Misery

#SundayReset

The job is difficult.

The expectations are high (highest from myself).

I’ve had more moments in the last few months than I’ve had in a while where I’ve questioned how long I can make it.

Where I’ve thought, “This is why people leave.”

I am lucky to have people in my corner to help me get through those moments.

I know much of this—the high expectations I place on myself and the deep desire to be good enough—would follow me into whatever job I have.

And, I know: my strengths are well suited for this type of work.

So: I am not miserable, at least not always.

It can be hard, there can be tough times, and it still be something you like to do.

You do not have to be unhappy as an attorney.

You do not have to be miserable in big law.

You do not have to be negative about it period.

I hope to break the bashing-law cycle in my small sphere of influence. I hope you’ll try to do the same.

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