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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Big law partner, and I do not doubt that OP is doing what she says she is doing, or that it may be necessary at her firm.  I will add only a few things:

1.  I did not work like OP as an associate (I still worked 2400 hours or so a year, but even that seems less than what OP is doing with all her other business-related activities outside of work) and I don't think most of those who make equity partners do so either.

2.  Even in "big law," cultures are very different.  Some firms expect face time, others (like my own) generally don't care where you work as long as your work is done and the client is happy (note this does not mean the hours aren't long, but it does mean I can work from home after having dinner with my family most nights).

3.  If you are miserable, OP, it will NOT get better as a partner.  Please don't set yourself up for long-term career disappointment or sudden burnout.  If you honestly find the work rewarding, that is one thing, but the money you envision in the partnership will not bring happiness.

4.  If it works for you and your family, then don't worry about what others think.  [/quote]

This is exactly right, especially Item 3.  I cannot emphasize that strongly enough.

I wonder if OP is an inefficient worker with all that time spent, all the time.   Not sure what the source of the anger is but I have to agree w/ the reaction that OP comes off as a flaming a-hole.

Item 3 is huge. [/quote]

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