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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 160,000 and I am not a big time lawyer. I am a psychologist who makes pennies compared to these lawyers. It kills us to pay $850/month and not be able to make the return that lawyers do.[/quote]

Not all lawyers are "big time lawyers"--in fact, most aren't.  You obviously do not know much about the legal market.  Many "big time lawyers" have been shed from big time law firms and remain unemployed for long periods or go into underemployment.  Many others by choice work in lower-paying but rewarding positions in government, non-profits and "the system".  Do you know what a legal aid lawyer makes?  It's a lot of work and stress and little pecuniary return.  So yes, a minority of lawyers are making a lot of money.  More than that are struggling under the burden of high educational debt.  In any case, as a psychologist, you should be aware of the statistics regarding suicide and substance abuse in the legal profession--it is a very high stress career, regardless of how much money is made.

I'm not saying all lawyers have it rough or should be pitied, but if you're going to have a pity party for yourself and resent lawyers, at least get your facts straight.[/quote]

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