars as a career; that would make sense with the line about selling your house.

It is difficult (not impossible) to move to another state but OP can move within the state where she's barred -- most DC lawyers are barred someplace else, and then waive into DC.  Or she could change careers entirely and do something else, or stay home if her spouse was able to support them in a lower cost of living area.  They need to figure out what their priorities are.  Life is too short.[/quote]

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