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NYC WLB?

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:04 am
by Anonymous User
I'm a securities/capital markets midlevel in a secondary city at a well known firm considering a relocation to NYC. My main motivation behind relocating is not professional, but to experience a new city and the culture/fun of living in a world capital. I've connected a lot with New York the times I've visited and think I'd enjoy living there for a couple years, but am a little put off by the posts I've read on here of the intense work lifestyle of NYC biglaw. I bill about ~1800 at my current gig and still feel like I work a decent amount, and the thought of billing 300-500 more hours/year than I currently do seems a little overwhelming, especially if I'm making the move to enjoy the city. I don't need a strict 9-5, but I'm curious if anyone has any stories/recommendations about practicing in NYC while still maintaining some semblance of a life outside of work.

Re: NYC WLB?

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:21 pm
by The Lsat Airbender
Sounds like you want Chicago or LA

Re: NYC WLB?

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:41 pm
by bestrapperalive
The Lsat Airbender wrote:
Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:21 pm
Sounds like you want Chicago or LA
My exact thought.

Re: NYC WLB?

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 7:54 am
by CanadianWolf
You may not get many responses as they are all busy working.

Re: NYC WLB?

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:06 pm
by hangtime813
I'd focus more on the big west coast cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco/Bay Area, San Diego, etc. It's a different vibe than NYC and other large east coast metros but you'll likely have a better chance of some wlb on the west coast.

Re: NYC WLB?

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2024 1:49 pm
by Anonymous User
1800-1900 a year is considered slow probably at all the reputable shops in NY