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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're making $750K this year -- I'm 35, she's 29.  I'm in Biglaw.  But can't take it anymore.  Planning on quitting at the end of the year with about $2M.  We only spend $50K a year so should be no big problem.  Will plan on relocating to cheaper part of country.[/quote]

Good for you. It's important to realize what's at risk - your sanity, marriage, kids, etc - before you've lost it. Too many associates and junior partners get caught up in the race. We lawyers are hyper-competitive after all. I spent many years in BIGLAW, sacrificing a great deal in the process. Fortunately, I learned that the grass was greener in house. That said, even BIGLAW pales in comparison to sales guys that I advise. Many make 1-2 million on software and maintenance sales  a few are in their late 20s and cleaning up. Yes, that's a hard life too, but the odds of making great money are better in sales than BIGLAW. Needless to say, I'm still not tempted. When you're in house though,  BIGLAW partners are still your bitch. [/quote]

+1 this is our strategy too.  Currently planning lawexit in the next few years and DH is about to transition into the government.  I think we banked enough that we should be good to go with the lower HHI and will certainly have a more relaxed work life.  If DH stays in government long enough we'll have that pension too so I think it's a good move for us.[/quote]

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