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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If he was told his practice area was not one his firm would be focusing on, that's as good as the firm saying "start looking."  Just being honest.  Government is really tough to break into these days and can be really hit-or-miss as far as job satisfaction.  Some of the most miserable people I ever worked with were govt. attorneys.  Big Law attorneys especially have a really tough time adjusting.  It's like being booted from first class to the back row of coach.

[b]I'd strongly consider relocating to the mid-West or somewhere South.  I'm a lawyer and we recently relocated due to Dh's job.  I was shocked at the job opportunities available to me that wouldn't have been available in D.C.  There are so many regional firms with high profits (not necessarily the 7-figure profits you'll see in D.C.) and with average billing hours considerably less than what your DH is probably accustomed to.  There is a whole world outside of NY-DC-Boston.  I'd also encourage your DH to look at in-house positions both in the DC area, and probably more realistic, anywhere else.  I think he'd be much happier (and make more money) in house than in government.  [/quote][/b]

THIS.  Wasn't that pretty much what PP said?  Maybe not how you wanted to hear it.  But not everyone coddles you in this world.

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